Friday 28 September 2012

Mauve zebra print

Hi,
Today I'll show you my mauve zebra manicure I made with Konad m57 image plate.
I started with two coats of Essie -Nice is Nice and then I stamped the design using
Illamasqua -Faux. I finished with a clear top coat. What do you think?

Tuesday 25 September 2012

Purple polka dot manicure

Hi,
Today I'll show you my white and purple, polka dot, sponged manicure.
I started with two coats of Matt Dull White from Born Pretty and then, using a 
sponge, I applied Classics #261 on my tips. Then I stamped the dots design from 
m79 Konad plate using Special White. I finished with Konad -Special Top Coat. 
What do you think?

Monday 24 September 2012

Snaked

I very much liked the richness of this snakeskin manicure, it really gets me into the fall feeling.  I think I'm finally getting ready to let go of summer, but it truly was a wonderful one.  Fall is going to come whether I want it to or not, so let's get ready.  I was just thinking that I'm going to have to prepare for my October, Halloween manicures.  I better do a more consistent job of posting.  I'm kinda on a once a month kick, which is not nice for all of you followers, but since I got my new job and things have been transitioning, I haven't been very motivated to post.  Sorry.  Well, I've updated some highlights, and hope to post some more soon.





I painted three coats of China Glaze Brownstone and added Bundle Monster Plate BM224  with Special Stamping Polish in Black.  I used one two of Seche Vite to finish

Black Magic

Loved this manicure and got a lot of compliments on it.  Seriously people, glitter manicures are so easy.  Find some loose glitter and get going today!  Unfortunately, the detail on these photos is not very great; it was a hard manicure to photograph.  So enjoy the bling of the shots.




I painted three coats of China Glaze Smoke And Ashes and added a mix of glitters LA Splash Cosmetics in Rockstar, Silver Torpedo and Glitter Flakes from Esther's Nail Center.  I painted two coats of Seche Vite for my top coat.

Barbed

I had a clear picture pop into my mind to paint barbed wire on my nails and this was the result.  To me, not very accurate.  However, once I added the silver accent, I started to appreciate this manicure.  Maybe not what I envisioned, but something I liked in the end.



I painted three coats of China Glaze High Roller.  I then painted black with China Glaze Liquid Leather and added silver highlight with China Glaze Platinum Silver.  I finished the look with a coat of Seche Vite.

Dots The Best

This is one of my most recent, favorite manicures.  Simple, but a great color combination and concept.   I haven't talked to you recently, but I am still obsessed with orange.





I painted three coats of China Glaze Gothic Lolita and for the dots I used China Glaze Riveting, Sun Worshipper, Peachy Keen, Papaya Punch, OPI A Roll In The Hague, Essie Braziliant.  I used Seche Vite for my top coat.

Candy Coated

Once finished, this manicure looked a lot like candy...an odd peppermint of sorts.



I painted a base two coats of China Glaze Classic Camel and used that color and China Glaze Ahoy for the marble.  One coat of Seche Vite was used to seal. 

Hint Of Lemon

Similar to my Hint Of Lime marble, I just couldn't resist another highlighter highlight.  I love the contrast of grey and yellow, it makes it really pop.




I painted a base 2 coats of Zoya Harley and marbled with the same and China Glaze OMG and China Glaze Sun Kissed.  One coat of Seche Vite was my top coat.

Tuesday 18 September 2012

Once Upon A Blog {Design Shoppe}

Hi,
As you can see, Konad Addict now has a new design. I chose the colours, backgrounds and
fonts and lovely Jennisa from Once Upon A Blog helped me with it. Many thanks to her for 
doing this! I attached a photo with the old design of the blog, so that neither you, nor 
me forget how it all started two years ago.

Jennisa has been designing blogs for over 5 years now and has done close to 850 blogs.
Once Upon A Blog is the best option I can recommend you if you want to customize 
your blog's design or if you simply can't find anything you like on the internet. Jennisa 
helped me chose what fits the best for me and did it in a very short time. She is prompt 
and very talented and I have nothing to object. 

 If any of you would like to get on her waiting list, she is booking for early November and 
maybe even later October. With promotional code BACK2SCHOOL, you are offered a 
$10 discount. All you need to do is mention the code when you fill out the contact form to
 get in touch with her.

What do you think about my new interface? 

Sunday 16 September 2012

Polka dot manicure

Hi,
Today I'll show you a polka dot manicure I created to match my blue, polka dot 
dress. I started with two coats of Catrice -It Blue My Mind and then I stamped the 
dots and the bow from m79 and m59 image plates, using Konad -Special White.
I finished with the Konad -Special Top Coat. It's a very easy to do manicure, 
but an elegant one. What do you think about it?



Thursday 13 September 2012

Mermaid nail art

Hi,
Today I'll show you an animal print manicure that I think only few of you have considered
until now. I created a mermaid design. I started with two coats of Sinful Colors -All mighty
and then painted my tips two coats of Sweet Color -Dream Purple. I stamped the design
from m57 Konad plate using Oriflame -Silver lining in order to create the scales.
I finished with the Konad -Special Top Coat.
What do you think?


Tuesday 11 September 2012

Muffins nail art

Hi,
Today I'll show you my new delicious manicure I created using Konad m14 image plate.
I started with a coat of a light pink non-brand nail polish and then, using a sponge, I created
a gradient with Zoya -Jolene and Rimmel -312 Ultra Violet. Then I stamped the deisgn 
using Konad -Special White and finished with a clear top coat. What do you think?


Wednesday 5 September 2012

Striped manicure

Hi,
Today I'll show you a manicure I created using striping tape.
I started with two coats of Astor -Fashion Studio #070 and then I cut 3 small pieces of tape 
for each nail. I stuck them diagonally and then, using a sponge, I applied Illamasqua -Nomad
and Golden Rose #04 on the tips. I finished with a clear top coat. This is the final result.
What do you think?

Saturday 1 September 2012

Holographic animal print

Hi,
Today I'll show you a cute manicure I created using m78 Konad plate.
I usually don't like this design stamped over a single and simple base colour, so I
alternated two nail polishes, Illamasqua -Gamma and Astor -Iconic Red. I also applied 
a very thin coat of Stripe Rite -Silver Holographic above and then stamped the animal 
print design. I finished with the Konad -Special Top Coat. 
What do you think?