Xhilarated Nails

I haven't mentioned this yet, but this weekend, I'm going to Vegas with some friends and Andy. We'll only be there for two days, but I'm sure we all expect to pack as many adventures into those days as we possibly can.

Ramping up for Vegas required some serious accessorizing, from sunglasses to bathing suits to outfits. One of the dresses I bought was actually designed as a coverup for a bathing suit, but the way it fits on me makes it a sexy dress.

Awesome striped zig-zag patterns totally inspired be when I walked by my closet today, so with White On (Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear) and Four Leaf Clover (China Glaze), I created this manicure.

I'll keep working on my free handing abilities, if you keep promising to be so kind! Seriously, I had a less than glamorous day yesterday but reading the kind comments for the past couple of posts, seeing the amount of reposts and Likes, really brightened up a dreary day. I know I hardly ever respond to comments, but it doesn't mean I don't love them. I'd like you all to know that I read each and every one of them. So thanks guys!

Doodly Phone

I love doodling, and I love bright colors. I've also recently adopted an affinity for my iPhone, and its beautiful casing from Skinit. It's one of those designs that looks hand drawn and easy enough to do, so when inspiration struck, I decided to try my hand, or nail, at it. Two colors and a Sharpie later, I nailed it.

 Electric Pineapple from China Glaze is one of my favorite polish colors, so I was excited it pretty closely matched the case's color. The white blob was just done using Bad Chick from Sinful Colors and dotted using French White Creme from Wet n' Wild. Then, I just sort of freehand traced the outlines of the white with a Sharpie. It's not as thin and precise as I would've hoped, but I don't know if Sharpie makes anything finer than Ultra Fine Point. Is there an Uber Fine Point or Ultra Extreme Fine Point out there?

Basketball and Nail Polish: 30 Day NBA Challenge Day 8 *TRAILBLAZERS*

Today's challenge: Portland Trailblazers
Team colors:White, Silver, Red, Black

Hi Guys,

Sorry again for another late posting.  I have been so busy but I finally had the time to do this manicure for you.  I'm happy the way this turned out.  I hope you don't get dizzy looking at the swirls. Lol! 

I used Stamping plate DRK-A I thought my swirl design was the closes I could get to the logo

Red: SinfulColors GoGo Girl the texture is like an inky red jelly if that makes sense

Black: SinfulColors Black on Black

White: SinfulColors Snow Me White used 2 coats

Silver:  Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Silver Sweep.  It's fantastic to use for stamping!

Before stamping I applied 2 coats of white, 1 coat for the red and black

History

The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the Memorial Coliseum, before moving to the Rose Garden in 1995. The franchise entered the league in 1970 and has been based in Portland throughout its existence. The franchise has enjoyed a strong following; from 1977 through 1995, the team sold out 814 consecutive home games, the longest such streak in American major professional sports.^[3] The Trail Blazers are the only sports team in the "Big Four" sports leagues located in the state of Oregon. After the Vancouver Grizzlies and the Seattle SuperSonics left and relocated to Memphis and Oklahoma City respectively, the Trail Blazers are also currently the only NBA team based in the binational Pacific Northwest.
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*Other Bloggers taking the 30 Day Basketball Challenge
The Exotic Lacquer
Lovin Nailz

See Challenge Day 1 *Lakers* HERE
See Challenge Day 2 *Thunder* HERE
See Challenge Day 3 *Spurs* HERE
See Challenge Day 4 *Clippers* HERE
See Challenge Day 5 *Mavericks* HERE
See Challenge Day 6 *Rockets* HERE
See Challenge Day 7 *Grizzlies* HERE


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Polka Dots

Last week I was doing two of my favourite things: drinking tea and nomming M&M's. Easter M&M's to be precise! They're so adorable. And delicious of course.. I ♥ M&M's! I wanted to use this colour combination on my nails. Now, I don't have the exact same colours (see? You can never have enough polishes ^^), so I picked four polishes in the same colour range. I think they look awesome together! As you can see I also covered all nails with white dots (a polka dot mani was on my to-do list for ages). I love how this looks! Gives quite an 'Easter vibe' don't you think?

Normally when I'm doing a skittle mani the nails of my right hand get the same look, but this time I used the colours more randomly. It looks very playful, try it some time. :)

My right hand debut on the blog!

Thanks for watching!

products used yellow: Catrice - Bye Bye Birdy!; pink: Barry M - Bright Pink; light blue: Models Own - Bloobloo; green: Catrice - Run Forest Run! (2nd version); dots: Catrice - Snow Motion. 

Black and White Glitters

I may not be posting my nails, but I am most certainly not going to abandon you guys.

I have some awesome news and exciting tips for you today.

One of the most coveted nail polishes available to lacquer heads today comes from Lynderella: Connect the Dots. It's a gorgeous polish that goes well over every single thing it's layered with. Check out some of these examples:

The PolishAholic, Gems in a Bottle, Chalkboard Nails, The Lacquer Room, Polish Art Addiction

Unfortunately, this beauty of a polish is really hard to come by, and may be harder now that she has closed shop for a while and made her blog private. Sucks I know.

Luckily, there are opportunities out there to get dupes and polishes that are really close. I just ordered two of these from All That Glitters, an Etsy shop run by Kirsten. She has two glitter polishes that are similar to Connect the Dots. For the black, she has Spotty Dottie Dark.

For the white, she has Spotty Dottie Light.

I just ordered one of each, so I have no idea how the consistency and application is, but those beautiful solid glitters make me so happy.

There has also been another move on Connect the Dots from Ninja Polish. They sell polish from a polish creator called Cover Band Lacquers. Their almost perfect dupe is called Sticks n' Stones and is currently sold out. You'll notice though that there is a message to buyers near the bottom that reads:

Sticks 'n Stones is not a limited edition product. The creator is working furiously to make us more stock. We expect a lot of stock again within 2-4 weeks.

The Spotty Dottie's go for $8.00, and Sticks n' Stones goes for $9.00. While Lynn is clearly unhappy about theses polishes popping up, you'll be happy to know that you have access to similar polishes.   

Basketball and Nail Polish: 30 Day NBA Challenge Day 7 *GRIZZLIES*

Today's challenge: Memphis Grizzlies
Team colors: Gold, Light Blue, Navy, White

A blue bear claw holding a yellow basketball

Hi Guys,

Sorry for not keeping up to date with this challenge.  I'm still fighting a bad cold that I can't seem to get rid of.  I'm feeling somewhat in the mood to do a mani for you today.  I'm actually having fun coming up with ideas as I move along.  Hope you like it *-*

Revlon Colorstay, Slate Blue...it's cremey and covered well with one coat. Can you see Blue Slate peeking through the stripes?

Loreal, Amazon's Flash...metallic gold shimmer that needed three coats

For the stripes I used a stripping brush with FolkArt Acrylic Paints, Medium Blue and Navy Blue. Stamped with Konad White Special Polish and Sally Hansen Nail Color Pen, Gold Chrome. Plates used Shany SH08 (gold paws) and DRK-A (white paws)

History

The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The team is part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Along with the Toronto Raptors, the Grizzlies were established in 1995 as part of the NBA's expansion into Canada. The team originated that year in Vancouver, British Columbia and relocated to Memphis in 2001. The team's majority owner is Michael Heisley, who controls a 95% share of the franchise; the remaining 5% is controlled by several local owners, including AutoZone founder J. R. ("Pitt") Hyde, his wife Barbara Hyde, equity manager Staley Cates, and former NBA player and University of Memphis point guard Elliot Perry.^[1]
While two other teams in Tennessee (Tennessee Titans and Nashville Predators) in the five major North American sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS) play in Nashville, the Grizzlies are the only team currently to play in Memphis
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*Other Bloggers taking the 30 Day Basketball Challenge 
The Exotic Lacquer
Lovin Nailz

See Challenge Day 1 *Lakers* HERE
See Challenge Day 2 *Thunder* HERE
See Challenge Day 3 *Spurs* HERE
See Challenge Day 4 *Clippers* HERE
See Challenge Day 5 *Mavericks* HERE
See Challenge Day 6 *Rockets* HERE

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Brown and Pink with Flowers

Good Morning,

I almost forgot to show you this stamping nailart design right after I swatched China Glaze Foie Gras. (If you missed it look here) It's nothing to brag about and it has lots of flaws but everything can't be perfect... right?  Hope you like it *-*

Used Cheeky XL plate K,  pink dots are Revlon Bubble.  I added the extra dots above the flowers and on the sides of the flowers using my dotting tools.

I love brown and pink as a combo, I think they go well together.

 

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Basketball and Nail Polish: 30 Day NBA Challenge Day 5 *MAVERICKS*

Today's challenge: Dallas Mavericks
Team colors: Light Royal Blue, White, Silver, Navy Blue

Hi Guys,

Okay I'm still moving along even though I have a cold and coughing my head off. Lol!  I'm having fun coming up with ideas.

Blue: Ulta Blue Streak

White: SinfulColors Snow Me White

Grey: Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Wet Cement

Silver Glitter and silver stamping: LA Colors Art Deco

Stamping plate BM20

 

History

The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.
According to a 2012 Forbes Magazine report, they are the fourth-most valuable basketball franchise in the United States, valued at approximately $497 million; the franchise is surpassed in value only by the New York Knicks, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls^[1]
Since their inaugural 1980–81 season, the Mavericks have won three division titles (1987, 2007, 2010), two conference championships (2006, 2011), and one NBA Championship (2011).
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*Other Bloggers taking the 30 Day Basketball Challenge* The Exotic Lacquer

See Challenge Day 1 *Lakers* HERE
See Challenge Day 2 *Thunder* HERE
See Challenge Day 3 *Clippers* HERE
See Challenge Day 4 *Spurs* HERE

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