Showing posts with label magenta. Show all posts
Showing posts with label magenta. Show all posts

Monday, August 26, 2013

Hot Pink

So, instead of cleaning or any of the other things I probably should have been doing today, I decided to give my blog a little makeover!  I was reading through a blogging FAQ post that was posted on Tes Did It Nails today.  She has some interesting things to think about as you start or work on expanding your blog, but the best little nugget was her link to The Cutest Blog On The Block. 
Oh.  My.  Goodness! 
Their templates are so adorable and I while I really like my new look, I am so excited to try out a new one!  These ladies have so many amazing free templates for all different looks and seasons--I'm excited to keep playing around with them!

I had been waiting to do this mani that I found on Pinterest for a while and was so excited to get around to it!  I tried really hard to find the original post, mostly because I wanted to know what the glitter was, but couldn't.  I really hate when pins lead to collections of manis with no sources!  If this is yours, let me know so I can give you credit!  The funny thing is, the more that I looked at the photo trying to figure out the polish, I realized I already owned it!

*1 coat Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Hardener
*2 coats Sally Hansen Xtreme wear Black Out
*1 coat Milani Hot Pink
*1 coat Out the Door


 This is such a simple combo of a black cream base and glitter top, but I love how it looks!  Hot Pink is a clear base with medium sized silver holo glitter and magenta glitter.  I realized, once I started putting it on, there is also a really sparse micro silver glitter in it.  I added a thick layer of Out the Door over the top.  The polish is a little tricky to maneuver because it's one with a thick clear base, which means you dab the glitter more than brush, but that is in no way a deal breaker!


The top coat and thick base make the glitter look almost suspended in real life, which was the coolest part of this.  So cool, in fact, that a customer asked to see it and then she kept touching my nails and asking how I "did that." 
I'm super flattered when my customers like my nails and let me know or ask about them.  I also notice their nails and will comment on the manis I like.  I know you look at nails too, otherwise you would not be spending time looking at this.  So, here's my question: do you ever feel like it's okay to grab someone's hand to check out their nails?  Is it super weird, or is it just me (which is ALWAYS a possibility)?

Sunday, January 6, 2013

New 31DC: Favorite Color Family

Full disclosure: today's challenge was hard and kinda crappy for me. Sorry! I have a lot of polish. I have a lot of looks and colors that I like/love. Pink is my favorite color, but I could not think of a good way to showcase pink polishes. Skittle? Funky French? Dots? Stripes? Ombre? NO IDEA!

I considered doing more of a hue mani, like all brights, but even that was hard. I really do shift from loving black and dark shades to pastels to brights. I love pink, but also love a good gray, beige, red, purple, teal... I love glitter, shimmer, holo, duochrome... AHHH! What to do?

So, this is pretty anti-climactic, but I had to get something up for this challenge! Here's Sally Hansen Gem Crush in Lady Luck:

*1 coat Yello-Out
*3 coats Sally Hansen Gem Crush Lady Luck
*1 coat Out The Door


 
I chose Lady Luck for a few reasons.  First of all, I've had it for a long time and not yet worn it, so it was about time.  Secondly, it's magenta, so that covers my pink love.  It is a glitter, so yet another plus.  Finally, it has scattered holo pieces, so score!  I'm not crazy about this for today's challenge, but I do really like the polish. 


The macro photos are more harsh than real life--the 3 coats are really good coverage with this glitter.  One coat will be sparse enough for layering and letting a base show through, so this will be one that I'll come back to (I have others in this line that I need to play with too). 
How do you choose a favorite?  How do you do it justice?  Are you able to narrow your collection choices to just one?