Red and Gold Matte

This is 2 coats of KleanColor Americano 44 it is sort of a champagne gold color.
I used OPI Congeniality is My Middle Name(CMMM) to stamp BM314.  I think CMMM was a bit too sheer to really stamp well. I'll will probably reuse this stamp at another time, because I thought it was really very pretty. I topped with Butter Matte top coat.

Right Hand

Close Up

Left Hand

Sponge Gradient

I did my first sponge gradient I loved it so pretty

I used  Klean color Shining Sea-218 and Metallic Sapphire-165 for most of the nails and Metallic Pink-158 and Metallic Purple 167 for my ring finger and thumb.

I wished I had used my Metallic Aqua instead of Shining Sea and in fact I had meant to, they look very close in the bottle but I didn't check. Shining sea is a fine glitter so I think it absorbed some of the Sapphire so it didn't give as strong contrast.

I started with 2 coats of Shining Sea and Metallic Pink and let those dry completely. I then took sponge and painted some of the Metallic Sapphire  and sponged it on the tip of the nails with Shining Sea. I used same method to sponge Metallic Purple on the tips of those nails with Metallic Pink.

I then used the Knock Off XL Plate K to stamp Color Club Harp On It -976 over the accent nails.

The holo stamped well but it was very subtle and only showed in just the right light . I did do both hands but I was in hurry to get out the door so I only got a shot of the Left Hand.  The blue gradient was hard to get pic of you can sorta see it but not super well.

I also cut the makeup sponge in half vertically to minimize the clean up. I really do love this gradient.

UnknownCosmetic Arts -RA121

This is a no namer from Ross  the brand is Cosmetic Arts. the polish is an ultra violet purple with hot pink and blue shimmer. It is very pretty, but I do so hate it when these companies do not label their products.

This is 3 coats because I again smeared. I know!
I stamped with Essie No Place Like Chrome Red Angel Plate RA12.  The bow came out really well I added some no brand blue rhinestones to the middles and Topped with Seche Vite


Since I could get the pics to come out very well/true to life I included the shot of the bottle. Its very close to what the bottle is at 2/3 coats.

Left Hand

Mostly bottle shot

Right Hand

A Fall Look--Pic Heavy

I really wanted to do something fall like for thanks giving. I thought these earthy colors would be great.  I also had  big urge to play around with my new stamping plate from Shany. I Used a Design from plate B.

To start I used Julep Amber(2269) which is a matte Suede. I stamped using Kleancolor Espresso 58 a design from plate B.  I then Used detail brush to add color to the stamp I used Kleancolor Jazz Olive 118 and Metallic Mango 159 (on ring and thumb) and added a dot of Gold Bright 47 at base of leaves.

Left Hand-Before Matte

Right Hand-Before Matte

Bottle Shot

Right Hand Matted

Close Up Matte

I was so excited that my before matting pics were not cleaned up. I actually like this  better before I added the matte top coat. Which is odd because usually I love things matted but the before adding top coat is was more vibrant I think after its bit dull. I do still think its very pretty though.
I apologize for my cuticles Im really trying to put oil and lotion daily.

Lavendarling

I had really hard time getting my cammera to pic this up usually my camera only does will with something that contrasts a lot.

 I started with 3 coats of Color Club Lavendarling - 956, I could have done with 2 but I smudged it a bit and needed to cover.  I used Klean Colour Metallic Purple 167 to stamp RA-101 with the Heart and stripe. It is almost a french nail type of stamp. It came off really crisp despite the pics. I was pretty happy with the final result. I topped with Seche Vite.

I did it on both hands but to be honest this is best pic I could get the rest were super blurry.

Gold on Turquoise Wave

This is 2 coats of Layla Turquoise Wave it is a magnetic polish but I couldn't get the magnet to do anything really. I originally wanted this to be a taped manicure, but when I tried on my thumbs the tape would not peel off in a whole piece.
I ended up using Stripe Rite Gold to freehand the design, then used a dotting tool to make the accents.
I smudged my ring finger on the Right Hand sorry about that.
I'm not in love with the look, it didn't quite look like I wanted in my head. but it is ok :)

Right Hand

Left Hand

Purple Moon over Miss Scarlet's Vittles

This is sort of a swatch type post I hate to do these because I feel like its sort of a lazy-ish post but here it is.

This is 3 thin coats of Above the Curve Miss Scarlets Vittles(MSV). MSV is described as purple blue with magenta shimmer and a linear holo. I agree with the first bit but I don't see the linear holo maybe a bit of scattered holo and that too only if I look really hard and at a specific angle.(see thumb on Right Hand)

However, it is very pretty it applies nicely, it does have a slightly vnl with 3 coats but I think a 4th coat would cover. As with all their polish part of the proceeds go to a charity in this case $1.00 from each bottle sold will be donated to Shriners Hospitals for Children. On my ring finger I have 2 coats  of Lyn B Designs in Purple moon it is described as a blue gel based polish  with light purple medium hexagons and aqua, blue, and purple holographic glitter. That is pretty accurate and it applies evenly without fishing or having to dab.

Left Hand

Right Hand