Simple Sunday - with OPI Skyfall & Star Kin Burganberry

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I got OPI Skyfall a couple of weeks ago. I actually bought it from Farmers' Red Dot Sale so it was only NZ$15... Still feels expensive but I really LOVE it and it has been sold out at my usual e-tailer for some time so I had to snap it up!!!

I wanted to do something interesting with Skyfall, so I attempted a chevron tip design, using Star Kin Burganberry which I posted alone *here*

I used French Tip Guides and the thickness and sharpness sort of varied nail to nail so in an attempt to make them look a bit more even, I added a 2cm gold stud to the top of the triangle on each nail! Plus the didn't pop enough without the studs.
I wore this as an honest to God full manicure and got compliments, yay!! It certainly beats my usual 4 nail swatch look!!!

Right now Buster is trying to give me a full body bath with his tongue. Hmmmm... that might be my cue for a shower :p

xxx
NPA

Elevation Polish Marmolada

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Circle glitter is all the rage right now and I have a feeling Elevation Polish was one of the indie pioneers with this style glitter.

I had Catch A Wave, and still have Daisen (Lulu's originals circle glitter top coats) and this year she has come out with Marmolada which can be worn alone or layered.

Elevation Polish Marmolada

Marmolada is a milky blue grey with ultra-fine silver glitter, lavender hexes, small and medium sized silver circles. I wore it alone with 3 coats, but after two layers the glitter gets too chunky, so I recommend layering two coats over a similar base colour. I topped Marmolada off with some Glitter Gloss and Seche Vite.

I remember not liking it too much on me at the time, but in these pictures I really love how it looks, so maybe I should give it another go?

Elevation Polish is restocking tomorrow 7/8 September with a brand new collection - don't miss out!


xxx
NPA

Born Pretty Store Review: Rhinestone Chain

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*Press Sample

Ever feel like you need to mix it up? Move out of your comfort zone?

Well I always feel uncomfortable when it comes to nail art. Whenever I attempt anything more than a plain manicure, I'm really uncomfortable. I just lack that creative, original idea gene... I have the "I want to create something amazing and unique" gene, I just don't manage to pull it off often, if at all!!!!

I was feeling particularly adventurous when I asked to review this rhinestone chain, though. My thoughts had a real swagger to their step, and then it arrived and I was like,"WTF do I do now?"

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My nails were way too short to do anything exciting, because these gems are almost 4cm in diameter. I immediately decided to break the chain apart (which was easily done with a little bending), but I couldn't fit more than three along the length of my nails and two across. In the end I broke it up in to sets of two-three and this is what I came up with:

The chain came with turquoise, blue, fluorescent orange, fluorescent coral red, fluorescent yellow and green rhinestones. I loved the baby blue and turquoise the most - they looked so gorgeous on the gold background.

I used Barielle A Bouquet For Ava on my index and middle fingernails, Orly Luxe & My Nail Graffiti's Five Golden Rings on my ring and pinkie fingernails.

These are reusable, which is awesome! One 10cm length (approx. 24 rhinestones) will cost you US$2.99.
You can also use my 10% discount code QHL91 whenever you order from Born Pretty Store.

xxx

NPA

Zoya PixieDust Stevie

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I think I broke my foot.

It's been really painful for a couple of weeks and today I couldn't limp around on it at all.
The most annoying part is I don't even know how I hurt it! I must have kicked something with it or dropped something on it but God only knows ...

Mercifully, I've got some heavy duty painkillers on board now and hopefully I'll get an x-ray tomorrow :)

So... on to STEVIE!

Zoya Stevie

Stevie is the coolest textured polish ever! A pastel, yet bright purple with silver glitter it looks great both matte (above) and glossy (below). I applied two-three thin coats for full coverage. To make it glossy I added one coat of Glitter Gloss and Seche Vite. Stevie is perfect for Spring and Summer, and I'll surely be wearing it come December!

I hope none of you guys have any broken bones at the moment!
Which texture polishes are you digging right now?


xxx
NPA

NPA Does Digital Nails Part II

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How was everyone's weekends?
Because I feel like two days just isn't enough! We need 4 day weeks. Fridays could be for catching up on sleep, Saturdays for getting everything done and Sundays for preparing for the week ahead! Or for swatch-a-thons :)

The other day I showed you some Digital Nails glitters, and today I'm back with some of Raphaelle's fabulous shimmers and holos!

Digital Nails Super Temp

Super Temp is a saturated orange with gold flake glitter. It is seriously hot, perfect for Summer, and only needs two thin coats for full coverage.

Digital Nails Stars At Night

Stars At Night is a navy blue linear holo. In the shade (a picture of which I forgot to include) it's a bit darker. The formula is a bit thin, so I used three thin coats for the photos above.

Digital Nails So Disco

So Disco is another holo. This time it is a scattered fuchsia pink with purple/blue shimmer. I can't tell/show you how amazing SD truly is :( The sun wasn't coming out that day, but it is really fab and another two coater.

Digital Nails Run, You Clever Boy

Run, You Clever Boy is my new polish crush! A deep raisin burgundy/brown filled with colour shifting flake shimmer!!! It gives RYCB a duochrome/dual-tone flash of shimmer effect. The dominant colour is green but it shifts to blue and pink as well. I think this was two coats.

So are you in love with Digital Nails now too? I really want the thermal polish Lying - teal to purple with flake shimmer? Yes PLEASE! 15mL bottles will set you back US$10-13.

Hope your manicures make Monday bearable you'all!


xxx
NPA