OPI 'Lucky Lucky Lavender' & China Glaze 'Fairy Dust'

Hello Readers,

So, I've changed my blog layout (after trying out many different templates...). It's VERY me and I'm quite happy with it. Today, I have OPI 'Lucky Lucky Lavender' (2 coats) + China Glaze "Fairy Dust' (1 coat). I think it's very feminine and sweet.

What do you guys think? If you don't have CG 'Fairy Dust' I highly recommend picking it up! It's a very fine holographic glitter in a clear base and adds just a bit of sparkle. Until next time...

♥ Cheers,

Bridget

The Perfect Periwinkle & A Bit of Glitter...

Hello Readers!

Today, I have one of my favorite China Glaze shades 'Secret Peri-Wink-Le', it's really the perfect periwinkle! Shown is 2 coats below. I later added Dandy Nails 'Wonderwall' to about half of each nail. Dandy Nail polishes can be found on her Etsy shop here. She's currently sold out and recommends that people follow her on Facebook here.

So, what do you guys think? Does anyone own these two? I think they work great together because the glitter is matte white and a medium blue that's slightly darker than the base.

♥ Cheers,

Bridget 

China Glaze 'Make Some Noise' & Accent Nail

Hello Readers,

So, I've decided to try more of these short posts for now since it take less time. All my photos are taken using a light box and for now my iPhone 4S. Today, I have China Glaze 'Make Some Noise' which is another one of those pink-red neon colors that I love!! I used Sephora by OPI 'Wild About Shimmer' as accent nails.

Pics below! Just so you guys know @bmwmchick is both my twitter and IG name.

Cheers,
Bridget

China Glaze 'High Def'

Hello Readers,

Today, I have a quick post of China Glaze 'High Def' from the Tronica collection. I absolutely LOVE this collection and I'm pretty sure it doesn't get enough credit. This is my absolute favorite color from the collection and it has a much better holo effect than you think from viewing the bottle. 

Now on to the pics...

With flash - the holo looks like this in most lights in person!

I'd describe this color as a medium blue, somewhat muted and it's definitely a cool (not warm) shade of blue. It's somewhat a htf color but can be found on eBay anywhere from $9-$15+.

So, what do you ladies and gentleman think? Do you have any colors from the Tronica collection? If so, what are your favorite colors?

♥ Cheers,

Bridget

China Glaze Prismatics Collection

Hello Readers,

Ok, today I have a really quick post of the China Glaze Prismatics collection. It's clear that 3 are my favorite and I think you'll agree. Sadly, I didn't even bother to swatch 'Ray-Diant' because it's just not that pretty in my opinion and well... I only have 5 fingers.

These polishes can all be purchased now from one of my favorite eBay sellers here, they combine shipping to a reasonable cost and ship FAST!!! You can pick what colors you want so you don't have to order the whole collection.

My 3 favorites...

I hope these swatches help you guys, all the photos were taken in natural light with my phone (yeah... should have a real camera by next week!). All and all I would recommend 'Liquid Crystal', 'Optical Illusion' and 'Prism'. I think 'Full Spectrum' isn't bad, just not too exciting and it's the most sheer of all 6 polishes. I definitely wouldn't get 'Polarized' (looks like fine silver glitter with specs of larger multi-color glitter which isn't too exciting) or 'Ray-Diant' (sort of a green-yellow-gold fine glitter with specs of larger multi-color glitter which isn't too exciting or pretty to me). One thing I did with these swatches is I applied 2 coats of the polish and 2 layers of top coat so it would be smoother.

Let me know what you guys think!

♥ Cheers,

Bridget

China Glaze 'TTYL'

Hello Ladies!

Tonight, I have China Glaze 'TTYL' from the OMG holographic collection. The polishes from this collection are considered htf (hard to find) and range from say $12-$35 on eBay or wherever you can find them. This color looks like smooth silk indoors but outside the fine holographic effect blinds you!

On to the photos!...

China Glaze 'TTYL' in shade

China Glaze 'TTYL' in shade with flash from camera (aka iPhone 4S lol...)

China Glaze 'TTYL' in direct natural sunlight (oooOOOo ahhh! :o)

China Glaze 'TTYL' in 1/2 direct sunlight 1/2 shade

I'd describe this color as a combination of a rose and coral. In some lights it appears to be rose-purple and sometimes it has a hint of orange/coral.  It's a very wearable shade with a surprise in the sun! What do you guys think? Do you have any other colors you really like from the OMG collection?

♥ Cheers,
Bridget

*Layering Post* with Sally Hansen's 'Aisle Be There'

Hello Readers!

So, today I have China Glaze 'Pelican Gray' layered with Sally Hansen's Diamond Strength 'Aisle Be There'. This is a really subtle and pretty combination. CG's 'Pelican Gray' is a soft warm gray with a slight silver, blue and purple shimmer. SH's 'Aisle Be There' has a clear base with fine fuchsia/purple holographic glitter.

I'm trying different cameras and lighting so bare with me on perfecting my pictures and style! All suggestions are WELCOME! There are 2 coats of CG and 1 coat of SH shown below.

China Glaze 'Pelican Gray' & Sally Hansen Diamond Strength 'Aisle Be There'

China Glaze 'Pelican Gray' worn alone (such a pretty gray!)

Sally Hansen Diamond Strength 'Aisle Be There' layered over China Glaze 'Pelican Gray'

Sally Hansen Diamond Strength 'Aisle Be There' layered over China Glaze 'Pelican Gray'

Sally Hansen Diamond Strength 'Aisle Be There' layered over China Glaze 'Pelican Gray'

Sally Hansen Diamond Strength 'Aisle Be There' layered over China Glaze 'Pelican Gray' (crappy macro, like I said workin' on it ;o)

So, what do you guys think? Sally Hansen has some new pretty glitters that I just died over this evening! Excuse the nubs, I know the shape isn't perfect either but I'll get them fixed up as they grow out!

♥ Cheers,
Bridget

24 Days of Christmas Nails - Day 9: Red/Green

Hey Ladies,

I'm SUPER excited to participate in '24 Days of Christmas Nails' with both Sabine from My Polish Stash and Shannara from Nails and Stuff so don't forget to check out their nails as well!

This idea was started by Paint that Nail so props to her. ^_^

As a side note - my nails were getting SO frail I couldn't stand it any longer so I cut them down... yes now I have 5 year old hands ;o\ but they needed to be cut!

Here is my 'Red/Green' design:

In natural light

In natural light

In sunlight

Indoor lighting

So, I decided to just use all greens and reds with nothing too crazy, I added tips later because I got bored. Starting today I'm on vacation so I SHOULD (in theory) have more time to spend time on this challenge. The colors I used are from my pinky nail to my thumb, China Glaze 'Glittering Garland', Sephora by OPI 'Sample Sale', ULTA 'Jaded' with China Glaze 'White Cap' on top, China Glaze 'Ruby Pumps, and Zoya 'Gemma'.

Don't forget to check out Sabine's design from My Polish Stash and Shannara's design from Nails and Stuff !!!

♥ Cheers,
Bridget

24 Days of Christmas Nails - Day 8: Candy Canes

Hey Ladies,

I'm SUPER excited to participate in '24 Days of Christmas Nails' with both Sabine from My Polish Stash and Shannara from Nails and Stuff so don't forget to check out their nails as well!

This idea was started by Paint that Nail so props to her. ^_^

As a side note - my nails were getting SO frail I couldn't stand it any longer so I cut them down... yes now I have 5 year old hands ;o\ but they needed to be cut!

Here is my 'Candy Canes' design:

Colors used from left to right:  Rescue Beauty Lounge 'Pizzicato', OPI DS 'Coronation', China Glaze 'Sea Spray', Sally Hansen ' White On', and China Glaze ' No Way José' (the 2nd release ;o)

In sunlight

In natural light - shade

In natural light - shade

What do you guys think? I was trying to make them 'pretty' with the purple-pinks and blues. :o)

 

Don't forget to check out Sabine's design from My Polish Stash and Shannara's design from Nails and Stuff !!!

 

♥ Cheers,
Bridget

24 Days of Christmas Nails - Day 7: Gingerbread Man

Hey Ladies,

I'm SUPER excited to participate in '24 Days of Christmas Nails' with both Sabine from My Polish Stash and Shannara from Nails and Stuff so don't forget to check out their nails as well!

This idea was started by Paint that Nail so props to her. ^_^

As a side note - my nails were getting SO frail I couldn't stand it any longer so I cut them down... yes now I have 5 year old hands ;o\ but they needed to be cut!

Here is my 'Gingerbread Man' design:

 

All the colors I used from left to right:  Pure ICE 'Super Star', Essie 'Cocktail Bling', Illamasqua 'Raindrops', Essie 'Hot Coco', China Glaze 'Lemon Fizz', Revlon 'Royal Cloak', Essie 'Knockout Pout', Essie 'Pretty Edgy', Sephora by OPI 'Sample Sale, and Nfu-Oh '62'

Natural light with flash

Natural light

Natural light with flash

My drive home... the sun was blinding yet it was so dark from the clouds!

I'm trying to hang in there and keep up with this challenge!!! Can you tell? :o) Note that I do not have any brushes, this is all done with the same size dotting tool. This is my first try at nail art!

Hope you all enjoyed this design! Don't forget to check out Sabine's design from My Polish Stash and Shannara's design from Nails and Stuff !!!

♥ Cheers,

Bridget

24 Days of Christmas Nails - Day 4: Snowman

Hey Ladies,

I'm SUPER excited to participate in '24 Days of Christmas Nails' with both Sabine from My Polish Stash and Shannara from Nails and Stuff so don't forget to check out their nails as well!

This idea was started by Paint that Nail so props to her. ^_^

Here is my 'Snowman' design:

Colors used from left to right:  Essie 'Bobbing for Baubles', Ulta 'Concrete Evidence', China Glaze 'Snow Globe', Essie 'Chubby Cheeks', Cult Nails 'Power Thief', and Went N' Wild 'Black Crème'

In sunlight

In natural light

In natural light with our party color cocker spaniel 'Lucky' in the background :o)

Hope you all enjoyed this design! My intent was to make this a snowman at night, that's why he's gray, the orange isn't too bright and the background is a dark gray-blue shade.

Don't forget to check out Sabine's design from My Polish Stash and Shannara's design from Nails and Stuff !!!

♥ Cheers,

Bridget

*Layering Post* with Cult Nails 'Clairvoyant'

Hello Readers!

First of all, I apologize for taking so long to get another post up but there are some good ones coming up soon!

So, we all know how incredibly popular (and for good reason) Cult Nails 'Clairvoyant' has been during both the pre-sale for the 'Super Powers Collection' and their current sale that's ends this Monday 11/28/11. If you don't know 'Clairvoyant' is the same flakey we all know and love that was previously named 'Unicorn Puke'. While 'Clairvoyant' is currently sold out, the onwer, Maria, has ordered more and has approximated that more will be available in February.

Alright, now for the good stuff! I know everyone always layers 'Clairvoyant' with black, dark grays, and blues but I wanted to choose a few different colors to see what they looked like with this amazing gel-like blue-purple multi-colored flakey polish!

All the colors used:

From left to right: Cult Nails 'Power Thief', Pure ICE 'Super Star', China Glaze 'Sky High-Top', Revlon 'Royal Cloak', Essie 'French Affair', Cult Nails 'Clairvoyant'

Close up of Cult Nails 'Clairvoyant': 

This polish is MADE for amazing layering, either on top or between sheer polishes. I'd say it has a blue-purple sheer base with different sized flakes that are pink, purple, blue, and green. Stunning!

Close up of Cult Nails 'Power Thief':

I must say this color is a favorite, it's like a hot cocoa with silver, pink and green micro-glitter (same as their 'Let Me Fly' polish) which is just stunning. Nearly opaque with one coat, 2 coats makes it absolutely perfect! I will be ordering an extra ^_^

 Five different shades layered with 1 coat of 'Clairvoyant' on all but the white and pink shade, for those I used 2 coats:

From pinky nail to thumb nail: Cult Nails 'Power Thief', Pure ICE 'Super Star', China Glaze 'Sky High-Top', Revlon 'Royal Cloak', Essie 'French Affair'

Fun close-up of all the colors layered:

From pinky nail to thumb nail: Cult Nails 'Power Thief', Pure ICE 'Super Star', China Glaze 'Sky High-Top', Revlon 'Royal Cloak', Essie 'French Affair'

So, what do you guys think of Cult Nails 'Clairvoyant'? Do you just love the pink, purple, blue, and green flakey polish or what??! I would highly recommend signing up to receive their latest updates, sales, and news events here so you never miss out!

♥Cheers,
Bridget

China Glaze 'Lets Do It In 3D'

Hello Readers!

I am loooooving China Glaze's 'Lets Do It In 3D', it's a medium-dark gray holographic polish. It's pretty sheer but would become completely opaque with 3 coats. However, I only used 2 even medium coats.

Here's my 1st attempt at 'professionally' edited photos, I want to get in the habit of putting my blog name and having a consistent background.  It's a working progress... ^_^

Pleasssse let me know what you think and if you have any critiques! Any comments are greatly appreciated!

♥Cheers,

Bridget

China Glaze '100 Proof Pink'

Hello Readers!

Quick post with 8 pictures! I decided to wear a fun pink by China Glaze named '100 Proof Pink' (kinda makes me want a drink!). This is from the Tequila Toes collection. It's a hard to find (htf) polish and can range from $8 - $15 on eBay.

All photos are taken indoors with artificial lighting:

China Glaze '100 Proof Pink'

China Glaze '100 Proof Pink'

China Glaze '100 Proof Pink'

China Glaze '100 Proof Pink'

China Glaze '100 Proof Pink'

China Glaze '100 Proof Pink'

China Glaze '100 Proof Pink' in the dark with flash

China Glaze '100 Proof Pink'

• China Glaze '100 Proof Pink' - A medium-somewhat hot pink shimmer. It applies nicely, formula isn't too thin or thick however it is a bit sheer. I applied two coats but could have done 3 to make it fully opaque. This has quite a bit of shimmer to it, I'd say there's pink and silver fine glitter/shimmer look. This color is VERY girlie, which I would say I'm a 'girly girl' but this is a great pink. + I pretty much like all colors! I used Essie's 'Good to Go' top coat.

Do you guys like pink? Would you wear this shade of pink? It would be great for Summer and Spring but here I am wearing it at the end of October. ^_^

Thanks for reading!

♥ Cheers,
Bridget