Stick on Nails ~ Review

Hi lovelies, I've been wanting to try out those sticker nails that have been pretty popular lately. I got this one from eBay for about $1.90 including shipping. 

They were really easy to apply, but on some of them it was hard to get the clear plastic coating off and when I would try to remove it it would start to tear at the nail sticker. Another negative I noticed is that it's pretty much impossible to not get at least a slight crease in the sticker as it conforms to your nail. Since the design I picked out it really elaborate you can't really tell unless you look closely but had it have been a more solid type design or color, then I think you would definitely be able to tell. 

The packaging says that it lasts 7 days. Lies! Mine started chipping within 24 hours and I even used my Seche Vite top coat. I also don't do any manual labor what so ever and I use gloves when I do the dishes. I still got chipping. 

This is day one through 4. As you can see it doesn't last anywhere near the 7 days it says. I took them off after 4 days even though they clearly needed to be removed sooner lol. To take them off I just pealed it off like a sticker. It came off pretty easily and in chunks but it did leave behind a sticky film, nothing that a little soap and water didn't fix. 

So, would I by these again? Definitely not, if they lasted a good 2 days without chipping then I would because I hate applying and re-applying nail polish but since regular polish chips just as fast on me I think I'll just stick to your standard bottle of polish.

Have you tried these before? Is there a good brand out there that doesn't chip as fast?

Feather Nails - How to

I was watching E! last night and I saw that feather nails are the new thing right now. Who would have thought to put feathers on their nails? We'll I'm glad they did because I think it's such a cool idea. You can do so many different styles and colors plus they are super easy to do.

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This is all you need:

feathers of your choice (I chose the colorful ones)

clear polish

nail scissors

 Put down clear polish first, then apply feather while it's still wet (I should have placed it higher on the nail, but this was my first go at it)

 Trim off access and put another coat of clear polish on top

This was my finished result. Instead of clear, you can use colored polish as your base. I think bright blue nails with yellow feathers would look especially amazing. 

You could even try tips like this

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Have you tried feathering your nails yet?

New Polishes & NOTD

I picked up a few polishes over the weekend. The 2 crackle polishes are from Rue21 and the other is from Rite Aid. I've been looking for a coral-ish orange for the summer and this one fit the bill perfectly. 

Besides the color, my absolute favorite thing about these polishes is the wide brush, I can completely cover a nail in 3 strokes and the color is nice and opaque. 2 coats is all you need, and really you could probably get away w/ one if you were pressed for time, but I always do 2. (From reading other blogs, the brush is a negative for some people. I guess it all depends on the size of your nail beds and personal preference.) 

2 coats 

1 coat of the WnW polish w/ white crackle. You can see a little chipping on my thumbnail. This pic was taken 2 days after I did my nails for reference. 

Have you tried any of these polishes? WnW has a polish called I need a refresh-mint. It's gorgeous, but I haven't been able to find it yet. 

Nail of the Day - Sheer Vanilla

I got this polish and another one by Sally Hansen in a 2 pack at the dollar store. I love Sally Hansen polishes because the wear time is really good and their Hard as Nails line is especially great for my brittle nails. For some reason they have been breaking and spliting on me a lot lately. I just don't get it, I don't do any manual labor what so ever lol. 

 The color is pretty sheer, just how the name states so it took me 4 applications to achieve this layer of opacity, but I love the color. I think it's perfect for these warm months ahead. I plan on wearing this color for a few weeks straight to see if it will help with my thin nails. I've used their clear Hard as Nails polish before and I did notice a difference w/ my nails not breaking and spliting as much. 

What is your favorite nail polish at the moment?

(Not So) Innocent - NOTD

SinfulColors nail polishes can be hit or miss sometimes as far as application and durability goes. Usually I have pretty good luck w/ them and I love their wide range of colors. Walgreens was having a sale on their polishes, so they were all $.99. I picked up, Innocent since I don't have anything even remotly close to this color; and because I thought it was pretty interesting looking.

I bet it would look great w/ black crackle over it too. 

The application of this was amazing! It's really opaque and it went on really smoothly and evenly. I think this maybe one of my staple colors for falls. I also really love blackened plums and burgundy's for fall too.

What are some of your favorite nail colors for fall?

EDIT: When I removed the polish I noticed that it stains your nails terribly. Make sure you use a base coat to help prevent that. 

My First Essie Polish - A Review & A Possible Dupe?

I've been into pale pink polishes for a while now (and by while, I mean a month ha). I picked up Easy Going by SinfulColors and loved it, then I saw Essie's pale pink in Fuji a week later and just had to pick that one up too.

Review: I've heard mixed reviews on Essie's polishes. Some are really opaque and cover completely in 1 or 2 coats and some need 4 coats for best results. Fuji needs 3 coats for the best coverage and depending on how light you coat them it might even need 4 coats. The lasting power on this polish is great though. After about 5 days there's some minor chipping, but nothing serious or really noticeable. I see why these polishes are on the pricier side, they offer a huge range of colors from trendy to classic so everyone is bound to find the right shade for them.

      

                  Please disregard the crappy polish job I did. I was in a hurry.  Easy going on the left finger and Fuji on the right.

Comparison: I wanted to compare Fuji to Easy Going. Fuji is slightly more pink and the consistency is thicker than Easy Going, Although if you were to do 2 coats of Fuji and 3 coats of EG then the shades look much more similar. If you don't want to shell out the $8 on Essie than definitely look into the SinfulColors line, their polishes are only $2. Just keep in mind, the lasting power of the SinfulColors brand is nowhere near as good as Essie's. This is definitely one of those cases where you get what you pay for.

Do any of you have either shade? What is your favorite Essie polish?

Favorite polish at the moment

I've been wearing this Revlon Top Speed polish in Cloud  almost all month. It's a beautiful and perfect lavender shade. It goes on really nicely and 2 coats is all you need since it's pretty opaque. The only downside to this polish is that it chips easily, after about 2 days there will be some minor chips and at 4 days you'll need to remove it b/c it'll be pretty badly chipped at that point. I can deal with the chipping though since it's such a pretty color. It reminds me of Essie's Lilacisim. 

Have you tried any of the Top Speed nail colors? Which is your favorite polish at the moment?

NOTD+ Review, MiNX NAiLS?

OK, not really but they look similar don't they?

This pic was taken in natural light with no flash.

I really love metallic nails, so when I saw this by Orly I grabbed it and also one in silver. The staying power of this is pretty average. After about 2 days it starts to chip a little when a top coat isn't used. I actually never use a top coat so I'm not sure how much longer it would last had I used one. The application of this was really good, one coat completly covers and there's no nail that can be seen through the polish.

The brush on the other hand is a little less desirable. It's tiny and skinny!

Another thing I don't like is how difficult it is to remove. It's almost like those glitter polishes that really cling to the nail. I find that using a base coat kind of helps with removal. Overall, I like these polishes and If you like the look of metalic nails I would check these out.

Do you guys know of any good metalic polishes?

China Glaze Crackle NOTD & Review

I know that China Glaze Crackle polishes have been all over the blog world for a while now, but if you haven't tried this stuff out you definitely should. It's really fun to apply and it crackes before your eyes. Plus, I find that it makes me want to actually wear nail polish, whereas before I could care less if I had something on my nails or not. Here's my nail of the day.

Hot pink w/ Black Crackle

My Review - Black Mesh and Lightning Bolt:

Black Mesh - Out of all the crackles I've seen, I like the black one the most. I just personally think it's the most versatile. Also, I find that no matter what nail polish I apply it over it works beautifully and crackles perfectly. With crackle polishes in general, you have to work with them quickly and when you apply it try not to go over the same area twice b/c it will kind of mess up the effect a bit. The most important thing to remember when using crackle polishes is that the base color you have on your nails must be COMPLETLY dry. It won't crackle correctly if the color underneath is even the slightest bit damp.

Lightning Bolt - I really love the white one and I thought it would be perfect for the spring and summer time when I like to use lighter and pastel-like colors. However, I find this one to be a little hit or miss. It works well over some polishes and not so much over others. It also doesn't crackle as nicely as the black one. I find the white one to be a little more splotchy looking when it starts to crackle and it can end up looking a little goopy. Maybe I just got a bad one so I wouldn't discourage getting this one.

I plan on getting Crushed Candy and Cracked Concrete next. Do any of you have these? Which ones are your favorite?