Gone Hexy...

I'm not sure what it is that compels me to incorporate studs into stamping, but I've attempted to do it again. While I have already shown you some of the round studs from the Winstonia nail stud wheel, today I would like to show you the larger hex pieces which I have been eyeing since I first got these studs. Of course I paired them with a matching hex stamping pattern...

Ruby Wing Electric Firefly...

Hi there! Today I have another Ruby Wing beauty to share with you! I just adore these solar changing polishes during the summer. We've had some gorgeous sunny days around here and what better way to enjoy them than staring at your nails as they change colors back and forth. This little beauty even glows under black light so it is like three colors in one. Something for every occasion...

Guest Post for Lacquer: The Best Medicine

Hi Everyone! The lovely Ariel of Lacquer: The Best Medicine asked me to guest post on her blog while she is diligently studying for med school! Flashbacks of my own school days aside, I am so excited for the honor to guest post on her blog, so head on over to Lacquer: The Best Medicine for more photos and details on this wild manicure...

P.S. How awesome is her blog name for a med student? I love it! :)

Thanks for looking!
Anutka :)

Bold Gold Stamping...

If you follow me on instagram, then you may have already seen a sneak peak of this manicure. I'm not in the habit of giving sneak peaks, but I'm just a bit a lot hooked on instagram right now and it makes it so easy to share even when I don't have time to process all the photos or do a full write up. Now I'm not even sure why I resisted for so long. Sidetrack aside though, I got the most perfect stamping gold polish as an unexpected gift from a friend and I was so excited to try it out...

Sunday Stamping: Plate Ending in Eight...

It has been weeks since the last time I participated in a Sunday Stamping challenge in Adventures in Stamping. I missed lots of fun challenges while waiting for my nails to grow out and I'm really excited to be back to stamping. The theme for today is to use a plate ending in the number eight. Leave it to me to come back on an easy challenge...

NaiLuv Gel Nail Polish Kit

I've got something a little different to show you today. At the recommendation of a gel-loving friend, I purchased a NaiLuv kit at Costco for $30. I had been considering getting an LED light and a few gel polishes for myself and the price was just right. Now don't panic, I'm not switching to gels. I can't commit to a single color or nail design for that long. I got this because as much as I love doing manicures, I don't care much for pedicures. That is not to say that I don't want my toes to look beautifully polished, I just don't want to have to do them too often. Here is where I'm hoping gels will be the answer for having beautifully polished, long lasting pedicures...

The kit comes with a battery operated LED light, a cleanser, bonder, base/top coat, 5 gel shades, polish remover and instructions. All that and a side of fries for just 30 bucks. Everything you need to get started in the gel world. Just kidding on the fries though, please don't go to Costco and ask for fries to go with your NaiLuv kit...

OPI Neon Revolution...

My nails are starting to get to a reasonable for me swatching length and I'm so excited to get back to showing you all the pretty polishes. I'd like to start today, with the OPI Neon Revolution mini kit. It features a white base, four neon minis and a top coat. I think neons are such a fun treat for the summer and I'm quite happy to keep wearing these and delaying fall as much as possible...