Nail Look of the Week: Turquoise and Caicos with a Touch of Glitz

 

It's been almost a month since I've had the time to post. Haven't really done anything exciting to my nails worth mentioning although my last look I had one (not posted) is one of my fave combos for the holidays right now. I'll probably rehash it after this one and do a post (hopefully). My last look I had on last week was more of a darker mix (again with a hint of glitz in spirits of the holidays) so I decided to do something a bit more bright and fun this week. I present to you - Turquoise and Caicos with a Touch of Glitz!

Polishes and Materials Used:
Revlon ColorStay #005 Base Coat (my fave!)
Essie #720 'Turquoise and Caicos'
Essie #10 'Blanc'
Essie (luxeffects collection) Set in Stones
Revlon #430 'Whimsical'
Sephora by OPI 'Queen of Everything'

Seche Vite Top Coat (BEST TOP COAT EVER!)

Dotting tool

I'm not going to go into a step by step for this look as its pretty easy to do. Of course you can use any combination of colours and glitz. Just have fun with it!

Give it a try and let me know how yours turns out!
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Karennn
xoxox

Essie Polishes: Turquoise and Caicos, Blanc, Set in Stone

Revlon 'Whimsical,' Sephora by OPI 'Queen of Everything', Revlon Colorstay basecoat

Seche Vite Top Coat

Nail Look of the Week - Jaded Pink Lingerie

This isn't exactly the nail look I have on right now but I currently have on the same pink from this nail look. As it is October, that means it's Breast Cancer Awareness month. My nails are currently just a solid pink in this Revlon's 'Pink Lingerie' (#110 from their Top Speed line). 

Polishes and Materials Used:
Revlon ColorStay #005 Base Coat (my fave!)
Revlon #110 'Pink Lingerie' (Top Speed line)
Revlon #320 'Jaded' (Top Speed line)

Clear masking tape
Seche Vite Top Coat (BEST TOP COAT EVER!) 

Step 1:

You'll also want to start off with your favorite base coat - mines is currently Revlon's ColorStay base coat. The base coat will give your nail a smoother surface for the polish to go on. It is especially important if you are wearing a darker colour like red or black so it doesn't stain your nails.

Step 2:

Choice a colour for your designs. In my case, I chose to use Revlon #110 'Pink Lingerie' from their Top Speed line. You want to paint a thin coat of this colour on the masking tape. Let it dry and apply another coat. Repeat until the desire opacity is reached. (I applied about two thin coats.) Leave this aside for now. 

Step 3: 

Apply your base colour of choice, in my case I used Revlon's #320 'Jaded' from their Top Speed line. Let this dry before the next step. 

Step 4:

Using a pair of scissors, cute out thin strips of the painted tape. You can also use arts and crafts scissors to get funky edges. Apply the tape how ever you want onto you finger.

**Be creative! Use different colours. Cut the tape in different angles and thicknesses to create your own look! This is much easier than using a striper!** 

Step 5:

Once you are satisfied with your design, apply your favorite top coat to seal in the look. Of course, I used my Seche Vite fast-drying top coat! This is my holy grail!  

Give it a try and let me know how yours turns out!
As always, Read. Comment. Share. Follow. <3



Karennn
xoxo

Nail Look of the Week - Summer Pastels

Had a mani-pedi lunch date with two of my awesome co-workers today - just in time before my Cuba trip with the boyfriend on Saturday. Its been a long while since I've had my nails done professionally as I usually do them myself =) Definitely was relaxing and different getting them done by someone else! 

Decided to stick with safe but summer-worthy hues this time. On my fingers I'm wearing OPI's Mod About You, a very cute soft pinkish-purple pastel. For my toes, I chose - Essie's Tarte Deco - one of my personal favourits. It's such a cute pastel coral! Corals are probably my favourite go-to hues for my summer toes =) 

What are your go to colours for the summertime? 

Karennn

xo