Stamping with M Polish Winter Collection
Friday, November 20, 2015
11/20/2015 10:46:00 AM
On Wednesday, I showed you the awesomeness that is the M Polishes Winter Collection. The awesome thing about this collection is not only do they all wear beautifully, but they also stamp like a dream. So today, I'll be showing you exactly that. All of these polishes stamp evenly and easily. Polishes that do double duty...sign me up!
First up is M Polish Bells stamped with M Polish Figgy using a design from MoYou London Fashionista 02.
M Polish Carol stamped with M Polish Cranberry using a design from MoYou London Pro XL 01.
Next we have M Polish Cranberry stamped with M Polish Carol using a design from Uber Chic 2-01.
This is my favorite look that I did out of all of them. Something about that argyle stamp done over M Polish Figgy done with M Polish Bells. The design is from MoYou London Pro XL 01.
Next we have M Polish Frost stamped with snowflakes in M Polish Joy from Bundle Monster 323.
Finally the last look is M Polish Joy stamped with M Polish Frost and a design from MoYou London Holy Shapes 04.
Which one is your favorite???
Enjoy & until next time, Amy Lee
First up is M Polish Bells stamped with M Polish Figgy using a design from MoYou London Fashionista 02.
M Polish Carol stamped with M Polish Cranberry using a design from MoYou London Pro XL 01.
Next we have M Polish Cranberry stamped with M Polish Carol using a design from Uber Chic 2-01.
This is my favorite look that I did out of all of them. Something about that argyle stamp done over M Polish Figgy done with M Polish Bells. The design is from MoYou London Pro XL 01.
Next we have M Polish Frost stamped with snowflakes in M Polish Joy from Bundle Monster 323.
Finally the last look is M Polish Joy stamped with M Polish Frost and a design from MoYou London Holy Shapes 04.
Which one is your favorite???
Enjoy & until next time, Amy Lee
*press sample
M Polish
#TheLacquerRing: Man Nails
Thursday, November 19, 2015
11/19/2015 10:27:00 AM
#TheLacquerRing is back today with possibly my new favorite prompt ever. The prompt was Man Nails, which came with the instructions "done by or inspired by." I had to sweet talk him, but the hubs agreed to play the game and do my nails. I will give him mad props. He picked out the design all himself, dug through my drawers for colors, had a clear vision, and even a name for the look. It's just that the execution is hilariously bad. I wanted to film the happening, but he wouldn't let me. Which is probably good, because my hysterical giggling would have ruined it. I did not touch this manicure in any way. This was all him. Are you ready?
I present to you, "The French Manicure." As he put it, we're being topical and showing our support. They say laughter is the best medicine. Colors used were Pahlish Sailing the Hispaniola, OPI Alpine Snow, and OPI A Oui Bit of Red. When I asked if he wanted to do any clean up he said "No, the middle finger looks great." LOL!
Enjoy & until next time, Amy Lee
I present to you, "The French Manicure." As he put it, we're being topical and showing our support. They say laughter is the best medicine. Colors used were Pahlish Sailing the Hispaniola, OPI Alpine Snow, and OPI A Oui Bit of Red. When I asked if he wanted to do any clean up he said "No, the middle finger looks great." LOL!
As a bonus, here's an action shot. Look at him go! Be sure to check out all the other Man Nails below.
Enjoy & until next time, Amy Lee
*self purchased
OPI
M Polish Winter Collection
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
11/18/2015 01:48:00 PM
My last post was 9 days ago. That seems weird. I've been so busy lately that I feel like I haven't had time to breathe. Between work, volunteering, the start of holiday festivities, and the hubs birthday it's been alot and unfortunately the blog took a back seat. But...the good news is I'm back with a great collection to show you today. Be aware, this is a picture heavy post, but the polishes are so worth it.
Today I have the Winter Collection from M Polish to show you. The cool thing about all these polishes is that they can be worn normally or used as a stamping polish. With as much stamping as I do these are perfect for me. Today I'm going to show you the swatches of the polishes. Tomorrow, I'll show you how well they stamp.
Up first is M Polish Bells. This yellow toned gold foil polish applied easily in two coats, even though the formula was a tad thicker than I'd like.
Next up is M Polish Carol. I absolutely love this copper foil polish. I used two coats and had no application issues.
M Polish Cranberry is a plummy purple metallic polish with holographic sparkles thrown in to make it extra special. I used two coats for full coverage and had no application issues.
Next up is M Polish Figgy, a blue toned royal purple metallic polish with holographic sparkles. I used two easy coats for coverage.
M Polish Frost threw my camera for a loop. This beauty is a silver metallic flakie that is filled with HOLO goodness. My camera was like pick, you can show off the metallic nature of this polish or the holographic nature...but not both. I promise you they are both there. I used two coats for full coverage but the formula is a bit thicker on this polish.
Finally, my favorite of the bunch, M Polish Joy. Joy is a metallic royal blue filled with scattered holographic particles. This was a two coater with no application issues...just my love.
There you have it, the six winter polishes from M Polish. Which one is your favorite? I love Joy and Carol the most, but they are all stunning. These are available now so be sure to pick up your favorites.
Enjoy & until next time, Amy Lee
*press samples
M Polish
#TheLacquerRing: Cream
Thursday, November 12, 2015
11/12/2015 11:29:00 AM
#TheLacquerRing is back again. This month we're doing back to back weeks because of the Thanksgiving holiday, since most of us are in the US. Our color prompt for November is Cream. Since I just got my paws on OPI Be There in a Prosecco naturally I needed to use it. My swatch is three easy coats.
Since I couldn't leave things alone, I swapped out a nail for OPI Worth a Pretty Penne and added some stripped accents a la Chit Chat Nails.
Enjoy & until next time, Amy Lee
*self purchased
OPI
Cirque Colors Coven
Monday, November 9, 2015
11/09/2015 10:40:00 AM
I don't think it's any secret that Cirque Colors is my most owned brand. I adore all of Annie's creations and when I saw pictures of Coven I practically threw my money at her. Coven is a beautiful blurple (I hate that word, but I don't know what else to say here) filled with green/copper shimmer and a smattering of holo particles. To say that I love this polish is not a strong enough description.
What polish have you fallen in love with lately?
Enjoy & until next time, Amy Lee
*self purchased
Cirque Colors
Blossoms of Mistletoe
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
11/04/2015 11:49:00 AM
I did this look forever ago and totally forgot about it. I just found the album on my computer and realized I'd never posted about it. I'm normally the organized one so for something to get lost in the ether was a weird realization. I couldn't not show you this pretty but simple look though.
Basically I found a glitter and creme polish in the same color family and paired them. The creme is Essie Blossom Dandy, a light minty blue that I applied in two thin coats. On my other fingers I used Color Club Beyond the Mistletoe, a light minty blue glitter polish. I believe it took three thin coats for this opacity.
There you have it. Simple but chic!
Enjoy & until next time, Amy Lee
*self purchased
Essie
Color Club
#Crowned: KC Royals
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
11/03/2015 12:09:00 PM
Welcome to that moment where I geek out about the ROYALS winning the WORLD SERIES! Cheering on the KC Royals has been a part of my life as long as I can remember. I've been to more games in Kauffman Stadium than I can count. The last time they won a World Series I was barely four months old. Cut to last year, I live in NYC, can't go to any of the games, and I end up crying alone in a bar after work as we lost in game 7. I spent a year being sad about that but then the Royals came out this year hotter and stronger than last year. I cannot wait to clench and go to the show again. THEN....dun dun duuuuuh...the METS win and are in the show. Literally....my worst nightmare y'all. If I'm serious about Royals Baseball, my husband LIVES and BREATHES Mets Baseball. So now, you have two uber competitive people who do not joke around when it comes to their teams, married and those teams facing off in a Championship Series. This only ends good for one of us. I'm happy to report, that I came out on the good end of this one. THANK GOD! My husband not so much, but we weathered the storm and hopefully won't ever see this kind of match up again.
So long story short, I love Royals, my husband loves Mets, we got to go to NYC games, I saw my team win, BEST GAME EVER! This is what I wore on my nails, because of course I have to do something.
I used a complete batting lineup from Cirque Colors for my baseball mani. I was only going to use the glitters, but as I was searching for them I kept running into "oh this would go well" moments and the next thing I knew I had seven bottles on my desk ready to rock. The blue creme on my thumb/middle finger is NYFW, white is done with Carpe Diem, gold glitter is Helios, blue glitter is Lapis, gold holo in the crown is Rococo, the white for my baseball is City Lights, and the red for the laces is Rita. Everything is handpainted on these, so they aren't perfect, but I'm pretty damn proud of them.
Is anyone with me on #TeamRoyals? What's your favorite sport/team to watch?
Enjoy & until next time, Amy Lee
*work perks
Cirque Colors
