It Girl IG103 Stamping Plate Review Part 2

Greetings and Nailutations,

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Today I have the second half of the review of the new stamping plate IG103 from It Girl.  It Girl is based out of Tacoma, Washingtong (my home state!) and has the 3 initial plates on their store. One thing I noticed first off is that the surface of the plates isn't as reflective as others, which I prefer as it makes taking photos a LOT easier!  I was able to capture each image and get a macro of each.

Now let's get to some manis!

Born Pretty Store Perfect French Manicure Edge Tip Guides Product Review

Greetings and Nailutations,

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Today I will be sharing a product that I received from Born Pretty Store, which is an online store that sells nail art supplies, tools, polish, decals, and even home goods and clothes!  Born Pretty carries affordable products and you can purchase in bulk as well.

The product I am reviewing today is the Perfect French Manicure Edge Tip Guides (item: 6542).  They are stickers that you place on your nail to help guide polishing.  The best part about them is that they can be used for any design, not just a french manicure, which I show below.  The set I received contained 3 types (circle, arrow, and fancy).

Now let's get to some manis!

The circle nail guides are the classic french manicure shape.  I decided to use them on the slant/corner of my nail instead of straight across.  Be sure to use a quick dry top coat and allow your under polish to dry completely before using this product.  Once it is placed where you want it, paint another polish to create a "tip."  In this mani I used Pipedream Polish Validate Me as the under polish and Bicycle Built For Two from Drip Drop Nail Paint and topped it with a shiny top coat.

Next up is the fancy nail guides, which were like a little hill.  I decided to use these as a "deep" tip, so it resembled more of a half moon design.  These turned out very soft and delicate with the use of pink and gold.  I used Drip Drop Nail Paint's Pink Ferrari as the base and added Julep's Harlow and shiny top coat.  The bow is from Born Pretty Store.

The last look is using the arrow nail guide, which looks like a single chevron.  I decided to use this in the middle of the nail with stamping.  I painted my nails with Elevation Polish Ceram Sea and then applied the quick dry top coat and waited for it to dry.  Then I applied the nail guide(s), stamped with Winstonia Plate W112 and Drip Drop Nail Paint's Pink Ferrari and then after removing the guides added a silver line to accent the unstamped portion.  Then used a shiny top coat.

Shiny Top Coat: Quick dry top coat Seche Vite and shiny top coat is Gloss It from Krafty Gurl Designs

Loves:  This product really makes creating a french tip easy.  I love it because it pushed me to be creative when using the products.  I also love that Born Pretty Store products are affordable.

Wishes:  Love this product!  Wouldn't change a thing!

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Don't forget to use code: DGJ61 for 10% off any purchase from Born Pretty Store.  All orders are always shipped free, but expect on average 2 1/2 weeks shipping time.

Happy Polishing,
Kristi aka @beginnails

Super Nails New Releases Swatch and Review

Greetings and Nailutations!

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Today I am sharing four new glitter toppers from Super Nails.  Super Nails has a ton of new glitter toppers recently released, and there is something for everyone.  As with all of Super Nails polishes, they are 5-free and cruelty free.

Now let's get to some swatches!

First up is Conversation Hearts, which is the perfect glitter topper for Valentine's Day!  Conversation Hearts contains matte glitter in the shape of hearts, hexes and micro glitter in yellow, light blue and pink.  It is shown here over Dashing from Lavish topped with shiny top coat (1st, 2nd and 4th photos) and matte top coat (3rd photos).

Next up is Diamonds Are Berry Gorgeous, a bright glitter topper that contains circles and diamonds.  Diamonds Are Berry Gorgeous has purple, teal and magenta glitters.  I have it shown here over a gradient of Jenna Hipp's I Surf With Boys and I Cast A Spell On Blue topped with shiny top coat.

Something Blue is a cute glitter topper with light blue and blue hexes and squares in two sizes.  Photos show 2 coats dabbed on over a gradient of Purity from Virtuous, Winter Clouds from Johas Love Nail Polish and Ciate Talent Scout topped with shiny top coat.

The last polish I have to share is called Pot of Gold.  Pot of Gold has large gold circles, hexes and micro glitter and a random assortment of green, blue and red glitter.  Photos show 2 coats dabbed on with glitter placement of the circles over Vivacious from Lavish Polish with shiny top coat.

Shiny Top Coat: Gem Glam Top Coat from www.dreampolish.com

Loves: I would have to say that Conversation Hearts is my favorite in this group, but I also really loved the dimension of Pot of Gold and the color pop of Diamonds Are Berry Gorgeous.  I am in love with these color and shape combinations.  And of course all Super Nails polishes are 5-free so they don't contain any of the nasties that can be found in polish.

Wishes:  I wish for all of you to go check out her store!  I guarantee you will find one that is perfect for you!!

Stay connected to Super Nails!
Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SuperNails
Instagram: @kseagale
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Super1Nails
Twitter: @super1nails

Happy Polishing,
Kristi aka @BeginNails

Super Nails Feline Glitter Topper Swatch and Review

Greetings and Nailutations!

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Today I am sharing a few glitter toppers from Super Nails.  KC, owner of Super Nails has quite a few new releases and they have fun glitter shapes and color combinations.  As with all of Super Nails polishes, they are 5-free and cruelty free.  I received 7 glitter toppers and combined these 3 together for a blog review because they are all feline related!

Now let's get to some swatches!

First up is Me-ow! a fun glitter topper with leopard spot glitters!  Me-ow! contains silver and gold holographic squares, hexes in two sizes and micro glitter as well as leopard spots in gold, silver and black.  This polish is very versatile and works well with any color undie.  Photos show 2 coats dabbed on with leopard spot glitter placement over Liquid Frosting Pretty Pink Bikini topped with shiny top coat.

Next is Purple Kittens, a cute glitter topper with kitty heads!  Purple Kittens contains purple circles, rings, micro glitter and kitty head glitter.  The little kitty heads are adorable!  Photos show 2 coats dabbed on with glitter placement of all chunky glitter over Ciate Sugar Plum and Apple and Custard topped with shiny top coat.

The last glitter topper I have to share today is called Jungle Nights.  Jungle Nights contains black hexes in a few sizes and squares as well as an assortment of other colors in squares and hexes and of course some perfect white leopard spots that really make the glitter topper to a new level.  I dabbed on 2 coats with glitter placement of the spots over Drip Drop Nail Paint #2000 and Liquid Kandi Beach Ball topped with shiny top coat.

Shiny Top Coat: Diamante Glam Hi-Gloss Top Coat from Dainty Digits

Loves: I adore cats (I have a couple at home) so I can't pick a favorite of these three polishes.  They are all so fun and purr-fect!  And of course all Super Nails polishes are 5-free so they don't contain any of the nasties that can be found in polish.

Wishes: I now want all the kitty related polishes!!!

Stay connected to Super Nails!
Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SuperNails
Instagram: @kseagale
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Super1Nails
Twitter: @super1nails

Happy Polishing,
Kristi aka @BeginNails

Super Nails 2014 Holiday Collection Swatch and Review

Greetings and Nailutations!

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Today I am sharing a few glitter toppers from Super Nails' 2014 Holiday Collection.  Last year I had the privilege of reviewing her Holiday 2013 Collection of glitter toppers too and those are still available in her store as well.  As with all of Super Nails polishes, they are 5-free and cruelty free.

Now let's get to some swatches!

First up is Baby, It's Cold Outside, a wintry glitter topper.  Baby, It's Cold Outside contains blue hearts, squares and hexes, turquoise small hexes and bar glitter, and light blue diamonds and circles, and white squares, snowflakes and snowman glitter!  Yes, that is right....snowman glitter!  Since there are a few larger glitter types in this polish and I had a mini bottle, slight glitter fishing was required.  Photos show 2 coats dabbed on with glitter placement of the larger pieces over a mainstream black and topped with a shiny top coat.

Next is Ho, Ho, Ho! a Santa inspired glitter topper.  Ho, Ho, Ho! contains red shards, hearts, hexes and adorable bows as well as white rings and mustache glitter all in a clear base with tones of silver shimmer.  Since I have small nail beds, I didn't opt for adding it.  No glitter fishing was required and photos show 1 coat dabbed on with slight glitter placement and shiny top coat over Lavish Polish Dapper.

Sugar Plum Fairy is the next glitter topper, which is very whimsical!  Sugar Plum Fairy contains silver glitter shards, hexes and small squares, and circles in lavender, magenta, purple and blue, and lavender hexes and lavender clubs.  This polish required no glitter fishing.  Photos show 1 coat dabbed on with club glitter placement and shiny top coat over a gradient of Ciate Talent Scout and Jenna Hipp Sugar Plum.

The last glitter topper I have to share today is Jingle Bells.  Jingle Bells is full of silver holo glitter and iridescent glitter.  It is so jam packed full of sparkles that my camera had a hard time focusing!  Of course this glitter topper called Jingle Bells has to have bell glitter and it does not disappoint with green, red and silver holographic bells!  Photos show 2 coats over Jenna Hipp's I Cast A Spell On Blue topped with shiny top coat.

Shiny Top Coat: Gem Glam Top Coat from www.dreampolish.com

Loves: My favorite of the 4 I received is Baby, It's Cold Outside - it's my first snowman glitter polish!  They are so adorable!  I also love when holiday glitters can be used outside the holiday season (as shown with Ho, Ho, Ho! over blue...4th of July nails?!)  And of course all Super Nails polishes are 5-free so they don't contain any of the nasties that can be found in polish.

Wishes: I wish I had larger nails to really show off some of these larger glitters to their full glitter-tastic potential.

Stay connected to Super Nails!
Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SuperNails
Instagram: @kseagale  
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Super1Nails
Twitter: @super1nails

Happy Polishing,
Kristi aka @BeginNails