Christmas Glitter Candy Cane Nails

I did these but, also realize I need to take my art skills to another level LOL

Merry Christmas Everyone,

~Karina XoXo

Marilyn / Minnie Mouse POST

Sorry been gone AGAIN... 

1. I had to stop using gel on my nails... I was using it to keep my natural nails from breaking & it was doing a great job for a LONG time.... but, not too long ago my fingers started burning & itching... So I started to investigate the culprit.  I was thinking it was either the 90% Rubbing Alcohol OR the UV Light... My conclusion is the light because I don't apply the alcohol past my nails.

I haven't been gelling for at least a month & because of that my nails Broke, Chipped.. etc.

I started to realize that I can't keep leaving just because of my nails....So don't be surprised if you see mis-shaped nail sizes... LOL

2. I have a friend in deep need of my help... she lost her job & then her house. It took hard work & lots of time to get her situated but, she is still a work in progress.


Anywhoo... to get back on track...

This look I did I like to call the Marilyn / Minnie look because that's what it reminds me of.

I started out with 2 coats of Sunset Kiss by Julie which is a gorgeous metallic red & then moved on to 2 coats of  Love Marilyn by China Glaze which is a red & silver glitter and topped it off with 1 coat of Out The Door top coat.

Lemme know what it reminds you of!

~Karina XoXo

Birthday Bash and Ride the Waves Sandwich

This is a blue glitter look layering two different polishes together. The first of which is  "Ride the Waves" by China Glaze which is a blue jelly polish. The second being a blue jelly glitter called "Birthday Bash" by Hard Candy.

This look is a total of 4 layers & one top coat.

Lemme know what you think.

Thanks for looking and commenting.

~Karina XoXo

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That's right guys... sign up now while this even is still going on.... 

click the link below to get this deal!

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Off the Grid by Sparitual

This is a gorgeous mermaid teal color with a gold shimmer

It is called Off the Grid and is made by Sparitual.

It was easily applied with two full coats. I then topped it off with Seche Vite Fast Dry Top Coat. Remember anytime you are using a glitter, shimmer or, neon polish you will need to apply a top coat to ensure that it hold that shine & sparkle.

 

Off the Grid by Sparitual

Off the Grid by Sparitual

Off the Grid by Sparitual

Off the Grid by Sparitual

Off the Grid by Sparitual

Thanks for looking!

~Karina XoXo

4th of July and Vacation Nail Design

This is a late post but, this is what I did for My 4th. 

My husband & I went to Vegas without the kids to get away & have some fun. 

It went well but, we may have partied a tad too much LOL.

This is my first attempt at freehand nail art.

The polishes I used are:

"Ruby Pumps" by China Glaze

"Royal Navy" by Orly

"Dorothy Who?" by China Glaze

508 Star Designer by Jordana

 Please let me know what you think.

 

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Thanks,
~Karina XoXo

Fast Track by China Glaze

This is a nice neutral / beige color that has a tiny gold shimmer and is perfect for work. It is called "Fast Track" by China Glaze and was applied using 2 coats. I then applied a single coat of "Fast Dry Top Coat" by Seche Vite.

It's probably a little too plain jane for my taste but, I'm sure a lot of you ladies will love it!

Fast Track by China Glaze

Fast Track by China Glaze

Fast Track by China Glaze

Fast Track by China Glaze

Fast Track by China Glaze

Thanks for looking & don't forget the best way to subscribe right now is by using BlogLovin because Google Friend Connect will be shutting down NEXT month.

~Karina XoXo

Bye Bye Google Reader, Hello Bloglovin!

UPDATE 7/18/13: I decided to use cloud.feedly.com instead of bloglovin... It is closer in design & functionality to google reader than bloglovin is.

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Just wanted to share this post by another nail blogger...

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Thanks in Advance!

~Karina XoXo

First Time Water Marbling

This is the very first time I have done water marbling on my actual nails... I have barely practiced on nail sticks... These didn't come out the way I wanted... I had nothing but, problems & a big mess LOL

I figured it needed some glitter afterwards...

Maybe next time will be better but, here goes...

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~Karina XoXo

Fireworks over Pink Voltage

In this look I used two coats of "Pink Voltage" by China Glaze which is a light neon pink with a purple shimmer. I then applied one coat of "fireworks" by Hard Candy and finally topped it off with Seche Vite's Fast Dry Top Coat.

It reminds me of bubble gum & Katy Perry in California Gurls.

The two pictures below are the closest
in actual color.

~Karina XoXo

Maria by Julep

This is a metallic light pink called "Maria" and is made by Julep. It was applied it two easy coats w/out streaking. I then topped it off with Seche Vite's Fast Dry Top Coat.

Maria by Julep

Maria by Julep

Maria by Julep

Maria by Julep

Maria by Julep

Maria by Julep

Tell me what you'd like to see up next in the comments below!

Until next time...

~Karina XoXo

It's A Trap-eze over Can't Find My Czechbook

In this look I took "Can't Find My Czechbook" by OPI and topped it off with "It's A Trap-eze!" by China Glaze.

Pretty Easy Look then just top it off with Seche Vite's Fast Dry Top Coat!

It's A Trap-eze! - China Glaze

It's A Trap-eze! - China Glaze

It's A Trap-eze! - China Glaze

It's A Trap-eze! - China Glaze

It's A Trap-eze! - China Glaze

It's A Trap-eze! - China Glaze

It's A Trap-eze! - China Glaze

It's A Trap-eze! - China Glaze

Thanks for looking!

What would you like to see next??

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~Karina XoXo