Born Pretty Store Beach Stamping Plate Review

Hello my chickens!

I've got another super cool review for The Born Pretty Store to share with you guys today! 

For those of you who don't know The Born Pretty Store is an online nail art supply store. Their prices are super low and the quality is superb. This is my first time testing their stamping plates and I have to say that I'm really impressed. The images are so crisp and even the thin lines like in this beach party design came out completely clear. I'll defintely be buying more of these babies! ;)

For this look I started off with a base of China Glaze Red-y To Rave. Then I applied a layer of TLLB Glow-Stly to give it some extra sparkle. Then I stamped over each nail using the seashell image and Essie Penny Talk. Then I stamped over just my middle nails with the beach party image and Born Pretty Store's Black Stamping polish (review coming soon and you don't want to miss it!) Finally I sealed it all in with some Seche Vite.

This look is so perfect for summer and heading off to the beach! 

You can buy this stamping plate HERE and countless other nail art tools at www.bornprettystore.com. 

Make sure you stay up to date with all new releases, tips and tricks by following them:

Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram | Blogger | YouTube

What do you guys think? Will you try out any of their stamping plates? Or have you already tried them? Let me know what you think in the comments!

Thanks loves

Kristine :) 

Monotone Stamping

Hi guys!

It’s Tuesday! That means we’ve made if out of Monday alive! Let me tell you things were getting hairy there for a little ;) But it’s over and there are only good things to come! 

I know I’m supposed to have a Twinsie Tuesday post up today, I also know that I haven’t had one in a few weeks and I’m so sorry! My job is really busy right now so it’s hard to find time to paint my nails and somehow Tuesdays always sneak up on me. I was going to do some last night but we lost power when I got home from the gym so I couldn’t see what the prompt was! Booo!!

But enough complaining, I’ve got some really fun monotone stamped nails that I can’t wait for you to see!

I started off with a base of Color Club Beyond. When it was dry I stamped over each nail using Bundle Monster plate BM-320 and the Black stamping polish from The Born Pretty Store (review coming soon). I sealed everything in with some Seche Vite and that was it.

Monotone stamping is one of my favorite nail art techniques, it’s so incredibly simple but I absolutely adore the final product. Especially with it’s holo and creme together, it makes the contrast so much better.

What do you guys think? What’s you favorite nail art technique?

Thanks loves :) 

Double Stamped Paisley Nails

Hi guys!

The world of double stamping is relatively new to me but I'm already in love with it! Double stamping gives a manicure so much depth and really makes it stand out, not to mention it's so much easier then I thought it would be ;) Check out this fun double stamped paisley design I created!

I started with a base of Squishy Face Polish Milky Ways. When my base was dry I stamped over each nail using PMTG White Undies and Bundle Monster plate BM-315. Then I immediately stamped over each nail again using the same plate and WetnWild Black Creme being careful to line up the designs as close a I could. Finally I sealed everything in with a layer of Seche Vite and that was it!

I am so in love with these nails! I'm not sure if I've ever done a paisley print on this blog before but there will definitely be more ;) 

What do you guys think?

Keep an eye out on my Instagram and YouTube Channel for tutorials on this look later today!

Thanks loves :) 

Multi-Colored Neon Leopard Nails

Oh My Goodness....

I am so in love with these absolutely wild nails! They remind me of summer time and warm weather and I'm just dying to feel that sunshine on my skin! I guess I'll just have to deal with some sunshine on my nails with this super bright neon leopard design. ;)

I started off with a base of Sinful Colors Snow Me White. When it dried I used China Glaze Pool Party, China Glaze Orange Knockout, China Glaze I'm With The Lifeguard, Orly Glowstick, and Nina Ultra Pro Blue Blaze to create the design. I used small dashes and filled up each nail randomly. Then I applied a layer of China Glaze Fairy Dust and stamped over my nails using Bundle Monster Plate BM-221 and WetnWild Black Creme. Finally I sealed it all in with a layer of Seche Vite.

These nails really were so fun to wear! I actually wore them for a record three days! Can you even believe it?! LOL I want to do some more neon nails, do you guys have any suggestions? Let me know in the comments!

Keep an eye out on my Instagram and YouTube Channel for tutorials on this look a little later today!

Thanks loves :) 

Nude and White Floral "Lace"

One of my most favorite color combinations has to be the nude and white combination. It's so clean, fresh, and beautifully classic. 

That being said I have a super fun and fresh nude and white floral "lace" design to share with you all today. I don't believe that this particular stamp is supposed to be a lace design but I think that stamped over nude like this gives it a pretty lace effect. So I'm calling it lace. The end. 

I started this design out with a base of OPI Bubble Bath. I absolutely love this shade its the perfect nude and it makes your nails look clean and polished which is so important for a nail blogger like me because my nails get really stained from all of the different polishes I wear. When Bubble Bath was dry I stamped over each nail using Bundle Monster plate BM-204 and PMTG White Undies. I sealed all of that in with a coat of Seche Vite and finally added one coat of NYC Matte Me Crazy for a beautiful matte finish.

I could have worn this design for weeks! I'm totally smitten with it. The matte finish gives the classic color combination an almost edgy finished look and it's just perfect <3

Whats your favorite color combination? Let me know in the comments!

Thanks loves :) 

Twinsie Tuesday: Endometriosis Awareness

Happy Tuesday!

I hope your week is going well, I'm counting down the days until Sunday because DAYLIGHT SAVINGS! I can't wait for it to be lighter out later, just one more step closer to summer ;) 

Anyways since today is Tuesday that means it's time for Twinsie Tuesday! The theme for today is Endometriosis Awareness. Now to be honest I know nothing about Endometriosis, so I decided to do a little research. From what I read I understand Endometriosis as a painful disorder that occurs when the tissue that normal lines the inside of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. This causes discomfort which can sometimes be severe and also fertility issues. Man, that sounds terrible. I'm glad that the theme for today is Endometriosis Awareness because I really don't think many people know about it, myself included, and I think it's important for everyone to know. The color for Endometriosis Awareness is yellow so I've got a bright yellow design below. Keep reading to see what I came up with!

I started with a base of Lime Crime Crema De Limon. When it was dry I stamped over it using Bundle Monster plate BM- 321 and Orly Glowstick for a subtle ribbon effect. When that was dry I used my cancer ribbon vinyls from The Little LacquerBean and painted over them with Maybelline Color Show Bold Gold. To finish this design off I sealed everything in with one coat of Seche Vite. 

I have to confess, I hate yellow nail polish. It's always difficult and I hate the way it looks with my skin! But I surprisingly didn't mind this mani, the two yellows really complimented each other and the outcome didn't close with my skin like I thought it would. Maybe I'll be trying out some more yellow designs in the future!

Don't forget to check out everyone else's Endometriosis Awareness manis for today, I'm super excited to see what everyone has come up with!

Alaina at The Little Canvas

Amanda at Amandalandish

Amanda at Fashion Footing 

Amber at Nails Like Lace 

Bridget at A Painted Nail 

Chelsea at Nailed Blog 

ChiChi at I'm Just Me...ChiChi 

Jessica at Blue Velvet Lacquer 

Kristine at Pink and Polished Nails 

Lakeisha at Refined and Polished 

​Lisa at The Polish Playground 

Marisa at Polish Obsession 

Róisín at Cuti-CLUE-les 

Savannah at Addicted to Polish 

Tiffany at Polished To Precision

Thanks loves :) 

Pastel Spot Gradient with Stamping

It's gradient time!

It's been so incredibly long since my last gradient manicure which makes me so sad because I love gradients! Truth is I ran out of my cosmetic sponges and have been way to lazy to buy more... oops T.T But I've finally got some so let's kick off what I'm sure will be a plethora of gradient designs with this fun, springy, pastel spot design with some contrasting stamping on top. 

I started off with a base of Sinful Colors Snow Me White. I then applied some liquid latex around my nails (watch out for this fun neon pink liquid latex to be available in my shop SOON!) I then took a cosmetic sponge and added splotches of Essie Nice is Nice, Lime Crime Pastelchio, Lime Crime Once In A Blue Mousse, Lime Crime Parfait Day, and Lime Crime Peaches <3 Cream. Once everything was dry I stamped over each nail with WetnWild Black Creme and Bundle Monster plate BM-721. I peeled off the liquid latex, cleaned up around my nails and applied a coat of Sech Vite to finish off this design.

I love the way that these spot gradient designs come out, so unique and each nail never looks quite the same. This design is so springy I can almost smell the fresh air... fresh air that isn't -10 degrees -_- Almost. 

I've also filmed a tutorial for this design so look for it sometime today on my Instagram account!

Thanks loves :) 

Jewel Toned Stained Glass

Jewel toned nail polish... YUM.

There's something so satisfying when jewel tone nail polishes come together. They compliment each other so well and the end result is so deep and gorgeous.

I've been wanting to try making decals using my stamping plates and I thought this stained glass idea would be a great idea to try. Besides taking FOREVER, I really enjoyed the process and I am in love with the outcome! Want to see what I came up with?

I started by painting my nails with Enchanted Polish June 2014... actually it was an old mani, but it still works ;) Then I used Bundle Monster plate BM-208 and WetnWild Black Creme to pick up the image. While it was still on my stamper I filled in some holes using Color Club Kismet, The Little LacquerBean Blue Ribbon Baby, LynB Designs Teal The Cows Come Home, and LynB Designs Nightmare Revisited. When I finished filling in the holes I took my Sech Vite and painted over the entire design. I let that dry completely and then took some tweezers and loosened up the edge of the image. When the edge was loose I used my tweezers again to grab it and slowly peel it off of my stamper. I put a coat of Seche Vite on my nails and laid the decal over top. I then got rid of the excess with my cuticle clippers and cleaned it up with a brush dipped in acetone. Finally I finished it off with one more layer of Seche Vite. 

So. In. Love. It was a bit more difficult then I anticipated to do, as you can see by my messy lines in my macro ;) But that was my first nail and the rest got progressively better I swear! The hassle was definitely worth it in the end though because I mean just look at it! Look at all those jewel toned polishes!! 

I know I'll be revisiting this technique again really soon, is there anything that you guys want me to do?

OH! And I've decided to start filming tutorials again! I love filming them for you guys but life got a little bit crazy and I just didn't have the time. Thankfully things seem to be settling down finally so I can start filming again and I started with this design! Look for a tutorial sometime today on my Instagram account <- click the link to be taken there. 

Thanks loves :) 

Double Stamp Saturday

Happy Saturday! 

I hope your weekend is going well, we're expecting some more snow and ice in a short while. Yayyyyyyy -_- *insert sarcastic eye roll* But what are you going to do? I'll tell you what you do, paint your nails DUH!!! ;) 

I wanted to play with Bundle Monster's Secret Garden plate set a little more and I've never really done a double stamped mani before so I figured why not give it a shot! Let's see what you guys think.

I started with a base of Color Club Eternal Beauty. When it dried I used Lime Crime Once In A Blue Mousse, Lime Crime Lavendairy, and Bundle Monster plate BM-719 to stamp over each nail. Finally I sealed it all in with some Seche Vite. 

It came out a bit more subtle then I wanted but I absolutely love the abstract look it gives. The pastel contrasts with the holo so well in the sunlight too, such a fun look!

I really enjoyed trying out this double stamping manicure, I'll definitely have some more to share with you guys soon!

What do you think?

Thanks loves :) 

Find A Little Inspiration

Winter sucks.

There's really no way around it, it's cold, there's germs and it's light out for like an hour a day. Who gets any enjoyment out of that?!

I'm going to get real for a minute, hold on to your hats folks ;) I have seasonal depression. For those of you that don't know me I also have extreme anxiety which, surprisingly enough I've finally got under control with the help from my doctor. But as far as the seasonal depression goes, winter can get real hard on this girl. I find myself looking for ways to keep the blues away and one of my favorite things to do is look up inspirational quotes. Laugh all you want but I absolutely love them, they can brighten my day without fail. 

And that's why I love this plate from Bundle Monster's new Secret Garden set so much. It's filled with inspiring and warm words. Inspire, life, love, beauty and magic are just a few of the words you can find on this plate it's so beautiful! I created this look below and absolutely fell in love. Let's see if you guys feel the same.

I started off with a base of China Glaze Too Yacht To Handle. When it dried I stamped over each nail first with Bundle Monster plate BM-703 and PMTG White Undies and then again with Bundle Monster plate BM-705 and WetnWild Black Creme. I sealed everything in with some Seche Vite to finish it off. 

I really really loved this design and I'm always looking for new ways to stay inspired and keep my head up in these harsh winter months. What do you guys do to keep the winter blues away?

I hope you liked this design, let me know in the comments what you think!

Thanks loves :)  

Snow, snow EVERYWHERE

Okay, does anyone know how many more days until spring?!?!?

This snow is getting a little bit ridiculous. Here in Massachusetts I think we have at least 4.5 feet of snow or more outside AND there's more coming tonight! I can't even deal. If you've been around this blog for a while you'll know that I'm absolutely not a winter person, but I do like the snow.... or so I thought! It's getting old now -_- LOL 

But, when life gives you snow, make snow nail art!!! ;) 

I started off this design with a base of Color Club Eternal Beauty, one of my absolute favorite polishes. When it dried I used Bundle Monster plate BM-407 and stamped over each nail with PMTG White Undies. Finally I sealed everything in with Seche Vite. 

While I may be over the snow outside, I'm not quite over it on my nails! I absolutely loved this design, it was interesting and the holographic sparked was just AMAZING! I don't think I will ever get tired of holographic polishes ;) 

What do you think guys? Do you love the snow or not?

Thanks loves :) 

A subtle garden

Happy Valentine's Day! I don't have a valentines-esque manicure today but I do have this super fun subtle garden design!

Green is so not my color. It's not that I don't like it, I just never reach for it, I always pick blues, purples, and pinks instead. But when I do finally grab a green polish I love the way it looks! I've created a fun a subtle garden look using Bundle Monster's Secret Garden Nail Stamping Plates and it's using not one, but three green polishes! ;)

I started with a base of China Glaze Def Defying and when it was dry I double stamped the leaf image on Bundle Monster plate BM-703 using Color Club Kismet and China Glaze Con-Fused?. Then I grabbed plate BM-710 and stamped the cute little daisy type flowers using Color Club Eternal Beauty. Finally I sealed everything in with Seche Vite.

At first I wanted a more visible design, but as I kept stamping I started falling more and more in love with this look. It's subtle but it lets just enough holographic sparkle peek through and in the sun it's just stunning.

What do you guys think? Have you bought the Bundle Monster Secret Garden Nail Stamping Plates yet? What's your favorite image so far?

Thanks loves :) 

Bundle Monster Secret Garden 2015 Nail Stamping Plates REVIEW

*press sample

Guys! Can I just tell you how excited I am to share this post with all of you? You know my love of stamping is strong and I almost always use my collection of Bundle Monster plates. Well guess what?! They've just released a brand new collection! Bundle Monster's Secret Garden Nail Stamping Plates are something totally new for them because they are buffet style! Each plate has full images on them, oversized so you can pick and choose what you want to put on your nails. I know there are some other companies that do this like MoYou but this is something that Bundle Monster has never done and frankly I really think they did an awesome job. And I've got the entire set to show you guys today so get ready.

WARNING! I've got pictures of each image plate so this is a picture heavy post. And you may be running to the Bundle Monster website to immediately order this plate set when you finish ;) 

Loving the key image on this plate. Psst I've used it in a manicure below ;) 

The strawberry image would make such a fun summer manicure! And who doesn't think that little deer is ADORABLE! 

The definition of 'Secret Garden' doesn't that door look like it could transport you to a magical place?! 

That top left image is so interesting! I think that would look awesome on the nails. 

This plate is so fun! Look at that Penny-Farthing (bicycle in the center)! I've got so many ideas for that one. 

Now this is my kind of plate, I absolutely love word plates! There's so many things you can do with them, and what lovely words on this one. 

This one feels really celebratory to me, I'm not sure why, maybe it's the stars resembling fireworks to me. Nonetheless I really love the lily pad images. 

Super pretty, this one reminds me of fall, I think it's the kite and the leaves and the wind that I'm imagining ;) 

That peacock, just love! 

Look at the cute little hearts hidden in the tree trunk!

So many different flower images on this one, I love the variety! And I so want to use that spring image asap.

Tiki face! So cute, you can totally make a gorgeous Hawaiian manicure with this plate. 

Okay this lady's face.... I don't know about that one ;) Just kidding I'm determined to find a use for her. I really like these plates with intense images, you can create so many different looks.

Stop this pineapple image is SO FREAKING CUTE. I have to do something with it like as soon as I can.... like now.

More flowers, the variety of flowers on these plates is crazy awesome, so many different floral looks are coming to mind. 

Okay I need help, what is that image at the bottom? Is it like a wood grain? Does it say something? So confused and intrigued at the same time! If you know what it is let me know in the comments!

Loving the cherry blossom-esque image at the bottom, and the bird with the design inside of it?! Crazy cool! 

Big flowers! And if I can shrink that face down I'm totally using it!

The butterflies on this plate are so pretty and intricate. And curly swirly vines are always the prettiest. 

This guitar is so pretty! I'm not sure how I'm going to get it on my nails quite yet though. But I've already used the swirly designs and absolutely loved them.

Such a cool design. That bird is so interesting.

Vines. Vines EVERYWHERE! I can see so many cool designs in this one. 

Look at the cute squirrel! I really love how they put images inside of other images. And the apple tree is awesome. 

Kitties, kitties, kitties, kitties (^-.-^) That kind of looks like a cat right? Love the leaves at the top too.

I almost missed the bunnies on this plate when I was first looking at it! Super cute and that chair is so fun. 

These koi fish are just beautiful. I definitely need to use this plate soon!

I don't know about you guys but I'm absolutely loving this new set. There's so many different images to use, the possibilities are literally endless! I know I'm going to be using these plates A LOT in the coming days but I did create this look below as soon as I got them because I'm just so obsessed with the key image on the first plate.

I used plates BM-701 and BM-706 in the design below. I didn't top coat it right away because I actually liked it without, but my OCD won in the end and I top coated ;) Both ways are show below. OH and don't mind the nubs, I broke a nail on Saturday and I think a cried a little (a lot) filing them down, not that they were all that long but I had just gotten them to a length that I liked! HMPH! Oh well ;) 

So what do you think guys? Do you have a favorite plate? I don't even think I could pick one! Let me know in the comments :)

The Bundle Monster Secret Garden 2015 Nail Stamping Plates retail for $16.40USD for 25 image packed plates and can be purchase at www.bundlemonster.com. While you're there take a look at everything else they offer, I just recently reviewed their Downtown nail polish collection, they have some really great products. Make sure you stay up to date with Bundle Monster by following them:

Facebook | Twitter | Google+ | Pinterest | Instagram | Youtube

***Products in this post were provided by Bundle Monster in exchange for my honest opinion. For more information see my disclosure policy.

If you made it all the way to the end of this post kudos to you! I know it was long but it was definitely worth it to see all of the gorgeous image plates!

Thank loves :)