Bloody Manicure for Halloween

It feels like I didn't update my blog for ageees but I just didn't have time or inspiraton so I took a break. Of course I was painting my nails and if you follow me on Instagram - ivanathinkspink - you already saw all the manicures I'll post in the near future. 

Bundle Monster is having a Halloween contest and I really wanted to join but the final outcome wasn't so awesome as I thought it will be. I didn't have time to recreate it so today I submitted my entry. Here it is... Idea on my ring finger was something I was expecting to be much better as it is... I wanted to look like I have a zipper on my nail and it's all bloody when you open it. :D

 "Blood" and stitches were made with PS. I just had to play with photo a bit more to make it more interesting. :D

Pinkie: Gradient with Essence - Back to the 50s & Manhattan - 1010n 

Ring finger: Essence Cafe Olé, BM-202, Essence - Back to the 50s and BPS black stamping polish

Middle finger: Gradient with Essence - Back to the 50s and Manhattan, BM-223 and BPS black stamping polish

Index: Manhattan 1010n and BPS glitter

Thumb: Essence Cafe Olé & Essence - Back to the 50s, dotting tool

In case you like my manicure, you can vote for me once a day here
http://apps.facebook.com/contestshq/contests/293918/voteable_entries/59927280
Or if you don't have FB here:
http://promoshq.wildfireapp.com/website/6/contests/293918/voteable_entries/59927280

Let me know if you like it! Have a lovely weekend and thanks for reading!

Xoxo,
Ivana :k

Video Tutorial: Hot Pink Studded Nails

I got these hot pink studs from Born Pretty Store and I wanted to combine them with black but all blacks I have were too thick to use. After searching and trying to come up with another color combination, I stumbled upon a black I bought years ago and it still looked usable. 

Hot neon pink and black is probably my fave color combination so I was so happy when I managed to do my nails in that combo. :e

Here's what I came up with...

Nail Tek - Foundation 2

Manhattan - 1010N / 1 coat

Hot Pink Studs

Beauty Secrets TC Fast Finish Polish Dryer

I'm so in love with this manicure! :L First I wanted silver and gold studs but when I saw these, I knew I had to try them out. You can find them here on BPS. :e

These studs are round and big as rhinestones so the surface is really bumpy, which can be annoying and I have to hold back to not pull them off but when I look at my nails I think it's worth it. :D

I decided to film myself doing this manicure so I hope you'll like it. :e

I'm wearing this manicure for 2 days and some of the studs are missing but I could wear it for another day or two. They start falling off eventually but I think they still look pretty. :)

I just want to share a word or two about  cuticle cutter I got from BPS. They're really sharp and you can use them for many reasons. Just don't use them for cuticles! I usually cut those hang nails if I got them or like I did in Funky French Video, I used them for cutting the tape. :)

There are more versions of cuticle cutters on BPS, but even the cheapest works great! :)

Don't forget to use code J10X31 to get 10% off on your order if you're planning to order on Born Pretty Store . ;)

Thanks for reading! Let me know what do you think about this manicure! Can you stand the bumpy surface when wearing studs or rhinestones? ^_^ Is there a tutorial you would like to see?

Xoxo,

Ivana :k

 
*Some of the products in this post were sent to me by Born Pretty Store! For more information read my disclosure policy!

Hello Kitty Manicure

I've recevied Hello Kitty image plate a while ago from BornPrettyStore. I decided to add Hello Kitty to Golden Rose Chamelleon Effect 28. :P

I've got image plate M71 with HK design and stamper with scraper.

Don't forget to pill down the tiny film over the plate, it's really even hard to see it.

I've only Essence Stamper and Scraper so I compared them together.

BornPretty Stamper and scraper on the left and Essence on the right

They're both same sizes, but the Essence stamper is smoother than BornPretty's that's why I found stamper from BP better, it picks up the pattern easier than Essence's.
I don't use a scraper because it scratches my image plates, so I'm using one old credit card, it works perfectly. :)

First I added HK on my ring finger and than dots on others, but it somehow didn't match together, so I added black funky french inspired by amazing Erika from Chloe's Nails. She's really making magic with scotch tape. :L

Daylight, cloudy day

Base manicure: Golden Rose Chameleon Effect - 28

Dots: Konad M79 with Color Club - Worth The Risque

Hello Kitty: Bornpretty fauxnad M71 with Manhattan 1010N

Bow: Essence Nail Art Sticker - Sweet Romance

Funky French: freehand with Manhattan 1010N

So what do you think - fail or success? I really can't decide. :$

You can purchase HK plate here. :) You can join my giveaway too, I'm giving away 8 image plates from BPS including Hello Kitty or you can check one awesome blog Das Experiment and read how you can get if for free too. :D

Take care girls,

Ivana :k

*The product in this post was sent to me by Born Pretty! For more information read my disclosure policy!

OPI - A Grape Fit! + Konad

Of course I added some stamping to most beautiful Lilac shade A Grape Fit! - and I ruined it!

I didn't pick right color (I choose black polish from Manhattan) for stamping, image plate M64 (my favorite pattern) and I also added some pink nail art stones, which I got in sample package from Viva La Nails.

I don't like it but here are the picture for you:

Shade

Sun

I really don't like stones, because surface of nail isn't smooth and that bothers me a lot!

While I was doing this mani I prepared myself Vanilla Pudding with cream. I ate it still warm, I love warm pudding more than cold.

A few hours later one of already shor nail broke so now I have really short nails. Hate it! My nails become so weak lately - I'll start eating FidiBiotin for nails and I have to buy one good nail hardener, which one do you suggest?

Have a nice and beautiful day,
Ivana

Essence - You're the One + Konad

Hi!

I add konad to Essence - You're the One with M64. I just bought Manhattan 1010N - black creme polish and I just wanted to know, if it'll work with konad - and it works great. I don't like the combo, but here are the pictures just for you.

Sun

Shadow

Happy Sunday!!!

Ivana