NOTD: Mint Manicure For Talia Joy

Hello again everyone! I had a different blog planned for today, but I saw that the beauty community was doing mint manicures in remberence of Talia Joy Castellano today. I couldn't help but join in. I didn't personally know Talia, but I did watch her YouTube videos, and she was such an inspiration. It is a horrible thing when such a young, amazing little girl is taken from us. She did so much good with her time here, and we should all learn from that. My heart aches for her family, but at least she is no longer sick and in pain. If you don't know who Talia is, then I will link you to a little Bio and other goodies below. Talia passed away on July 16, 2013 from childhood cancer after fighting it for 6 and a half years. She was just 13 years old, and no one that age should have to endure what she did, and yet, she did it with such a bright outlook. So, Talia if you're looking down, these nails are for you. 

I wanted to do a video tutorial for these nails, but we had a lack of sun today, and I hate filming with artificial lighting. So, if you would like me to film a video tutorial for these nails just ask. I looked back at some of Talia's manicures for inspiration. She liked bright colors, rhinestones, animal print,edgy but cute and kinda gaudy nails(my kind of nails). Overall I like how these turned out. I'm not real happy with the pinky nail design, but was a little pressed for time.If you have any questions feel free to ask. If you try these nails out I'd love to see, share them with me on any of my social media sites. I'd love to hear from you. Like me on Facebook to see more from me. I'm also on Instagram and Pinterest, and Twitter . Check out my other blog if you'd like to see non nail related blogs. 

Read Talia's story here 

Talia's Facebook Page here

Talia's YouTube channel here

Products used:

Base coat: Nail-aid, 1 Step Fast Growth

Mint Green: Pure Ice, Home Run!

Neon Pink: L.A. Colors, Pink Bubbles

Fine Silver Glitter: Sinful Colors, Queen of Beauty

Chunky Silver Glitter: Pure Ice, Dazzle Me

Top Coat: Sally Hansen, Insta-Dri

White: Apple Barrel Colors, White

Black: Apple Barrel Colors, Black

2mm Rhinestones

Detail Paint Brush

Dotting Tool

Makeup Sponge(not pictured)

 I have 2 tutorials on leopard print nails. You can check them out here and here

 I have a tutorial on gradient glitter nails. You can check it out here

Video: Cute Leopard Print Nail Tutorial

Hello again everyone! I'm so happy to finally be bringing you another video! I'm so sorry it has taken me so long to get this video out to you all. I was supposed to have it up over a week ago. However, I threw my back out and have been unable to sit for more then a couple minutes here and a couple minutes there. I am finally beginning to feel better, and getting this video out to you all was my first priority! I hope you enjoy this video, and if you have any ideas on other designs you'd like to see from me next, leave me a comment telling me what you'd like to see. If you have any questions feel free to ask. If you try these nails out I'd love to see, share them with me on any of my social media sites. I'd love to hear from you. Like me on Facebook to see more from me. I'm also on Instagram and Pinterest, and Twitter . Check out my other blog if you'd like to see non nail related blogs. 

Have a blessed day,

You can also go watch it HERE! 

Products Used:

Base coat: Nail-aid, Triple Wrap Thickener

Silver: Sally Hansen, Celeb City

Silver Glitter: Pure Ice, Dazzle Me

Baby Blue: Pure Ice, Bikini

Neon Pink: L.A. Colors, Pink Bubbles

Silver Glitter Striper: Art Deco, Ice Breaker

Top coat: Sally Hansen, Insta-Dri

Black: Apple Barrel Colors, Black

Dotting Tool(get the ones I used here)

Detail Paint Brush(get the ones I used here)

NOTD: Cute Blue and Pink Leopard Print Nails

Hello again everyone! I'm sorry I haven't been posting as regularly. I will get back on track! Today I have a NOTD(nails of the day) post for you. I will be posting a video tutorial on this design, Wednesday or Friday. I know this design is a little familiar, but I got such positive feedback from it the first time I decided to record a tutorial on how you can create this design for yourself. You can check the original design I'm talking about here. I changed it up some, just so I wasn't posting the same design twice. However, the technique is the same. So, if you want to learn how to create this design, stay tuned! If you have any questions feel free to ask. If you try these nails out I'd love to see, share them with me on any of my social media sites. I'd love to hear from you. Like me on Facebook to see more from me. I'm also on Instagram and Pinterest, and Twitter . Check out my other blog if you'd like to see non nail related blogs. 
Have a blessed day,

Products Used:

Base coat: Nail-aid, Triple Wrap Thickener

Silver: Sally Hansen, Celeb City

Silver Glitter: Pure Ice, Dazzle Me

Baby Blue: Pure Ice, Bikini

Neon Pink: L.A. Colors, Pink Bubbles

Silver Glitter Striper: Art Deco, Ice Breaker

Top coat: Sally Hansen, Insta-Dri

Black: Apple Barrel Colors, Black

Dotting Tool(get the ones I used here)

Detail Paint Brush(get the ones I used here)

Video Tutorial: Get ready for Independence day with 5 Patriotic Nail Designs

Hello again everyone! I'm excited to bring a video tutorial to you all this afternoon. I hope you're excited to see how to create this design yourself. I'm in love with how this turned out!  You can mix it up like I did, or pick 1 or 2 designs for your entire hand. These are all simple designs, that I feel anyone can do. I tried to keep it simple and fast. I know everyone will be busy, and will be looking for a quick fix. Give one, or all of these designs a try for tomorrow! I hope you all have a wonderful Independence day tomorrow! Leave me a comment telling me what kind of video or blog post you'd like to see next! If you have any questions feel free to ask. I'd love to hear from you. Like me on Facebook to see more from me. I'm also on Instagram and Pinterest, and Twitter . Check out my other blog if you'd like to see non nail related blogs.

Have a Blessed day,

You can also watch my video HERE! Don't forget to like, favorite and subscribe! That way I know you want to see more from me! Leave a comment on the video telling me what you'd like to see next!

Products used:

Base Coat: Nail-aid, Triple wrap thickener

White polish: Sinful colors, Snow me white

Blue polish: Pure Ice, French Kiss

Silver Glitter: Sinful colors, Queen of Beauty

Red Acrylic paint: Apple Barrel Colors, Bright red

Blue Acrylic paint: Delta Ceramcoat, Blue

White Acrylic paint: Apple Barrel Colors, White

Get the paint brushes I used here

Get the dotting tools I used here

NOTD: Patriotic Firework Nails

 Hello again everyone! I'm sorry today's post is going up so late. With the 4th of July coming up I thought I would go with some patriotic nails. Today's post is just going to be a NOTD(nails of the day). I will work on some videos/tutorials hopefully starting tomorrow. I want to get out at least one patriotic video tutorial up before the 4th. My nail design is very simple, but I love it. I hope you all love it as well. If you try this design out, share it with me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, I'd love to see! Like me on Facebook to see more from me. I'm also on Instagram and Pinterest, and Twitter . Check out my other blog if you'd like to see non nail related blogs. 
Have a blessed day,

Products used:

Base coat: Nail-aid, Triple Wrap Thickener

Red: Ruby Deer

Silver glitter: Queen of Beauty

White: Apple Barrel Colors, White

Blue: Delta Ceramcoat, Blue

Top coat: Sally Hansen, Insta-Dri

Detail Paint Brush

Video Tutorial: Purple Lace nails

 Hello again everyone! I'm happy to bring a new video tutorial as I promised in my last blog post. I hope you've all had a great week, and are ready for the weekend. I hope you enjoy my new video! Leave me a comment telling me what kind of video or blog post you'd like to see next! If you have any questions feel free to ask. I'd love to hear from you. Like me on Facebook to see more from me. I'm also on Instagram and Pinterest, and Twitter . Check out my other blog if you'd like to see non nail related blogs.
Have a Blessed day,

 You can also watch my video here!

Products used:

Base coat: Nail-aid, Triple wrap thickener

Purple: Pure Ice, Jail Bait

White: Apple Barrel Colors, White

Top coat: Sally Hansen, Insta-Dri

Get the paint brushes I used here

Get the dotting tools I used here

Review: Pure Ice, Jail Bait

Hello again everyone! I hope you're all having a wonderful week. I'm going to be doing another nail polish review. I picked up a couple new Pure Ice polishes the other day. I will reviewing one of them for you today. If you couldn't tell I love Pure Ice polishes. Pure Ice is available in over 100 stunning and on-trend shades! All Pure Ice Nail Polish are free of formaldehyde, toluene and DBP. Plus it's very affordable at just $1.97.  The shade I'm reviewing today is Jail Bait, it's a blue toned light purple. It's quite a unique color. Out of all of my nail polish I didn't have quite this shade. That's why I love Pure Ice, they come out with very unique shades that anyone can afford. I think they are only sold at Walmart, but I'm not sure.

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 Pure Ice, Jail Bait

Light Blue Based Purple

2-3 coats for opaque coverage

Cream finish
Standard brush
Wears well

 With just one thin coat it was a little streaky, but not bad at all.  It went on very smoothly.

 With 2 thin coats it was perfect. It has worn pretty well, I've had it on for a few days. I'm very hard on my manicures, but it's help up pretty well.

Here it is with my finished manicure. Thought I'd throw in a sneak peek for Friday's blog. I'll have a video tutorial on how I created this design up on Friday. If you want to see how I created this design, look out for my blog post Friday!If you have any questions feel free to ask. I'd love to hear from you. Like me on Facebook to see more from me. I'm also on Instagram and Pinterest, and Twitter . Check out my other blog if you'd like to see non nail related blogs.

Have a Blessed day,