New Konad image plate! m83

When I saw the new image plates from Konad, I couldn't wait to get my hands on m83. I ordered mine from wowsocool.com the day they came out. I've had them for a while and am just getting around to posting these pics. This plate will be really cute for Valentine's Day since there are some great images with hearts on them.

But for now, here's what I did and used:

• Ulta ridge filler
• Forever 21's Love & Beauty in royal (base color)
• China Glaze in Cheers to You (design color)
  
• OPI top coat
• Konad image plat m83

I have to admit that I was a little hesitant to use the Forever 21 polish again. The first time I used it, I wasn't crazy about the color after 3 coats. I thought it was too dark. But this time I did just 2 coats and I'm kinda lovin this color combo. With 2 coats, it's a shimmery dark teal and looks GREAT with the silver stamped on top. Definitely trying out this combo again!!

So tell me what you think? What other polishes have you tried from the Forever 21 collection? Any issues with those??

- CCC

Treat yourself to jewelry!

Hi everyone!

I know we typically only post news about nails on here, but I have something very exciting to share. I've finally started my own jewelry making business and I'm online!

Find my store — La Vie Charmée — on Etsy. I'm really excited about the jewelry I've been making and hope you are too! I can do custom work, so if you like the style of work but not the colors or charms, just let me know and I can create it for you.

My jewelry is hand made and I use mostly Czech glass beads, Swarovski crystals and antique beads from the 40s-70s. Right now I have only bracelets, earrings and bobby pins, but I plan on creating necklaces, rings and more soon.

Everything is really affordable and would make great gifts for your friends, family or even yourself! I gave several pairs of earrings/bracelets out as Christmas gifts this year and EVERYONE loved them! So check it out and tell me what you think! And stay tuned for a giveaway featuring some of my jewelry!

-CCC

CND stickey base coat is amazing !

So the konadicure I did today was really simple. I started with a blue base coat and stamped with a silver flower image. It is a full nail image so it was super easy, the design is from plate m73. But what I really want to talk about is how great this CND stickey base coat works. I have read many reviews about it in the past and finally gave in a bought a bottle. I was skeptical because of the price (I think I paid 8.50) but it was totally worth it. The CND really has prevented chipping and peeling and has made my manis last longer than they have before. I have used the same polish without the use of the stickey base coat and my nails chipped within 3 days. With the CND stickey my mani lasted for about 8 days!! It was totally worth the 8 bucks.
Sinful colors in midnight blue and China glaze in devotion

Does anyone use this base coat ? and do you like it ?

Til next time.

-CCC

Giveaway Received from A Polish Problem

Here are photos of the giveaway I won from Megan at A Polish Problem! Sorry I don't have the original packaging on the China Glaze gift set - I was too excited to open it and it didn't fare well :)

Here's what I won:
A China Glaze's "Cheers to You" gift set (part of their 2010 holiday gift set collection). Polishes include Midnight Kiss (see post below), Cheers to You (silver foil) and a shot glass with the China Glaze logo on it. So cute!

There were also 2 OPI AvoJuice Juicies in Orange Almond and Crisp Apple. Love these lotions and the small ones are perfect for my purse.



Thanks again, Megan!

-CCC

A new year, a new nail!

Now that it's officially 2011, we're getting back into updating our blog more frequently.

This weekend I received the giveaway I won from Megan at A Polish Problem.
 I was super excited to get it and couldn't wait to try out the polishes.

I also used a couple of things from Sally Beauty Store since they were having a sale. 
I mean, really, can you pass up a 50% off clearance prices? I think not!
I also bought a neat tool to help pick up the flakes or rhinestones,
which was money well spent. I wouldn't have been able to do this without it.

Here's what I used:

• Ulta ridge filler
• Base color - China Glaze in Midnight Kiss
• Turquoise flakes from Sally Beauty
• Pink rose sticker from Sally Beauty
• OPI top coat

I tried the flakes on top of black and they showed up more than on the gold,
but I still really like this color combo.

A FEW TIPS:

• Go for the smaller flakes to stick to the nail since the larger ones won't bend and will just pop up.
• And apply the flakes to a top coat - not a base color. Just trust me!

So, what do you think???