Purple Ombré

Here's a quick post on my current mani.. Well it was current last week. Sorry, we just got internet in our new house! I was deperately needed one. Seeing as my choice of polish before that, was paint (renovating our new house).

 

I decided to go with an ombré look, which is where your nail gradually go through different shades of one color. I was just short one purple color, easy fix. Just doubled up on the lightest shade.

Avon Lavender

Have a beautiful day!!

Sally Hansen Color Quick CHROME

Most Sally Hansen products are found at your local drug store. These run for around $3.64.  It claims to be fast drying and give you a "manicure in minutes".

It's actually a "pen" that you click 5-7 times for the product to initially come out. It was given to me a few weeks ago & I just finally tried it. I got the color 08 Red Chrome. To me this actually looks like more of a pink chrome, but I'm a fan of the color regardless of the odd name choice.

After that I found 1-2 clicks was enough for each nail. Here's the result of 2 coats:

The formula is very streaky but settles somewhat while it's drying. If you have any ridges on your nails, unfortunately this product will show them. Even, exaggerate them. Probably easily corrected with a smoothing base coat.

I did find that it was very fast drying and therefore cut my manicure time way down. But I'm not overall ecstatic about this product. I may purchase if other colors are "amazing" and try to make it work with a different base coat. I don't have time very often to do my nails, so I like formulas that last long. Even if the cost is a little more.

after 2 days of wear

Unfortunately, it doesn't last very long. So the convenience of fast drying time is cut short by it's staying power.

*I always use a base and top coat, just FYI*

Valentines Season Nails - NOTD

Here's a quick post on the colors I'm wearing now. Inspired by valentine's day of course :)

I have NYC Pink Promanade & China Glaze Hey Sailor on my ring fingers. I really like subtle difference between these two colors. It helps the one ring finger not look totally crazy. Hope you enjoy :)


Have a fantastic day!

REVLON COLORBURS LIP BUTTER - Review & Swatches

I found these at my local Target for $6.49. I picked up the color 050 Berry Smoothie to try out. I was looking for something easy to throw on everyday for work when I'm in a time crunch.

 Its just a bit brighter than my natural lip shade. There's also some very subtle shimmer in this shade. I usually don't like shimmery lips but it works this time.

No primer, one swipe

The consistency of this is amazing! Similar to that of a tinted lip balm. I have really dry lips and usually only wear lipstick when I exfoliate my lips prior. Translation: When I have tons of time to get ready. So this was a perfect fit.
As for wear, it lasted me about 3 hours before I wanted to re-apply. The glossy appearance disappears after the first hour or so, but the color remains in tact. The formula wasn't drying at all. It actually eliminated the need for Chapstick during the day. Which is amazing for me, to say the least.

No product

Just applied

2 hours wear

I'm going back to get more shades soon.

Face of the Night

Here's a quick post on the make up I'm wearing out tonight for our date night.

I have Buxom Barcelona on my lips, and Wet n Wild's Bruleé, Buck & Sin by Urban decay on my eyes. For blush I went nude with exposed by Tarte.

SEPHORA Nail Patch Art: How To & Review

Hi everybody! This post will be about a nail trend I tried recently. The SEPHORA Nail Patch Art has only 5 designs to choose from. I opted for the pink cheetah.

The stickers come in an air tight package that they urge you not to open until your going to apply them. I assume they will most likely dry out otherwise. It comes with 8 various sizes to fit against your nail bed. I found one perfect for each of my nails. I would even imagine I could find matches for a pedicure.
I matched my nail size to the stickers as I went along. I recommend doing the same finger on each hand, then move on the the next. This way you don't lose its matching partner!

OK, onto application.. I started with clean, buffed nails.

1. First you remove a transparent sheet on the top of the nail patch.
2. Next, hold the silver tab in order to place the patch at the base of your nail bed. This step was rather hard for me. The polish isn't sticky at all so I had to hold the patch on the actual design to get it place just right.
3. Push firmly all over nail to stick the patch securely.

    4. You can remove excess length buy pulling gently over the tip of nail. If the nail is too large of      a width you can use an orange stick to remove excess.
    5. Finish with a top coat and your done!

Review:
I had to keep pushing all of the edges down around my nails to finally get them to stick. Also, my nails would get stuck in my hair sometimes, because of edges that were coming up. I must say I'm pretty disappointed with how long these lasted for me. My mani only lasted about 4 days. With other sticker polishes they lasted 7 days! They were very cute when I first put them on but overall they're more trouble than their worth.

                                           after 2 days                                                              Day 4

Smokey Eye Using NYX Shadows

Here is a smokey eye look I created using Black & Rust from NYX. 

First, be sure to prime your lid with a primer or concealer will work fine. Then I used a blending brush to put Rust just above my crease. Next, I used a flat shader brush to pat Black all over the lid up to the crease & made a "V" shape on the outer corner of the eye.

Dab just a tiny bit more of Rust on the blending brush and blend into the crease (don't want the color to get lost with all the black). I Highlighted the brow bone with Brulee by Wet n Wild, blend into Rust color to keep a smokey look. Also out a tiny amount of Brulee into the inner corner of the eye.

Last, line the water line with a black liner and add your best black mascara. Enjoy!

TIP: I had a bit of fall out from the Black shadow. You should do your face make up after or hold a tissue under the eye to prevent black specks on your face :)