The Fancy Side

#StampingSaturday is back. The last two weeks I was a terrible host and didn't participate, but this week I'm ready and prepared. So lets dive right in, this week I started off with two coats of Glam Polish Pow! This is a bright barbie pink filled with holo. It's in your face pretty. 

I then went in with a swirly pattern from Uber Chic 2-01 and Mundo de Unas Geranium. I finished it off with some neon orange studs on the other fingers to tie it all together. 

I just found this in my draft folders! I have no idea how I forgot about it. This look is from months ago. I actually wore this to IMATS when the girls and I went. Talk about space cadet over here! So anyways...let's make this one short and sweet.

I used Fame from ILNP and thick chevron Nail Vinyls. Fame is filled with silver and gold flakes, plus holographic pigment. It is stunner that shouldn't be missed. When you are indoors its a light champagne gold color, but as soon as you walk outdoors BAM in your face prettiness. No lies! 

Guys, I am the biggest turd. This post was supposed to be up last Friday, but I was so busy prepping and traveling for a wedding that it just didn't happen. I even had the nails done and the photos edited, I just couldn't get a free moment to sit down and write the post. Hopefully my girls will forgive me for being late. 

Last year, Fross sent us all little Tokidoki unicorn charms. For #TLR, we are being inspired by those little guys. I received one named Pogo and he's totally a little bad ass. Covered in tattoos and band-aids, he's way cooler than I ever hope to be. I started with a base of Cirque Colors Cabana Capri . Next I went in with Kiko #265 and freehanded on some french tips. This totally reminded me of his little hooves, so I was a huge fan. I then drew on some details with Cirque Colors Memento Mori, Rita, Nolita Lolita, and Kiko #265 to represent different parts of Pogo's look. I adore the little skull and bones, but let's agree to pretend that the wing-a-lings which are terrible, didn't happen. 

I'm really excited to show you all this collection, so no chit chat, we're going to DIVE right in. Once again, Cirque Colors has paired with Nordstrom and their creative director Olivia Kim to create an exclusive collection just for the new Poolside Pop In collection. This limited edition release features a range of cool-toned colors accented with poppy hues for a touch of Hollywood glam. They will only be available for a limited time only, May 29th through June 28th. So lets check them out! 

Up first is Julep one of two holos from this collection. Julep is a mint holographic polish that is so unique. I don't think I've got another one like this. I've used two thin coats for full coverage.

Next up is Santorini. This medium blue cobalt polish really brings to mind the Greek Island it's named for. I think I need to go back ASAP! This is a creme polish that applies evenly with two coats. 

Next is the lone topper in this collection. This is Summer Soiree a pale pink and coral sprinkles topper. It looks positively patriotic shown over Santorini. One coat with no glitter placement was the perfect amount. 

Rita is the pop of fiery color in this cool toned collection. A tomato red creme that leans a little to the orange side, Rita is bright! This is a perfect classic Hollywood red that applied a little sheer, so I used three thin coats for full coverage. 

The next two colors I gave you a sneak peek at a few weeks ago. Up first is the sky blue creme Monte Carlo. I love this color it is really vibrant and applies easily in two coats. 

The final holo in the collection is Cabana Capri, a baby blue filled with rainbows. This one was also semi sheer so I used three thin coats for full coverage. 

Hey All! Sorry for the radio silence the past couple of weeks. Things have been busy, crazy busy lately. As you know, I've been directing a kids show of Aladdin and the performance was last night. So in the last several days my stress level has been pegged at 100 trying to get all the last minute details done and handle the rest of life. Thankfully, I have a wonderful team behind me, so it all got done, but man it was something else! The kids had fun and did great last night, so I'm really pleased. 

Now if I can make it through Sunday, life will be blissfully quiet. For like a week. Hopefully, I'll get back into my normal blogging schedule now as I have a lot of fun things to show you. Starting with this look. 

This is two coats of Cirque Colors Josephine on my thumb, pointer, and pinky fingers. Look at that rainbow! Annie's holos are always on point! On my middle and ring finger I have three coats of Scofflaw Polish Velocipedestrienne. That's a mouthful of a name but it's a pretty polish. It has an aqua blue base filled with violet, white, mint, and dark green glitters. The green glitter is a perfect match to Josephine! 

Tonight's post is going to be a quickie. I don't know how the week got away from me again. Life is flying by people. 

This is Illamasqua Harem. Illamasqua's website describes Harem as a "bright mauve pink." Personally I'd classify it as a purple because it leans more purple on me, but it might be different on other skin tones. For my swatch I have two thin coats, that were applied easily. Illa's always apply and wear like a dream, you can't go wrong. It's too bad this brand pulled out of the US. I hope they come back soon.

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Sunday is here again. That means Monday is tomorrow. Boo Hiss! Monday's are the worst. I think we should start a petition to make weekends four days long and work weeks three days long. Who's with me?! Anywho...today I have a new collection from Bellaluna Cosmetics to show you. These five polishes make up Samantha's new Bohemian Collection. I totally love the way they all work together. Be aware, this will be a picture heavy post, because I couldn't pick just one shot to show you each polish. 

Up first is Sunset in Paradise. You've seen a sneak peek of this one. Sunset in Paradise is a beautiful bright orange jelly polish filled with orange sparkles. There's a flash of silver holo just for a little added something! I used three thin coats here and as you can see, I have no visible nail line.  

Next up is Wild Child. I'm in love with this glitter bomb y'all! This is mostly different sized light purple glitters but it also has pink, blue, silver, gold, and copper glitters thrown in. The copper glitters are a real stand out, I love them! This was two thin, easy coats for full coverage. 

Wanderlust is so beautiful and creamy. It's a lovely aquamarine blue polish filled with blue and holographic shimmer. It's a real stand out. Two thin coats for full coverage. 

Finally, we have Gypsy. Oh Gypsy, how I love you and your golden shimmer. This muted magenta polish is filled with the most beautiful golden shimmer. It's stunning. I used two thicker coats here for full coverage.