Tagged: Purple

Julep Harper Swatch

Julep Harper & Ivy

My December Julep Maven box contained three gorgeous shades this month:  Harper – a glitter packed aqua, Ivy – a duochrome blue/purple, and Vivien – a glittery gold.  The box also had a ring with a clear stone.  It didn’t come with an explanation, but I’ve seen these on...

Pretty Serious - Emma Loise - Limited Edition

Pretty Serious Emma Louise Swatch

My order of three Pretty Serious polishes arrived in my mailbox today and I couldn’t wait to try out Emma Louise.  This is a limited edition polish with only 300 bottles being released, and it looks like there are still a few in stock on their website.  In looking...

Julep Viola swatch from Chickettes.com

Julep Viola Swatch

I recently signed up for a Julep Maven account.  I had been contemplating this for some time, but finally figured I would give it a shot.  It’s a monthly program where they send you $40 worth of products for $19.99.  I found a coupon code that allowed me to...

Gradient Giraffe Print Manicure

Gradient Giraffe Print Nails

I’m having more fun with my Bundle Monster stamping plates.  This is plate BM313 which has two different giraffe prints.  I started this manicure with two coats of Jordana Good Luck Charm, and then sponged on Jordana Boy oh Boy for a gradient effect.  I applied a thin coat...

Purple Paisley Nails

It’s been a crazy week and I haven’t had much time to do my nails or post. I hope to have more time this coming week to play with my 2012 Bundle Monster stamping set. I was having an issue with many of the plates where I couldn’t get...

Showing Support for No H8 with China Glaze Stella

It’s been a crazy day and I almost didn’t have time to do a mani today, but I really wanted to show my support for this anti-bullying movement. Like many, I was bullied in high school and it can be really detrimental to a person’s self esteem. We are...

Manicure using nail guide stickers

Color Club – Fashion Addict Manicure with Nail Guide Stickers

This mani started out with a base of Color Club Fashion Addict.  It’s a light purple holographic polish and it applies very evenly with just two coats (or one thick coat).  I used some nail guide stickers to achieve the triangular cut-out effect and painted over top with China...