Teal Tuesday: Star Tealicure & Summer Challenge: Chelsea Flower Show

Hello Lovelies! Teal Tuesdays are dedicated to celebrating the gorgeousness of all that is teal. I have been a major slacker as a member of this awesome group, so I had a LOT of fun with this week's theme: the Star Tealicure! ^.^

To create my mani, I used Glitter Gal Marine Blue for my base color. The stars were created with Sinful Colors Nail Art Bonjour with a pinch of China Glaze Fairy Dust.

Here is my Star Tealicure:

Check out the other terrific Teal Tuesday Tealicures at these amazing blogs:

http://gnarlygnails.blogspot.com

http://nailsbeautiqued.blogspot.com

http://geekyowl.blogspot.com

http://mandyspolishblogspot.com

http://fancyphalanges.blogspot.com

http://colorsplashnails.blogspot.com

AND......

(brace yourselves now)

I have a second mani to share with you, too! (My nails had to be significantly trimmed due to a massive break, so that explains the difference in nail lengths between these two photo shoots.) Today I have my first mani for the GIGANTIC Purple Fairy Crumpet SUMMER CHALLENGE~the Chelsea Flower Show!! This Summer Challenge is packed full of interesting and exciting new ideas for me to try out. YaY!  Can you tell that I'm excited about this Challenge?!? lol I hope you enjoy!

For my Summer Challenge: Chelsea Flower Show mani, I used a england Dragon for my base color. The flowers were created using Finger Paints Paper Mache, China Glaze Dance Baby, and China Glaze Purple Panic (Neon).

Here is my Chelsea Flower Show mani:

 I  would love to attend the Chelsea Flower Show~the flowers look absolutely breath-taking!

Check out the other awesome bloggers that are part of the Summer Challenge:

Debbie @ The Crumpet - http://thecrumpet.blogspot.co.uk/

Danielle - http://lbobeauty.blogspot.co.uk/

Neivys - http://maquiclubgirl.blogspot.com/

Jo @ Northern Nails - http://therockchicksrambles.blogspot.co.uk/

Arlene @ http://euzefelus27-nailart.blogspot.com/

Helena - http://nailwish.blogspot.com.es/

Róisín- http://cuti-clue-les.blogspot.com/

Katee - www.agirlandherpolish.blogspot.com

Alyssa at Fancy Phalanges - http://fancyphalanges.blogspot.com/

Sarah - http://www.ynails.blogspot.co.uk/

Bec - http://lacquerdreams.blogspot.com.au/

Misha - www.enigmatic-rambles.blogspot.com

Sharon - http://whatcolorismycoat.blogspot.com/

Melissa - http://www.misadventuresofawannabemartha.com/

Laurie http://dressedupdigits.blogspot.com/

Lucie @ Lucy's Stash www.lucysstash.com

Emma @ http://manicurity.blogspot.com/

Caitlin - www.caitlinscreativecorner.blogspot.com

Jane- http://absolutevarnish.blogspot.com/

Amber www.nevernakednails.blogspot.com

Vic @ Glowstars http://glowstars.net

Jackie- http://memasmanis-jackie.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by, have a lovely day, and as always,
Happy Lacquering! =)

Layla Mercury Twilight & Ultra Violet

Hello Lovelies & happy sunny week-end!! It is so gorgeous here today that I spent the entire afternoon weeding just one of our flower gardens with my hubby. The sun felt awesome and the flowers are blooming like crazy already. I also took a few breaks to feed the fish in our pond some bread with my daughter. :] Needless to say, it's time to start grilling supper and I'm already tired!

I have been in a bit of a nail art "slump" (for lack of better term) lately, which is why my posts have been so few and far between. Thankfully, I will have The Purple Crumpet Fairy Summer Challenge to help inspire me over the next few months, which will be wonderful. Also, I have a number of indie polishes that I have been stashing that are still in my untried pile that are in dire need of some attention. ^.^

For today, I want to simply share a few swatches of beautiful color with you...since I am Colorsplash Nails. :) I am always drawn to holographics and I was immediately in love with these the moment I saw them released. I am still working on perfecting my application technique and of course, the pictures are NEVER as good as in person, but I still adore the living daylights out of these girls.

I present to you, Layla Mercury Twilight. 

 And, Layla Ultra Violet.

Have you tried any of the Layla Holographic Effects yet? I found mine tucked away on a bottom shelf at my Ulta store. :)

I hope you all have a magnificent week-end and as always,

Happy Lacquering! =)

Whimsical Ideas by Pam: Seuss, Nancy's Birthday, Kee Wee and Peanut Butter & Jelly

Hello Lovelies! For my indie lovers, I have some pics to share that are simply amazing. I adore my new Whimsies from Pam!! :] Since it's been awhile since my last post, I figured that I would just make up for it with some beautiful nail spam...so here it goes. *.* 

Here are my pics of the super cool Whimsical Ideas by Pam Seuss:

Here are my fabulous pics of Whimsical Ideas by Pam Nancy's Birthday:

My gorgeous pics of Whimsical Ideas by Pam Kee Wee:

Aaaand....here are my pics of THEE Whimsical Ideas by Pam Peanut Butter and Jelly:

You can find Pam on her Facebook page here. To order her polishes (at $10 each), you send an e-mail to her and if she has them in stock, she will e-mail you an invoice within a very reasonable amount of time. You paypal her and wait patiently (and believe me...my order seemed to arrive quickly). Before you know it, the gorgeous Whimsies will be in your loving hands and adorning your nails, too! :)

 

I hope you enjoyed the pics! Pam really is an incredibly talented artist and her polishes are top of the line! :] Thanks for stopping by and looking.

 

As Always,

Happy Lacquering! :) 

Whimsical Ideas by Pam Hatched

Hello Lovelies! As I mentioned in my earlier post, this week has been an AMAZING nail mail week for me. I am still stunned that I am the proud owner of Whimsical Ideas by Pam polishes. If you haven't checked out her Facebook page to see how beautiful her polishes truly are, you owe it to yourself to take a peek. (I apologize for being such an enabler, polish addicts. lol!) :]

For today's mani, I used the fabulous Whimsical Ideas by Pam Hatched. Hatched completely reminds me of those yummy bubble gum eggs you can find around Easter...except WAAAAAY prettier! This polish applied perfectly for me and covered in 3 coats. I love the bright glitters and hex glitters that pop over the yellow base color. Hatched is a slam dunk for me! ^.^

Here are my pics of Whimsical Ideas by Pam Hatched:

You can find Pam on her Facebook page here. To order her polishes (at $10 each), you send an e-mail to her and if she has them in stock, she will e-mail you an invoice within a very reasonable amount of time. You paypal her and wait patiently (and believe me...my order seemed to go at lightening speed). Before you know it, the lovely Whimsies will be in your loving hands and adorning your nails, too! :)

Do you own any of the Whimsical Ideas by Pam? I am in love and already hoping to place another order soon!

Thanks for stopping by and if you live in the US and haven't entered my 200 Fantastic Followers Giveaway for three amazing polishes, click here to enter now! I hope you have a fantastic day!

As always,

Happy Lacquering! =)