The Nail Challenge Collaborative Presents Skittles - Grey!

Third post for The Nail Challenge Collaborative Skittles and today I chose the best color ever! Grey! As many of you know I have a grey polish addiction so I knew I had to give it some skittle love!

Thumb: Dandy Nails Bound to Fall (two coats)

Index: Essence Romeo (two coats) with Dragon Lacquer Geeky Owl (my custom made glitter!)

Middle: Essence Romeo (two coats) stamped with BarryM Foil Effects Silver and Messy Mansions MM19

Ring: Zoya London (two coats)

Pinkie: Essence Romeo (two coats) with a 14 grade Holo Top Coat.

All sealed (except my ring finger!) with HK Girl Top Coat! And my index and ring finger both have OPI Glitter Off as their base (love this stuff!).

I really loved how this turned out! I am really starting to love skittles now!

A shot of Dandy Nails Bound to Fall. A gorgeous grey with blue flecks! Fabulous!

Don't forget to check out what the others have done for their 3rd day of Skittles!

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The Digit-al Dozen Does Monochromatic Week : Neutrals

Welcome to the first Digit-al Dozen Week of 2014! And we are doing monochromatic! Today I choose to do neutrals to go along with my Neutral Mondays that I have been doing. I was inspired by TopCoatIt: Chocolate Mountains, mine are just grey! :)

A reason to break out a ton of grey? Yes please! And this isn't even a pinch of my greys! Mmmm, I love me greys! So calming and purdy!

I started out with Essence Romeo as my base (best grey ever!) Then I used Catrice London's Weather Forecast, followed by Duri Gin Greyhound, and then Revlon Iconic. I topped it off with my fabulous grey glitter that I had custom made by Dragon Lacquer called: Geeky Owl! :)

Topped it off with NYC In a New York Minute. I love how this turned out. Simple but very neat.

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ABC: G is for Golden Green (times 2) and Geeky Owl

Like a month ago I stopped with my ABC posts, well, here is G! Today is a comparison post. I have two polishes both named Golden Green. One is by CQ and the other is by Models Own. Let's take a look. Above you see both polishes at one coat each. CQ Golden Green is on my index and ring fingers. Models Own Golden Green is on my middle and pinky fingers.

Models Own Golden Green is a but more opaque and brighter than the CQ Golden Green. But the Models Own gave me a bit more of an issue while applying it, a bit gunky in places.

Two coats each of CQ Golden Green (index and ring fingers) and Models Own Golden Green (middle and pinky fingers). Pretty dang close! Which is fab because CQ Golden Green is easier to get here in the US because it's at Rite Aid. :)

One thing I did notice was that Models Own Golden Green which is on the nail on the bottom is brighter and more green with yellow. The CQ (nail on top) definitely has more golden olive hues in it. But since I really like this color, I'm glad I have both! (um, plus a few more that probably look like these!)

And here we have the debut of my other custom polish created by the wonderful Kevan of Dragon Lacquer. This glitter is called Geeky Owl. And I love it! A lot! It's varying sizes and shapes of grey glitter! What!? Grey?! Yep! I'm stoked! Thank you so much Kevan!

Macro shot of Geeky Owl by Dragon Lacquer to show you it's not bubbles but tiny glitters! Isn't it purdy! :)

I also used HK Girl Top Coat on this mani.

I'm so glad a stepped up and ask for custom made polishes. I was a little scared at first to approach and then worried I wasn't going to like them. But Kevan was wonderful to work with and I love the final product! Thanks again!

The Digit-al Dozen Does Fashion: Accessories

Final day of The Digit-al Dozen Does Fashion and today we have accessories! Your outfit isn't complete without the right accessories! Polish being one of them ;)

I started out with two coats of Finger Paints Leonardo Da Vin-Pink. I used a thin layer of HK Girl Top Coat and wait for it to dry. I stamped using OPI Get in the Expresso Lane, the image comes from my MJ XII plate (first time using it!). Ended with another layer of HK Girl Top Coat.

As for the glitter, because what outfit isn't complete without some bling?! This is Owlet. This is a custom made polish that I asked Kevan of Dragon Lacquer to make for me. (Actually this is one of two that was made, more to come later!). I love this glitter! It is two sizes of brown glitter in a clear base. Easy application and lovely formula! And fabulous customer service!

Just love the glitter in Owlet! Thank you so much Dragon Lacquer!

Yep, this was also a TGIF: Thank Goodness, Indy Indie Friday post! Don't forget to check out Emma over at Manicurity for her post!

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Dragon Lacquer Review Week: Mmm...Braaains!

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Today is my final review post for Dragon Lacquer. Sad! I have loved each polish! And I can't wait to show you this Zombie inspired polish: Mmm...Braains!

 

Bottle shot and macro bottle shot of Mmm...Braaains! This is from the Zombie Collection and it is a gorgeous crelly!

Here is the coat skittle (l-r: 4 coats, 3 coats, 2 coats, and 1 coat). As you can see you can get by with two coats, but the more the coats the more the glitters the more happier you'll be! :) Because glitter makes things oh so much better! I also used Dragon Lacquer Anti-Dragon Skin Butter Creme, Fluffy Lemon Cuticle Butter, and Cuticle Oil that I reviewed on for you on Monday.

This is a lovely translucent grey base filled with pink, white, and lavender hexes of varying sizes. A perfect brain colored polish! And the application was wonderful. I didn't have to fish for glitters because I wasn't wanted a ton of glitters on each nail. The glitters in this polish are a lovely accent pop of color!

Ah yeah! China Glaze Matte Magic time! Look how cold this looks! It reminds me of those melting chocolates! Mmmmmm....chocolate brains! :)

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So here is one coat of Dragon Lacquer Mmm...Braaains over Romeo Essence and OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls. I wanted to show you that there is a bit of streakiness to the polish with one coat over the grey of Romeo. Over the white it doesn't show too much.

Here is two coats of Mmm...Braaains over Essence Romeo and OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls (accent nail). I also topped it with Orly Sec 'n Dry top coat. I love the look of this polish! So yummy!

But wait! Check it out matted! Oh yeah! That's it right there! Just look at it! It is gorgeous and smooth and delicious!

Mmm...Braaains sells for $9 for a 0.5 oz bottle.

Thank you Keven of Dragon Lacquer for this wonderful experience!

Don't forget that Dragon Lacquer has created a discount code for you my owlets! GEEKYOWL10 (expires June 30)

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And a little fun video for you. One of the things I think about when I think of Zombies, other than the Walking Dead (come on October!):

  

Dragon Lacquer Review Week: Metal Mama

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Another fabulous Dragon Lacquer polish for you today. This time from her core collection: Metal Mama.

A yummy bottle shot and macro bottle shot of Metal Mama. And yes there are hexes and squares and circles oh my!

Here is the coat skittle (l-r: 4 coats, 3 coats, 2 coats, and 1 coat). Definitely a top coat here.....a yummy top coat! When you combine hexes and circles and squares and holographic micro glitter, you have a recipe for success! I also used Dragon Lacquer Anti-Dragon Skin Butter Creme, Fluffy Lemon Cuticle Butter, and Cuticle Oil that I reviewed on for you on Monday.

The amazing colors in this polish are gunmetal, pink, purple, lavender, and fuchsia, and holographic micro glitter in a clear base. And as I have said all kinds of glitters! A total win! And again like I have come to expect from Dragon Lacquer, amazing formula and application!

How about some matte? China Glaze Matte Magic freezes the glitters in a icy cold grasp. I love it! The holographic micro glitters look amazing!

Just look! Isn't it loverly! I asked Keven (the owner) what the inspiration behind Metal Mama was: she is a mother to three beautiful girls (13, 10, and 3) and she loves metal music! What perfect inspiration!

I just had to see what Metal Mama (one coat) would look like over OPI Dutch Ya Just Love OPI? And Metal Mama (two coats) over Essence Romeo. I was not disappointed.

Bam! Matted! Love it! Which do you prefer?

Metal Mama sells for $9 for a 0.5 oz bottle.

Don't forget that Dragon Lacquer has created a discount code for you my owlets! GEEKYOWL10 (expires June 30)

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Dragon Lacquer Review Week: Geeking Out

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Today I have another gorgeous polish from Dragon Lacquer's G33k Collection: Geeking Out. Can I just say the name alone got me all excited! :)

Oh and it's a green! Epic win! A green geeky polish! :) This is a bottle shot and macro bottle shot of Geeking Out.

Here's the coat skittle (l-r: 4 coats, 3 coats, 2 coats, and 1 coat). Ah-mazing! This is like a fantastic hi-liter yellow/green glittery goodness! (try saying green glittery goodness five times fast!) I also used Dragon Lacquer Anti-Dragon Skin Butter Creme, Fluffy Lemon Cuticle Butter, and Cuticle Oil that I reviewed on for you on Monday.

This is a matte neon green and white micro glitter with "holographic uber micro glitter" (still love that, uber micro glitter!) in a clear base. Because of all the micro green glitter the base almost takes on a tint, but it is really a clear base. Again, like yesterday's polish, this one applied wonderfully and evenly and no fishing for glitters! Boo-yah!

How about matte? I used China Glaze Matte Magic.

So much fun matte! The only thing is that these types of glitters are a bit hard to capture on camera. But in person they do not shy away! Nope, they are in your face -- front and center -- and here to stay! (until taken off with remover)

A quick show of Geeking Out over some colors. Here we have OPI Wooden Shoe Like to Know with one coat of Dragon Lacquer Geeking Out, and Leighton Denny Berry Nice with two coats of Dragon Lacquer Geeking Out.

Geeking Out sells for $9 for a 0.5 oz bottle.

Don't forget that Dragon Lacquer has created a discount code for you my owlets! GEEKYOWL10 (expires June 30)

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Dragon Lacquer Review Week: Smart is Sexy

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Welcome to day 2 of Dragon Lacquer Review Week! Today I have a gorgeous polish called Smart is Sexy. This is from Dragon Lacquer's G33k Collection.

Here is a bottle shot and macro bottle shot of Smart is Sexy. (Smart is sexy, but so is this polish!)

Here is a Smart is Sexy coat skittle for you (l-r: 4 coats, 3 coats, 2 coats, 1 coat). I also used Dragon Lacquer's Anti-Dragon Skin Butter Creme, Fluffy Cuticle Butter, and Cuticle Oil in each of these photos. (To see my review of these products click here)

Made up of matte purple and white micro glitters and "holographic uber micro glitter" (Dragon Lacquer's words not mine, and I love it!) in a clear base. Super-duper east to apply! Not glitter fishing licence required! Applied wonderfully!

I just love it! I don't own any of these super tiny glitters (Floam-like glitters), so this was really fun for me! And it's a purple/white combo! That's a win/win right there! Hello!

What's that? Mmmm, matte deliciousness! This is still the same coat skittle as above.

I really love how this looks with a matte top coat. I used China Glaze Matte Magic.

Here is a quick mani I created using one coat of Dragon Lacquer's Smart is Sexy over Essence Romeo and two coats of Smart is Sexy over OPI Fiercely Fiona. I love the little pops of color that the micros bring!

So fun and abstract that I almost want to look closer to see if there is an image there! :)

Smart is Sexy sells for $9 for a 0.5 oz bottle.

Don't forget that Dragon Lacquer has created a discount code for you my owlets! GEEKYOWL10 (expires June 30)

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Dragon Lacquer Review Week: Cuticle and Hand Care Items

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This week is all about Dragon Lacquer! I am so excited to bring you four amazing polishes and some awesome hand/cuticle care items! This is a new to me brand (as in I don't own any others) (though I have drooled over some for awhile now!).

Today we have the cuticle and hand care items. Let's get on with a photo and the review, shall we?

I was sent three items: Fluffy Lemon Cuticle Butter (0.5 oz), Unscented Cuticle Oil (0.5 oz), and Anti-Dragon Skin Butter Creme (1 oz). This is my first time trying Indie types of these kinds of products. I was not disappointed!

First, let's talk about the Fluffy Lemon Cuticle Butter. Um, first off, yum!  It is just the right amount of lemon Pez smell to make it perfect! I know some lemon scents can be way too strong, not this stuff! It's perfect for me because I have to be careful with a lot of scents as they can cause migraines. This stuff was spot on for the smell.

So how well does the Fluffy Lemon Cuticle Butter work? Wonderfully! I would rank it right up there with Lush's Lemony Flutter and Burt's Bees! Yep and guess what, it's priced reasonable too! $6.50 for a 1oz jar ($1.75 for a sample, $4 for 0.5 oz, $6.50 for 1 oz, and $10 for 2 oz). I just open it up and rub it into my cuticles, clean off my nail with acetone and voila, nails are beautiful and ready to be polished! Oh and it's not too shiny or greasy! Win! :) My only complaint is that the container is a bit tough to open when you have freshly lotioned hands. Oops, not such a bad thing though, just open before putting on the lotion! :)

Next we have Unscented Cuticle Oil. I have a few oils but I am never religious with using them because they are messy because I have to squeeze them, then they flood and pool and ick. But Dragon Lacquer's Cuticle Oil is a brush on! Yep, I'm a little behind on the times with things like this, but I love it! So much easier to apply! No more flooding for me! I chose the unscented because I was a bit nervous to try any major scents. The unscented is purely that, unscented and smells a bit like oil (not car oil, but cooking oil. Just thought I would clarify that. As it is made of nut oils, that makes sense!). But, it is not too strong that you are smelling it the entire day. The smell dissipated after a few minutes! :)

The Cuticle Oil runs for $6 for a 0.5 oz bottle ($1.75 for a sample). She has a ton of scents to choose from, each made from essential oils and also features some other scents that aren't essential oils. I really liked how healthy my cuticles looked after using this.

Finally we have Anti-Dragon Skin Butter Creme. First off, love the name of this! Clever! Second, love this creme! It works wonderfully! Again, I had the unscented kind (she has many different scents, essential oils and others). Mine still had a bit of lemon scent to it, just enough to add a bit of something to it, so I was fine with it! This sells for $6 for a 2oz container ($1.75 for a sample, $6 for 2 oz, $9 for 4 oz, and $15 for 8 oz). Just to let you know, when you put it on it feels a bit greasy but the oil absorbs after a few minutes leaving your hands soft and healthy!

All of these products are made with nut products, so please be aware of this if you have an allergy! On the cuticle oil she lists that she is able to make a custom blend for those with allergies! :) A list of all the items ingredients can be found on the product pages that I have linked.

I was happy with the way all these products worked together to create healthier hands and cuticles for me. I can talk to you all day about these products but how about I show you some pictures! :)

Here are my naked no lotion, no cuticle butter, no oil nails. Not too bad (which is surprising as I have been neglecting them! Oops!).

 

Here they are after using all three Dragon Lacquer products: Anti-Dragon Skin Butter Creme, Fluffy Lemon Cuticle Butter, and Cuticle Oil. Look how much healthier they look! And not too shiny and greasy! Awesome stuff! I would recommend them all!

And you know what else is awesome? Keven of Dragon Lacquer has given you my readers, my owlets, a discount code! GEEKYOWL10 (expires June 30) to use at her etsy store! Run, don't walk your web browser over there and get some amazing products!

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Stay tuned for some amazing polish reviews this entire week!

*The product in this post was sent to me for review and contains my honest opinion and are completely my own opinion.*