Thursday 23 October 2014

L.Vida Baby Orange and Aqua Green

Hi!

I am back with more reviews from Nail Art SG polishes! 

This time it is from another range of polishes that NailArtSG is carrying, L.Vida. This is another range of products from the land of Korea! In the NailArtSG site, you would be able to find this range under the "PRO Nail Polish" section The products used to made this L.Vida polishes are all eco-friendly! They are 3-Free polishes and they are able to last long on your nails due to the strong color formulation!

Today, I have 2 cremes to show you all! 

First we have, Baby Orange (LC18). This is a yellowy-orange polish! Think of an orange fruit that is on the process of becoming ripe! Just like this orange here!


There is definitely more time for allow the fruit to ripen before you cut it open and eat it to enjoy a sweet fruit! Well, that is unless you like sour oranges!

So, this is how the polish looks like in real life!

L.Vida - Baby Orange (LC18)
L.Vida - Baby Orange (LC18)

L.Vida - Baby Orange (LC18)
L.Vida - Baby Orange (LC18)

L.Vida - Baby Orange (LC18)
L.Vida - Baby Orange (LC18)

This is 2 coats of Baby Orange with basecoat and topcoat! It is fairly opqaue, however it would still require 2 coats for full opacity! You would not want to have an uneven color, would you? Haha! 



Next, it is Aqua Green (LC24). 

Well, honestly I am not really a "green" type of girl. However, I have got to say, this polish is amazing! It has definitely changed my opinion on green polishes! Just take a look at its beauty!

L.Vida -Aqua Green (LC24)
L.Vida -Aqua Green (LC24)

L.Vida -Aqua Green (LC24)
L.Vida -Aqua Green (LC24)

L.Vida -Aqua Green (LC24)
L.Vida -Aqua Green (LC24)

What is your take on this green polish? I really love this color! In fact, this polish has changed my opinion about green polishes!

The consistency for this range of polish is extremely smooth, I did not have no problems trying to apply the polish on my nails! I would say that it is the same consistency as the Vidanails, so if you would have tried the Vidanails series from my previous review of Creamy Grape and Blue Marine, you can totally expect the same type of quality from the series of polishes Nail Art SG carries. The owner actually goes out to try each product by herself to ensure the quality is of an extremely good quality! So, you would definitely have to try them out!

I am impressed with the entire range of L.vida polishes! I love the choices of color they have as well as the way they carefully package each polish to have a flower attached to the stem of the bottle.

Be sure to grab your very own L.vida range of polishes! So good to use, yet at a really affordable cost! You would not want to miss them out! :D

Get yours here!

Be sure to support Nail Art SG on her Facebook and Instagram! :)

Monday 29 September 2014

Nailies: Daisy Nails

Hi!

I have trying to find my way back to the nail art regime, however I haven't been able to found the motivation to do so. However, after talking to my Nailies (you'll know what the term refers to, and who is involved soon), they started up a colloaboration of us painting the same nail art pattern! This month of September, it is Daisy Nails

So, what are Nailies and who exactly is involved? Nailies is currently a group of 12 ladies from Singapore who are all into painting their nails and doing nail art designs! It involves the following people:

2) Priscilla from Pobbynails, Instagram, Facebook
3) Karise from Nailbykarise, Instagram, Facebook
4) Zenna from TheManicuredMissy
5) Sandra from Beefette
6)Shili from Sushinails
7) Audree from Ohdreenails
8)Janice from Manukamelts
9) Karen from Pinkpixiepie
10) Kathy from Jellicklekat88

and our most recent addition to our family, 
11) Kimberlyn from Nailmachine, Instagram

Not forgetting the inclusion of me too! :D

So this was how our final product came to be like!
[In the order of from left to right: Karise, Karen, Zenna, Kathy, Priscilla, Janice, Sandra, Audree, Kimberlyn, Shili, Me and Kay]


[In the order of from left to right: Karise, Karen, Zenna, Kathy, Priscilla, Janice, Sandra, Audree, Kimberlyn, Shili, Me and Kay]

The lovely Priscilla helped us to make our collage that you see here! :D 

This is a close up shot of the nails I did!


I chose to do a brown base using OPI's Wooden Shoe Good To Know as I was in a brown mood that night! Then I went on to add some handpainted daisies using acrylic paint. I had actually opted for a light blue centre however I left that the contrast wasn't as to my liking so I opted for a glitter placement using the Girly Bits polish that I had on my accent nail! The Girly Bits polish is Eight Crazy Nights! This was given to me from Nicole! It is absolutely gorgeous especially since I have such a love for anything polish that is blue!

I have to admit, my daisies isn't very nice as compared to my fellow nailies, however I am on the road to improvement! I hope :x

Going to try and do more nail art design and slowly brush up my skills! Especially since I am working now, I have my nights to spend some time on pampering myself! 

That's all for now!

I will be back posting more reviews and nail art that I have done! :D Hope you would stay tuned! (:


<3
C.

Friday 5 September 2014

Resinail Lacquer Urban Glitz & Fizzy Grape

[Sent for review]

Hi!

Here is a review of a fairly new Australian indie polish brand to me, Resinail Lacquer. I was delighted to be able to help the lovely Michelle with the review of her gorgeous looking polishes! Michelle's handmade 5-free polishes (Toluene, Formaldehyde, TSF resin, Camphor and DBP free). She uses high quality suspension base, tinters, pigments, and solvent resistant glitter for her products. She also sells various nail care products such as cuticle oil for purchase.

I was given 3 polishes to review, unfortunately one amazing gold glitter, Pineapple Prize had died on its way here. However, on the bright side of things, I do have 2 other polishes to show you! :D

Firstly, it is a gorgeous silver mini glitter polish with a larger hexagons in them. It is called Urban Glitz. These are some swatches of this gorgeous polish!

Resinail Lacquer - Urban Glitz
Resinail Lacquer - Urban Glitz

Sunday 31 August 2014

Vidanail's Blue Marine & Creamy Grape from Nail Art SG

[Sent for review]

Hi!

It has been a long hiatus since I have last posted here. Well, I have been rather busy with school. I just finished my last exam paper in school. That marks the end of the last paper I will ever be taking in Polytechnic. However, I would have to go for various internships as well as working at the various centers in school as part of my final semester! However, good news is, I will have a lot of spare time to do my nails and blog! :D

Well, I have been in contact with Noelle from Nail Art SG. This is a Singapore based store that sells a variety of products. They have Korean nail polishes (cremes, glitters etc) as well as nail art accessories such as water decals, nail wraps etc! If you are interested to have a look as to what they offer, kindly visit her shop here

Well, I have received a bunch of items from a Nail Art SG and I am here today, to talk on the first two creme polishes if have done up under the line, Vidanail! 

Sunday 6 July 2014

Jior Couture's #JiorNailsAndDrink Summer 2014 Collection

[Press Kit]
Hello! :D

It has been a really long while since I last blogged. I am currently in the midst of having all my project and also with exams coming up really soon! I have been wanting to do my nails with all the nail art ideas, however I could never find the time to do so. However, I will be coming back in September with all those for you!

Well today, I am back here to show you this amazing Summer'14 Collection from Jior Couture. They released #JiorNailsAndDrink collection on 28 June 2014. 

The collection consists of photochromic, shimmer, fluorescent, and glow in the dark nail polishes. There will be 6 colors/'flavors for the collection. Namely, Orange-Mango, Purple-Mixed Berry, Red-Raspberry, Yellow-Pineapple, Green-Green Apple, Blue-Blueberry. Each color/'flavor' will have 4 drink inspired lacquers each. Every 15ml bottle will come with a recipe card for it's insprired drink! Although, the lacquers will not be scented but each color/'flavor' group will have a scented top coat.

How cool is that! The maker, Sacha has put in great efforts into creating this huge summer collection for you to enjoy!

I am here today, to show you the gorgeous colors that they sent me!

First up, I have Raspberry Smoothie. "A red with red and gold shimmer. It is a photochromic polishes, a polish that will darken under sunlight." It has a pinky base with strong shimmers in it.

As seen, it is 2 base colors of white from Essie and 2 coats of Raspberry Smoothie. 

Jior Couture's Rasberry Smothie
Jior Couture's Rasberry Smothie
Jior Couture's Rasberry Smothie
Jior Couture's Rasberry Smothie

Isn't it stunning? This topper will add onto the aesthetic feel of your plain base color, and within 1 coat you have a transformed manicure! It has a really girly feel once you applied this topper! :D

Then, we have Blueberry Shake. It is a fluorescent blue polish. It's thin opacity would make Bluberry Shake a jelly polish.

Here, we have 3 coats of Blueberry Shake with no base color.



I really love this blue polish that Sacha has made. Maybe because I am a blue polish lover, however I have many thoughts on how to style this mani up! Just by using nail vinyls could transform this whole look! I chose to use golden studs as this color reminded me of my blouse I wore recently! :D

Do you like the two colors I have showed you? 

These are all avaliable on Jior Couture's website! If you checked her Instagram out, you would have known that she is currently running a 15% off entire orders from now till 6 July 2015 @11:59:59 pm EST. Be sure to grab them all! They have many more amazing colors for you to buy for all sorts of occassions! 

Thats all for now, I have got to get back to studying! I hope you enjoyed this review!

<3
C


Disclaimer: This product was sent to me for an honest review. All opinions are my own and may differ from yours. Although I do my best to take photos that accurately display the color of the polish, please note that computer screen settings may vary, causing the polish to look different.

Thursday 1 May 2014

Chanel's #461 Blue Satin

Hi!

Not sure if you had reaslised but recently, my polish haul has all been Chanel! 

Today, I have some swatches of my first ever Chanel nail polish I scored! :D It is none other than #461, Blue Satin. I bought this polish from a Carousell user for $18SGD, although she said it was brand new, however, the bottle isn't full and had signs that they have been used before. The bottle ain't in the most ideal shape though. It has numerous scratches around them and also the wordings on the bottle seems to have been colored. Despite all those, getting a 95% full bottle for $18 does seem quite worth it as the polish color is gorgeous!

Chanel #461 Blue Satin
Chanel #461 Blue Satin

Blue Satin came out January 2008, however 2011 it was released due to popular demand! Many of Chanel's color would be release as a limited edition, however some popular do make their way back again! This is just one lovely example!

Chanel #461 Blue Satin
Chanel #461 Blue Satin
Chanel #461 Blue Satin
Chanel #461 Blue Satin
Chanel #461 Blue Satin
Chanel #461 Blue Satin

Chanel #461 Blue Satin
Chanel #461 Blue Satin
However, when the polish indoors is like an ordinary navy blue polish.
Chanel #461 Blue Satin (Indoors)
Chanel #461 Blue Satin (Indoors)
Chanel #461 Blue Satin (Indoors)
Chanel #461 Blue Satin (Indoors)
 Blue Satin is a dark blue polish with hints of shimmer when seen under the sun. It is extremely opaque as I only needed 1 coat to achieve such a look! However, this opacity is only for such a creamy color!The bottle had a thin brush as seen in every other Chanel bottle. 

Isn't Blue Satin such a beauty? It is dark like how a person can be quiet, yet when under the right condition, you can see it's sparkle in the right angle. I guess this just really appeals to me, as I believe that no person can be dull or uninteresting. It just takes the right occasion or right person to see that shine and potential in another. So, if you have been quiet and wanting to shine, don't bother about what other has to say, just shine! You may be shy, but your shine will dazzle those who sees you!

I will be slowly posting the different Chanel colors as and when I have time to swatch them! However, I already have Gold Fingers prepared so do keep an eye out! ;)


<3
C.


Disclaimer: All opinions are my own and may differ from yours. Although I do my best to take photos that accurately display the color of the polish, please note that computer screen settings may vary, causing the polish to look different.

Sunday 30 March 2014

Northern Star Polish - Mullberry, Carnivale, Peacock Party

[Press Kit]

Hello!

I am back today with 3 other Northern Star Polishes for you! If you'd missed my review on Berry Much In Love and Lettuce cuticle oil, click here!

Today, I will be showing you Mullberry, Carnivale and Peacock Party that is part of Northern Star Polish's current collection!

First up, how about Mullberry? :)
Northern Star Polish's Mullberry
Northern Star Polish's Mullberry

Friday 28 March 2014

Northern Star Polish's Berry Much In Love & Lettuce Cuticle Oil

Hi!

If you saw my instagram, you would have known that I won a giveaway held by Colorsutraa! It was her Day 11 giveaway!  I am rather lucky when I enter Colorsutraa's giveaway! Previously, I won her 1500 Likes Giveaway! Kirstin, the maker of Northern Star Polish did not contacted me prior receiving the package at home! 

You have got to imagine my puzzled feeling when I came home to a package from US, as I did not buy any polish! It such a pleasant surprise! I was looking out for a card to explained the items, she noted on the back of her name card...

Thursday 20 March 2014

Blue Gradient Stamping

Hello!

Not sure if you had noticed, but I havent been stamping for a while. So today, I decided to do a blue (my favourite color) gradient stamping! I used a Bundle Monster Stamping Plate, BM315!

This was what I had come up with! :D

BM315 on a Blue Gradient
BM315 on a Blue Gradient

BM315 on a Blue Gradient
BM315 on a Blue Gradient

The colors I used for this was Essie's Blanc, Nicole by OPI's Its Up To You & Respect The World! Along with black and white Konad's stamping polish! 

I really enjoy stamping as it is a quick and easy way to get some nail art done! However, you must remember to stamp when your nail is completely dried! With that said, I will be having some nail art coming up on my blog! It is mostly for a cause or for a Facebook group challenge that I am in! So do stay tuned! :D

Want to know how to stamp properly? Check out the Stamping tutorial I did some time back!

Thats all for now! See you soon! :D

<3 C.

Thursday 13 March 2014

Stained Glass Nail Art

Well, hello there!

Today, I will be posting about the first ever nail art I have done in a really long while. This is a twin manicure that I did up with my nail mail buddy Narmai, from PiggieLuv! Do check out her blog and show her some of your support!

She let me choose the design since I am a newbie to nail art. I decided to do stained glass as I was inspired by the twin nails done up by Just1nail & Paintedpolishbylexi . From there, I went on to google for stained glass designs. My younger sister helped me search too, and she really liked the stained glass heart nails done by Kay (@twentysixnails) hence, the mix of both. Kay was inspired by another lady, IG @dressedupnails.

This is our twin mani that we had done up!

Friday 7 March 2014

Love Thy Polish's Magic Forest

[Press Kit]

Hello! :D

The last set of review for my Femme Fatale's blogger kit. If you have yet to see my reviews on Femme Fatale's Enchantress & Edge of the Cosmos or Delush Polish Star Gazer review, please click on the respective links! As for today, I will bring to you a polish that is non other than Love Thy Polish!



"Love Thy Polish is a South Australian based independent nail polish brand which was first founded at the end of 2011. Love Thy Polish specialises in unique, handmade nail polishes in a range of colours and finishes. There is something to suit everyone, from glitters to cremes to shimmers. " - Taken from website

I will be showing you, this a deep dark jelly polish! It is dark green jelly polish! Now, who likes green jelly polishes? (: Even if you do not like it, I am sure by the end of this post, you would! Just look at this beautyyyy! This beauty is named, Magic Forest.


Love Thy's Polish Magic Forest with bottle
Love Thy's Polish Magic Forest with bottle indoors

Wednesday 5 March 2014

Delush Polish's Star Gazer

[Press Kit]


Today, I was be continuing my second post from the blogger kit that I had received from Femme Fatale Cosmetics. I will be having Delush Polish's Star Gazer.

Star Glazer is not that a glitter dense polish that you will only need one coat, to get the ideal glitter coverage. It required me to do put on 2 coats, with some fishing and dabbing of the glitters on to my nails. However, the effect of this polish is extremely nice. With the choice of colors made by the maker, it stands out really well on a black base.
A direct sunlight shot of Star Gazer
A direct sunlight shot of Star Gazer

Tuesday 4 March 2014

Femme Fatale's Enchantress & Edge of the Cosmos


[Press Kit]

Well, hello there!

Today, I am back here with the press samples from Femme Fatale. In this press sample kit, I was given four polishes to review. I would be posting two polishes today, and one polish each from 2 different brands in the next 2 days.


Starting off with the two polishes from the company who sent me this blogger kit, it is none other than Femme Fatale's Enchantress & Edge of the Cosmos

"Femme Fatale Cosmetics is an Australian artisan company specialising in hand blended mineral based cosmetics and (3-free) nail lacquer."

Starting off, we will have Enchantress! :D

Enchantress is a purple-teal polish. Out in the sun, the teal shimmer is extremely prominent as seen in the bottle shot below. The purple tone to this polish could only be seen at a certain angle. The teal shimmer overpowers the purple base.
Enchantress nails lined in one straight row under the sun!
Enchantress nails lined in one straight row under the sun! 

Friday 21 February 2014

My First Ever Nail Mail Exchange!

Hi ladies!

I am back from my exams. Although my exams were pretty tough, at least I have my polishes ;)


So a few post back, I mentioned that I made a nail mail buddy. She is none other than Narmai from Piggieluv! I received this mail about a week back however, I was just too busy with my studies.


Just look at this epic nail mail I received from her!



Wednesday 22 January 2014

Thanks for #Sharethelove & #Sharefest!

I just wanted to take some time off and thank everyone who had participated in the #sharethelove & #sharefest on Facebook to promote nail Facebook pages and blog.

Due to the heart warming actions of this movement, I have gained from having only 1 page like (by my friend, PiggieLuv) on Facebook to 330+ page likes. Also, on my blog, I have also increase slightly on my GFC followers.

I had never intended to promote and set up my page properly till my exam ended, however now, it is considered up however there are still rooms for improvements.

I would like to thank each of you who have liked or followed me. Also, I would like to thank the various nail pages who have shared my page. Last but not least, I would like to thank the initiators of this #sharethelove & #sharefest movement along with everyone who have participated in sharing and liking the pages.

Love,
C.

Sunday 19 January 2014

A little update

Heyy!

Just a little update!

For those who do not know, I have recently created a Facebook page. Do check it out and just it a 'Like' if you may :)

I also have a Pinterest site too! Give me a follow if you'd like (:

Also, it is about three weeks till my exams starts (14 Feb - Yes, I know. It Valentines' day:( Sadly, me and my boyf would have to be studying. So no celebration for us, we could always do a belated one! Afterall, as long as we are happy together, everyday can be a special Valentines' Day for us). It will end on the 21 Feb, so do expect all my nails to come onto your Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest!

Also, from now till then, there will be definitely a lot of things I would like to try out!

So, I will use my blog as a reminder for me to note what I would like to do during my 2 month holiday!

1) Buy brushes for nail art, acetone
2) Polish phone cover
3)
4)
5)

Till then,
<3 C.

Tuesday 7 January 2014

Tutorial: Nail Stamping

Today, I will be showing you my first ever Pictorial! I will you telling you on the steps to go about doing it, along with some tips and where to buy the products that would make your stamping journey easier! 

I've heard from some people that they are often discouraged from stamping due to various reasons such as the image plate doesn't come out well or the stamped image isn't at an ideal spot. However, I'm here to tell you that all those worries, will be gone with more practice. 

Stamping is extremely fun to do, it allows you almost instantly beautify your plain manicure into one that allows others to go "WOW!". I have done stamping a few times now, and have gotten the hack of how stamping is.

However it does takes patience in order to master this well. So never give up! Just keep trying until you are able to successfully stamp your images well! 

For Instagram friendly, I have a condensed photo, just for you! 


Thursday 2 January 2014

Model Own's Aqua Violet Beetle Juice

Finally did up my stash list! After so long, I have finally put them up on the blog. Need to do up my wish list soon too! As for now, lets talk about polishes

Well today, I am going to blog about Model Own's Aqua Violet Beetle Juice I had on me a few days back. 

To start things off, I really like the duo chrome in this polish. I am a blue, purple, pink polish lover. Apart from that, I also love glitter! It can be a pain in the ass to remove, but glitter just brightens up my life. I do complain when it's removal time, but when it's application it's just such a joy to paint them on! 

Getting back, this polish application was really easy to apply. The brush was skinny. Brushes really makes a whole lot of difference to painting my nails especially since my nails are really small. 


I have 3 coats of Models Own 'Aqua Violet Beetle Juice' along with 1 coat of Glisten and Glow's 'HK Girl Topcoat'