Geometric Color Blocking

Color Blocking. Is. AMAZING!

I love this technique. It's so simple but you can create such amazing designs with it. Versatility at it's best. 

I decided to take the simpler route this time, wanna see?

I started out with a base of Essie Blanc. When that was dry I painted half of each nail Essie Boom Boom Room and then applied a layer of Seche Vite to speed up the drying process. Once my nails were fully dry I tape off each nail leaving a long triangle in the center. I painted over it with OPI This Gown Needs A Crown and immediately peeled off the tape. To finish it off I added a layer of NYC Matte Me Crazy to give this design a fun matte look.

I love how simple this look is but SO many people noticed them! Sometimes simpler is better right?

What do you guys think?

Thanks loves! :) 

Neon Glitter Gradient

How long has it been since I posted a gradient on this little blog?

Wayne too long! I adore gradients so much I have no idea why I don't do them more often! I was feeling summery and what's more summery then neon? So this neon glitter gradient was BORN!

I started off with a base of Essie Blanc. When it dried I created the gradient using China Glaze DJ Blue My Mind and China Glaze PLUR-ple. Then I topped it off with China Glaze Can I Get An Untz Untz and finally sealed everything in with a layer of Seche Vite to finish off this design.

Mmmmmm neon gradient with neon glitter. SO MUCH NEON! So much awesomeness! I really need to do more gradients, I'm making it a goal to do at least once a month... what a sad little goal! Hopefully there will be more then that ;) 

What do you guys think?

Thanks loves :) 

Fan Brushed

I don't know why I don't use the fan brush technique more often. It's so easy and the final results are always too freaking cool! 

I decided to try out the LOOK Nail Color polished for nail art, I'd like to see how they marble but I had this idea in my head first and man I'm so glad I gave it a shot because I'm in LOVE!

I started with a base of LOOK Nail Color Broad Stripes Bright Stars. When it was dry I used the fan brush technique with LOOK Nail Color Rocket's Red Glare and Oh Say Can You See. And because I thought it needed just a little extra something, I added a ruffian of dots with OPI This Gown Needs A Crown. I sealed everything in with a layer of Seche Vite and that was it!

This look is so fun and I absolutely love this color combination! I great way to wear red, white, and blue without looking like it's 4th of July every day, not that that's ever a bad thing ;) 

What do you guys think?

Thanks loves! :) 

LOOK Nail Color Swatch and Review

Hi guys!

*press sample*

I haven't done swatches in a while and I'm super excited about these! I'd like to introduce you guys to LOOK Nail Color. LOOK Nail Color is an innovative brand that looks to "promote self-expression with nail color and nail art. It's all about a 'LOOK'. [A] focus on all that is possible with nail color and nail art." 

I really enjoy this brand because their collections are base on art; on what you can create with these the colors in each particular collection. I think it's really creative and I think that this brand has the potential to stand out in a super saturated nail polish market. I've got three colors for you from the 4th of July Collection "LOOK Proud", a classic red, white, and blue ;) 

Oh Say Can You See

A royal blue jelly polish. Oh Say Can You See is my least favorite polish of this collection just because of the formula. It's a beautiful blue but the formula was just far too thin for me. I'm all for jelly polishes but this one didn't seem to even out, my swatch below is three coats and as you can see it still looks a bit patchy. Aside from the formula I'm still smitten by this shade of blue, you can never go wrong with a straight up royal blue!

Rocket's Red Glare

A pure brick red creme. WOW! Now this is what I'm talking about. Every brand needs a signature red creme and this is definitely it for LOOK. The formula was buttery smooth and almost a ONE COATER. Yep you read that right! My swatch below is two thin coats, although those of you with shorter nails could defiantly get away with one. I also want to note that most red polishes are big stainers around the cuticle and on the nail. I didn't notice any staining with Rocket's Red Glare. Color me impressed ^.^

Broad Stripes Bright Stars

A classic white creme. Okay most of you nail polish addicts know that it's freaking hard to find a white polish with a good formula, one that's not chalky or gloopy. Well, let me introduce you to Broad Stripes Bright Stars. This baby is the smoothest white nail polish that I've ever used and completely opaque in two easy coats. This was the most impressive polish from the collection purely because of the formula. Swatch below is two coats.

 And that's it! I know a lot of you may be thinking that this is a pretty basic collection and you're right it is. But this company is new and every company need to build up classic polishes, the kind that will never go out of style. Every brand has to build it's identity and I think LOOK Nail Color is doing a great job. 

LOOK Nail Color retails for $6.99USD for a 15mL 5-Free polish and can be purchased at select Walgreen stores. Stay up to date with new releases, products, and discounts by following LOOK Nail Color:

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

What do you guys think? Have you tried LOOK Nail Color yet? What did you think?

Thanks loves :) 

Mani Swap!!

IT'S THE WEEKEND! 

Hallelujah! 

I've got a super fun post to share with you today. I've done my first ever mani swap! Yeah yeah I know I'm behind on the times T.T But for those of you who don't know what a mani swap is, it's when two people on instagram essentially swap mani designs, I recreate one of her's and she recreates one of mine. So fun!

I've swapped manis today with Barbara from @lets_get_polished_my_journey_t and I've recreated her it mani. I absolutely fell in love with it when she posted it and was so super excited to give it a shot myself! 

I started with a base of Azature Light Blue Diamond on my index and ring finger and a base of Essie Boom Boom Room. Then I created the it design on my index and ring using Essie Blanc, Essie Boom Boom Room, and Wet n Wild Black Creme. I added a rhinestone on my middle and pinky nail and seal each nail in with a layer of Seche Vite to finish the design!

I really love how these came out! I haven't done it nails for at least two year I think! I've definitely gotta do some more. What color combinations would you guys like to see?

Don't forget to check out @lets_get_polished_my_journey_t on instagram! She's so super sweet and her nails are beautiful!!

Thanks loves :) 

Blue Leopard

NUBBLIESSSSS!!

Yep while I had my sinus infection ALL of my nails snapped off T.T So, back to the nubbly farm we go.....

Anyways I've been loving animal print so much lately and have so many ideas, like this one, that I want to create. This blue leopard accent mani is so fun and works great even on short nails! 

I started with a base of LynBDesigns Absolutely Absolem. When it was dry I stamped over my ring and pinky nails with Bundle Monster plater BM-221 and PMTG White Undies. Then I filled in a few spots with China Glaze Mingle With Kringle. Finally I seal each nail in with a layer of Seche Vite.

I absolutely fell head over heels for this design. I love animal print and layered over on of my favorite polishes is just a match made in heaven <3 

What do you guys think?

Thanks loves :) 

Neon Moroccan

T.T

Why does this keep happening to me?! I keep disappearing! I'm so sorry guys, if you follow me on Instagram (@pinkandpolishednails) I posted a few days earlier about why I haven't posted in a while. Basically my best friend moved to florida, my mom got two puppies, I got a wicked sinus infection, broke almost all of my nails, and to top it off my mom got into a nasty car accident. Everyone's okay, just hurt our pride ;) LOL 

But things are calming down finally so I can get back to doing what I love... nails! And I really love this design!

I started off with a base of China Glaze Red-y To Rave. When it was dry I used the Moroccan Nail Stencils from Snailvinyls and Color Club Beyond to create the full design on my ring and middle and I just used a tiny portion to create my index and pinky. I added three dots of China Glaze Mingle With Kringle on my index and pinky and topped everything off with a layer of Seche Vite to finish the design.

I really really enjoyed this design! I love the contrast between the bright neon red and the deep black holo. Super pretty and perfect for summertime!

What do you guys think?

I promise I will be getting back into my normal routine as quick as I can! Thanks for sticking around <3

Thanks loves :)