Pretty in Green

With St. Patrick's Day quickly approaching I thought it was about time to break out some green polishes! I don't tend to gravitate towards green polishes often but every time I do them I question why that is because I LOVE them! And I got to use some Stick It! Nail Vinyls Multi Clover Stencils for the first time and the final product? Brilliant!

I started off with a base of Blackheart Beauty Jealous Type on my index, middle, and pinky nails and Color Club Kismet on my ring and thumb nails. When the polishes were dry I appliled the Multi Clover Stencils over each nail and sponged over them with Color Club Kismet on my index, middle, and pink nails and Blackheart Beauty Jealous Type on my ring and thumb nails. I removed the stencils and sealed everything in with a coat of Seche Vite and that was it!

I have to say I've never been the biggest fan of St. Patrick's Day, I don't not like it but more often then not it passes without me even noticing ;) BUT! These nails are super cool and hey who knows, maybe I'll even celebrate this year!

What do you guys think?

Thanks loves :)

HEART beat

Hi guys!

I'm loving on these Valentine's Day looks! The one is super unique and it was so much fun to create!

I started with a base of Color Club Miss Bliss. Then I stamped over each nail using Mundo De Unas White and Pink and Bundle Monster plate BM-319. Then I stamped over each nail using my Clear Jelly Stamper, Born Pretty Store Black and Bundle Monster plate BM-411. Finally I sealed everything in with Seche Vite and that was it!

I know a lot of people have mixed feelings about Valentines Day but I hope that we can all agree that pink nails and hearts can be worn all year long! ;) 

What do you guys think?

Thanks loves :) 

Skulls and Glitter

Hey guys!

I can't believe how close Halloween is! I feel like I had so many more spooky designs I wanted to create, but there's just not enough time in the day T.T But latest I got to do this one, a sparkly and spooky skull design! Want to check it out?

I started with a base of Color Club Beyond on my pointer and middle nails and a base of China Glaze Just Be Claws on my ring and pinky nails. When my pointer and middle nails were dry I applied some Skull Stencils from Stick It! Nail Vinyls and sponged over them with Mundo De Unas White. I peeled off the vinyl and added two red rhinestones on each for some creepy eyes. Then I sponged Milani Red Sparkle on my ring and pinky nails and I sealed them all in with some Seche Vite to finish it off! 

I absolutely LOVE how these came out! So sparkly and just perfect for Halloween. BUT, if you want to recreate the glitter part of this look I would highly suggest a peel off base coat... you guys DON'T want to know how long these took me to remove.... -_- LOL! 

Totally worth it though right?

Thanks loves :) 

Halloween Mini Dotticure

Hi guys!

More Halloween nails woohoo! I love this look so much because it's not scary, it's not creepy, it's not gory, it's just... cute ;) Sometimes simple nail designs are my absolute favorite designs to do, and this one is classy and still quite festive. Wanna check it out?

I started off by taking a toothpick, dipping it into some Nasty Nails Boink! and adding dots to the bottom portion of my nail focusing heavily on the very bottom edge. When those dots were dry I went back in and added some more dots with Wet N Wild Black Creme. I filled in any bald spots with some more Nasty Nails Boink! and added a layer of TLLB Glow-Stly for some good holo measure ;) Finally I sealed it all in with a layer of Seche Vite and that's it!

I love how simple this look is, and it honestly took me about 15 minutes to create. It's perfect for a last minute halloween manicure, or you can even change it up and use different colors. The possibilities are endless ;) 

What do you guys think?

Thanks loves :) 

Totally Wavy Dude

 Hi guys!

If you haven't noticed yet, I've been using a lot of vinyls from Stick It! Nail Vinyls lately. That's because I am watching the entire collection so there are a lot more to come... they are SO fun though so I hope you don't mind! I think there will be a lot of designs you will love! 

So on to the next one ;)

I started this look off with a base of Color Club Beyond. When it was dry I applied some Wave Stencils from Stick It! Nail Vinyls and sponged over them using Mundo De Unas White. I removed the vinyls and added small hearts near my cuticle using turquoise acrylic paint. I sealed it all in with a layer of Seche Vite and that's it!

I always love the way black and white nail designs stand out, so clean! And that little pop of turquoise really make it awesome!

What do you guys think?

Thanks loves :) 

Always In My Heart

Hi guys,

If you follow me on Instagram (@pinkandpolishednails) then would would have heard already that my beautiful grandmother passed away last Thursday. She fought a short but terrible battle with uterine cancer, and watching her fight and slowly fail was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. But she is finally at peace and not hurting anymore and that gives me solace.

So, when I went to paint my nails I automatically went for my LynBDesigns Nightmare Revisited. My grandma loved it when I painted her nails and this was the last color I painted on her and she was so in love with it. It seemed only fitting to use it now, especially because it's one of my favorite colors too. I painted two easy coats and applied some Multi Heart Stencils from Stick It! Nail Vinyls over each nail. Then I sponged on some Wet n Wild Black Creme halfway up each nail, removed the vinyl and applied a coat of Seche Vite to seal everything in. 

I love the way this look came out and it makes my heart smile to be reminded of my grandmother. 

What do you guys think?

Thanks loves :) 

Squiggly

Oh hiiiiiiiii guys! Long time no talk!

Sorry I've been a bit MIA again, if you want to know why follow me on Instagram, I posted about it there ;) 

Anyways, my nails all broke, OF COURSE T.T so it's back to nubblies for a little while but hey, that's okay as long as I can still paint them ;) 

I wanted to do something simple today and I fell in love with a squiggly (yes, that's totally a word) design on the Expressionism stamping plate from the Winstonia Store... check it out!

I started with a base of Color Club Beyond. When it was dry I stamped over it using the Expressionism plate and Mundo De Unas Light Pink, and then again using Mundo De Unas Light Gold. I sealed it all in with some Seche Vite and that was it!

I'm loving this simple design SO much! It's kind of crazy and that's totally right up my alley ;)

Also, I'm trying a new set up for taking photos, I'm not sure how I feel about it yet but I think I like it LOL! What do you guys think?

Thanks loves :) 

Galaxy Nails

I'm so excited to be posting some more galaxy nails! 

And these ones may just be my favorite yet *.*

Ever since receiving these Multi Star Stencils from Stick It! Nail Vinyls I've had this idea for some galaxy nails in my head and I'm so happy that I've finally gotten around to doing them. I hope you love them just as much as I do.

I started with a base of ELF Sea Escape. Then I sponged on the galaxy design using Essie Blanc, Line Crime Parfait Day, Lime Crime Lavendairy, and Zoya Song. I added a layer of China Glaze Fairy Dust and then a layer of Seche Vite on top of that. When my nails were completely dry I applied the Multi Star Stencils and sponged over them using Mundo De Unas White. I peeled off the stencils and applied one more layer of Seche Vite and I was finally done!

I. Can't. Right Now. I really believe that this is one of my favorite designs ever! I'm so glad that this came out how I planned it as well, the nail art gods must have been on my side ;)

What do you guys think?

Have you tried Stick It! Nail Vinyls yet?

Thanks loves :) 

Bubbly Jo is in the House!

THANK GOD IT'S SATURDAY!

Damn sometimes the work week just feels so long! But the weekend is finally here and I'm welcoming it in with these super cute pink and holo bubbly nails!

I started off with a base of Bear Pawlish Peek A Boo! (<3) When it was dry I applied some Bubble Stencils from Stick It! Nail Vinyls and sponged over then with H&M Jo is in the House. I peeled off the stencils and sealed it all in with a layer of Seche Vite and that was it! 

Pink, sparkle, holo... what more could I ever want?! I am so in love with these! (and yes I'm aware I say that for almost every mani ;)) But I am really happy with how well the stencils worked with sponging glitter over them, the images transferred beautifully!

What do you guys think?

Thanks loves :) 

Bubbly, bubbly, bubbly

Hi guys! 

I was trying out some new vinyls from Stick It! Nail Vinyls and I was so excited to use these bubble ones. Whenever I think about bubbles I think about Finding Nemo... am I the only one? LOL Anyways, I really love this combination, check it out and let me know what you think!

I started off with a base of Goombay Girl Holy Holo and added a layer of Seche Vite to speed up the drying process. Then I placed the bubble vinyls from Stick It! Nail Vinyls on my index, middle, and pinky and painted over them with China Glaze Turned Up Turquoise. I quickly and carefully peeled the vinyls off while the polish was still wet and sealed them in with one more layer of Seche Vite. One my ring I added two coats of H&M Jo Is In The House and sealed it in with a layer of Seche Vite. 

This combination is so fun! I've been really loving turquoise and mint polishes lately so this is just perfect ;) 

What do you guys think?

Thanks loves :) 

Bear Pawlish Peek A Boo!

I've done it.

I've finally done it.

I've found the polish to end ALL polishes. May I please introduce you all to Bear Pawlish Peek A Boo! the most stunning, gorgeous, blindingly bright neon pink holo that ever lived.

And. She's. PERFECT.

I can't even try to control myself here guys LOL it's pretty obviously that pink is my favorite color.... (Pink & Polished Nails?!) and this is everything that I have ever dreamed of in a polish.... and dare I say, even more? I know not everyone will have the same opinion as me because everyone likes different colors (DUH!) but for you pink lovers out there, you absolutely NEED this in you life! Don't believe me? Check it out for yourselves ;)

Bear Pawlish Peek A Boo! is an intense neon pink linear holographic polish. The formula was so buttery smooth. Bright pinks like these can be known for staining but I was pleasantly surprised to find that Peek A Boo! didn't at all. Swatches below are two coats with top coat. Go forth and drool!

Dat flash doe

 Well? Did it blow your mind? Because it most certainly did for me! 

You can purchase Bear Pawlish Peek A Boo! HERE, though I think it may be out of stock she restocks the first Friday of every month.

What do you guys think?

Thanks loves :) 

Watermarble Nails using Watermarble VINYLS

Chickadees!

I'm so super excited about this post! I get to show you guys some watermarble nail VINYLS! Yep, that's right, vinyls. These vinyls are from Stick It! Nail Vinyls with creative credit going to the wonderful +Lifeisnails. These are so much fun and I'm absolutely obsessed with how much easier they are to used then actually water marbling. Ready to check it out!

I started with a base of Wet n Wild Black Creme and applied a layer of Seche Vite. When my nails were completely dry I applied my vinyls and sponged over top of them with Color Club Eternal Beauty and Over the Moon. Then I removed the vinyls and sealed everything in with one more layer of Seche Vite.

Just LOOK at how pretty they are!!!! *.* I'm so happy with the way these came out and I've got so many more color combinations in my head!

Note: these vinyls can be a bit tricky to use because they are so intricate but I've got a video coming out on my YouTube Channel shortly that will teach you how to use them with ease every single time! I'll leave a link here once it's posted.

These watermarble vinyls are from Stick It! Nail Vinyls and they retail for $5.00 USD for 15 vinyls. Only $1.00 domestic shipping and $2.00 International! These vinyls along with so many more, and most recently some leopard vinyls! <3, can be purchased HERE! 

What do you guys think? Will you give watermarble vinyls a try?

Thanks loves :) 

Goombay Gal Nail Lacquer Holy Holo

Hoooooly Holo! *.*

*press sample

No for real guys! I've got a polish that I can't wait to show you, it's from Goombay Gal Nail Lacquer and it's called Holy Holo and I have to say it's so aptly named! 

Holy Holo is a stunning silver holographic polish that just seems to glow from within. Even in the shade this polish has so much depth to it it's incredible! The formula was buttery smooth and it was fully opaque in just two easy coats. I'm very impressed, and slightly obsessed ;) Swatches below are two coats with top coat.

*UPDATE* after doing some research I've found that Holy Holo is actually a mood changing thermal polish! Mine never changed but I'll keep you updated as try to see if I can get it to ;) 

GAWD! I can't even get over it, this polish is so gorgeous! You can see the depth so well in the first swatch photo which was taken in indirect light, look how it almost sparkles right in front of your eyes! 

This is my first experience with Goombay Gal Nail Lacquer and I have to say that I am really pleasantly impressed. Goombay Gal Nail Lacquer retails for 9.99USD and can be purchase HERE! Make sure you stay up to date with Goombay Gal Nail Lacquer by following her:

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What do you guys think?

*products in this post were provided by Goombay Gal Nail Lacquer in exchange for my honest opinion. For more information see my disclosure policy.

Thanks loves! :) 

Mermaids or Dragons?

Mermaid stencils have been super on trend lately in the nail art community and I decided to finally get in to it and man, am I glad I did. 

These vinyls are from Stick It! Nail Vinyls and they are the mermaid stencils, they also carry large mermaid stencils for a larger print. 

I started with a bast of Wet n Wild Black Creme on all of my nails. Then I placed the stencil on my nail and sponged over it using Color Club Over The Moon, Color Club Kismet and a cosmetic sponge. I removed the stencils and sealed it all in with a layer of Seche Vite. 

Okay these are SO FREAKING COOL! I can't believe I waited so love to try these out! My only problem is I can't decide if they look more like mermaid scales or dragon scales ;) 

Which on do you think they are?

Thanks loves :) 

Anchors Away!

Okay guys, I've gotta admit... I am OBSESSED with nail vinyls lately! I've been using vinyls from Stick It! Nail Vinyls and they are so easy to use! 

I decided to use the anchor vinyls today and I'm in love! Anchors are one of my absolute favorite symbols and have been for years now. These ones are just TOO CUTE! Wanna see?

I started with a base of Color Club Over The Moon on my middle ring and pinky and a base of Wet n Wild Black Creme on my index. I applied the anchor stencils on my index middle and ring nails and painted over them with Color Club Over the Moon on my index and Wet n Wild Black Creme on my middle and ring. On my pinky I added dots and a tiny bow with a toothpick and Wet n Wild Black Creme. I added the opening back in the anchors with a toothpick and the same colors. Finally I sealed it all in with some Seche Vite!

I may never take these off.... like seriously! I can't believe how incredibly easy these vinyls were to use! My one tip would be to stick them on you skin first because they are quite sticky but that's never a bad thing!

What do you guys think?
Thanks loves :)