NOTD: Zoya PixieDust Nyx

This is the other Pixie Dust that I got! It's so lovely!!! 

Direct sunlight, no top coat.

The only issue is that it takes at least 4 coats to be fully opaque with no bald spots so, I used a blue base color first and then layered this on top. I still ended up using 3 coats to make sure I had no bald spots, but I'm sure letting each coat completely dry will decrease the number of coats.

Shade, no top coat.

 Shade, no top coat.

Direct sunlight, no top coat.

 Then I added seche vite and made it even more amazing!

Direct sunlight with top coat.

 Direct sunlight with top coat.

Direct sunlight with top coat.

I should mention that taking this polish off is pretty easy compared to other glitter polishes. The glitter is so finely milled, it comes off just like normal polish :) (I use pure acetone though)

Products Used:

Chanel- Skyline (as base color) | Zoya- PixieDust Nyx |

NOTD: Zoya PixieDust Dahlia

I coveted this collection for about a week before I could wait no longer! I ended up buying 2 colors :) It also, took me 3 Ulta's to find one that had the PixieDust Collection in stock!!!

Dahlia is a dark grayish-black with silver diamond dust like shimmer {does that even make sense?!}. It is supposed to be worn without a top coat to show it's pixie dust appearance. The texture feels like fine sandpaper and the look reminds me of those druzy quartz stones. 

Something like this:

The application was fairly easy, 2 coats is enough for opacity. The formula dries very quickly and I had no problems with smudging it or denting after waiting about 5 minutes for it to dry.

I almost forgot! My spring break begins on Wednesday and I am so excited to sleep all day!!!

Products Used:
Zoya- PixieDust Dahlia.

NOTD: V-Day Ready?!

Valentine's Day is fast approaching {actually it's still kind of far off huh? lol} Anyway...

Today's mani was inspired by this picture {which was done on acrylics, I think}.

 I free-handed everything using 2 polishes and a thick top coat:

1. I painted horizontal lines for the tips, gives them a little roundness at the edges.

 {rather than making straight lines across}

2. For the heart, I began with 2 dots above the white line and connected them downward 

with a fine short brush.

3. Then I filled the them in and tried to make it as close to a heart as possible! :)

My week has been jam packed with schoolwork!!!  Doing nail art definitely helps me de-stress  a bit!  I hope that you guys enjoy it as much as I do :)

Products Used:
China Glaze- White on White | Orly- Razzle Dazzle | Seche Vite- Top Coat.

NOTD: Snowman!

So, I should have used a more opaque white and stopped before adding the glitter topcoat... but alas I went overboard!

I hope that all of you are having wonderful holidays full of cheer and hot chocolate :)

Products Used:

Chanel- Skyline | Orly- Au Champagne | CM Nail Art- white, red | Avon- Orangesicle | China Glaze- Fairy Dust | Konad- m59.

NOTD: Chanel Malice

Here is another Vampy nail polish- Chanel's Malice  has a deep shimmery complexion with a red base. It's fully opaque in 2 coats.

This sparkle it gives reminds me of ruby red slipper!

This nail polish gets me in the holiday mood!!!

Products Used:

Chanel- Malice.

NOTD: Gobble Gobble

Today's nail art was inspired by Polish and Pearls. She even has a video tutorial for it!

The mani was extremely doable and the turkey is quite adorable!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Products Used:

Avon- White, Art Orange, Gold Vision, Forbidden Fudge, Red Shimmer | Orly- Au Champagne | Essie- Case Study | CM Nail Art- Red, White.

NOTD: Butter London- All Hail The Queen

This polish photographs so well! I was able to catch so many colors from the shimmer it has- it definitely looks better up close and in pictures.

All Hail The Queen is a light taupey-brown color with light purple and mauvy-pink undertones, it is filled with shimmer that sparkles rainbow under direct light {almost like a holo polish- seen here}. It is fully opaque with 2 coats and does not need a top coat {I used Seche Vite for it's rapid dry time and added gloss}.

This polish would be a great alternative to a neutral color for work!

Products Used:

Butter London- All Hail The Queen.

NOTD: Butter London Dodgy Barnett

On monday I tweeted {roxypie89} about Utla's buy 1get 1 free on Butter London Polishes... I managed to pick up some of my most wanted!!

Let's Start with Dodgy Barnett: {from the Fall/Winter 2012 collection} it's a light silver holographic nail polish that takes 2 coats to be fully opaque. It dries glossy and even so a top coat is not necessary {but I used Seche Vite}. It's remarkably easy to remove, one swipe with nail polish remover is all it took!

 This polish shows off its best rainbow effect under direct light.

This is what it looks like in the shade or with poor lighting- a light silver grainy polish.

I will post more Butter London swatches in the next few days :) 

Are you taking advantage of Ulta's 21 days of Beauty sales???

Products Used:

Butter London- Dodgy Barnett.

NOTD: Chanel Vendetta

Vendetta is a very deep purple with purple & blue shimmer. It almost looks black when not in direct sunlight. It's fully opaque after 2 coats and is glossy enough not to need a top coat. 

{I used Seche Vite because Finals week of summer school is here and I need to focus on my exams and not so much on my nails!} :(

 I seem to always get wear on my tips with Chanel nail polishes... immediately after I paint them. I also notice that most of my nails are opaque after 2 coats, but there is always that random bald spot near the base. I bet this means that I'm either pressing down a bit too hard, or not waiting long enough between coats.

Good luck in this new year to all of you who are starting school!

Products Used:
Chanel- Vendetta | Seche Vite- top coat.