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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

QT Nails - Crunchy Bones


Hello Everyone!!  I'm starting to feel better :-)  Thank you all for your well wishes!  And welcome to all my new friends here!  I hope you have entered the Harvest Time Giveaway!

Today I have Crunchy Bones to show you from QT Nails!  You can find Crunchy Bones on Etsy at QT Nails shop for $8.50. You can also follow QT Nails Facebook to get information on colors and updates! Newsha, the owner, has so many gorgeous polishes available at her shop! I recommend checking them all out!!

You can also find more information on QT Nails on Instagram at @Newieee - including swatches of colors available!


Crunchy Bones is a beautiful black jelly with holographic hexagons throughout.  I used 2 coats plus topped with Seche Vite.  The first coat lays on pretty nice and thick, so I used the second coat to smooth and place my glitters.  I sort of plopped the polish on and spread it out with the brush so the holographic pieces showed through.  A light swipe of the brush helps bring them to the top.  Hopefully that makes sense!  I love the outcome of how it turned out!  This polish is gorgeous!  It's like a surprise to catch the reflection of the glitter in this deep mysterious polish!


The glitter settles a little bit, so before using, I recommend giving a good shake.  You don't want bubbles in your polish though, so sit upside down (I set mine between other bottles so it doesn't fall over) to settle for 10-15 minutes.  This should bring the glitter to the top, making it easier to apply and get on the brush.





Even in the shade this beauty sparkles!



And here is a nice close up!  These are silver holographic hexagons that will shine the rainbow of colors!


I hope you enjoyed today's post!  The name is so cute and definitely reminds me of Halloween!  This would be a great addition to your collection to wear with your costume!  I love it!

Hope you all have a great day!

Much Love,
Crystal



*This product has been sent to me for review. All thoughts and opinions are that of my own.*

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

XOXO Nails - Spring Fling



Hi All!!! Still sick here.  In fact, how is it even possible I'm worse!?  So I apologize, but today will be short and sweet, but don't worry - lots of pics for you guys!

For my bases, I picked 2 of my favorite "Spring" polishes.  I know we're not really there yet, but if I had my way, we'd skip Winter! ;-) lol  These two I've used to create a diagonal combo before and I love that look.  Instead, I wanted to just use the accent nail look.  I used China Glaze Tantalize Me and Zoya Gemma.  Both colors are at 2 coats.  Both have a gorgeous duochrome shimmer running through the polish.  In my opinion, they just go!  And for this mani, I thought they'd be perfect.







I then applied 1 coat of Spring Fling by XOXO Nails and finished with Seche Vite.  Elektra, the owner, is such a sweetheart! We met through Instagram. Not only does she create gorgeous polishes, she is great at manicures too! Make sure you check her out on Instagram - @xoxo_nails. She is also on Facebook and Twitter - @xoxo_nails. Her shop on Etsy, XOXO Nails, has full size bottles for $9.00, but she does have a few sets at discounted prices! Here is Spring Fling!

Spring Fling is a clear base with pretty pastel glitters of pink, green and yellow.  I especially love the pink squares in this!  I may be a little early seasonally, but I am in love with this look!








I hope you enjoyed this look!  And don't forget to check out XOXO Nails on Etsy!  She has full size bottles for $9.00, but she does have a few sets at discounted prices! Here is Spring Fling!

Hope you have a great day! And don't forget to enter my Harvest Time Giveaway!

Much Love,
Crystal



*This product has been sent to me for review. All thoughts and opinions are that of my own.*

Monday, October 1, 2012

U-Neek Polish - Fall Collection

Hello Everyone!  Hopefully you all had a great weekend!  Unfortunately, I'm still feeling sick :-(  But thank you so much for all of your well wishes!  I am probably going to go to work today, but not without my BFF, DayQuil!! lol  I think it's from all the changes of the weather.  Fall is definitely here!  And speaking of Fall, here is the Fall Collection by U-Neek Polish!!!
 
You can purchase U-Neek Polish and Janet's Fall Collection on Etsy.  Full size polishes are $8 and minis are $4 to $4.25 each.  Also, you can follow her on Instagram - @oneandonlyjanet.
 
And GUESS WHAT!?  Janet is kind enough to offer all of you a 20% off coupon for her shop!  The Coupon Code is: "Crystal", so make sure you check it out - U-Neek Polish.
 
First up is Autumn.  It has a gold base with Fire Red, Emerald Green & Golden Orange glitters.  I used 3 coats with Wicked Fast top coat.  It is a bit sheer, but that makes for great layering!  It is a nice shimmery gold base and it really does remind me of the Autumn season!
 







Next up, we have Penny, which is a copper base with copper sparks.  I used 3 coats with Wicked Fast top coat by Cult Nails.  It is another one that could either be worn like I have or would be gorgeous layered!







I used Hayden by Julep as my base for the next color.  This is 2 coats.



Over Hayden, I layered 1 coat of Northwest. It is named after Janet's high school because it is their colors.  Northwest is a clear base with black and orange glitters.  I topped this with Wicked Fast top coat.







For the last mani, I used Almost Paradise for my base.  This is 2 coats.  I also used this for the giveaway post - don't forget to enter! Harvest Time Giveaway!




Last but not least, this is Central.  It is a clear base with emerald green, ocean spray & chart reuse glitters.  It is named after Janet's son's high school colors.  I love the way this glitter sparkles!  I used 1 coat and topped it with Wicked Fast.


 Blurred to show the glitters sparkling!






So I hope you enjoyed this look at U-Neek Polish!  This is my first time trying this brand and I LOVE it!  I want to try layering the first two to see what combinations I can come up with!  All applied very well!

Don't forget, 20% off coupon for Janet's shop!  The Coupon Code is: "Crystal", so make sure you check it out - U-Neek Polish.

I hope you all have a great day!!

Much Love,
Crystal



*These products have been sent to me for review. All thoughts and opinions are that of my own.*