Monthly Archives: April 2009

True Metallic Nails

Posted on April 30, 2009 by

There are some things that nail junkies everywhere are looking for. One of these things is true reflective chrome polish. I thought I might have found it in MAC $$$$$ Yes but it wasn’t like it appeared in the promotional … Continue reading →

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India Russet

Posted on April 29, 2009 by

Whoops- Word Press malfuction! My post seems to have disappeared. This franken was made with some orange/brownish pigment and Essie Fishnet Stockings, a creme red. I wanted a more vibrant orange sparkle, but got a more russet color. Pigments do … Continue reading →

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Icing Pink

Posted on April 28, 2009 by

First of all, let me apologize for the awful cuticles.  I was in a huge hurry when I did this manicure! Luckily, I have a secret weapon: Q-Tips filled with nail polish remover. They snap open and the polish remover … Continue reading →

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Black Gold

Posted on April 27, 2009 by

Well, I’ve started my web shop on Etsy! I’m at http://www.nevertoomuchglitter.etsy.com I’m still really new to it and I have only one product up- a set of solid color vampies. I’m going to add some more products this evening after I get … Continue reading →

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Under The Sea

Posted on April 26, 2009 by

Today’s nails are sparkling aqua with an aquatic theme. The aqua was made of 1/2 China Glaze Blue Island Iced Tea, a sparkling light blue glitter, and 1/4 Misa Pour Me Something Tall and Strong,a medium blue jelly, and 1/4 … Continue reading →

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Green Pearl

Posted on April 25, 2009 by

This leafy green was made of 10 drops China Glaze Yell-Oh-Neill, a yellow “glass fleck” shimmer, 3 drops China Glaze Calypso Blue, a medium dark blue crème, and 1-2 drops of Color Club Yell-oh! (I guess that’s a popular name … Continue reading →

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Black Opal Explosion

Posted on April 24, 2009 by

My favorite gem is the opal. I like white, blue, black- any opal is fine with me.  But if I could choose any opal, I’d choose a black one. Today’s manicure is just that- a black opal. The base is … Continue reading →

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Hot Chili Manicure

Posted on April 23, 2009 by

Here’s a fun Southwestern themed manicure for today- chili peppers. Recently, I made a dusty brownish burgundy background with red and a couple drops of green crème, but I wasn’t that thrilled with the color. It sort of clashed with … Continue reading →

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Totally Rad!

Posted on April 22, 2009 by

Well, I did pick on MAC’s $$$$$ Yes yesterday, but I found that it makes a nice layer franken. The white silvery finish makes a nice base under translucent colors. Since I have a whole bottle to use up, I … Continue reading →

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Overpriced? $$$$$ Yes

Posted on April 21, 2009 by

Well, this is my first MAC polish, bought online so I didn’t have to deal with the snooty salesclerks at the store. I went to the store a couple times, but the staff has been borderline rude each time. Helpful … Continue reading →

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