Neon Red, Oh How Wonderful!

October 18

A while back I headed over to Sally's to take advantage of a coupon that I had and picked up some China Glaze nail polish. One of the polishes I picked up was Rose Among Thorns. To my surprise it is a bright red jelly neon. In Sally's I thought it was going to be a florescent pink but its more orangey red.

The application was one of the best I have had with a neon. This was three coats and it lasted for almost two weeks with minimal chipping! Can you believe it? Any time I don't have to apply 5+ coats of neon over a white I am happy. The non-chipping was a big bonus.

At the end of the manicure I added some grey crackle on top and got a look that reminded me of lava. This was a total win of a manicure as far as I am concerned.

Until next time,

Happy painting!

The Nailventuress

Manicure catch up!

August 25:

Has it really been a month? Woops.

Here are some manicures that I have sported recently!Fourth of July Manicure

Zoya Areej (a gift from Rita, thanks!)

Milani Cyberspace

Sally Hansen Cafe Au Lait

Until next time,

Happy painting!

The Nailventuress

The End of an Era: Harry Potter Nails (Pic Heavy)

July 15:

I can't believe that the Harry Potter series has come to a close. I started reading the books when I was ten and now I am twenty. It was hard waiting for the last installment of the movie, however, I kept telling myself to enjoy this anticipation because that meant the series wasn't over just yet. Now I've seen 7.2 and it was everything I could have ever hoped for in a Potter movie...well it was missing Peeves but what were the chances they were going to include him after leaving him out for the other seven films. Anyone else think Peeves was the best character (besides Fred)? Anyone?

For my manicure, I painted images from all seven books as well as Harry Hedwig and Harry's scar.

Left:

Pinky- sorcerer's stone and mirror of erised

Ring- Tom Riddle's diary and the sword of Gryffindor

Middle- Buckbeak and the time turner

Pointer- the goblet of fire and three wands to represent the triwizard tournament

Thumb- Harry Potter

Right:

Pinky- Harry's scar

Ring- Voldemort's eyes and the Deathly Hallows symbol

Middle- the Half Blood Prince's book and the horcrux locket

Pointer- a Phoenix to represent the Order of the Phoenix and 13 for 13 Grimwald Place

Thumb- Hedwig

Anyone else go to the midnight release? I can't believe it's all over but I truly loved the last film and the whole series! Oh, I totally cried through most of the film and then got teary-eyed when the credits came up, good thing I had water-proof mascara.

Until next time,

Happy painting!

The Nailventuress

Do Zombies exist?

July 6:

I am sitting in bed contemplating this question right now. See, I watched a horror movie and now I can't sleep because I've frightened myself into thinking I am going to fall victim to a random zombie attack. This is why I shouldn't watch horror films. Anyone else get like this? (Perhaps I am the only one haha, I get scared much to easily)

The one positive outcome of my zombie scare is I can post pictures from my China Glaze "Zombie Zest" manicure which I forgot to do a while ago. Perfect timing, no?

This was three coats of ZZ. I was lucky enough to grab ZZ and Ick-A-Bod-y for $1.99 at Sally's a while back. ZZ is gorgeous polish and quite a bit different from my other green polish. I think ZZ gave of some yellow flashes but I don't know if I would go so far as to call it a duochrome. The lack of opacity in the formula surprised me. I assumed it would be a two coater, though three is fine with me, but in the end I think being a sheer polish helped add to the overall effect. This is exactly what I think of when I think of Zombie skin...creepy? Just a bit.

Later today I am going for my first professional pedicure (or nail treatment) since I started on my nail polish obsession. I don't trust anyone with my fingernails but I figure a pedicure should be safe. Wish me luck!

Until next time,

Happy painting!

The Nailventuress

Manhattan 610K Winner

July 3:

Is this my third post today? Well the winner has already responded to my email so I am excited to announce that Janelle @ Life. Love. Nailpolish. will be the next recipient of the traveling polish. Feel free to drop by her blog and say hello.

Until next time,

Happy painting!

The Nailventuress

Essie Van d'go

July 3:

Essie "Van d'go" has quickly become one of my favorite pinks of all time. It is kind of peachy and makes my hands look tan and my nails look perfect. I wish I could wear this color all the time!

On a side note, I am about to head over to Sephora to pick up Tarte's new True Blood palette. Has anyone else seen/obsessed over this yet?

Until next time,

Happy painting!

The Nailventuress

Manhattan 610K

July 3:

The winner has been drawn and contacted as soon as I get a response from her I will link her blog and get the polish on its way!

Until next time,

Happy Painting!

The Nailventuress