Zoya's Storm

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When Zoya did their 3 free polishes for 2013 I had to add Storm to my list. I just could not resist a black holographic polish. But sadly everyone else had the same reaction, so because I was late to the Storm party I had to wait. Storm was on back order for about 2 weeks. They told me I could either wait for my polish or pick a new one. Storm was number one on my lemming list so I decided it was worth the wait.

So pretty. I love how much glitter it has. And it's opaque in 2 coats. The formula is fantastic, so shiny and bright. This doesn't have a top coat by the way.

I had to post a blurry photo to show off all of the holographic goodness. I honestly have nothing but good things to say about Storm. When you are in lower lighting it's not as holographic, it's black with silver glitter which is just as pretty. The bottom photo shows the effect low lighting has on the polish. 

 Seriously go buy Storm! What are you waiting for?

Julep's Leah

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Another swatch from the vaults! Remember when I got a voucher from Julep for free polish in my July box? I bought Leah with it. Leah is a beautiful green polish. I could not believe how pretty it was. 

I'm not even sure what color to call this green. It's so pretty and bright. Leah also has a fantastic formula. It goes on smooth. This is 2 coats.

It's strange that I see a little bit of visable nail line, because there wasn't any when I wear this polish. All in all, I loved this polish. Julep has been kind of hit or miss for me. I meant to partake in last months' box, but I didn't get it set up in time. I'm hoping to get this months box, just really depends on what's in there. 

MSMD Monday: Owl Edition

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I have a Monkey See Monkey Do Monday design!!! Yay! Slowly but surely I am getting back into the swing of things. This design was submitted in a contest on Instagram. Darcy at SparrowNails made a contest where you submitted art inspired by fellow nail art bloggers. I chose Alice from OneNailToRuleThemAll. Her design is featured <<here>>. Owls have become really popular lately and her design is perfect for Valentine's Day coming up. Here's my take on her design.

I even included the hoots. I was beyond pleased with these. The only real issue I have is my owl eyes were a little tiny. But other than that, I'm very happy. The winner hasn't been announced yet, so go on Instagram and like my picture! There's a link over there ---> somewhere. :)

Don't You Leave Me Broken Hearted Tonight

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Today's design is in preparation for Valentine's Day. I'm actually going through a divorce and will be alone on Valentine's Day for the first time in 7 years. So I had to do a "sad" design for all those singles or V-Day haters out there. This was also day 1 for the Nail Art February Challenge on Instagram.

I started out this design with Zoya's Dove. Then I used Red Angel Plate RA-114 and Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear for the gray hearts. Lastly I used Salon Express Plate SE-21 with Sally Hansen Insta-Dri in Wined up for the big hearts. I love them. I later put a matte top coat on and loved them more. Wish I would have done that from the start. But these are still cute. 

Green With Envy

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I have a stamped design for you today. This one was a lot cuter than I expected. I really like this heart stamp from Red Angel.

On my thumb, index, and pinky I have OPI's Gargantuan Grape. It's a soft green that I just adore. It can be a bit streaky and takes some build, but it's a very pretty grape. On my middle and ring finger I have OPI's My Boyfriend Scales Walls. And then using Red Angel Plate RA-114 and Sally Hansen's Insta-Dri in Jumpin Jade I made the hearts. Super cute and simple mani. Love it!

Wizard of Oz

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I am super excited. In exactly a month the new Wizard of Oz movie comes out. I love Wizard of Oz. I'm currently trying to read all of the books in time for the movie. It's been stated that Oz is going to follow the books where Wizard of Oz really didn't all that well. So in honor of the movies I'm posting my Wizard of Oz nails. 

First we have the supplies. Look at all of that! It's crazy that all of those polishes get used in one design. It took forever too. 

1. Sinful Colors' Pandora
2. Finger Paints' Romanticism Ruby
3. Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Blue Me Away & Deep Blue Sea
4. China Glaze in Trendsetter
5. Zoya in Veruschka, Jancyn, and Dree
6. OPI in My Boyfriend Scales Walls
7. Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen in Red and Black
8. Nail Art Brush in Brown

We have the Yellow Brick Road, Dorthy's Dress, Scarecrow's shirt, Tin Man's Chest, and Cowardly Lion's Tail. This took forever to be honest. I had to wait for each little piece to dry. But the final product was well worth it. I love these nails. I totally didn't want to take them off. I even did little witch feet on the other hand which is where the Finger Paints and Nail Art Pens came in, but they were awful. 

Heart Cheetah

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Today I have a simple design for you. This is much better suited for long nails, not my little nubbins. If I had longer nails I would totally rock these nails day. I finally figured out how to do cheetah print. So heart cheetah prints? Oh heck yes.

Aren't they cute? I just wish my nails would have been longer. I ran out of space and I also can't draw hearts that well. I've gotta practice. I used Tara's Nail Polish in Mulan and the hearts I drew using Sally Hansen's Nail Art Pen in Red. Black was my trust black art deco long brush.