I put the ICING on the cake...

Why hasn't anyone told me about Icing before now?!!

While Rabbit took the kids to Justice, Panda and I went over to Icing (we didn't know what it was, other than it was owned by Claire's).

We were not in the door for 10 seconds before I had 3 bottles of polish in my hands... I am in love...

These are from Rite Aid... Whimsical and Scandalous! Woot!

sparkly....

The whole haul! + Rabbit in the background!

Have you ever been to Icing? What do you think?

<3 Duckie

50th Post! Neat! [Challenge Post]

I'm kind of disappointed that this won't be a long post...

So... since I have to use all of stamps, and there were 5 "heart" type stamps left... I thought... why not do a Valentine's theme. No one will no how long I have had this mani on (well, except for YOU guys!)

Now for some horrible cell phone pictures (seriously... worst yet...)

Colors Used: Sally Hansen Shell we Dance, CQ No Name, Orly Ma Cherie, Finger Paints Watermelon Watercolor, Revlon Cupid, Nicole by OPI Love Your Life

Turned out pretty okay though! Also, notice my middle and ring finger are slightly shorter and more shaped? Yea... I never thought there would be a day that the words "My nails are too long" came out of my mouth...


<3 Duckie

ANOTHER new technique for me! [Challenge Post]

OMG... I just cant even.... OMG

HOW AWESOME IS THIS?!

Colors Used: China Glaze - Reggae to Riches, Revlon - Not So Blueberry, and Funky Fingers - White Scales

 I tried a gradient before, but didn't use the right kind of sponge apparently. I think this turned out AWESOME... Just... WOW... I never cease to amaze myself! What do you all think?

<3 Duckie

Challenge Post: The professional mani

 I managed to pick 2 possible options for this manicure. If you remember, when getting a professional manicure, I have to use my own polishes.

 So off to Platinum Studio we go! Rabbit was getting his hair cut by Sarah, while I got my nails done by Crystal.

 We decided on the Revlon Ocean Breeze, with Funky Fingers Gold Scales crackle over top.

The Revlon is supposed to be scented when dry, but I honestly don't smell anything except nail polish. Also, for being what I consider a "cheapie" brand, I like how the Funky Fingers crackles...erm... crackle more so than the others I have tried.

All in all, I think Crystal did a great job! Thanks!!!!


Why are my actual challenge post so short?

<3 Duckie

Before we begin... more polish!

I've had a coupon for Sally Beauty Supply burning a hole in my pocket all week. And based on this week, I know I truly have an addition. I was tired and frustrated, and felt like I was going to have a panic attack at any moment.

I'm feeling much better now...

So, I rounded up my sister, and we headed down to the city. My memory gets a bit hazy at this point, as I entered Sally's. Hours, Days, Weeks could have past... I have no idea. I was enamored and hypnotized by the glitter. By the crackle. By the nail art. I couldn't escape, and I didn't want to.

This is what I managed to snag at Sally:

 The Sally Haul

 Above, From L to R: Orly Shining Star, Orly Retro Red, CG Dorothy Who?, Sally Girl cuticle oils (2), Stripe Rite Neon Green , Finger Paints Twisted

 Above, from L to R: Finger Paints Twisted, CG Some like it Haute, Sally Girl Chunky Pink glitter, CG Haute Metal (Crackle!), Orly Nailtrition, Sally Girl Neon Pruple, (BACK) Orly Nail Armor

This was the only Special Effect FP they had... and I had to hunt for it... good thing it is the one I wanted!!!

BUT WAIT THERE'S MOAR! 

Because I didn't hit my cash limit, and since I needed to get some medicine for a sick Rabbit, we stopped in at Rite Aid on the way home. I must admit, I was a bit unimpressed with the lack of "sales". I did manage to to snag a 1/2 off Sally Hansen Christmas package that has some cool colors, and Revlon colors were buy one get one 1/2 off.

 The Rite Aid Haul

Love her face...

Above: These are the colors that came in the kit. I was a bit skeptical of the pens, but after swatching them on my nails, I am quite impressed! Black pens are chromes (Gold, Purple, Green, Pink, Blue), the White pen is a top coat, and the pink pen is a light pink French Manicure pen. It also came with a bottle of SH Tender Mulberry

 Above, from L to R: Revlon Cotton Candy (Scented), Revlon Cupid, Revlon Ocean Breeze (Scented), Revlon Not So Blueberry (Scented), SH Virtual Violet, and SH Spectrum, oh and a crystal nail file!

 I think I need to invest in a better camera than my cell phone... these colors are phenomenal!

Yea, I have a problem... whatever!

2 layers deep, and getting heavy...

<3 Duckie