Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Circus Confetti with Gradient

This was just a random combo I did after 2 days of wearing this lovely gradient. My friend had this polish on her desk and when I was there, I painted my ring finger. I really loved how it looked with gradient, so when I got home, I made a full mani. :D
The polish I used was Circus Confetti from Essence. :L All those multi colored glitters scream fun when you look at the bottle. :e
 
Essence - Circus Confetti / 1 coat
I only have one picture of my manicure so I wanted to share my lovely boy with you. :D I was just playing with him on our balcony so I snap this picture of him! He's already a big boy, can you tell? :) Cats grow so fast! :/

Do you have any multicolored glitters? Which one is your favorite? Do you like it over gradient? :)

Have a lovely day!

Xoxo,
Ivana :k

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Bloom-a-Loom & Forget-me-Not Gradient

Gradients, gradients... We're seeing lots of great gradients everywhere. :D I usually get bored with a new trend quite fast but gradients still rock my world. So I decided to make another one. x)

Blossoms etc... TE from Essence was available more than 1 year ago and I didn't have a chance to use them before. I still remember going to the store to pick them out, when they showed up. :D So when I was searching for a perfect combo, I knew they're meant to be together. :D
Essence - Bloom-a-Loom & Forget-Me-Not
Bloom-a-Loom is a warm lilac polish with a lilac shimmer, Forget-Me-Not is a stunning periwinkle blue with a blue shimmer. Both are really gorgeous and the shimmer isn't super visible on the nail, but it's there, especially visible on sun in person. :L

I started with 2 coats of Bloom-a-Loom and then I sponged both. I just made an accent nail on my ring finger with a reverse combo. :)
Daylight
Sun
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener
Essence - Bloom-a-Loom / 2 coats
Sponging: Essence - Bloom-a-Loom &; Forget-me-Not
Beauty Secrets Top Coat Fast Finish Polish Dryer 

It's maybe not bright enough for what I want on my nails right now (I'm really in the mood for neons at the moment) but I still love this color combination. :L

What do you think? Did you already master this technique? You're not familiar with this technique? - Well, check Sammy's tutorial here and start sponging! :)

Just came home after watching Eurosong with my BFF. :) Congrats to Sweeden of course, but my winner is Željko Joksimović and his absolutely amazing song and voice! <3
Idi, samo, samo idi, tamo. Leti, pevaj, srce drugome daj, al' znaj, da zbogom nije kraj. Nije moja ljubav stvar, pa da neznam šta ću s njom, želim ti sve najbolje, ova ljubav samo moj je brodolom.
Have a lovely weekend! <3

Xoxo,
Ivana :k

Friday, May 25, 2012

Guest Post: Nails that Sizzle – The Hottest Shades Worn by Celebs thisSummer 2012

I'm so late with this guest post and I hope Aileen won't be mad at me but I'm having so many stuff in my minds lately. xo I won't blab much so I hope you'll enjoy this guest post! :)

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Nails that Sizzle – The Hottest Shades Worn by Celebs this Summer 2012

If you’re ready to sport some of the season’s hottest trends but don’t want to invest in a whole new wardrobe, pick up a few hot new nail colors instead! This summer, celebrities will be wearing bright and bold neons, classic cherry reds, and also decorating their nails with some mod, color-blocked designs. Your nails can be the ultimate accessory when you want to freshen up your look and play with some fun new colors. 

Here are some of the hottest nail color trends celebrities will be sporting for summer 2012:

#1: Bright Yellow and Orange
Add a burst of color to your look with a bright and vibrant yellow or orange nail color. A bold orange topped with some silver glitter is a fun and flirty look day or night. Try some bright, sunny yellow colors with gold glitter or just on their own for a head-turning look this summer.

 Photo Credit: http://favim.com/





#2: Glamorous Metallics
Metallic are still among the hottest trends for the summer season so don’t be afraid to show off your glam-girl side with a thick coat of gold, silver, or bronze. Stick with nail lacquers to get that super-smooth finish and layer these with a touch of clear glitter nail polish for that extra sparkle.
 
Photo Credit: http://www.alllacqueredup.com/










#3: Pretty Pinks
Pink is a great default color for the warmer months and you can pick up anything from neon pinks and classic French  manicure palettes, to dark and bold pinks with a metallic sheen. Whether you want to create a more feminine look or show off your flirty side, take your pick of pretty pink polishes this season. 

Photo Credit: http://www.iknowhair.com/











#4: Sultry Reds
Celebrities sticking with the classics will be showing off bold and sultry red hues for nails this summer. A bold cherry red or deep burgundy red are a great match for those who want to add a pop of color but still pull off a more classic look. Try this one with French tips for the ultimate Hollywood glam look.











#5: Bold Blues
Metallic blue, bright turquoise, and shimmering navy palettes are back for another season and can be a great color of choice for evenings. Stick with brighter blue shades for weekends and casual days. Darker shades of blue are perfect for pairing with grays, black, and some neutral colors this spring.

Photo Credit: http://pollifrogprincess.blogspot.com









#6: Color Blocking Designs
Get artsy by painting some geometric designs in two or three colors. Incorporate neons, metallic, and glitter-infused  colors to create your own unique design. Be inspired by this season’s color-blocking trend by painting nails with diamond and triangle shapes in a range of colors.

Photo Credit:  http://myawesomebeauty.com/






#7: Floral Accents
If you’re a fan of nail art, sport this season’s floral trends on your nails with some flower stickers or decals. Play with different types and sizes of flowers to make your own unique design. Incorporate neon colors and even some glitter to make your nails the center of attention with any ensemble this summer.

Photo Credit: http://pollifrogprincess.blogspot.com









Author Bio
Aileen Pablo is part of the team behind Open Colleges, one of Australia’s leading providers of TAFE Courses equivalent and Beauty therapy courses. When not working, Aileen blogs about beauty and is often invited as a speaker in Personality Development Seminars in the Philippines.
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Thank you Alieen for this lovely guest post! I'll definitely be wearing lots of pink and especially bright colors this summer! What about you?

Xoxo,
Ivana :k

This is NOT a sponsored post. 

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Step by Step: Candy Water Marble

Because we're having such a horrible boring weather these days, I decided to do a step by step water marbling tutorial. I know you can find them everywhere, but I did one in case someone would love to read mine. :D

This is one really picture heavy post, so click read more to see all the details. :) I only did one nail for this tutorial, but I used the same colors as in my candy water marble I showed you the other day.

Monday, May 21, 2012

Candy Water Marble

It's such a grey rainy lazy day today and because I really didn't know what to do with myself, I decided to try water marbling. I used to do more of them in the past and I can't believe I didn't try any since I started this blog. :D So here's my first water marble featured on this blog...

I used some of the colors from my favorite China Glaze collection Up & Away and the final results reminds me of candies. :) It's absolutely not perfect but I'm happy with the final result... 


Daylight

Base:
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener
Water Marble: 
China Glaze - Heli-Yum
Beauty Secrets Top Coat Fast Finish Polish Dryer

I'd definitely try water marbling more often, because it really looks cute but I'm too lazy for that. :D What do you think about my manicure? Do you practice water marbling often?

If you want to see tons of amazing tutorials, check Colette and her blog My Simple Little Pleasures and her YouTube channel, because she's definitely a water marble queen. :) 

Have a lovely day and thanks for reading! :)

Xoxo,
Ivana :k