Untried Polish Challenge: Glitter AND The Digit-al Dozen Does Tape Manis

Day 2 of The Digit-al Dozen Does Tape Manis and also Glitter Day for the Untried Polish Challenge! So um yep. Today's tape mani isn't so much of a win. But! I did use two amazing untried polishes!

So, yeah, I think I found my perfect mannequin hand polish! Essence Cafe Ole. Isn't it purdy! It's got a shimmer too! And since it is an Essence polish the formula is perfect! I love it! I used HK Girl Top Coat to help with the taping.

I then used Roca Tacoma from Sonoma Nail Art's Tacoma Nail Art collection. And it is amazing! Usually I'm not a huge gold fan but this is stunning! The pinks in it really tones down the gold. Gorgeous!

And since my tape cross thingy didn't really work I had this huge empty spot. Well, I didn't participate in Bling Week for The Digit-al Dozen so I thought I would use an item I had planned on using then! This rhinestone is from my scrapbooking supplies. And it is a lot smaller when not on the nail! :) Though it was intentional, I kind of like how it ended up! :)

Don't forget to check out the other ladies and their amazing tape manis!

Owl Week: Indie Month Day 10: TGIF: Sonoma Nail Art Powlish

Ok today has three different titles! It is day 5 (final day) of my Owl Week for my birthday celebration. It is day 10 of my Indie Month posts. And it is TGIF: Thank Goodness, Indy Indie Friday! And I am able to tie all three with one amazing polish! Sonoma Nail Art: Powlish. Boo-yah! Or should I saw Whoo-yah!? :)

Here is one coat of Powlish. I had to have this polish because of the picture and the name! I also love the color! :) These polish applied without any problems and no glitter fishing!

The description and inspiration for this polish is found on Sonoma's etsy page:

Powlish is inspired by the burrowing owls of Sonoma County. These little owls who live in burrows in the ground were dwindling in numbers, until some North Bay kids got together with Sonoma Birding and the Sonoma Land Trust last year to dig out areas and install tubing and burrows for the birds to inhabit. Powlish is a tan based polish with glitters in a variety of metalic shades.

Here is two coats of Powlish and oh? Who's that? Another geeky owl! :)

Here's my little geeky owl that I created on a page protector, peeled off, then applied to nail! I used OPI Get In The Expresso Lane, OPI Did You 'Ear About Van Gogh, OPI Candle Lite, China Glaze Def Defying, Wet N' Wild Black Creme, and Milani White on the Spot.

This polish is so unique in my collection and I love it!

Powlish is not currently available, not sure if she is making more either.

Here is a link to Sonoma Nail Art etsy shop.
And to stay up-to-date, Sonoma Nail Art Facebook Page.

 

And don't forget to check out Emma's TGIF post over at Manicurity, my TGIF partner in crime!

Yikes! Another Haul!

So I've been bad! Yep, I've bought more polish! >_< Well, enough of this! Onto the pictures! :)

First up the Layla polishes I was telling you about! On the left we have 03 Stone and on the right (the one I went back to the store to buy and had to restrain to only one) 02 Golden Touch. These polishes are amazing!

Some holiday polishes! Orly Halo, Finger Paints Sparkle and Snowflake, and Salon Perfect Glam Glitter.

Some Indies! Glimmer by Erica Ho Ho Ho and Sonoma Nail Art Powlish (had to get this one right!?)

The backs of Glimmer by Erica Ho Ho Ho and Sonoma Nail Art Powlish.

I found these on a blog sale! The Essence Urban Message Collection! :) Wall of Fame, Nightline, Skyscraper (the reason for the purchase!), It Peace, and Street Styler. I'm so excited for these polishes!

Some amazing stamping plates from Messy Mansion. Ships from Australia but very quickly! And s/h isn't bad! :) This is A48 and MM01.

My two OttLites! Michael's had these on sale on Black Friday. The little guy was only 7.99 as opposed to 24.99! And the big guy was 19.99 as opposed to 59.99! Woot!

 

I'm hoping this means I don't just have to do my nails in the morning to get the good light! It makes it a bit stressful and then when it is cloudy...grr!  I did use these in my Layla post the other day. :) All the polish photos for this haul was taken with the big guy there. I can see that I need to use my little one as well to get rid of the shadows.

I still need practice with these but are there any pointers for those who do use them?

The Digit-al Dozen Does Blue - Jelly Sandwich

This is day 3 of The Digit-al Dozen Blue Week. Today is a Jelly Sandwich! Yes! I love these because they never get boring (in my opinion) because there are so many different colors to use!

I started our with Essence Let's Get Lost as my base. This is a beautiful light blue that applies like a dream. This is one coat! Look at the shine and the opacity! Gotta love Essence!

I then added the ever gorgeous Sonoma Nail Art 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. I love the Indie brand! This glitter is stunning and is made up of blue green and white glitters. Application was also very wonderful! :)

And what's a jelly sandwich without it's top layer? This is Sinful Colors Cinderella. A gorgeous blue with pink shimmer! And look there's a face on my index finger made out of the glitter! He's happy to be part of this mani! :)

Don't forget to check out the full line-up of ladies in The Digit-al Dozen:





A Girl and Her Polish

Beautygnome
Bee Polished
Caitlin's Creative Corner
Geeky Owl
Glowstars.net
Gnarly Gnails
Manicurator
Manicurity
PishPosh and Polish
The Crumpet
Toxic Vanity

TGIF: Thank Goodness, Indie Friday - Sonoma Nail Art 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Welcome this week's episode of TGIF: Thank Goodness, Indy Indie Friday! Today is all about Sonoma Nail Art 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea! This is an absolutely stunning polish! This polish is also steampunk inspired! Another win! :)

Here is one coat of Sonoma Nail Art 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea over one coat of OPI Stranger Tides. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is a gorgeous clear based glitter with blues, greens, and white through out! I love this glitter! The micro glitters remind me of tiny air bubbles working their way up to the surface! And this polish applied nicely! No need to fish around finding glitters here! :)

Macro bottle shot of Sonoma Nail Art 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. See how the micro glitter looks like bubbles! So much fun!

You can buy this polish any her other amazing polishes at her etsy shop here. And don't forget to visit her facebook page to here to be kept in the know! :)

And here is one coat of OPI Stranger Tides. Could have used one more coat to make it totally opaque, but I knew I was going to layer the glitter over it. :) It is a pale green creme, kind of like zombie flesh green. :)

Monkey See Monkey Do Mondays: Jelly Sandwich...Mattified!

 

Monkey See Monkey Do Mondays are where we re-create manis from different blogs or pictures we have "pinned" on Pinterest, and link back to the original blogger!

Today I did a Jelly Sandwich (or Sammich). Yes I've done one before, but this one is mattified! Wahoo! :)

Here is another shot of my Jelly Sandwich Mattified! You might recognized this mani as I showed you part of it on Friday for my TGIF: Thank Goodness, Indie Friday - Sonoma Nail Art Clockwork. But I have now made it a sandwich and mattified it. :)

So, the ingredients are: base polish is OPI Skull & Glossbones. Glitter: Sonoma Nail Art Clockwork. Top polish: OPI It's Totally Fort Worth It. And then added China Glaze Matte Magic to finish it off! 

This is the concept that I was inspired by. A gorgeous Sandy Sandwich....Mattified by The Nailasaurus (please click image of title to be sent to her site). I love the unconventional color of this. I usually see jelly sandwiches using pinks, blues, or whites. But I am loving this neutral! I think I need the OPI she used! (PS it's OPI Samoan Sand, just to let you know).

This is how it started out. Two coats of OPI Skull & Glossbones with one coat Sonoma Nail Art Clockwork.

Add one coat of OPI It's Totally Fort Worth It. This is a sheer silver shimmer with pink sparkles. This is a pretty mani just like this, but I had to make it a Monkey See Monkey Do! :)

And voila! A Jelly Sandwich.....Mattified! :) Yes, it's still a bit shiny with the glitter, but that's because you can't hide the awesomeness that is Clockwork by Sonoma Nail Art! ;) I am loving this mani a ton! I have been told it looks like a bird's egg or even stone.

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TGIF: Thank Goodness, Indie Friday - Sonoma Nail Art Clockwork

Welcome this week's episode of TGIF: Thank Goodness, Indy Indie Friday! Today is all about Sonoma Nail Art Clockwork! Woot Woot! :) This is an absolutely gorgeous polish! I had to get this one because it was inspired by steampunk! Brilliant!

Let me pause for a bit as you pick up your jaw off the floor!................................... You good? Then let's continue. According to Sonoma Nail Art's etsy shop: "Clockwork takes inspiration from the fantastical gears and cogs of steampunk machinery. Clockwork is a glitter polish with multiple metallic shades." How perfectly spot on for a steampunk polish! Yes! Steampunkers around the world unite in a grand hurrah! :) It is a clear base with silver and copper micro hex glitters, gold and copper small and medium hex glitters, and copper bar glitter with a smattering of darker copper (almost a brown) smaller hex glitter! It is stunning! (Yes I know I use that word a lot on this blog, but it fits!)

I followed Sonoma Nail Art's advice and layered Clockwork over two coats of OPI Skull & Glossbones. Such a perfect combination! Wow! This is just one coat of Clockwork! The glitter applied perfectly with no issues at all! I love it!

Macro bottle shot of Sonoma Nail Art Clockwork.

You can buy this polish any her other amazing polishes at her etsy shop here. And don't forget to visit her facebook page to here to be kept in the know! :)

Just a quick shot of OPI Skull & Glossbones (two coats). This is probably one of my favorite go-to polishes for a base! :)

Nail Mail Monday!

Another haul post! Really I promise I am slowing down (maybe) in buying of polishes! But all these great etsy shops restocked and I had to get my dream polishes! :)

First up are these amazing glitters from Sonoma Nail Art: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Clockwork. I had to get these not only because they are gorgeous but also because they are Steampunk related! Yes! Thank you thank you thank you for making such awesome themed polishes! :)

Macro bottle shot of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (as stated on her etsy shop) "takes inspiration from Jules Verne and the imaginative adventures of Captain Nemo in the cold deep. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is a glitter polish with blue, green, and white shades". The polish is really stunning and the micro glitters reminds me of bubbles under the sea! :)

Macro bottle shot of Clockwork. Clockwork (as stated on her etsy shop) "takes inspiration from the fantastical gears and cogs of steampunk machinery. Clockwork is a glitter polish with multiple metallic shades". This glitter is perfectly named and is jaw-dropping gorgeous!

She also sent with the polishes a paper that gives you tips and tricks for glitter polishes and on the back of that is a step by step guide to the foil method to remove glitter polishes! What a brilliant idea! :)

I can't wait to show you these two polishes during my TGIF: Thank Goodness, Indie Friday segment. :) And don't forget to visit her Sonoma Nail Art's etsy shop here and her facebook site here.

What we have here is a gorgeous mini from Pretty & Polished called Hustle. Great things really do come in small packages! :) This little guy wasn't on my list to buy but then I saw him and fell in love! It has small green, copper, and silver hex glitter with larger silver and teal hex glitters. This also has silver bar glitter. Brown and green together in a glitter! My two favorite colors! Could it get any better! :)

Don't forget to check out Pretty & Polished's etsy shop here and her facebook page here.

Macro bottle shot of Pretty & Polished's Hustle. See super duper pretty! :) I'm excited for this one too!

What is one of my haul posts without a grey!? :) This I got in a swap from a fellow polish lover in a facebook group. She was looking for a polish which I happen to have and was willing to swap for. So I got my first American Apparel polish in Factory Grey. It's inspiration is based on their floors in their factory. It's grey/purple creme and I lurve it a lot! :)

Now these aren't nail mail but ones that I picked up in person. (l-r): OPI Houston We Have a Purple (absolutely love this name! Brilliant!), China Glaze Lemon Fizz, and China Glaze Electric Beat.

Have any of you bought any excellent polishes lately?