A Flakey Layering Experiment

Hello Readers!

Today, I have a quick yet very exciting post for you featuring Essie 'No More Film' topped with Cult Nails 'Seduction' vs. Deborah Lippman 'Ray of Light'. I used 1 coat of No More Film followed by 1 coat of Seduction on every other nail (indicated in photo) and 2 coats of Ray of Light on every other nail (indicated in photo).

L-R: Deborah Lippmann 'Ray of Light', Cult Nails 'Seduction' & Essie 'No More Film'

The comparison, CN = Essie + Cult Nails & DL = Deborah Lippmann

Close up, can you guess which is which? Yeah, me too but pretty close! Right?!

So, what do you guys think?? The CN polish is much more intense and not nearly as thick as the DL and the flaky effect is more intense. Essie can be purchased about anywhere and the Deborah Lippmann is available directly on her website. The Cult Nails polish is LE (limited edition) and can be found here, I'd hurry up and get it if you're a flaky fan! 


'Til next time! If you don't already follow me on twitter @bmwmchick.


♥ Cheers,
Bridget

Cult Nails 'Living Water' & The Hungry Asian 'Sea Creature'

Hello Readers,

Well, first of all I'm back, no more 2-3 weeks (eek or more) between posts! Today, I have Cult Nails 'Living Water' which is a really cool dark teal jelly with fine glitter and I used The Hungry Asian's 'Sea Creature' which has a blackened base with ultra fine green, fine blue and sparse ultra fine purple glitter as an accent nail.

Now for the pics...

L-R: Cult Nails 'Living Water' & The Hungry Asian 'Sea Creature'

L-R: Cult Nails 'Living Water' & The Hungry Asian 'Sea Creature' side shots :o)

Gotta love that accent nail, I just did one coat of CN 'Living Water' & 1 coat of THA 'Sea Creature'

Gotta love that accent nail, I just did one coat of CN 'Living Water' & 1 coat of THA 'Sea Creature'

Gotta love that accent nail, I just did one coat of CN 'Living Water' & 1 coat of THA 'Sea Creature'

 I ABSOLUTELY love this combo! CN 'Living Water' can be purchased here for $10.00, The Hungry Asian's Etsy shop can be found here! What do you ladies and guys think??


Cheers,
♥ Bridget

a-England 'Order of the Garter' & Candeo 'Sprouse'

Hello Readers!

Today, I have a fun mani that features two buttery coats of a-England' 'Order of the Garter' which is a bright medium blue shade with blue glass flecks. Next, I topped it off with one coat of Candeo's 'Sprouse' which has a clear base, black and white bar glitter, medium sized blue hex glitter, small and medium black hex glitter *looking at bottle*, small and medium white hex glitter, medium silver hex glitter, and ultra-fine holographic glitter (I think that's it!).

And for the photos...

Excuse my greasy cuticles, they're going through a rough time ;o)

So, what do you guys think? I was thinking the blue hex glitter would look great with the blue base but it did disappear, I didn't realize how close the blues were until I applied it. Either way it came out great and was a lot of fun. I later mattified it too. You can purchase a-England polishes directly from their website here for $14.25 USD, or from Ninja Polish for $10.50, or Llarowe for $10.00 on sale right now! Candeo Colors polishes can be purchased here from Etsy for $8.00, she's currently on vacation but will be back soon!

♥ Cheers,
Bridget

11 Things About Me

Hello Readers,

Ohhh Sabine! Alright, well I was tagged to tell 11 things about myself by Sabine at My Polish Stash. I'm also suppose to link this post back to Sabine's so, here's the page where she tagged me.

Ok, here are 11 things about myself:

1. I love scary/gory/sci-fi movies such as the Hellraiser series, The Descent, the Alien's series, etc.  
2. I've been wearing nail polish for quite a while (since I was a teenager) and started collecting more seriously about a year ago. Now, I'm just full on psycho about it! Ha
3. As far as music I have an eclectic taste that includes everything from classical, pop, rap, soul, indie, techno/house, electronic, classic rock, alternative, some metal (certain types; not black), and the list goes on....
4. I have very sensitive skin and can burn when it's overcast outside. So, needless to say I'm more of an indoor person!
5. I'm half way to becoming a Graduate Gemologist (via GIA - The Gemological Institute of America) and can tell you most anything you want to know about gemstones (which includes diamonds folks).
6. I love hand cream and other skin care products. If something works for me I'm EXTREMELY loyal since my skin is so sensitive it's difficult to find beauty products that don't cause adverse affects on my skin.
7. My favorite gemstone is the Merelani Mint Garnet (cousin of the Tsavorite garnet), I have a really nice 1.50ct that I had custom cut. Hopefully, I'll have it set in a ring some day.
8. My late-in-the-future (not DREAM) car is an X6 M. Yes, I know it's completely impractical and high-maintenance but I'm OK with that. ^_^
9. I LOVE concerts, especially ones that are outside with beautiful scenery and beer everywhere you look.
10. If I drink liquor it's vodka or rum.
11. My ideal meal would include the following: A glass of cabernet franc, beef bourguignon, garlic rolls (with huge chunks of garlic and saturated in the garlic oil goodness), and a side of sweet tea with lemon.

Boy, it was hard to think of 11 things that aren't 'too personal' to share with the world. Check out Sabine's blog, My Polish Stash, she has amazing nails, application, and mad layering skills!


More posts to come soon...


♥ Cheers,
Bridget

Cult Nails 'Toxic Seaweed' & 'Mazo'

Hello Readers,

I know I haven't been posting much but between moving, crazy strange health issues, school, work, and other projects going on it's been difficult to find the time. Ok, enough blah blah, today I have Cult Nails Limited Edition 'Toxic Seaweed' as an accent nail and Cult Nails 'Mazo' on the other nails. I used 3 coats of 'Mazo' (it's sheer but the layered effect is so pretty) and 2 coats of 'Toxic Seaweed'. I know everyone has seen these but they really are quite beautiful. They can both be purchased directly from Cult Nails' website here and cost $10 each.

Now for the pictures...

And a close up...

  

And another close-up view...

 

I'd describe 'Toxic Seaweed' as having a medium-dark teal jelly base with orange-pink flakes and gold fine glitter. It's nice and thick and covers quite well. 'Mazo' is a sheer tan nude with fine gold, green and pink shimmer sparkles. They're both stunning and have easy to apply formulas.

♥ Cheers,

Bridget