Ulta3 Watercolor Nail Art- Stained Glass Windows

Hi, hi!
  So, it's Saturday here and my week has been a roller coaster of not enough sleep, too much work and hanging on for my holidays, LOL. Yesterday I picked up the Ulta3 Watercolor nail polishes that come in a pack of 5, one white base and 4 sheer polishes which are red, orange, blue and purple. I immediately thought of doing stained glass window nails..so today that's what I did! I am super happy with how they turned out and hope you like them :)

 I love how these look!

So, how did I do these? First of all I started with the Ulta3 Sheer polishes, I forgot to take a pic so I am going to borrow the packet picture from Cathy @ morenailpolish.com below.

I didn't use the white base as I already had a very light pinky creme polish on, which was SinfulShine I'm Blushing. I then stamped with Ulta3 Black Satin and Messy Mansion Plate MM01 which you can find here.

I used the smaller stained glass window image in the middle row on the far right :)

After I stamped the image I then colored in the "glass" panels with Cello Yellow, Seeing Red, Peek-a-Boo Purple and Marine Blue. I used a dotting tool to apply the polish in the lines. You will also see I have a green colored in a well. I mixed one drop of Cello Yellow with 2 drops of Marine Blue on a piece of baking paper and voile! Sheer green polish. I did 2 coats of each color to achieve a vibrancy, then sealed with Seche Vite top coat.

 If you look closely you can see some bubbling in the top coat, and I like that the bubbles create a glass-like effect on my nails. I had no troubles applying the sheer watercolor polishes from Ulta3. My fave color was the Peek-a-boo purple as I love purples and the green mixed up pretty easily. The polishes are indeed very sheer and I would recommend the white/light base to go with them for the best result... I purchased mine from Terry White chemist for $10 for the pack of 5, and these are a limited edition which you should pick sooner rather than later. You can find your nearest Ulta3 stockist locator here. Hope you are having a great weekend!

AN Monday- Polish Starting with "S"- Skull Neon Skittle!

Hi guys! It's Monday and I am participating in the Aussie Nails Monday challenge, today which is to use a polish starting with "S"! I have heaps of polishes starting with S, but I was drawn to my cute little Skull Neon Polishes that I bought from Kmart for a whole $7! 
These came in a little pack and contain neon colors of purple, green, yellow, pink and orange. For the best neon color, I used a base coat of white first and popped these colors over the top.

Argh! Sah Pretty and eye searing :)

I have a handful of skulls!

 My coffee keep cup matches my nails!

Now, for $7 for 5 polishes..it's pretty good value but how is the formula you ask? The yellow, pink and orange were super flawless. Great formula and non streaky application. I had more difficulty with the green and the purple. They required 3-4 coats to even out, but nothing too hard to deal with. It's funny how over the years when it comes to nail polish, I have discovered a true love for neon polish (as well as glitter, pastel, texture and holographic polish!). LOL. Are you a fan of neons or are they not for you?

China Glaze Strawberry Fields and Maybelline Bleached Neons Tropink

Erm...Hi? Not sure if anyone really missed me, but yeah..there seemed to be an interruption to the regular programming. Namely my will to be creative was taken from me with some low level antidepressants for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Did not enjoy at all. I did do my nails..but it was a struggle to be creative and motivated. I haven't joined in an AN Monday challenge despite best intentions, and my instagram has been neglected as well. Although I have learned to crochet in the meanwhile. I actually really love it and am working on presents for others at the moment :)

So, nails. Here is what I have had on for the last few days. This is a base of the Maybelline Bleached Neon Tropink on my middle 2 fingers, then I put some striping tape and did a coat of China Glaze Strawberry Fields on all fingers. I then put a coat of Dance Legend Orlando flakie coat on my first and last finger and attempted some stamping over the top. It's there but you can't really see it, but don't care because the flakie is awesome!

China Glaze Strawberry Fields and Maybelline Tropink 

 How awesome is the Flakie? So pretty!

So, I think I am back! Slightly irritable at the moment but improving daily..I bought some Lilypad Lacquer goodness as Nicole has a new collection or two out at the moment. If you want some awesome Holographic polish, glitter or Flakie, you can find it at her store here: Lilypad Lacquer

I wonder if you actually missed me? Let me know!

Sinful Colors Unicorn with Stamping and Glitter

Hey guys! You know how when you think you do a good job of your mani's and then you take some pics and ugh, what a hot mess! Today's post is a little bit messy. It's not terrible but it ain't my best work either. The other day I picked up Sinful Colors Unicorn at Target for $2 and so popped it on. I am not sure Sinful Colors and I work so well as I have some crappy edges, but I think I'll persist and see what happens. Anyways, Unicorn is a sunny pastel yellow that I applied and then stamped a few nails with holo gold using Dance Legend New Messiah and an accent nail of glitter gradient used CrowsToes Maxxed Out.

This was still a happy mani even though it wasn't perfect. I loved the happy yellow color,the happy gold holo and the happy holo gold glitter. It doesn't take too much to make me happy, lol! Stamping always makes me pretty happy. What do you think of Sinful Colors..yay or nay? I really want to love them, but I am not sure I do..

Face Of Australia Mystique

Hi guys :) Today I have for you one of the winter release of Face Of Australia Dark Side collection polish. This one is a gorgeous dusky teal called Mistique. The application of this polish was great despite a super wonky brush. It looks like the brush length is too long for the bottle and so it's all squashed. Despite that, this polish applied nicely and had good coverage in 2 coats. These pics had some tip wear as I took the pics 2 days later when the sun finally came out to play! :)

 How lovely is this? I managed to purchase mine on special from Priceline, so they were around the $3.20 mark..which is a an awesome bargain. The formula was great and I love, love, love the color. I have been impressed with the offerings from Face of Australia more and more recently so will def be keeping and eye out for future collections :)

Orly Pink Nude and Mentality Duality Dots

Hey guys! I don't know if you missed me..prolly not so much...anyways. Life has been busy to the point of regular napping on the recliner chair after work.. then it has been the longer you leave something the more anxiety you have about doing it. My blogging has felt a bit like that. Wierd huh? I have been doing my nails so I really need to catch up. I did some awesome Christmas in July and neon nails recently..argh! Here I go about catching up..

Today I have for you something I did for Crumpet's Simples challenge. The challenge was evenly spaced dots. I was having a particularly neutral feeling for this week so decided to use Orly Pink Nude for the base and Mentality Duality for the dots. This is also helping me overcome my hate of visible nail line..I don't mind it so much here! LOL.

Two coats of Orly Pink Nude with Mentality Duality Dots and Seche Vite Top Coat

This was a pretty simple look but I completely loved it Mentality Duality is just an awesome polish. It dots well, stamps well and is just so interesting! I think I need to get some more in my life. Orright..I won't be a stranger so talk to you soon!

piCture pOlish Hot Lips

Hey guys, long time no post. I haven't died, although I felt like it about a week and half ago. I was sooooooo sick with the cough/cold bugs going around that I had to resort to antibiotics (which I hate!) I was even too sick to do my nails *shock horror*. Although whilst I was sick I was suckered into Ghost Adventures/Ghost Hunters. Now, both these shows are about paranormal investigations and have very different styles. I initially thought Hunters was a bit better, but..they don't stay the whole night and they don't interact with the spirits. So of course, they catch not much! Ghost Adventures interact alot and as the series go along they learn alot (and become less douche like- Zac I am looking at you..) and the places they investigate are so interesting. So I guess I am a bit of a GAC convert. I've seen a ghost/spirit before and at the time was pretty scary due to the presence you feel. I can't imagine doing that all the time!

Anyways, nail polish. I have been wearing it. I have been taking some pics. I haven't been posting..erm sorry. I just haven't been feeling super creative and it's winter and my pics suck in winter. Anyway, I am committing to at least 3 posts a week..Mon, Wed and Fridays..so hold me to it m'kay?  

Here for you today is my NOTD and base for some nail art laters on in the week :) piCture pOlish hot lips. Now I probably should have worn this over white to make this more neon..but yeah, time and I it's one of my pet peves. Polish should be awesome on it's own without extra's! LOL.

Such a pretty color, no? It makes winter seem less..cold..I guess. HATE Winteeeeeeeeer!
I would love to live in a temperate place all year round. Anyways, as scattered as my thoughts are a the moment, I am going to attempt some nail art. Catch you tomorrows!

Lilypad Lacquer Violet Blaze

Hey guys, what is it with winter that saps the energy? I think it's going to work in the dark and the cold and then coming home in the dark and the cold that gets me, bleh. Trying to get back on the healthy eating wagon which means preparing and cooking food takes up way more time than I'd like. Although on my "free" day I have been searching for a Po Boy just like Killer Po Boys in NOLA, have found a reasonable substitute here in cold ass Melbourne, but there really ain't nothing like the real thing!

So, today I have for you something I received in my What's Indie Box which is an Indie box here in Australia. This months one was a holographic special which contained all holos! Yay. Here is Lilypad Lacquer Violet Blaze from what's indie box :)

 Wow, isn't that pretty! The holo is gorgeous of course, the Violet is the lovely purple pigment and the "Blaze" is actually a pink/red fleck that runs throughout the polish. Of course this is better seen in the shade..and I might have forgotten to get good shots of that without some nail art..so, here is pics of Lilypad Lacquer Violet Blaze with stamping and french tip using OPI Push and Shove and a subtle accent nail on my pinkie of Nfu Oh 51. These pics are in a light box.

You can see especially on my middle finger that there is a lovely pink fleck running through the polish. This is prominent in the shade but in full sunlight the linear holo finish stand out. 
I am helping a friend move house on the weekend, so we'll see how the nails fare! Hopefully some catch up posts this weekend! Tomorrow is my Friday and I can't wait :)

Loki's Lacquer We Are Happy Little Vegemites

Hi guys! Today I have for you a brown holographic glitter polish that is super unique as it was a part of an Australia Day raffle that I won at least 2 Australia Days ago. This was made by the lovely Tara from Loki's Lacquer and celebrates all that is Australian...Vegemite! Now, Vegemite is something all Aussie kids are raised on, it's a yeast extract dark brown spread that is absolutely yummy on toast with lots of butter or in a cheese toasty (btw, only a thin spread is required or it's far too much!) and in nail polish form it looks like..this!

 Loki's Lacquer We Are Happy Little Vegemites- gorgeous brown holo with red and yellow glitters.

Looks like like the jar, but prettier, yes?

So happy I managed to catch the 0.3 seconds of sunlight we had today in cold old winterey Melbourne. Some people love winter, not I..I like warmth, daylight and sunlight (for holo's of course!). Tara, the owner of Loki's Lacquer isn't currently making polish..so I love that I have a few of her special polishes :)

SIMPLES- Week 3, Ombre- Grey to Black

Hi guys! It's been a little while...life has gotten in the way of blogging. I have been polishing and I'll try and catch up a bit this week with my posts. I am currently trying to stick to a challenge or two. Today I have for you the SIMPLES challenge- Nail Art from Muggle to Mastery, which is a basics nail art onwards created by The Crumpet. You can check out Crumpets post here. This week is week 3 (I have one and two somewhere, erm, yes..let me go find the pics) anyways this is Ombre. Ombre is best described by The Crumpet as "Ombre literally means shadow, in French.  An ombre mani, therefore, is one where the nails move through varying SHADES of the same colour, from light to dark, or dark to light, across the entire hand". Good to know how this differs from gradients!

 Since I am trying to do my nails and nail art with my untrieds still, I did a grey to black Ombre today. Now warning pics, with thumbs in it. Not my thing, haven't figured out how to do it gracefully yet so..sorry there.

L-R, Nubar Citadel, China Glaze Recycle, China Glaze Concrete Catwalk, China Glaze Haunting and Nails Inc Leather Effect Noho.

 I threw in a few doozys at the end with this Ombre..a glitter/black and a texture. Not sure it's strictly in the rules, but ya know, it's nails and nail art so why not have a little fun! Catch you in 2 days..I have a day off and hope to sort out the posts lying around on my puter! Mwah xoxo.

The Lady Varnishes Oubliette- Untried May, Black Polish

So, I have quite a few untried black polishes, and I am super out of kilter with untried May, ah well. This is an untried and I know that I have already tried a polish by The Lady Varnishes, but Oubliette, which is a gorgeous black polish with orange and blue flecks was the reason I bought some of the other Labyrinth theme polishes by her. I did had Azature Black Diamond polish out to pop on and instead I reached for The Lady Varnishes Oubliette. Isn't Oubliette an awesome word in itself? I absolutely love Labyrinth and David Bowie has never looked better...it is still one of my favorite movies of all time. The Secretary with James Spader is at the other end of the spectrum of my fave movies..then there is Army of Darkness- Bruce Campbell, need I say more?
Anyways Oubliette is a black crelly polish with electric blue fleck and orange flecks..for this swatch I used 2 coats and Seche Vite top coat.

 

I really love how the blue glitter glows! This was super pretty on and of course I thought it would make a good base for a galaxy mani..which I will post in my next post :)

Ulta3 BlackBerry Tart with Revlon Grape Fizz and Cirque Coronation- Utried May Purple

So can you tell by the title of my blog post..I have a lot of purple and quite a few untrieds! LOL. I had a hard time deciding what purple to try on so layered a few until I had a purple glowy concoction. I've been playing with my lightbox, so hopefully I have some better pics, but as soon as I see a bit a sun outside, don't worry I'll be snapping some daylight shots.
So for these looks, I started with a layer of Ulta3 Blackberry Tart which is a dark purple jelly. I then topped it with Revlon Grape Fizz. Here is a few pics.

First of all, Revlon Grape Fizz smells amazing and yummy! I really liked the blue and purple micro flecks in this polish and because I couldn't leave well alone I thought I would layer Cirque Coronation.

 Lightbox Photo

Lightbox Photo

 Lightbox Photo

Photo in full sunlight

 Photo in full sunlight

 

 Photo in full sunlight

So loving purple..the layers of BlackTart, Grape Fizz and Coronation all bring something different to the end result. Blue flecks, purple fleck and red/green shift is all so pretty be it in the sun or the shade. There are also some scattered holo particles which you can see in the full sun. I'm having alot of fun finding untried polishes hiding in each draw of my helmer, although I think I could do a few months of untrieds! Next untried is black...:)