A Study in Blues - The Ombre Dotticure
Monday, July 8, 2013
7/08/2013 02:45:00 PM
Ok, so I'm going to make the call. This might be my favorite manicure I've done all year. I'm not kidding people. It was so awesome, I wore it for five(5) days and was sad when I took it off. I'm already imagining new ways to do it.
To start for this look, I put down a base coat of Maybelline Color Show in Sandstorm. This is a limited edition color that they released in Spring 2013. I love this color. It's the perfect light nude/tan. After waiting for this to dry, my dotting tool and I got down to business.
I used seven different blues for this look. You can see the order below. I blatantly copied this look from this pin, but sadly it looks like the actual blog is now defunct. I'm already imagining this look in both a pink and purple version.
Blues darkest to lightest: Sally Hansen Navy Baby, OPI Eurso Euro, Essie Butler Please, China Glaze Hanging in the Balance, OPI Fly, Maybelline Color Show Turquoise Paradise, China Glaze To Yacht to Handle
What do you think of this look? Do you love it as much as I love it? Because I looooooove it!
Enjoy & until next time, Amy Lee
*all polishes used in this post were purchased by me
Patriotic Aztec
Thursday, July 4, 2013
7/04/2013 05:51:00 PM
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!! It's the 4th of July and it's my favorite holiday. I'm currently living the good life on the beach up north at family property. I've got my pups, my parents, and the one I love with me. You can't go wrong with that.
Yesterday, I showed you my Fourth Fail. I took that manicure off as soon as I was done with pictures, because I just didn't like it. The colors were off and it was too blase for me. Now this manicure, this one, is where it is at. I wanted to be festive, but not so in your face with it. I decided to do an Aztec type print in the dominate colors of the holiday. I used Pshiit's tutorial, found here.
To start I laid down a base coat of China Glaze Splish Splash (blue) and OPI A Oui Bit of Red (red) on my fingers. Then I freehanded triangles of China Glaze Dandy Lyin' Around. On my thumb and pointer finger, I added a chevron in China Glaze Ruby Pumps. I then did the box outs in Sally Hansen Silver Sweep, and then outlined the silver in OPI A Oui Bit of Red. I did the exact same on the other hand, but I used HITS Apollo for the blue chevron, and outlined the silver in China Glaze Splish Splash. All that makes sense right? Hope so?
I'm sure some of you out there are like me. On my non-dominant or "show hand" as I like to call it, I can do all these fancy, super intricate designs, but my right hand has no hope of being as awesome. So today, I'm going to also show you the rarely seen right hand.
I started with the same base colors as on my left hand. I then topped it off with a coat of Pure Ice Freedom. This is a glitter topper filled with red sparkles, blue hexes and silver stars. Perfect for the fourth. Also, pardon the awkward hand poses, my right hand is kinda derpy and has no idea what it is doing. :-)
What do you think of this Patriotic Aztec?
Enjoy & until tomorrow, Amy Lee
*all products featured in this post were purchased by me
Fourth Fail
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
7/03/2013 10:51:00 AM
So I got this great idea that I wanted to do Independence Day nails. The 4th is my absolute favorite holiday, because I love being a pyro, and fireworks are my absolute favorite.
Unfortunately, I got about 1/2 way done with this look and decided I hated it. So I took these pictures to show you all and then took it off. I did come up with a cool look, that I will be sure to show you tomorrow. I didn't even bother to do clean up before taking the pictures.
I started with a base of OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls on all fingers. Then on my pointer and pinky I used a striper and added China Glaze Adventure Red-y. I then layered on China Glaze Ruby Pumps for some added sparkle on the red stripes. For the blue I used Essie Butler Please. On my thumb and middle finger I tried to create fireworks with Adventure Red-y and Butler Please. On my ring finger I layered on a coat of Pure Ice Freedom, a glitter topper filled with mini red glitters, small blue Hexes and silver stars.
This look wasn't terrible, but it was pretty generic. I just didn't like it, plain and simple. What do you think?
Enjoy & until tomorrow, Amy Lee
*all products featured in this post were purchased by me
Sherbet with a Twist
Monday, July 1, 2013
7/01/2013 04:16:00 PM
Hi Ya'll! I'm sorry for the inconsistent posting last week, but I was out of town. It's going to be just as crazy this week, because I'm traveling out of town, again, for the holiday.
Today I have a trio of Julep polishes. I bought these in the recent Julep Warehouse sale, which was exciting because it was a great way for me to try out a new brand without a huge investment. This trio is called Sherbet with a Twist.
Up first we have Charlotte, a very pretty dusty purple creme. I love the way this polish looks. I wore 3 coats here, the polish applied easily, and dried very shiny.
Next we have Lauren. This bright pink is more jelly than creme. I've got 3 coats on here and you can still see visible nail line. Next time I'll wear this over white and it will be freaking awesome.
This polish, Parker, was my least favorite of the three. Online it looked like this delicious yellow, I got it and it was like honey mustard and orange had a baby. I wore it for a few days, so the wear time is good. The formula was great, easy to apply, and dries very shiny. My only complaint was the color.
Which color is your favorite? Did you take advantage of Julep's big sale?
Enjoy & until tomorrow, Amy Lee
*all polishes featured in this post were purchased by me
Pool Day Mani: Hot Pink & Chevrons
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
6/26/2013 12:32:00 PM
I hope everyone has been having an enjoyable week so far. I had a pretty shitastic Tuesday yesterday, so I've got high hopes for Wednesday being better.
Story time: My dad is a real estate agent. Yesterday he needed a house opened up for a client to do a final walk through, but his (my dad's) flight wouldn't get in on time to accommodate this. So I drove 45 mins both ways to the house to unlock it for him, only to get there and find out that it was a combo lock and I didn't need to be there. The not-so-awesome agent could have just told us that and saved me an hour and a half. And then on the way home I got a flat tire. And said multiple curse words. I wasn't a happy camper, but I did feel like a BAMF because I had that tire changed in under 15 minutes and I was on my way again. So anyways, as far as I'm concerned that stupid guy owes me a new tire.
Anyways, on to the nails. I did these for pool day with the girls on Saturday. I've had this idea in the back of my head and I knew I'd seen it before. After checking my Pinterest, I found this pin with this link, but I can't find the original picture. If you know who the original artist was, be sure to let me know so I can credit them properly.
To accomplish this look I painted China Glaze Pool Party on my thumb, pointer, and pinkies. On my middle finger I put down a base of Sally Hansen Ivory Skull and stamped it using Konad Black with a design from plate Mash 45. My ring finger got the bling treatment with China Glaze Glistening Snow.
What do you think of skittle looks? Are they for you?
Enjoy & until tomorrow, Amy Lee
*all products featured in this post were purchased by me
Neon Dotticure
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
6/25/2013 12:28:00 PM
I am obsessed with neon manicures lately. I am totally in a neon place in life right now. I want every manicure to be bright and in your face. It must be because its Summer. Thats the only explanation I have.
For this look, I started off with a base of my go to white, Sally Hansen's Ivory Skull. On my thumb, pointer, and pinkie I applied Lush Lacquers' Clowning Around. For the dots on my middle and ring finger I used China Glaze Pool Party (pink), Essie Shake Your $$ Maker (green), Spoiled Did I Dye it too Blonde? (yellow), and Studio M Sunset (orange).
What look do you keep repeating this summer?
Enjoy & until next time, Amy Lee
*all polishes featured in this post were purchased by me
"I Can't Believe It.....I'm on a Fingernail" Monsters University
Friday, June 21, 2013
6/21/2013 03:47:00 PM
I don't know about you all, but I love me some Monsters Inc. That movie came out when I was a kid and I've been impatiently waiting for the new installment (technically a prequel) ever since they hinted at it a few years ago. As far as I was concerned all the little kids lining up for this movie could get out of my way or risk getting trampled, because I've been waiting 12 years for this movie.
To celebrate, I've done some Mike and Sulley nails. I went to a showing last night and wore these. And the good news is, I loved the movie. It was so cute and everything I had hoped for.
I've put Sulley's fur on all fingers except my ring finger. Now since I don't really have furry polish, I decided to do his fur with some OPI Liquid Sands, because it seemed fitting. I started out with a base of OPI Tiffany Case and dotted in spots of OPI Can't Let Go. To create Mike's eye I started off with a base of China Glaze's Gaga for Green. Once that dried, I free handed some circles (its ridiculously hard to do that, by the way) in Sally Hansen's Ivory Skull (white), China Glaze Hanging in the Balance (blue), and dotted the pupil in with a black striper.
I love this look. Although I wish Mike's eye was a little better looking. Here's a picture of Mike and Sulley from their new movie, Monsters University. How did I do?
Are you planning on seeing this movie?
Enjoy & until next time, Amy Lee
*all products featured in this post were purchased by me
