Hello lovelies & happy Tuesday! It’s going to be a very nice warm Spring-y Tuesday, so I feel like today’s manicure is perfect for warmer days!
I was feeling something bright, neon & poppy — & this manicure is all of those things!
The polishes I used for this manicure are:
Base Coat: China Glaze Calcium Gel Fortifer
Top Coat: LA Girl Rapid Dry Top Coat
Ardene Bright Lights, Big City
Essie Expressie FX Iced Out
China Glaze Let The Beat Drop
These feel really fun. I like the pink/orange glitter over the bright neon yellow— which is not a colour I wear frequently—& the little shimmer from Iced Out.
How much fun are these?! I’m so ready for consistently warmer days.
What do you think of my neon glitter gradient? Is it giving off Summer vibes? Let me know all your thoughts in the comments below!
Hello lovelies & happy Wednesday! We’re officially mid week & that much closer to the weekend. It’s been a busy week for me so far, so I feel like that’s reflected in my nail art. When it’s stressful/busy times, I definitely don’t have the time or energy for more complicated nail art.
But! I have some exciting nail art to share with you today because it features some nail polish I was recently surprised with! Friday I came home to some surprise nail mail from Sally Hansen featuring the Sally Hansen x Sesame Street InstaDri collaboration. I really couldn’t wait for a chance to try these shades out, so I decided to pair a few in a quick freehand stripe look.
The polishes I used for this manicure are:
Base Coat: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Colour Grip Primer Base Coat
Top Coat: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Glossy Top Coat
Sally Hansen x Sesame Street InstaDri 1 Polish, Ah Ah Ah
Sally Hansen x Sesame Street InstaDri Am I Not Adora-blue?
Sally Hansen x Sesame Street InstaDri Turquesa Brillante
I guess we’re back to Summer, haha. Even though I had fully embraced the Fall flakie vibes with my previous manicure, I am very much in love with the colour scheme of this design. They’re very bright, & colourful, which is perfect for a collection based on something like Sesame Street. I’m looking forward to swatching all the shades to shade for this weekend’s Swatch Sunday post.
What do you think of this bright & colourful stripe-y look? Are you a fan of this colourful design? Have you seen the Sally Hansen clx Sesame Street shades in any of your nail polish haunts? Let me know all your thoughts in comments below!
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Hello lovelies & happy Sunday! It’s a bit of a chilly one here on the East Coast. It’s been feeling more & more like Fall. Although, I got to break out one of my favourite blazers this morning so I’m not complaining too much.
Today I’m excited to share a shade from my stash that I feel could go either way in terms of season — great for Summer or the cusp of Autumn. This is Essence Sea You Soon.
2 coats + top coat
I’ve been an Essence girlie for a long time. It was one of the brands that got me into the nail polish community because I would usually pick one every time I went to Shoppers Drug Mart (which is where they are sold in Canada). They did another bottle revamp last Summer, so naturally that meant I needed to add some to my collection.
Sea You Soon is a beautiful sapphire blue with lighter blue shimmer. The formula is easy to apply, thin but not runny, & reaches a nice opacity in two coats. It also dries relatively quickly, especially once top coat is applied.
The thing I like about Essence nail polish is that it’s a great core collection of colours at an affordable price point. They go for $3.99 CAD which is a good price point. It’s especially a good price point if want to pay a reasonable price for shades like white, black or neutral without overspending.
Being a nail polish addict can definitely get pricey, so it’s nice to find quality products at a price that doesn’t mean you have to skip lunch that day.
As mentioned, you can purchase Essence Nail Polish at Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada — as well I do believe some Loblaws locations that have cosmetics also sometimes sell Essence. It can also be purchased direct from the website, though I’m not sure pricing on shipping.
What do you think of Essence Sea You Soon? Are you a fan of this beautiful blue? Let me know all your thoughts down in the comments below! & get excited because next Sunday I have the whole Sally Hansen x Sesame Street InstaDri collection to share!
Hello beauties & happy Friday. It’s kind of a miserable day here in Halifax, with another rainfall warning. Blah. But I’m not going to focus on the drab weather — instead I’m going to obsess about a fun manicure I wore this week!
It’s been forever since I last rocked some chevron claws. Once upon a time chevron moons/claws were my manicure go to, & I kind of miss those days. So I was happy to pull out this old favourite to rock once again!
The polishes I used for this manicure are:
Base Coat: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Colour Grip Primer Base Coat
Top Coat: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Glossy Top Coat
Essie No Ex-pectations
Nicole by OPI Kendall on the Katwalk
Snail Vinyls Deep Chevron Vinyls
Look at that sparkle! I kind of like how it’s sort of a peek-a-boo look because the purple in the glitter matches pretty closely with my base shade. I probably could have went with something with more of the bang, but I like this look better!
& yes, my shade selection lately has definitely been going more cooler/Autumn toned. I tried to fight it, but the pumpkin spice is just calling to me. I’m already using my Halloween reusable cup, & I’ve been wearing tights with dresses. I’m a Fall girlie at heart, always. 🖤🎃
What do you think of my chevron claws? Do you like the subtlety of the glitter over the similar toned based shade, or do you prefer more of a pop? Let me know all your thoughts down below!
Hello lovelies & happy Wednesday! We are half way to the weekend, woo-hoo!
Today I’m sharing another fun look that I’m kind of obsessed with. I saw this manicure on Pinterest, & knew immediately I needed to recreate it! I love a good leopard print, & it’s been a while since I had done one, & the bright matte blue was just too good.
The polishes I used for this manicure are:
Base Coat: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Colour Grip Primer Base Coat
Top Coat: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Glossy Top Coat
Matte Top Coat: Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Matte Top Coat
I love the gold over the bright cobalt blue. It looks so good!
I’ve always been a fan of leopard print nails, even in the early days of this blog. I don’t do them nearly as often as I should, but they’re definitely in my top five favourite nail art styles. There are endless colour options, pattern options — plus it’s an easy nail art style I feel like even the most beginner nail artist can do.
What do you think about this funky bright blue leopard print? Are you a fan of leopard designs? Let me know all your thoughts down in the comments below!
Coffee & Nail Polish 