NOTW And Other Things

Hello All! So I didn't get around to finishing my New Year's nail look, what can I say life got in the way. But here is a look at the nails I have been sporting most of the week.

The base color is Jade in the Shade by Nicole by OPI. I once again used my Hot Topic Black for the design.

I purchased this nail polish at Walmart. They had a display with about maybe 7 or 8 colors that are exclusive to Walmart. I also bought another polish from this collection called Gone Wishin', its a really cool purple, pink and blue glitter. I tried photgraphing the bottle but the colors weren't showing up, when I do a mani with it I will post the pics.

So I went to ULTA this past weekend to pick up some makeup and I was looking around the nail polish and there on a display for Nicole by OPI is an exact copy of Jade in the Shade, it was called Respect the World.

So yeah this polish look identical to the one I bought. So if you can't find this at Walmart you could try ULTA, or even an online retailer, this is on Amazon for $8.00. So yeah I guess its not exclusive, bunch of liars.

On a totally unrelated nail polish note, my Dad gave me a gift set from Lush for Christmas and now I am hooked. I had never heard of Lush before but I gotta say its amazing. They make fresh handmade products. I got a yummy yummy shower wash, a fairytale sugar scrub and a comforter buble bar. I loved all of the products, they smell amazing and the smell really lasts. If you are interested check out lush.com. Also my gift came in the most adorable packaging!

Too cute! Anyway I want to try out Lush's shampoo and conditioner bars but I am a little skeptical, so maybe someone who has tried them can let me know how they worked out. That's all for now, I will be posting pics of my very special NOTW later!!

My 1st and 2nd Konad Attempts!!

 After a few disastrous attempts at creating my own nail designs I gave in and purchased Konad. I have had my Konading tools about a week now.

      So here is my very first attempt, I used Essie's Mint Candy Apple from the 2009 Winter Collection as the base and just a regular black polish from Hot Topic.

My second try was a little something more low key. I used China Glaze's FYI from the OMG collection as a base and once again my black Hot Topic Polish. I actually got a lot of compliments on this design and I am happy with how it looks.

I love Konad!!!!. Its amazing and so easy to use. So many people thought I had them done in a salon and it made me feel all warm inside when I told them I did them myself. Even my nail polish disliking mother has asked me to do her nails. There is a downside the images do not come out perfectly everytime, I think a little practice is necessary. Also on my second attempt I think the fishnet looks more brown than black. I think maybe using the Konad special polish would give better results but I am a little hesitant about buying the polish. Maybe someone can let me know if the special polish is really necessary or if they found a good black that works just as well.