tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41713027295366353722024-03-12T21:32:00.150-07:00 Polish All the NailsLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09057822964986716160noreply@blogger.comBlogger570125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171302729536635372.post-80058287484601496812015-06-02T12:07:00.000-07:002015-06-02T12:07:06.253-07:00MOAR FLOWERS, NOW SPARKLY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Same deal as the neon - two layers of glitter over a polish base. I started with two coats of Color Club Revvvolution and then randomly applied the flower glitter, keeping the pieces as close together as I could. It helps to use lots of top coat here as it keeps the glitter down flat. Once done, I applied as much glitter on top as feasible, again using the top coat to stick everything on. This is still more of a special occasion look but even if your top flowers fall off, the bottom set still looks good. And it's VERY SPARKLY.</div>
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The Verdict: Super love the flower glitter still, must be always sparkly or blacklit :D:D:D:D:D<br />
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Glitter coming soon on <a href="http://thesparklyshop.bigcartel.com/">The Sparkly Shop</a>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09057822964986716160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171302729536635372.post-42137356805772055582015-06-01T10:26:00.001-07:002015-06-01T10:26:41.328-07:00NEON FLOWER EYE MELTY GOODNESSAlrighty! So I recently got a hold of some very interesting flower glitter as a sample for the <a href="http://thesparklyshop.bigcartel.com/">shop</a>. In the past I've stayed away because I've found it really hard to work with because it either won't lay flat or it's too thick or it sticks up or something, and generally just hasn't really been worth it. UNTIL NOW. Now, not only is this glitter thin enough to behave it also literally explodes under blacklight. LOOK AT IT. Makes me want to carry around my blacklight bulb all the time...more....<br />
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The Verdict: There isn't an onomatopoeia for the sound I made when I first put a finished nail under the blacklight. It's just so neon and so rainbow and fairy magicness that once again, am ded. I don't even care there's no top coat and that some of the glitter feel off. NEON RAINBOW FOR EVER.<br />
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This glitter will be available on The Sparkly Shop soon. Maybe have a look at our <a href="http://thesparklyshop.bigcartel.com/discounts-newsletter">newsletter</a>? I promise we're people.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09057822964986716160noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171302729536635372.post-64325941382281045102015-05-25T09:38:00.000-07:002015-05-25T09:39:21.324-07:00OMGWTFJSKDJSLDJ 24 COLOURS OF TEENY RAINBOW SQUARES AM DED<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Ok! Long time no see, blah blah, look, new glitter! CAN YOU EVEN WITH 24 DIFFERENT COLOURS OF 1MM SQUARES???!!? SPARKLY, SPARKLY SQUARES. Seriously, the glitter is so sparkly and the squares nice and even, you can create even the most intricate patterns. OMG I SHOULD DO MARIO. Shh, pretend I didn't say that. Anyway, shall we look at the newest glitter available at <a href="http://thesparklyshop.bigcartel.com/category/all-glitter">The Sparkly Shop</a>?</div>
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Alrighty! So squares work just like hexes in terms of glitter placement. You might say even easier because there's only two ways the pieces can be rotated, unlike hexes. It would be nice to have perfect squares but when you're dealing with this scale, I'm not fussed they're slightly rectangular. At least they're all the same amount rectangular! I started here with my usual black base - two coats - then went to work with my usual slow top coat. I'm still using Essence top coat because it's cheap and decent to work with. Applying a thin stripe of TC down the middle of my nail, I started with my usual center column of glitter. If you pay attention to the alignment and spacing in this first column, it's much easier to build out either side, following the same pattern. Just keep at it, and make sure you top everything off with lots of top coat to seal everything in, </div>
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The Verdict: I love this glitter so much. I didn't even think I could get this many colour variations so :D. Plus sparklies.<br />
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<a href="http://thesparklyshop.bigcartel.com/category/glitter-shape-square">1MM Square glitter</a> is available from <a href="http://thesparklyshop.bigcartel.com/">The Sparkly Shop</a>, starting at $6.99. Use SPARKLY10 to get 10% off your order!Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09057822964986716160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171302729536635372.post-7584313542171352412015-03-08T12:56:00.001-07:002015-03-08T12:56:12.862-07:00FULL RAINBOW GLITTER INSANITYYYYYYYY<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I don't know what it is, but there's something about hex glitter that is very pleasing to me. The tessellation, the way the colours can interlace, it's just great. The problem is, the tiny glitter - my favourite - is actually quite difficult to find. The red, especially, difficult to track down. I FINALLY FOUND SIXTEEN COLOURS BIATCHES. THUS, RAINBOW-Y-EST RAINBOWS EVER AND I'm sharing too at the <a href="http://thesparklyshop.bigcartel.com/product/glitter-set-all-the-mini-hexes">The Sparkly Shop</a>... But we're here for this rainbow today. LOOK AT THIS WOULD YOU.</div>
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The Verdict: This is so close to perfect. I love how I managed to fit all sixteen colours on each nail, and that my spacing is decent. One day I'll do a placement where the cuticle or a stray piece of glitter doesn't bother me...<br />
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Rainbow glitter is available from the The Sparkly Shop <a href="http://thesparklyshop.bigcartel.com/product/glitter-set-all-the-mini-hexes">here</a>.<br />
<br />Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09057822964986716160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171302729536635372.post-51917111901608791822015-02-22T12:21:00.000-08:002015-02-22T12:21:32.773-08:00Reciprocal Black and White Gradient with Fancy Nail Vinyls from The Sparkly Shop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Imma pretend I haven't been a bad blogger who doesn't post much and instead focus on showing you something I'm proud of. Many of you know I started a <a href="http://thesparklyshop.bigcartel.com/">shop</a> with a friend of mine a while ago, selling all the glitter and charms that magically accumulated at my home. The Sparkly Shop is doing super awesome, especially with our <a href="http://thesparklyshop.bigcartel.com/the-sparkly-club">monthly subscription boxes</a>. I want to keep everyone stocked in new and exciting things so I'm now making Fancy Nail Vinyls! These Art Deco Wifi Symbols work really well in a reciprocal gradient. Let's take a look, shall we?</div>
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So I started off with a gradient of cream to black, over the top of my point acrylics. Once the gradient was done and the coat of Seche Vite was dry, I lay my stencil over my nail and applied the same gradient in reverse. This is hardly a groundbreaking technique but I did make these vinyls myself so I think that's an achievement. </div>
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The Verdict: I love how these came out. It's something completely different for me and getting out of my comfort zone is good for me. Hooray for Fancy Vinyls!<br />
<br />Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09057822964986716160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171302729536635372.post-39766825081515748482015-01-19T12:20:00.001-08:002015-01-19T12:20:39.004-08:00Neon Color Club Watermarbling with Gold Unicorns!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Oh hi! Did you have a good holiday/break time thing? I did. I did lots of sleeping which, when it's cold, is just about my favourite thing. So cozy, with so much cat hugging time cos she's cold too. I've been doing some nails but I've just not been super feeling many of them. My real nails have having a bit of a rough time with the weather and then using acrylics doesn't help in the long term. Anyway, time for some eye-meltingly bright neon watermarbling! With <a href="http://thesparklyshop.bigcartel.com/product/unicorns">gold unicorns</a>! Cos they go with everything! Woo!</div>
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My favourite thing about doing my own acrylics is that I get to experiment with the nail shape without having to actually commit to changing my real nails. Turns out I really like almond shaped nails. Not super pointy, just a shape like an almond. Turns out said shape makes watermarbling be even more awesome than normal. I picked up a neon set of Color Club polishes from Winners and they make for excellent marbling. I've found that the newer the polishes, the better the result. This turned out perfectly even in terms of spread because all the polishes were the same. Also, liquid latex works really well to tape off your nails. The unicorns were just stuck on as usual with nail glue. </div>
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The Verdict: Love neon, love almonds, love unicorns, so of course this is win for me :DLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09057822964986716160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171302729536635372.post-66726179768060803982014-12-21T19:25:00.000-08:002014-12-21T19:25:49.826-08:00Sparkly Rainbow Indecision Nails!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Ever have those days where you just can't make up your mind? Of course you have. That's me with these nails. This is the first time I've tried a glitter placement on pointy nails and it's surprising how much the shape can affect a gradient. I was going to go with the gold-green-blue gradient but then the black and white was cool and then I'm like ooo purple and stuff whatever. At least the <a href="http://thesparklyshop.bigcartel.com/category/all-glitter">glitter</a> is good. Let's take a look at Rainbow Indecision Nails, shall we?</div>
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The Verdict: I very nearly abandoned this mani cos I couldn't decide but I'm happy I didn't. Sometimes the chaotic mix works out. Sparklies! Woo!Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09057822964986716160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171302729536635372.post-57124051231313159372014-12-16T11:07:00.001-08:002014-12-16T11:07:50.458-08:00Flashy Fiery Mermaid Scales!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Ok so I've been trying something a little different lately. The acrylic tips I've been applying let me get the length I've aspired to without having to actually get my nails there naturally. I'm ok with this. Some of us just get to have super long nails with no traumatic breaks and some don't. Since I now have the tools, I thought I'd give a different nail shape a go and it turns out slightly rounded claws are awesome and give me all kinds of room and inspiration to try different things. Thus, fiery mermaid scale nails!</div>
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So I'm still using the gel combination from the Nailene Ultra Quick Gel set. It's shiny and good at making a gel coat that hides the join between my natural nail and the tip. I was running low on tips so I bought a pack of false nails. Turns out, you can use these to create long nails like this if you apply them like tips! I might make a post just on that but it's just a lot of filing mostly. Once done I liberally applied my usual top coat to the whole nail and quickly applied the circle glitter, starting from the bottom. Now, this was not meant to be long lasting or durable, just sparkly. And that was certainly achieved. Woo sparklies!</div>
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The Verdict: I've never had this long, pointy nails before and I'm surprised at how much I like them. They elongate my fingers and give me new options for glitter placements. I also love how sparkly these turned out. I don't mind their impracticality. Cos sparklies.<br />
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Glitter is from <a href="http://thesparklyshop.bigcartel.com/category/all-glitter">The Sparkly Shop</a>. This specific set will be up on Friday. The <a href="http://thesparklyshop.bigcartel.com/discounts-newsletter">newsletter</a> will have more info :)Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09057822964986716160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171302729536635372.post-55065098729695579142014-12-11T11:22:00.000-08:002014-12-11T11:22:38.394-08:00Do-It-Yourself Duochrome Nails with Nails Inc Baker Street and Gold Glitter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I tell you, I can't remember the last time I did back-to-back posts. The combination of having a job that requires a real commute instead of a five minute walk, said job being rather intense, then having my mum visit and going on vacation as well as managing <a href="http://thesparklyshop.bigcartel.com/">The Sparkly Shop</a> makes it difficult to manage. I'm also old and get sleepy. I'm not going to make sweeping statements about how I'm going to post every day from now on because that's not realistic but I just might be able to manage doing more. You should follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/polishallthenails">Instagram</a> though, that I do keep updated. Anyway, on to the glittery duochrome-ness! </div>
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You'd have to be blind not to realise how in to holo glitter I am. It's awesome and sparkly and all that is good in the world. However, once in a while mixing things up with metallic glitter can be nifty, especially when you accidently create a mani that could almost pass for a duochrome. I started this off with two coats of Nails Inc Baker Street - that wonderful cobalt blue creme. I then did my usual dealio with top coat and my gold circle glitter. Just pay attention at the start with your spacing and you'll make things a lot easier for yourself. I topped it all off with my gel top coat from the Nailene kit I've been using lately. </div>
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The Verdict: I absolutely love how this came out. Close up you get all the reflections and shinies and from a distance you get a proper duochrome effect - a colour that's both blue and gold, both at the same time. It's spangly and I like it. Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09057822964986716160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171302729536635372.post-81947431390515533392014-12-10T11:10:00.000-08:002014-12-10T11:10:10.500-08:00Aztec Nails! That are Rainbow! And Don't Involve Whole Rolls of Striping Tape!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I've been working with hex-shaped glitter for years now and let me tell you, switching to triangles is quite the revelation. There are so many new patterns and shapes to make, especially when you have <a href="http://thesparklyshop.bigcartel.com/product/glitter-set-all-the-triangles">fifteen colours</a> to play with. My current favourite thing to do is to make aztec-inspired patterns, mostly because the triangles in said pattern are such a PITA to create by hand. So, let's take a look at my latest triangle thing, shall we?</div>
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It doesn't really matter what kind of base colour you use when you're going with so many different colours in a glitter placement. I have found that too-bright colours look weird but that just might be me. For this mani I started off with two coats of Nails Inc Disco Lane which is a pretty black polish filled with micro holo silver glitter. I really like it cos it's an alternative to just straight black. I then applied my usual stripe of slow-drying top coat and went to work with my glitter from the cuticle up. This design is really quick to do as it doesn't actually have a lot of pieces in it. When done I covered it with two coats of the gel top coat in the Nailene Ultra Quick Brush-On Gel kit. I'm very hard on my nails and this actually has decent staying power and is shiny. So that's a thing. Any top coat is fine too of course. </div>
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The Verdict: I really like how this came out. Mixing matte and holo glitter together always looks cool and triangles are awesome. This is not just because I sell triangle glitter sets. I sell it because it's awesome and no one else sells non-wholesale amounts of triangle glitter that doesn't require you to spend $20 in shipping and to buy bags of glitter at time. <br />
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This glitter is available from <a href="http://thesparklyshop.bigcartel.com/product/glitter-set-glamorous-gorgeous-girlie-triangles">The Sparkly Shop</a> from $6.99. Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09057822964986716160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171302729536635372.post-11511258632021814002014-12-05T09:17:00.001-08:002014-12-05T09:17:36.797-08:00Oh My Stars over ILNP Summer Stargazing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Stars! Yeah! Woo! I used to hate star glitter cos you'd always get bits sticking up and catching on everything. Turns out that doesn't happen when your stars are teeny and adorable. Yess. It also makes me feel clever when I use matte glitter over holo polish. No idea why but I feel like I'm inverting a paradigm. And then I get to feel even more superior for spelling paradigm correctly the first go. IM SMART GUISE.</div>
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I started off here with two coats of ILNP Summer Stargazing, a royal blue holo polish. It's nifty, although I feel it could be darker. This was after I applied my acrylic tips. I kinda ruined my nails scuda diving in Curacao and picking off too much nail glue so this way I get to have the nails I want without having to grow them. I've been using the <a href="http://www.nailene.com/p/gel/ultra-quick-gel-kit/">Nailene Ultra Quick Gel Kit</a> and it's actually really good. Sure, it takes a bit of practice but it's not hard. You just have to make sure you spend enough time filing down the join where the tips end. You can see I didn't do it enough on my middle finger, that's why you can see a ridge. Not only do you get long nails, but the combo of the gel and top coat activator works awesome over glitter. Very shiny and long wearing, even if you're really rough on your nails like I am. Anyway, glitter. Usual deal, just covered my nail in top coat and stuck my stars on. Not really too complicated this time. <br />
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The Verdict: Loving the acrylics even if they make me want to pick them off. Loving the holo ILNP polish and of course the stars. They're available from The Sparkly Shop in a nice little set. That I made. I tell you, it's very difficult to comfortably promo your own stuff...<br />
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THE FIRST THREE PEOPLE TO FIND FIRST ELECTRIC MERMAID POST ON MY BLOG GET 20% OFF AT THE SHOP YEAAAHH that's a thing, good job LauraLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09057822964986716160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171302729536635372.post-92097100804104296222014-11-26T11:17:00.000-08:002014-11-26T11:17:03.518-08:003D Glitter Cubes Over Orly Smoked Out<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Ok! So. Stuff. I've had an interesting few weeks lately. My mum came to visit and we got to surprise her with a trip to Curacao and it was so awesome. I saw soo many fish, seriously, if you like diving or snorkeling even a little it's like paradise. All this plus work means blogging is hard so here's something I did a little while ago. It's glitter, but it doesn't take a million years to do. Hooray! Sparklies, stuff, blah let's go. </div>
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The Verdict: The spacing could be better, as could the exposure levels but all in all it's not bad. I do like my 3D glitter cubes and now I want to do it again soooo yeah sparklies.<br />
<br />Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09057822964986716160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171302729536635372.post-74436836585651697912014-11-14T10:15:00.000-08:002014-11-14T10:15:37.327-08:00I'm a Proper Mermaid This Time Beeeeaches<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Ermerger guys, I don't have any glitter on me! Well, I do, just on my nails. I always have glitter on me. And cat fluff. It's funny how often my bf comes home with glitter in his beard. That means it's been there all day... Anyway, new nail vinyls mean something a bit different. I swear I'm not actually obsessed with mermaids, it just seems like it... Anyway, again, shall we?</div>
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I got a bunch of really awesome nail vinyls from Lou It Yourself the other day and of course the mermaid stencil jumped out at me. For the sake of transparency, I should tell you that I'm using acrylic tips here. My real nails have taken a bit of a beating due to how much I like picking off polish so these are a good alternative. There's a Nailene kit I found that actually works really well. The top coat is what I've been using lately instead of Seche Vite and it's just so shiny I can't even a bit. Anyway, once my nails were prepped, I applied two coats of a navy Quo polish then applied a coat of Seche Vite to help with the drying process. Once dry, I applied my stencil and sponged on a gradient of Color Club Blue Heaven, ILNP Star Gazing and Glitter Gal Dark Purple. I did two quick coats then peeled the stencil off. BAM I'm a mermaid bitchessss.</div>
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The Verdict: Really like the polishes and extra like the stencil. I was able to do five nails with two stickers which is awesome. Hooray for holo mermaidnesssss yisss<br />
<br />Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09057822964986716160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171302729536635372.post-27593549330035253252014-11-07T09:41:00.000-08:002014-11-07T09:41:02.497-08:00Pink Fire Mermaid Nails!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
MOAR GLITTER YES SPARKLIES GOOD VERY MUCH YES. I'm such the wordsmith. What I lack in wordies, I make up for in sparklies! Cos I have another mermaidy thing to show you! This one is purple, pink and gold! I have even made the <a href="http://thesparklyshop.bigcartel.com/category/all-glitter">glitter available</a> if you wanna try. You know, if you aren't chicken. Bock. I HAVE HAD A LOT OF COFFEE THIS MORN, DEAL WITH IT. <br /></div>
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The Verdict: I CAN'T DECIDE IF I LIKE THIS ONE OR MY OCEAN MERMAID MANI BETTER OH NO WHAT A SHAME GLITTER OVERLOAD.<br />
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If you're interested, this exact glitter is <a href="http://thesparklyshop.bigcartel.com/product/teeny-glitter-set-pinkie">available </a>on The Sparkly Shop. Cos sparklies are surprisingly hard to pin down. And there's a<a href="http://thesparklyshop.bigcartel.com/product/teeny-glitter-set-rainbow-limited-edition"> full rainbow</a> too... and <a href="http://thesparklyshop.bigcartel.com/product/teeny-glitter-set-ocean">ocean colours</a>.... :D:D:D:D:D </div>
Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09057822964986716160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171302729536635372.post-27480542051785410842014-10-29T10:23:00.001-07:002014-10-29T10:23:56.038-07:00Ocean and Sand Teeny Tiny Glitter Mermaid Nails!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Hi everybody! Sorry for neglecting you, life is hard. I've still been doing nails but taking that extra step to take the proper pictures and edit them and actually write words is just a step too far lately. To make up for it I did a mega sparkly mermaid mani! With glitter that clocks in under a mm! For what's probably very close to a thousand pieces of glitter! YOU STILL LOVE ME RIGHT????</div>
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Whenever I do nails like this, I'm inundated with people asking how I do it. I really wish there was an easy answer but it's just to stick them on one by one. With an orange stick. Into wet top-coat. Even if I did a video, it would be a few hours of me sticking pieces of glitter on. On the up side, it's done just like this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LocyPh0w9ao">tutorial video</a> I made. You start with a line of glitter down the centre of your nail, paying extra attention to your spacing. Then you fit the next line of pieces into the first. And repeat! I've been using Essence Top Coat lately to adhere the glitter because it's cheap and dries slowly enough. As for the topper, this is actually a gel acrylic from a set I found at Rexall. Seche Vite is fine too. Hooray for sparklies! </div>
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The Verdict: Well, it's pretty clear this is my favourite mani I've done this year. I just love the teeny tiny glitter, what can I say? I'm happy with how well my spacing came out, and the fact I'm pretty sure I hit a thousand pieces. Sure, I was going a bit cray by the time I hit the last nail, but WORTH IT.<br />
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If you're cray like me, this glitter will be available in a six-piece set on<a href="http://thesparklyshop.bigcartel.com/category/glitter"> The Sparkly Shop</a> on Friday!<br />
<br />Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09057822964986716160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171302729536635372.post-47243307560425418692014-09-21T11:26:00.000-07:002014-09-21T11:26:20.244-07:0031DC2014 Day 17: Glitter! AKA OH GOD THE CRUSHING PRESSURE<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The challenge isn't going super well for me. I could do it, but it's bringing up this whole complex mess of procrastination, pressure and something undefinable that makes me just want to avoid doing it. I feel like I'm rebelling when I don't do a day. Screw you Past Laura, you can't tell me what to do! Add the pressure of choosing something for "Glitter", well, that's clearly not going to be done on time. It's late, but look, rainbows! </div>
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Less complaining, more nails is now my motto and dammit that's a thing I'mma do. Let's call these my nails for the Flowers prompt of the 31DC2014. I rarely have a concrete idea in mind when I do my nails and this a good idea of how an idea evolves into pretty decent nails, if I do say so myself. Let's take a look, shall we?</div>
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Rather than go through the same old steps of how I did this - you can look at any other post for that - let's go through how this came about, shall we, stream of consciousness style! "Ok flowers. Flowers. Hmm. Well, I could make flowers out of circle glitter. Ooh those white dots would work well. Ok, so what do they go with? I have those white daisy charms that I keep having to order in for the shop. I'm sensing a theme here! Ok, so I have two different kinds of daisies. IN THE GRASS. No, not that green, not that one or that or that or ohhh sparkly let's go with Formula X Lightning, any excuse to use those polishes. It needs a base though... not that green not that not that yess Revlon Posh is perfect. Two coast of that, two coats of Lightning, glue the charms on dammit get off my finger charm stupid glue ok yes it definitely needs more glitter daisies oh yes slather on that too thick top coat gotta buy more ok top coat aaarouuund the charms and done." </div>
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The Verdict: I'm actually really happy with how this turned out, even though it's green and I'm not super into that. The flowers were all nice and flowery too. Woo!Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09057822964986716160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171302729536635372.post-36319236569512656522014-09-12T12:28:00.000-07:002014-09-12T12:28:04.267-07:0031DC2014 Day 11: Dots! With fake nails! Cos!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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The Verdict: I did get fake nails once before at a salon but that was a mistake as she ended up filing massive gouges in my nails. These are actually not that bad. They're off now cos of course they melted under the acetone but yeah. Urgh, nap time for me. </div>
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Do you understand the pressure for someone like me to have a challenge prompt like "rainbow"?? It's a lot of pressure. I love rainbows and do rainbows a lot so having to do rainbow on command is hard. So I have these triangle studs I haven't used yet. Two problems, why not make a solution? TRIANGLE RAINBOW STUD NEON THINGS YES.</div>
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I wanted to do black glitter over a white base so I started with a coat of OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls, then two coats of GOSH Stardust, a shimmery white polish. I then patterned over the top with rectangle, circle, star, "square" and bar using the usual process. Slow drying top coat, glitter columns then glitter with the orange stick. Nothing revolutionary. Not bad though. I really should be doing this early in the day though....<br />
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The Verdict: Eh. It's ok. I should have gone with a flat white base maybe? I don't know, just not super feeling this. That's ok, metallic tomorrow is another day. <br />
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Dammit this challenge is hard. Taking proper photos is just the really hard part on top of actually doing the nails cos you have to edit them, fix the colours, and then actually write the post. Hence the placeholder posts. I'm totes going to go back and do them proper, I swear. Ok so Violet. Not super feeling it, so hence the mature-shirt-for-older-ladies thing I have going here. Oh well. It's a thing. Onward!</div>
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The Verdict: Yeah, this is the kind of thing you see in stores on vacation, you know, for the older crowd. But the water decals are cool, even though they have a habit of dissolving if you go over them with Seche Vite one too many times. Eh.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09057822964986716160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171302729536635372.post-42900037306615158362014-09-05T19:13:00.001-07:002014-09-05T19:13:44.166-07:0031DC2014 Day 5: Blue! Totes wasted the song there...Oh yes, the placeholder is back cos I'm sleepy again. To the Instagram!<br />
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Ok, Day 4 of the 31DC2014 and we're at green! I'm green um da ba dee da ba green ohhh yeahhh I'm hip, I'm with it, you better believe it. Green isn't my favourite colour but I had enough green circle glitter to whack on so that's a thing. Even though it took me a while to find a green polish cos I have a million blues in the way... Onwards!</div>
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The Verdict: This is surprisingly pleasing given how indifferent I usually am to green. It probably helps it's sparkly....<br />
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Glitter is available from <a href="http://thesparklyshop.bigcartel.com/product/lots-of-dots-in-pots-the-girlie-garden">The Sparkly Shop</a> in pots from $3.99 per mix!<br />
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So China Glaze Japanese Koi is amazing in that is the most neoniest neon orange and that's amazing. It's a little tricky to apply but that tends to happen with such bright neons. If you're careful and let your coats dry, you'll get good coverage in three coats. I then applied my usual top coat and went to work with my <a href="http://thesparklyshop.bigcartel.com/product/glitter-set-magical-matte-circle-rainbow">orange matte glitter</a>, then added in my green holo glitter for the "leaves". Woo! Oranges!</div>
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The Verdict: Orange orange oranges! HAHAHAHA KNOCK KNOCK GET IT HAHAHAHAHA. I love neons, the end.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09057822964986716160noreply@blogger.com0