Category: Gold

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SWATCH SUNDAY — OPI Designer Series DS Classic

Hello lovelies& happy Sunday! It’s another cloudy rainy Sunday here so I decided to cheer myself up with a little holographic sparkle for this week’s Swatch Sunday post.

This is OPI Designer Series DS Classic

2 coats + top coat

This gorgeous gold holographic polish was released as part of OPI’s now discontinued Designer Series collection of nail polishes which were more extravagant than their core line — think lots of glitter, especially holographic! The polishes looked like jewels on your nails, which I’m guessing was the idea. I have a few of their shades from this collection — including DS Extravagance which I was gifted for my birthday in the beginning of my nail polish journey.

DS Classic was a shade I sought out, & actually had my local Chatters specifically order in for me because I needed it so badly.

Look at that freaking sparkle. I used my flash to really capture just how much this glitter sparkles on your nails. It’s absolutely gorgeous. & I’m so glad I added it to my collection all those years ago, because I still wear it very regularly.

What do you think of OPI Designer Series DS Classic? Do you own any of the Designer Series shades in your stash? Let me know your thoughts down in the comments below!

Happy Sunday!

🖤

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Chic Gold Stripe Nails

Hello lovelies & happy Friday! The weekend is almost here.

Today I’m sharing a quick & simple look with you I’ve been wearing for the last few days. I have posted a few different versions of this look over the years, & it just never gets boring to me. You can freehand you lines, like I did here, or use striping tape/straight nail vinyls for a little bit of ease. Either way, it’s a not too difficult design that looks chic & classic — & always eye catching.

The polishes I used for this manicure are: 

  • Base Coat: China Glaze Calcium Gel Fortifer
  • Top Coat: Essie Speed Setter
  • Milani Nail Polish Deep Thoughts
  • Bourjois Paris Perle Illusion
  • Sally Hansen Five Golden Blings
  • Nailstuff.ca 16mm striper brush

You can’t really see the holo sparkle of Five Golden Blings but it’s there! I really like this simple single line. I was also really excited with how straight my lines turned out! That isn’t always the case. Even though I’ve come a long way with my straight nails, that doesn’t mean they’re always perfect! So when I do get them right… oh boy, does it make me excited!

Probably the reason why this manicure is on day three!

What do you think about these simple gold stripes? Do you like this chic design? Let me know all your thoughts down in the comments below. & share which colour combination you’d wear for a simple stripe design like this.

Have a great Friday loves ♥︎

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Christmas Ribbon Candy Swirls

Hello beauties & happy Friday! It’s almost the weekend, & not just any weekend, but Christmas weekend! That’s insane but exciting. I had to keep my holiday inspired nail art going with some more abstract nail art.

The first thing this design made me think of after I did it was the Ribbon Hard Candy you get around Christmas. I’m sure you know the stuff, but if not it’s this stuff.

The polishes I used for this manicure are: 

  • Base Coat: China Glaze Calcium Gel Fortifer
  • Top Coat: Essie Speed Setter
  • OPI I Cannoli Wear OPI
  • OPI Unfrost My Heart
  • Sally Hansen Miracle Gel 5 Golden Blings
  • Red & Green Acrylic Paint
  • 16mm Striper Brush from Nailstuff.ca

I decided to use a combination of acrylic paint & nail polish for this design to make it a bit easier for me. Sometimes, I find when I’m doing bigger stripes, my polish starts drying a bit too quickly, but you don’t have the same issue with acrylic paint.

I really, really like how these stripes turned out. I know, I know — I say this every time. But I don’t think there is anything wrong with being proud about your nail art! For a long time, I was extra critical of my work, so I’m glad to enjoy what I do. & it is a little bit different from typical Christmas nail art.

What do you think about these ribbon candy inspired abstract swirls? Do you like the holiday vibes they are giving off? Would you wear these for any Christmas celebrations you’re partaking in this weekend? Let me know all your thoughts down in the comments below!

Happy Friday 🎄

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Easy Christmas Party Nails (with NailStuff.ca)

Contains PR/gifted product from NailStuff.ca

Good morning & happy Thursday! I hope everyone is having a lovely start to their day. It’s windy, cold, & icy here — so I’m probably going to skate to work!

I know I don’t usually post on Thursdays, but I decided I wanted to try & squeeze in a few more manicures before Christmas! Today’s look is a super simple one, using another set of nail art stickers I received from NailStuff.ca.

The polishes I used for this manicure are: 

  • Base Coat: China Glaze Calcium Gel Fortifer
  • Top Coat: Essie Speed Setter
  • Dimension Nails Pygmy Sloth (c/o: NailStuff.ca) — such a good shade for Christmas
  • NailStuff.ca Merry Christmas (Gold & White) Nail Art Sticker

First off… yes my nails are super short again. I have a break on my thumb down super low, so I had to trim it down to avoid disaster, so I trimmed them all down for a fresh start. I swear, the same thing happened this exact same time last year too.

But HOW CUTE are these stickers?! I thought this gold & white set would be perfect over my red base, & I was right! These are perfect for last minute party nails, or any occasion for a little extra pizazz (without a lot of extra time!)

What do you think about these quick & easy Christmas party nails? Do you like easy nail art designs with stickers? Let me know all your thoughts down in the comments below!

Stay warm today! 🖤

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GLAM NAILS CHALLENGE DECEMBER — Christmas Presents 🎁

Hello lovelies & happy Wednesday! A damp, rainy, cold Wednesday here in Halifax… & I’m so not into it. Today was supposed to be my day to go & get all my Christmas shopping done as it’s my last day off before Christmas Eve… but I am not into the idea of getting caught in that weather. Ugh

Still trying to keep hold of some semblance of the Christmas spirit, so happy to share the next manicure for Glam Nails Challenge December. Today’s prompt is Christmas Present, & I really enjoy the design that I created for today.

The polishes I used for this manicure are: 

  • Base Coat: China Glaze Calcium Gel Fortifer
  • Top Coat: Essie Speed Setter
  • OPI Infinite Shine Bring Out The Big Gems
  • OPI Rolling in Cashmere
  • Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Good as Gold
  • NailStuff.ca 4mm detail brush

Don’t these just look so classy? If only my wrapped presents looked as beautiful as this. At this point, if my presents even end up getting wrapped before Christmas morning, I will be happy. But I’m so happy with how these turned out, & I was excited to pull out this OPI shade I purchased last December again.

What do you think about these Christmas Present nails? Are you all ready for your holiday morning (if you celebrate)?

Don’t forget, you can see all the #glamnailschallengedec designs on Instagram. So many beautiful designs to see that have been done this month! Maybe you’ll even find some inspiration for your own Christmas morning design!

Happy Wednesday ♥︎