31DC2013: Day 30 Inspired by a Tutorial

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Morning friends!

Here we are in the last day in September! I can't believe we are here already! This month has seriously absolutely flown by. Today's prompt is inspired by a tutorial. There are a ton of tutorials out there for some awesome nail art. I stumbled upon this super cute Piglet tutorial by Qt Place and knew I had to do it!

Isn't this adorable?! I absolutely loved the Winnie the Pooh series when I was growing up and Piglet always stuck out to me because he was so cute and had a stutter somewhat like I did growing up. So Piglet always resonated with me.

I won't get into details about how to do this manicure because you can go check out the tutorial here! The light pink is OPI I Theodora You and the dark pink is Nicole by OPI Something About Spring. All the purple outlines are China Glaze Gothic Lolita.

What do you think of my Piglet nails?! Would you wear these?

Make sure to head over to The Lacquerologist to see what tutorial inspired Emily today! Also enter our giveaway!!
See last years tutorial inspired nails here!

The Digit-al Dozen September Spectacular: Animals

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Afternoon friends!

Today's Digit-al Dozen post is all about animals. I really enjoyed Animal week back in April and I think I put out some of my best work ever that week. Unfortunately this is not quite my best work ever, but I think the manicure is bright and fun regardless!

Whenever I'm stuck for ideas I always turn to google to see what I can find. After numerous searches of colourful animals and interesting animals I stumbled upon the Liophidium Pattoni or Bright Pink Snake!

For these nails I started off with Nicole by OPI Hit The Lights because it has a slight shimmer to it and it not a straight up creme nail polish. Then I freehanded the black middle using Sephora by OPI Never Enough Shoes. Again I chose this black because it has a bit of a shimmer to it instead of being flat.

Finally the pink squares were freehanded using Essence Ultimate Pink. I didn't do the neatest job freehanding these, but I am pretty happy with how they looked at a distance! Damn macro photos! ;)

I think it's really funny that I chose a snake to replicate today, because I absolutely HATE snakes in real life! The sight of them makes me squirm and I for sure don't want one touching me :P What are your thoughts on snakes or this manicure?!

Be sure to check out the rest of the Digit-al Dozen below AND enter our giveaway! It ends this Sunday!

The Digit-al Dozen Does Fashion: Neon and Nude Purses

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Gooood Morning friends!

I'm still away on vacation, but I could NOT miss a Digit-al Dozen Week! So this week will be my own posts, but pre scheduled while I'm still away!

We're back with another Digit-al Dozen week, with this theme being Fashion. I am not very fashionable, being a student an all so I turned to Pinterest to help me find some cute fashion trends. I saw these neon and nude purses and instantly knew these would translate perfectly to nail art.

Surprisingly I used tape for this manicure! I started off with one of my favourite nudes, OPI Did You 'Ear About Van Gogh and applied top coat and waited for that to dry completely. Once that was dry I taped off both sides of my nails leaving a strip in the middle for the colour.

Going one nail at a time I taped off the sides and painted using the polish brush. My thumb is Revlon Sorbet, my index is Pure Ice French Kiss, my middle is Nicole by OPI Hit the Lights, my ring nail is Pure Ice Flirt Alert and finally my pinky is Pure Ice Free Spirit. I added four gold studs from Born Pretty Store to replicate the clasp on a purse.

I wore these nails a few weeks back, and these were the nails that my supervisor finally asked me about! Of all the crazy nails I've worn and he's never said a word, these were the ones he finally went, "What's on your nails?" I thought that was pretty funny :)

What are your thoughts on these?! Remember to check out the rest of the Digit-al Dozen below!

Glam Patchwork

Morning! Today as promised I have some nail art using the three Nicole by OPI Kardashian Kolors that I reviewed yesterday here. When I was done my swatching for the day I loved All is Glam, All is Bright so much that I decided to keep it on as a full manicure. I had been wearing that for awhile and thought it would be awesome to showcase these 3 polishes together since AIGAIB flashes both blue and red!

I took some striping tape and one nail at a time created a criss cross pattern. For some reason the roll of striping tape I grabbed was not sticking to my nail so this step was a slight pain. Once it all had finally stuck to my nail I took Keeping Up With Santa and Deck the Dolls and using just the polish brush painted inside some random diamonds. I intentionally didn't fill in every diamond as I wanted the sparkle to really shine through. I kind of like the way it looks a little unfinished!

Each ended up different and I kind of wish I went back and redid my index nail as I wasn't really feeling how that one came out, BUT since there was the whole non-sticking striping tape situation I left it as is. I think my thumb ended up being my favourite looking nail.

I really like how pigmented these shades are for nail art purposes. Especially using them over glitter I thought it might be a total disaster, but they both worked perfectly!

These shades are great for nail art and I will for sure be reaching for them again in the future. You can seen my full swatches and review of these polishes here.

What do you think of my Glam Patchwork design as I've decided to name it!

Hope you're getting as excited about the Holiday shades as I am!

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Products used in this post were provided to me for my honest review by the manufacturer or PR company

Deck the Halls Kardashian Style Swatches

Morning lovelies! Today I've got some awesome swatches of the upcoming Nicole by OPI Kardashian Christmas collection, Deck the Halls Kardashian Style. I am always amazed at how early collections are released, but it gives you plenty of time to play around with these gorgeous shades and doesn't limit you to just the holiday season, which I quite like.

I previously showed you all the press release for this collection and have 3 of the beautiful shades to share with you today. All of the colours that I received are absolutely stunning and have the classically perfect OPI formula along with the pro-wide brush that covers my whole nail in one easy stroke. Let's just jump right in shall we!

First up we have the Deck the Dolls. This was the thinnest polish formula wise, but don't let that fool you. This colour will still be opaque in 2 coats, but I used 3 here for good measure. Deck the Dolls is a teal with a it of a metallic shine to it. It isn't a metallic, but there is a definite metallic shine running throughout this polish that really makes it something special. I can see this polish being the perfect accent to a snowy manicure. It starts off a little brushstroky, but will build up as you add another layer and all the brushstrokes will go away. This may not be the most unique blue out there, but I think the metallic shine finish really gives it something special that makes Deck the Dolls stand out from the crowd.

Next up we have the stunning Keeping Up With Santa. This has taken top spot as my favourite red polish, by far. Now you all may be thinking, a red in a holiday collection, how original, but this one really stood out to me. First of all this baby can be a ONE-COATER! For the above picture I used 2 coats for good measure, but I also took a picture after one coat so you can see how there isn't much difference.

Keeping Up With Santa after ONE coat

The shade itself is a deep rich red with that same metallic shine as Deck the Dolls. There have been similar shades released this year, I'm talking about OPI Danke-Shiny Red and Zoya Elisa but this one is especially beautiful. I love the idea that if I'm running late I could throw on one coat of this beautiful polish and have gorgeous tips to match a little black dress, or jeans and a t-shirt. This polish will play well with dressing it up or down. I can already see myself reaching for this many times and have already planned Christmas nail art with it! I'll be Keeping Up With Santa for sure this year.

I saved my favourite of the three for last, All is Glam, All is Bright. I was actually surprised that this ended up being my favourite, but when I was done swatching for the day I put this polish back on and wore it for the rest of the weekend! OPI describes this polish as a rosy silver sparkle that goes with everything. It is packed with super fine glitter, and I mean super fine. This baby was opaque in 2 coats. The amount of glitter coverage on the first coat shocked me. The polish is packed, but the formula isn't crazy thick as some fine glitters can be. It manages to retain that smooth easy dream like OPI formula while still being overflowing with glittery goodness.

There is silver, pink, red and even a little baby blue sparkle in this. Just stunning in my opinion. This will work perfectly for someone who doesn't love in your face metallic silvers or has a pink-leaning skintone. Beware this glitter is on the hungrier side. I used 2 coats of NYC Ina Minute Top Coat and the next morning added one more coat to smooth out any leftover grittiness. However, it's worth the extra topcoat. The shade is just beautiful.

These Limited Edition Kardashian Kolor Holiday shades will be available starting in November 2012 for $10.99 in Shopper's Drug Mart and Loblaws for my Canadian friends and I heave heard that these have been spotted in Target's for my American readers. I actually already saw a display in my local Shoppers, so you might be able to get your hands on these sooner if you are looking for them!

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Do these shades get you excited for the upcoming Holidays, even though Halloween hasn't even passed yet!

Any of these shades catching your eye?

Keep a look out for some Kardashian Kolor nail art coming up tomorrow!

Hope you're having a fabulous day and thanks for stopping by!

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Deck the Halls... Kardashian Style

Nicole by OPI Introduces Six NEW Kardashian Kolor Holiday Glitter and Shimmer Lacquers

Nicole by OPI announces new, limited edition Kardashian Kolor Holiday lacquers for the holiday season! Featuring six shades infused with dazzling glitters and rich shimmer, these lacquers are the essential accessory for festive fingers and toes. From rich red, deep purple and brilliant teal to shimmery gold, sparkly sliver, and multi-toned blue glitter, these spectacular shades make the perfect gift or stocking stuffer.

“Whether celebrating the holidays traditionally at home with the entire family or jet-setting the season away, the Kardashians spread cheer with glitz and glamour, starting with their nails!” declares Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “The six captivating Kardashian Kolor Holiday shades offer the perfect way to add lots of color to this joyous time of year. Wear vibrant red, purple and teal for a jewel-toned look, or glittery gold, silver, and blue glitter for a classic holiday sparkle – both important trends for the season.”

The new Kardashian Kolor Holiday nail lacquers from Nicole by OPI include:

Kardashing Through the Snow

Jingle all the way in this multi-hued glitter.

Here We Kome A-Karoling

This deep, grape purple will make your heart sing.

All is Glam, All is Bright

This rosy silver sparkle goes with everything.

Keeping Up with Santa

Deep. Rich. Red. Must be Santa.

A Gold Winter’s Night

Baby, it’s warm inside….especially in this blue-flecked gold shimmer.

Deck the Dolls

Accessorize teal you drop!

Limited edition Kardashian Kolor Holiday shades will be available November 2012 for $10.99 each in Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaw, and Jean Coutu stores.

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Smile For the Glam-era! Nicole By OPI Press Release

Morning loves! I didn't have time to write up a post for you all today, but this press release for a Nicole by OPI Shoppers Drug Mart exclusive popped through my inbox I thought I would share with you all! Let's take a look!

Nicole by OPI Launches New Kardashian Kolor Nail Lacquers, Exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart
Nicole by OPI announces six new Kardashian Kolor shades available exclusively sold at Shoppers Drug Mart. These richly-pigmented, fashion-forward hues include crèmes in bright key lime, pinky peach, poppy red and fuchsia, as well as a shimmery light lilac. “Nicole by OPI is very excited to bring new Kardashian Kolor lacquers exclusively to Shoppers Drug Mart for 2012. The Shoppers Drug Mart consumer knows how to find the hottest look at the best value,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “In collaborating with the Kardashian/Jenner family on the SDM exclusive shades, we came up with lacquers to represent each of their vibrant personalities and individual styles. The six resulting colors offer the perfect accessory for spring’s bright colors, feminine frocks and reinvented neutrals.” The Shoppers Drug Mart exclusive Kardashian Kolor shades include:

Back to Reality...TV
This pretty little periwinkle was made for TV.

One Big Happy Fame-ily
This lavender shimmer is the American dream.

Our Fuchsia’s Lookin’ Bright
This purple-y fuchsia has the world at her hands.

Ladies in the Limelight
The most talked-about yellow-lime of our time!

Paparazzi Don’t Preach
This pretty blush pink is doing just fine.

Strike a Pose
A totally camera red-y color.

“These lacquers provide a great way to transition from winter to spring,” adds Weiss-Fischmann. “Try Our Fuchsia’s Lookin’ Bright to maximize winter’s rich jewel tones, or lighten the look with One Big Fame-ily for a burst of lavender.” Nicole by OPI Nail Lacquers and Nail Treatments contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde. Nicole by OPI formulas are long-lasting, fast-drying, and salon-quality. These Shoppers Drug Mart exclusive lacquers are available now for $10.99 each at SDM locations nationwide. For more information, visit nicolebyopi.com. Follow Nicole by OPI on Twitter @NicoleByOPI and become a Facebook fan!

Some of these look great! My favourites from this are Our Fuschia's Lookin' Bright and Paparazzi Don't Preach. The names on these polishes always kill me, but they are pretty colours aside! Will you be picking up any of these?