The Muppets Part 1

I just got some of the new holiday collection by OPI. Here's Meep-Meep-Meep (Bright Red) under Excuse Moi (Rainbow Glitter) and  Warm & Fozzie (Metallic Bronze) on the rest of my nails.

ROAD HOUSE BLUES

I got a few new colors and want to test them out so I probably won't be doing any designs until I've tested all of them out. It's nice to become familiar with the colors in my collection that way I would know which colors go well together since the colors look different when they are in the bottle and the nails.

The one I have on right now is called "Road House Blues" from the Touring America Collection. It's a midnight blue color, which I really like because it looks sophisticated yet youthful.
Here are some pictures under regular lighting and under direct spotlight so you could see the intensity of the color

MY COLLECTION SO FAR

It's not as much as a lot of bloggers have but it's ok since I haven't been  buying nail polish that long. I would need a bigger room to collect more. My room is tiny!

I have a lot of pinks!

MY NAILS WHILE I WAS M.I.A.

I apologize for  being m.i.a. but don't think that my nails were 'naked' this whole time. Here are pictures of my nails. I'm going to update again soon. I promise!


This is Fireworks & Fourth of July inspired. I used "In The Spotlight Pink" (Cirque du Femme Collection by OPI) as a base. "Swimsuit... Nailed It!" (Miss Universe Collection by OPI) for the tips, "The Show Must Go On" (Burlesque Collection by OPI), "Bling Dynasty" (Hong Kong Collection by OPI), and "DS Radiance" (Designer Series by OPI) for the Dots. Topped everything with "Crown Me Already" (Miss Universe Collection by OPI)

and Yes, I know that's a lot of nail polish :-P


SHATTERED NAILS! from Thumb to Pinky: Black Shatter over "DS Radiace", Black Shatter over "Color So Hot It Berns" (Swiss Collection), "Austintatious Turquoise" under Black Shatter, "DS Radiance" under Turquoise Shatter, and "Color So Hot It Berns" under Black Shatter.


These colors are so bright and fun! DS Radiance (Silver) & DS Magic (Blue) By OPI
DS stands for Designer Series and are considered (by some) as Limited Edition. They cost a few dollars more than regular OPI nail polish (about $16) because they use a diamond dust formula, which gives DS colors the ultra- glimmering shine.These colors are so glamorous they could turn you into a diva.... or not!


French Manicure with Hearts Using "Play the Peonies" & "Be A Dahlia Won't You" from OPI.


Random Desing using the Nice Stems Collection by OPI ("Play the Peonies", "Come to Poppy", "Be a Dahlia Won't You", "I Lily Love You"). I love this Collection!


"Totally Fort Worth It" (Texas Collection)

1st SWIRL ATTEMPT

I first saw this nail art from a friend and have been wanting to try it since. It is a pretty simple process but requires precision and quickness and just like any first attempt I didn't exactly "nail" this one.

Since the steps I did in designing my nails didn't come out as I like this time I will post the complete how to after my second attempt and found ways to correct my errors. Be patient with me please i'm only human :)

PRINCESSES RULE & TURQUOISE SHATTER

For this week, I tried the new Turquoise Shatter from OPI with the Princesses Rule as a base color, which is also by OPI. I think the two colors were a good mix because they were both sparkly and the finished product looks very shiny.
QUICK TIP: If you're planning to use the Shatter or any other crackle-type polishes, make sure to apply only a thin layer and to only use one coat. It takes a while for the polish to "shatter" so if you don't see it shattering right away, DO NOT panic! Also, the polish dries very quick so make sure to apply it very quickly and that there is no fan blowing anywhere near your hands!
It's a really fun collection and I highly reccomend it. :)

Planks a Lot

I kept my nails simple this week but i wanted to show them anyway. Here's Planks a Lot, which is one of the colors for OPI's Pirates of the Caribbean collection.

OPI also came out with more colors in their Shatter Collections so stay tuned for my Shatter vs. Crackle Series in the coming weeks.

Pink & Sparkles

Hi Guys! I was busy studying for finals so I wasn't able to post a blog last week but here's my nail design for this week. I hope you guys like it.

For This design, I used OPI's Sparrow Me The Drama from the new Pirates of the Caribbean Collection and LA Ink's Crystal Glitter.

Here's how I did it:
1. Apply two coats of Sparrow me the Drama and let it completely dry
2. Apply the flower nail art as desired.
3. Brush the tip with the Crystal Glitter nail polish (This has a really thin brush). Let it dry.
4.  Finish off your nails using your favorite top coat.

*Note: You could use an old liquid liner brush if you don't have any nail art brush or pen. Just clean your old liquid liner brush well. DO NOT use it again on your eyes!!!

Newspaper Nails

Hello Friends! Here is my very first nail blog entry. It's a very easy design to make. Here's how I did mine...

YOU WILL NEED:

• Light- Colored Nail Polish
• a small glass or bowl
• Rubbing Alcohol or Vodka
• Cut up Strips of Newspaper  Big Enough to Cover Each Nail
• Clear Top Coat Polish

1. Pick any light nail polish color (so the newspaper print would show) and let it dry. I used OPI's "Skull and Glossbones" from the new Pirates of the Caribbean Collection.
2. Once the nail polish has dried, take some rubbing alcohol and pour some in a glass. You will enough to dip your nails. Vodka would work too; that's what I used. 
3. Dip your completely dried nail into the alcohol. Make sure the entire nail is wet.
4. Place and press a strip of newspaper on your nail and hold firmly for about 30 seconds. DO NOT MOVE YOUR FINGERS!
5. Remove the strip after 30 seconds and repeat the process on your other nails. 
• Do not re-dip the nails that already have the newspaper prints.
6. Polish your nail with a clear top coat. DON'T FORGET THIS STEP or the newspaper print will smear off. 
7. Dry the Top Coat and VOILA! You're Done :-)