Thursday, August 30, 2012

Gray Lace Sephora by OPI

Gray Lace Sephora by OPI

I wanted lace nail stickers for a long time and when I saw these in Sephora I thought they would probably be good. However, when I put them on I didn't really think they looked like lace at all. They looked more like something for Halloween to me. Other than that, I really like these stickers and intend to get more Sephora nail stickers in the future. They went on nicely and didn't chip for the whole seven days I left them on. I put clear nail polish over top of the nail stickers to give them a shine and the polish stayed on. I recommend these stickers and the Sephora by OPI brand of stickers to everyone!

overall rating: 4/5

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Monday, August 27, 2012

Furry Cheetah Nail Rock Designer Nail Wraps

Furry Cheetah Nail Rock Designer Nail Wraps

I love how these nail stickers look on. Cheetah is my favorite animal print and I was really happy when I found a cheetah nail sticker that was pretty (: These nail stickers didn't chip at all for the whole 5 days I had them on. They're pretty easy to put on, although I wish the sizes of stickers varied a little more. Don't try to put clear nail polish on them (I did) because it didn't stick on them at all and just ends up chipping off. To file the ends off, I would strongly recommend using a soft nail file if you have one so that the edges are smooth. The file they give you is really rough. I would say the trickiest part of these (and any) nail stickers is getting them on straight. You can definitely do it if u have enough patience. Once they're on make sure you smooth them down to get rid of all bumps and folds. I got these nail stickers at CVS and they were a little less than $7. I would recommend trying this brand of nail stickers, and they have a lot of other cool ones that I plan on trying in the future.

overall rating: 4/5

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Thursday, August 23, 2012

Navy Baby Sally Hansen

Navy Baby Sally Hansen
This nail polish is a beautiful deep navy blue [the color on my ring finger is Sea by Sally Hansen]. In low lighting it looks black, but otherwise you can tell what color it is. I usually don't like to wear blues on my nails but this polish was definitely an exception. The formula is thick, so it is easy to apply evenly. This polish did not chip for six days, which was how long I kept it on. If you're looking for a good deep blue, this polish is definitely great for you! The only down side to this polish is when I took it off with nail polish remover, it stained my skin and nails a little bit. Besides that, I think this polish is a beautiful color and definitely makes a statement.

formula rating: 5/5
overall rating: 3/5

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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Lori Greiner by Orly Manicure Keeper Rubberized Basecoat

Lori Greiner by Orly Manicure Keeper Rubberized Basecoat
This base coat is a must for anyone who has painted nails. I have pretty thin nails and usually my nail polish lasts one or two days before it starts chipping no matter what I do. It doesn't matter how good the formula of the polish is or how many coats I put on, it always chips really soon. However, when I use this base coat, my nail polish lasts at least six days before chipping. It is seriously like magic. It goes on clear and dries really quickly. This base coat also helps my nail polish go on evenly without streaking, even if the polish has a bad formula. I thought this base coat would make my polish crack because it's rubberized but that has never happened. I seriously recommend getting a base coat for anyone who wants their nail polish to last longer, and this is definitely a great one!

overall rating: 5/5

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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Brattlesnake Sally Hansen

Brattlesnake Sally Hansen
I absolutely love these nail stickers. I got them from Walgreens Drug Store and I think they were less than $10. So far, they are definitely my favorite. They are also super easy to put on. since each nail sticker is on an individual backing, you can place that over your nail to see which stickers would fit best on your nails. To put them on, make sure the sticker is straight and starting where your cuticles are, put the center of the sticker down. Then make sure again the sticker looks straight. From there, smooth the sticker down in a straight line from the center of your cuticle to the center of the edge of your nail. Then smooth down the sticker going from the center to one edge and repeat on the other side (If the sticker is not straight when you put it on, you can just peel it off and start over). I added clear nail polish to make the stickers look more shiny. These nail stickers also come off easily with nail polish remover. I seriously recommend these nail stickers to anyone, and trust me, you'll love them as much as I do (and you'll get tons of complements).

overall rating: 5/5

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Friday, August 17, 2012

Don't Feed the Hand Models OPI and Only Gold for Me OPI

Don't Feed the Hand Models OPI & Only Gold for Me OPI
I got both of these nail polishes at Sephora. I love Don't Feed the Hand Models. It is a beautiful neutral that would look good on any skin tone. In certain lights it has a slight purple undertone. The color looks like a taupe or like coffee with a lot of creamer in it. It is the perfect neutral for anyone. Only Gold for me looks great on top of Don't Feed the Hand Models. It has a combination of tiny and large gold flecks on it. This combination is perfect and could work in any season. I strongly recommend both nail polishes to anyone reading this! (:

formula rating: 5/5
overall rating: 5/5

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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Love Letter Sally Hansen

Love Letter Sally Hansen
I love these nail stickers! I got them at Walgreens for less than $10. These nail stickers lasted me for nine days before chipping. They are also super easy to use. Each nail sticker comes individually in the box which makes it easy to put over your nails to see which sticker will fit best. Each pack of nail stickers comes with a wooden tool to make sure the sticker is completely pushed down on your nails around the edges. My advice is to read the directions for taking the sticker off the paper backing it comes on because even though it's really easy to do, I messed up the first time. When putting the stickers on your nails, I would recommend putting them down on the top middle of your nail first to make sure it goes on straight. Then, push the sticker down going from the middle to one side and then repeat on the other side to make sure it lies flat. However, if you do mess up you can always just take off the sticker and try again. I put clear nail polish on top to give my nails a shine finish. I definitely think everyone should try the nail stickers at least once! They are easy to use, last long, and are a fun alternative to regular nail polish.

overall rating: 5/5

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