China Glaze and Chevron

Hey everyone!

I just want to apologize for my absence since I posted the giveaway. A few things have happened. Let's start with the good.

My adorable niece was born on March 24th. Healthy baby girl. 

Now on to the not so good. My sister in law (baby's mother) went in on Saturday because of difficulty breathing, come to find out she has a few blood clots and pneumonia in her left lung. So she has been in the hospital since Saturday afternoon. Yesterday she found out there are 2 babies on the floor being treated for a bad respiratory infection and was advised to not bring my niece in. So on top of all this going on she cannot see her baby daughter until she is released hopefully tomorrow. We are all praying tomorrow. So I have been spending a lot of time at the hospital with Mariah while her boyfriend is taking care of the baby and things at home. I hope to be back in a regular posting schedule soon!

Now on to nails - about a month ago I won a big pack of nail decals from Make it Stick Designs  on their Facebook page. I finally got around to trying some out last week. I have to tell you, I am in love! It was extremely easy to do and I love the outcome. I cannot tell you how many compliments I got on my nails when I did just the Chevron accent nail. 

The nail polish I used was China Glaze Sea Spray. I ended up picking this polish up fairly recent as well. It was on clearance at Sally Beauty because I guess China Glaze is discontinuing the color. I didn't realize how gorgeous of a color it is and I am kicking myself for not picking up a back up bottle. 

Here are the pictures:

I just love the combo and everything about it. Next time I think I will do a skittle manicure with the Chevron design as well. I forgot to do it before removing the polish so next time for sure.

Until next time!

PS Don't forget about the giveaway I am hosting, you can win 2 polishes from Ruby White Tips! 

Half Moon - Erica's February Challenge Day 2

Hey guys! I hope everyone had a great weekend! Mine was pretty laid back, got some cleaning done and had game night over at my sister in law's. So tonight I have for you half moons. I don't know why I don't do these more often. They are fairly simple to do if you are patient - I was not this time. I used the hole reinforcement stickers and I had terrible placement so I had to freehand to try and get them all even. They are a good starting guide but I can never get them to be even.

I wanted a color combo that would really pop and I think that I chose well. I am not sure I will do the black on top again because I feel like it shows my flaws in my different shaped nails - but that's just my personal preference. 

I used:

China Glaze - Naked

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear - Black Out

HK Girl Top Coat

Check out what is to come this month and below that check out all the other half moon manicures out there! They are looking great!

P.S If you haven't already don't forget to enter the Epic Multi Blogger giveaway I am involved in. You can go enter HERE!

Galaxy Nails - February Challenge

So if you have not read the post below this one. I will clue you in. I decided that I love nail art challenges so much I decided to join not just one challenge but two challenges this month! I have to really say thank you to Erica for hosting this challenge! It was her November challenge that got me really into nail art - so of course I am going to join her February challenge. From my understanding this is the largest amount of participants to date for her challenges so yay! Here is what you can expect to see in the next month! 

I attempted my first Galaxy nails in the last challenge Erica had back in November. I liked how it looked but to me it was too busy! Not bad for my first time. This time I wanted to keep it dark and mysterious! You can still see the colors but I like how subtle the galaxy nails look!

I used:

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear - Black Out

Nicole OPI - Prized Possession Purple

Wet n Wild Fast Dry - Grey's Anatomy 

Finger Paints - Sparkle and Snowflake 

Hope you like it!!!! 

Black and White - Laid Back Challenge

So a few weeks ago I decided to join the Crumpet's Nail Tarts Laid Back Challenge. I am not good at doing daily challenges because some manicures I am fond of and don't want to take it off. This challenge is right up my alley! Here is a look of what will be coming up! There are quite a few things on the list that I have yet to attempt so I am really excited!!! 

So before I post the pictures I just want to share that yesterday I broke not one but two nails on both hands. So I had to go to nubbins! I am so sad! This is the shortest my nails have been since September! So bare with me while my poor nails grow back! I hope it will not be long! Let's get on with the manicure!

I used:

Essie Marshmallow

Pure Ice Black Rage

BM - 314

I hope you like it! Check back tomorrow for my first day of Erica's Nails and More February challenge!

Also you can check out some other black and white manicures that ladies have done down below!

Zebra Stamping Manicure

I first want to say welcome new followers! I am glad you are here :) 

Tonight I have a manicure for you that I absolutely love! I did this manicure last week and I did not want to take it off! I have a feeling I will be repeating this manicure in the future! It's also really quick and easy! I am a sucker for dark colors and black is one of my go to shades so I feel extremely comfortable with this look!

I used:

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear - Black Out

Finger Paints - Sparkle and Snowflake

Mash - 41

HK Girl Top Coat

Skittle Manicure

I have for you tonight a skittle manicure. This is my first one. I had a blast doing it. At first I was unsure how I would like the look of a skittle manicure on me but I have to say I am pleasantly surprised and I have a feeling I will be rocking more of these in the future.  I got my inspiration from Chit Chat Nails. If you have never been to her blog you should check it out! Her photos are amazing!

With this skittle manicure I also tried out my new Bundle Monster plates well just one design but I was very pleased!

From Left to Right I used:

Wet n Wild Wild Shine - Metallica

Essie - Marshmallow BM Plate 317 with Pure Ice - Black Rage

Zoya - Aria

Pure Ice - Black Rage

Sinful Colors - Hot Wired 

Top Coat - HK Girl 

Do you like skittle manicures? Why or why not?