Stash & Spending

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Butterflies

I had an eventful weekend, and I met a very important person, so I decided to keep my nails simple and I painted both of my hands for once.


For this manicure:
  • Base Coat - Base Coat by Finger Paints
  • Base Colors - Penelope by Julep & Tribeca Silver by NYC
  • Top Coat - Top Coat by Out the Door
  • Stickers - XF409 from BornPrettyStore
Approximate Completion Time: 1 hour


Simple...and clean.

These stickers are bomb-diggity.  Easiest way to spice up your mani WITHOUT requiring too much skill.  I mean, I don't think I could have even painted these butterflies onto my nails.  Also this is a friendly reminder that I have a code that gets you 10% off from BornPrettyStore :)

Anyways, good luck with exams and essays and homework!  You can do it, friends!



Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Royal Filigree

I honestly thought painting my nails would help me de-stress and get the worries of my bathroom being flooded out of my mind.  Because my bathroom was flooded.  It's an amazing story that I'd rather not tell.

But at least these nails make me feel fancy.


For this manicure:

  • Base Coat - Base Coat by Finger Paints
  • Base Color - Mary Lee by Julep
  • Stamped Color - Good as Gold by essie
  • Top Coat - Top Coat by Out the Door
  • Stamped Image - SH 211
Approximate Completion Time: 1.5 hours


My bathroom is not flooded anymore, in case you were still wondering.

Thanks for reading!  I hope you have a wonderful day :)

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

A Study in Blue

Hello all!  I hope you are all feeling great :)

I'm enjoying these nails, but only for so long.  My art is temporary.


For this manicure:

  • Base Coat - Base Coat by Finger Paints
  • Base Colors - Bess by Julep, Endless Blue by Sinful Colors, Char by Julep
  • Stripe Color - Tribeca Silver by NYC
  • Top Coat - Double Duty Strengthening Base & Top Coat by Sally Hansen
  • Stars - white stars from Claire's
  • Tools Used - striping brush, striping tape
Approximate Completion Time: 1 hour


I've been thinking about this design for the longest time, so I'm very satisfied with my end result!

That's it from me for now.  I'll talk to you guys soon, but until then, I hope you live a satisfying life and make good choices :)

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Bling Bling by the Beach

I went to a beach bonfire type of party the other day, so I had to dress up my nails appropriately :)


For this manicure:
  • Base Coat - Base Coat by Finger Paints
  • Base Colors - Black Out by Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear, My Vampire is Buff by OPI, Tribeca Silver by NYC, silver glitter by Shades of the Season
  • Gradient Colors - Cloud 9 by Sinful Colors, Pink Punk by Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear, Myrtle by Julep, Dream On by Sinful Colors, Endless Blue by Sinful Colors
  • Top Coat - Double Duty Strengthening Base & Top Coat by Sally Hansen
  • Studs - white half pearls from Claire's

Approximate Completion Time:  1.5 hours


Studs are fun.  Studying can also be fun.  Dating a stud is great.  Wearing stud earrings is cute.  Okay I'm done - go back to your books, kids.  And I will see you soon :) 

Monday, September 1, 2014

Fight On!

Since this is my last year of college, I thought it would be appropriate to wear school colors (for football and stuff).


EAT THAT CARDINAL AND GOLD RIGHT UP IN YOUR FACE.

For this manicure:
  • Base Coat - Base Coat by Finger Paints
  • Base Colors - Molly by Julep & Golden-I by Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear
  • Top Coat - Double Duty Strengthening Base & Top Coat by Sally Hansen
  • Rhinestones - from Sukan Rich
Approximate Completion Time - 1 hour


Thanks for reading :) I will see you all next time!