My Q-Tip Precision Tips Manicure Routine

December 2, 2014 By StephanieLouise 209128 Comments2014-12-02+00%3A13%3A52StephanieLouise

Many thanks to Q-tips for sponsoring today’s story and encouraging me to create new looks using Q-tips® Precision Tips™! #ad

When I’m traveling I have to severely limit my beauty hoarding. I do my best to avoid bringing unnecessary items that I normally use & instead opt for multi-taskers. Q-tips cotton swabs are an easy addition- I use them for a ridiculous amount of things. Both affordable & disposable, Q-tips are must-haves which I’m trying to get ready during the holidays. When I’m at someone else’s house I try not to leave a mess & they definitely help! Today I thought I’d show you my easy manicure routine that normally consists of many various items that I whittle down to my beloved Q-tips® Precision Tips™. [Read more…]

C is for Copy Cat with Zoya Matte Velvet Nail Art

November 13, 2014 By StephanieLouise 200715 Comments2014-11-13+15%3A39%3A34StephanieLouise

This #A2ZNails weekly series has been so fun so far. I love that you guys love it- repetitive? Yes but factual. After last week & my B is for Bold nail art I was looking for something a bit more fall or even winter. The theme this month is Copy Cat so there were tons of options here…but I decided to go with this idea that I pinned awhile ago & just loved. (ps if you don’t follow me on Pinterest you’re missing out- my nail obsession isn’t just restricted to my blog!)

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So basically I kind of took her fabulous idea & made it dark, vampy, matte (until I added top coat…), & of course multi-colored because I have no self-control. I personally love it.

So my base color is Zoya Dovima which was lovely. You let it dry completely & then add your striping tape kind of randomly focusing at the tips. I then sponged on each colorful shade focusing again on my tips. I think the outcome is so easy & so beautiful. Obviously her design is way more awesome-ly in your face color-wise but this just feels so fall! My pointer finger (red) is Zoya Posh, middle (purple) is Zoya Savita, ring finger (green) is Zoya Veruschka, & the pink looking color on my pinkie is Zoya Harlow.

In the end I decided to add a topcoat because…shiny! Plus it makes those shimmers really flash. Please ignore the obvious pet hair on my pointer. #that’smylife In the end I really love the design & I barely had to think about it- just pretty much came together!

So what design would you copycat? Next week’s design will be D for Dark, any ideas? I’m kind of at a lost- I need some inspiration! Remember to check everyone else out below!

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B is for Bold with Finger Paints Patent Polishes!

November 6, 2014 By StephanieLouise 196519 Comments2014-11-06+03%3A21%3A51StephanieLouise

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#A2ZNails is off to a fun start with last week’s post being A for Angles with some awesome glitter– but this week is B for BOLD! I sat & thought about my own interpretation- what do I see as bold on nails? I came up with some quick answers that really stuck & enlisted some new Finger Paints shades to make it happen- check it out below!

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A is for Angles Nail Art with Sinful Colors Halloween 2014 Glitters

October 30, 2014 By StephanieLouise 190922 Comments2014-10-30+03%3A17%3A40StephanieLouise

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When you talk- I listen! Want proof? You have been asking for me to do more nail art again & I went & joined up with the #AtoZNails Challenge which means it is a blog hop! A is for Angles so I did my own twist using glitter nail polishes from the Sinful Colors Halloween 2014 Collection- check out all the details below! [Read more…]

OPI Frog in My Throat is the Nail Polish You Haven’t Heard Of

October 22, 2014 By StephanieLouise 179656 Comments2014-10-22+00%3A19%3A19StephanieLouise

Ever walked through TJ Maxx & spied an OPI you’ve never seen? Well I did! I promptly placed it in my cart (along with way too much other stuff) & didn’t think twice about it. When I looked at it in the car on the way home I really thought it was stunning- flakie & shimmer & yes! So much yes! This got me thinking- why am I the only one crazy about it? Why haven’t I heard of this shade? Just wait to find out why because this is one weird OPI tale! [Read more…]

NYC Nail Polish in Top of the Gold Top Coat Swatches & Review

October 11, 2014 By StephanieLouise 374 Comments2014-10-11+21%3A29%3A00StephanieLouise

NYC Nail Polish in Top of the Gold Swatches & Review

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I’ve been swimming through my polishes lately (how’s that visual for you?) & looking for new holiday-esque shades that have gone unloved or even untried. This is how I happened upon NYC Top of the Gold which is labeled as a Top Coat. Keep reading to see if you’ll fall in love! [Read more…]

Zoya Fall 2014 Pixie Dust Trio Swatches & Review of Noir, Arianna, + Oswin

October 10, 2014 By StephanieLouise 40Leave a Comment2014-10-10+00%3A52%3A00StephanieLouise

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Fall glitz- I’m so ready for it. Zoya has come out with 3 new shades for fall 2014 in a somewhat new formula as well! These shades are described as Ultra Pixie Dust shades which is a combination of the Magical & regular Zoya Pixie Dusts. I loveee the Zoya textures! All three shades are beautiful & sparkling- check them out below! [Read more…]

Brooke Anderson by Gabriel Cosmetics Nail Collection

October 8, 2014 By StephanieLouise 43Leave a Comment2014-10-08+00%3A27%3A00StephanieLouise

Gabriel Cosmetics is headed down South just in time for fall with Brooke Anderson by Gabriel Cosmetics Nail Collection!

The collection of SIX “5-Free” Limited Edition shades are a wink and a curtsey to the Entertainment Tonight Host’s Southern Georgia roots infusing beloved Southern expressions from classic films like Gone with the Wind and everyday Southern terminology into a collection fit for a Southern Belle! [Read more…]

Covergirl Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Polish in Violet Flicker Swatches & Review

August 21, 2014 By StephanieLouise 57Leave a Comment2014-08-21+18%3A07%3A00StephanieLouise

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I’d eyed this Covergirl Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Polish in Violet Flicker when it was part of the Hunger Games Glosstini collection…but I’m not a huge fan of mini bottles. Recently while shopping I saw this baby in a full size! I snapped it up & decided I liked it best as a topper- check it out with lots of photos below! [Read more…]

Pixi Nail Polish in Caliente Coral Swatches & Review

August 19, 2014 By StephanieLouise 59Leave a Comment2014-08-19+19%3A40%3A00StephanieLouise

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Love summer? Well you better soak it up because fall is seriously RIGHT THERE…just look to the side…yes there.To celebrate (or cling…) to the last bits of summer I bring you Pixi Nail Polish in Caliente Coral which is a limited edition shade. Check it out below! [Read more…]