Monday 30 July 2012

Monkey See Monkey Do Monday: Re-Vamp!









Polishes used:
Desire- OPI
Black Satin- Rimmel

Warning: A picture heavy post!

I recently borrowed a bottle of the ever sought after Desire from the Designer Series from OPI. (Seriously, that bottle goes for freakin $40 on ebay! WHA?!) And there wasn't no-dang-way I was taking it off before I have to, so I decided to MSMD myself! (Wait, that sounds awful...)

My my inspiration was a MSMD mani from a few months ago:

                                     Step 1.                                                              Step 2.
 I loved it way more at step 1, but felt I had to add the second colour because I didn't want to do a half assed MSMD so I told myself I would resurrect this puppy at some point. (There original post can be found here.) The original post also shows how I did the manicure. 

Some more pictures of this weeks MSMD:



Ze close-up:
 

 And here are some pictures of just Desire:

Man don't you just love it!?


Click to see more amazing manicures:

Debbie at The Crumpet - http://thecrumpet.blogspot.co.uk
Missy @ Gnarly Gnails - http://gnarlygnails.blogspot.com
Melissa - http://www.misadventuresofawannabemartha.com/
Laurie - http://dressedupdigits.blogspot.com/
Layka- http://www.kawaiinize.es
Elizabeth http://nailpolishismycrack.blogspot.com/
Kristin http://www.manicuredmonkey.com
Erin http://erinsbeautybumbles.blogspot.com
Nayade at Toxic Vanity - http://www.toxicvanity.com
Jenn at Polish Crazed http://www.polishcrazed.blogspot.ca/
Jen http://jenspaintedtips.blogspot.com/
Amber www.amberdidit.com
Cristina http://theclockwisenailpolish.blogspot.pt/
Kirsten - http://geekyowl.blogspot.com/
Alyssa at Fancy Phalanges - http://fancyphalanges.blogspot.com/
Ashley http://followtheyellowpolishroad.blogspot.com/
Amber http://nevernakednails.blogspot.com
Emily Esqueleta: http://macabremanicures.blogspot.com/
Misha @ Enigmatic Rambles: www.enigmatic-rambles.blogspot.com
Carrie @ LeSamowen:Life, Love, and Nail Polish: http://lesamowen.blogspot.com/
Basia (or Bazzia) @ polish my mind: http://polishmymind.blogspot.com/
Helena: www.nailwish.blogspot.com
Ana Cris: http://www.estacerradaladrogueria.blogspot.com.es/
Kim @ www.apolishedaddiction.blogspot.com
Emma http://manicurity.blogspot.com/
arlene @ : http://euzefelus27-nailart.blogspot.com
Gwenn: http://www.sugar-nails.com
Ney "Neivys": http://maquiclubgirl.blogspot.com/
Ana at cherrys Sweets http://cherriessweets.blogspot.com.es
Isabel - Little Fairy: http://isaspinods.blogspot.com/
Stella - My Wet Nails: http://mywetnails.blogspot.com
Michelle-Lacquer Or Leave Her!: http://lacquerorleaveher.blogspot.com
Sheila: http://pointlesscafe.com/
Angie: http://ourpaintedworld.wordpress.com
Veronica http://gorgeois.blogspot.com
Angi @ Angelina´s Nails & More www.angelinaswelt.blogspot.de/
Susy @ http://susyincolor.com
Dina @ http://secretarysnailart.blogspot.no
Candace @ http://lifeakandistar.blogspot.ca
Emily @ http://emily-nailtales.blogspot.com
Sandy-http://beachingnails.blogspot.com/
Courtney - http://www.cute-iclechronicles.com/
Rin- http://www.rinsnailfiles.com/
Bee - http://www.beepolished.blogspot.com/

Friday 27 July 2012

Mesmerize Stamped


Polishes used:
Mesmerize- Essie
White Konad stamping polish
+
Bundle Monster plate #201

A quick combo of a new blue I acquired and a stamp I have been meaning to try. I love the results, very eye catching!


And here is sweet Poodle watching me take pictures of my hands like a crazy lady. : )


Monday 23 July 2012

MSMD Kermit Edition!




The Purple Crumpet Fairy Monkey See Monkey Do Monday!


 Polishes used:
Wild Thing- Pure Ice
Red Flare- Orly
OPI On Collins Ave- OPI
Black Konad polish
White Konad polish

 Inspiration for this cartoon manicure came from Sonoma Nail Art. She did a fantastic manicure with shading on Kermit and everything that I knew I would never be able to compete with, so I tried to do a simpler version of her manicure. I wasn't thrilled with the results (because I am a damned perfectionist) but I did fall for the colour!


Ze close-up:


See more manis here:

Debbie at The Crumpet - http://thecrumpet.blogspot.co.uk
Missy @ Gnarly Gnails - http://gnarlygnails.blogspot.com
Melissa - http://www.misadventuresofawannabemartha.com/
Laurie - http://dressedupdigits.blogspot.com/
Layka- http://www.kawaiinize.es
Elizabeth http://nailpolishismycrack.blogspot.com/
Kristin http://www.manicuredmonkey.com
Erin http://erinsbeautybumbles.blogspot.com
Nayade at Toxic Vanity - http://www.toxicvanity.com
Jenn at Polish Crazed http://www.polishcrazed.blogspot.ca/
Jen http://jenspaintedtips.blogspot.com/
Amber www.amberdidit.com
Cristina http://theclockwisenailpolish.blogspot.pt/
Kirsten - http://geekyowl.blogspot.com/
Alyssa at Fancy Phalanges - http://fancyphalanges.blogspot.com/
Ashley http://followtheyellowpolishroad.blogspot.com/
Amber http://nevernakednails.blogspot.com
Emily Esqueleta: http://macabremanicures.blogspot.com/
Misha @ Enigmatic Rambles: www.enigmatic-rambles.blogspot.com
Carrie @ LeSamowen:Life, Love, and Nail Polish: http://lesamowen.blogspot.com/
Basia (or Bazzia) @ polish my mind: http://polishmymind.blogspot.com/
Helena: www.nailwish.blogspot.com
Ana Cris: http://www.estacerradaladrogueria.blogspot.com.es/
Kim @ www.apolishedaddiction.blogspot.com
Emma http://manicurity.blogspot.com/
arlene @ : http://euzefelus27-nailart.blogspot.com
Gwenn: http://www.sugar-nails.com
Ney "Neivys": http://maquiclubgirl.blogspot.com/
Ana at cherrys Sweets http://cherriessweets.blogspot.com.es
Isabel - Little Fairy: http://isaspinods.blogspot.com/
Stella - My Wet Nails: http://mywetnails.blogspot.com
Michelle-Lacquer Or Leave Her!: http://lacquerorleaveher.blogspot.com
Sheila: http://pointlesscafe.com/
Angie: http://ourpaintedworld.wordpress.com
Veronica http://gorgeois.blogspot.com
Angi @ Angelina´s Nails & More www.angelinaswelt.blogspot.de/
Susy @ http://susyincolor.com
Dina @ http://secretarysnailart.blogspot.no
Candace @ http://lifeakandistar.blogspot.ca
Emily @ http://emily-nailtales.blogspot.com
Sandy-http://beachingnails.blogspot.com/
Courtney - http://www.cute-iclechronicles.com/
Rin- http://www.rinsnailfiles.com/
Bee - http://www.beepolished.blogspot.com/

Saturday 21 July 2012

100 Follower Giveaway Winner!!


A HUGE congrats to Karlene for winning my latest giveaway! Click here to see her personal blog which includes some very creative nail art.

Thank you to everyone who entered, I adore and appreciate every single follower and all your wonderful comments. I will certainly be having another giveaway in the near future, I get really excited when I get to enter a giveaway so naturally I love hosting them as well!

Friday 20 July 2012

Bow In My Presence


Polishes used:
Black Satin- Rimmel
Bow In My Presence- Wet 'n Wild

So I am posting pictures to show you how AMAZING this polish is in hopes that you will enter my giveaway for the chance to win some!

Ze close-up:

Amazing micro- glitter.


It's the last day! Click HERE to enter!

Wednesday 18 July 2012

Rally Pretty Pink!


 Polishes used:
Rally Pretty Pink- OPI
Black Art Deco 
Gold Art Deco

 Just a really simple one. Rally Pretty Pink is a great two toned shimmer. One of my favorite parts of using long art brushes for nail art is that you don't have to wait for the base colour to dry entirely before playing around!


Saturday 14 July 2012

Revlon Fashionista


Polishes used:
Fashionista- Revlon
Gold Coin- Revlon
 +
Bundle monster plate #206

Gold Coin is a seriously thick gold polish, so I decided to try it as a stamping polish and it turned out pretty well. I am completely in love with this shade of blue, it's super classy.


Monday 9 July 2012

Monkey See Monkey Do- White and Silver Glitter


The Pruple Crmpet Fairy Presents:  Monkey See Monkey Do Mondays!


Polishes used:
Whirlwind White- Sally Hansen Insta-Dry
Shine Of The Times- Essie
Twinkle Twinkle- Love & Beauty

So my inspiration once again came from Pinterest. It is a stunning manicure done by Maegan that can be found here.

In the shade:
 



Sunday 8 July 2012

Giveaway


Have you entered yet? Less then two weeks left!

Click here for details and to enter!

Saturday 7 July 2012

Neon Obsession!


Polishes used:
Hot Stuff- Claire's

 I seriously could not take my eyes off my nails with this colour on. It was amazing and vibrant. The pictures are a bit "off" from the true colour since neon seems to give my camera an aneurism. In any event, here is a picture of the taped finger for the lightning bolt:

  I simply cut  5 pieces of tape into triangles with sharp points and arranged them to look like a lightning bolt. Remember when you are doing a tape manicure to fully let your base colour dry , and to peel off the tape about 10 seconds after you paint on your second colour to get the sharpest lines possible!


Tuesday 3 July 2012

I'm Fondue of Gold Coins!


Polishes used:
I'm Fondue Of You- OPI
Gold Coin- Revlon

Really simple little mani with some classic colours. The swirl is just free-hand with a long tipped paint brush.



Ze close-up:


Sunday 1 July 2012

Purple Crumpet Fairy Challenge: Summer Water Marble


Polishes used:
Electric Beat- China Glaze
Dim Sum Plum- OPI
Planks A Lot- OPI
OPI On Collins Ave- OPI

So initially intended for The Purple Crumpet Fairy Summer Challenge, and yet I am a day late posting, eek! Anyhoo, here she is, in all her bright summery glory!