Tag: mani
Nail craving: I’ve been in need of wee bit of sparkle as this polar vortex weather is beating me down.
How I satisfied that craving: New this year in the Revlon Nail Enamel Classic Collection is Rich; the glitter particles are small making it sparkle subtly. So it’s less preteen and more sophisticated.
How this nail polish makes me feel. Dub, rich. And gorgeous (and it reminded I have this little red book from Smythson to use!). The polish is actually very close to the Shellac Steel Gaze used in my shine-bright-like-a-diamond mani, except Rich has a touch more greeny-gold to it.
Love it or hate it: Love. I recently edited my nail polish collection and this earned a spot in my collection of 80 nail polishes. (Yes, 80).
January 27, 2014
Nail craving: Weeks and weeks ago, I had the notion that I wanted diamonds on my nails, and I mentioned it to Leeanne at Tips Nail Bar. “Soooo…you know what you want to have done, when we still have the others you told me you wanted?” she asked. Yes. I mean don’t we all have a line-up of manicures we want to have done?
How I satisfied that craving: Before my actual appointment, I saw NCLA wraps that featured the diamond I had in mind, and both their design and the S/S 2014 runway for Mara Hoffman also featured these graphic stripes splaying out like a spotlight, which I liked in combination with my gems.
Leeanne used Shellac Steel Gaze (a pewter-ish shade) and Black Pool. To create the diamond, she meticulously carved out the facets using a toothpick.
How this nail art makes me feel: Like a million bucks. Which is great cuz it was also my birthday manicure!
Love it or hate it: Love. Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.
January 20, 2014
Nail craving: With a break between gel manicures, I’ve been playing with the bottles I’ve got at home and with dreams of a beach getaway on my mind, I grabbed the Essie Resort 2014 collection (In the photo below, from left: Cocktails & Coconuts, Resort Fling, Find Me An Oasis, Under the Twilight).
How I satisfied that craving: With the nude Cocktails and Coconuts — how’s that for neutral? (I did try the peachy Resort Fling colour first, but it went on rather sheer and by the time I put on three coats, my application was rather thick and I ruined it when I went to bed before it had completely dried).
How this nail colour makes me feel: satisfied, zen feeling after a yoga class. I love my bold superhero manis and Comme des Garcons nails, but neutral can be nice.
Love it or hate it: Love.
January 13, 2014
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