Lady Queen Water Decals Review

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Hey all!

I'm back again with another fun product from LadyQueen.

Zoya - Snow White // Sweet Sweet - QJ -285

Cotton Candy Zebra Lady Queen Review

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Zoya - Snow White // Hehe - 040

Sally Hansen - Raspberry Race // Barry M. - Greenberry

Get a Clue

Deborah Lippmann - Amazing Grace // Essie - Licorice

White Acrylic Paint // Indigo Bananas - Blue Glow

Two Year Blogiversary! And a Giveaway!

Woot Woot! It's my 2 year blogiversary today friends!

Although, I have to say, it doesn't feel like it's been two years at all.

With every passing milestone we're told to reflect and to see how much we've grown.

I think in the last two years my photos have vastly improved - when I look back now at the photos I used in the beginning I tend to cringe. Why oh why did I think using a blurry cellphone camera photo was appropriate? I've also learned a lot about the blogging community as a whole. It's like an entire world nobody understands until they go down the rabbit hole and start a blog. There's great people; there's some crazy talented people; and there's also some crazy whack jobs too. But with all the nonsense that goes on there's still so much support. Thank you to all my loyal followers and to all of you who make this crazy nail art roller coaster so much fun. Couldn't have done it without you. Now let's keep this crazy train going with a mani and a giveaway!!

O.P.I - My Vampire is Buff / Kiss Me on my Tulips / Sprung

Watermarbles are so the key to my heart right now, and this one is no exception.

My boyfriend thought I painted in Sprung after I was done - but no! that's all decal baby.

I ended up freehanding some fleurs too because I broke one of the decals but I still think they're fun.

Let me know what you think!

Now onto the giveaway! 

Mini Halloween Series 2014: Jack Skellington WM and Tutorial

Essie - Blanc / Licorice

31 Day Nail Art Challenge 2014 Day 24: Inspired by a Book

Joe Fresh - Cloud / Iris / Faded Violet

L'Oreal - a la Meringue // American Apparel - 7th and Alameda

O.P.I - Matte Topcoat

31 Day Nail Art Challenge 2014 Day 11: Polka Dots

L'Oreal - A La Meringue // China Glaze - Lemon Fizz

American Apparel - 7th and Alameda // MoYou London - Suki Plate 08

31 Day Nail Art Challenge 2014 Day 7: Black and White

Deborah Lippmann - Amazing Grace // Essie - Licorice
MoYou London - Fairytale Plate 02

Kings & Queen Galaxy

Have you seen the upcoming ILNP collection for Fall 2014?

It is freaking fragging amazing. Google it. You won't regret it.

I've been drooling over the swatches so I just had to use my one and only ILNP.
Here's a few swatches before the magic happened!

ILNP - Kings & Queens

Lime Lines

Is there a colour that you tend to stay away from when choosing polish?

I usually have to be more careful when I choose greens. It just doesn't always work with my skin tone.

But! I have discovered that green tends to look much better on me when I have a tan.

The Great Polish Giveaway of 2014

Feeling a bit down today friends?

Would winning 200 polishes help cheer you up?

Well let me tell you about a mind blowing giveaway that Nail Polish Canada is hosting.

Sour Iris

 After seeing this water marble manicure by In Jeeb We Trust I was inspired to dip
my feet back into the colourful waters of water marbling.
Took me a longgggg time since it's been so hot here in Vancouver but I was quite happy with the results.

Dorothy Does Canada Day

Happy Fourth of July American friends!

Hope you're having beautiful weather where ever you are so you can go out and celebrate.

And you know, if it's not so nice, just stay inside and watch Independence Day.

Over-rated? Perhaps. But I love it. Just try this: 

take a shot (drink responsibly kids) every time someone does something patriotic or every time
you see an American flag. Even if you can't spot anything at first just wait until the President's speech.
You might need to be double fisting at that point.
Oh, and take one for me when the alien has his monologue. That's my favourite part.

Now onto the mani!

In the spirit of patriotism let me show you what I wore for Canada day a few days ago.

Pink Pegasus

Did you ever take a course on mythology?

Some of the most memorable courses that I took in university had some aspect of mythology / ancient
influence and it always made my brain tingle. All it takes is a good story and I'm hooked.

I love that stories and myths transcend time. A window into a past we can never visit.

Model City - Sugar Cookie

Hey all! 

So when Nina from Model City announced a few weeks ago that there was going to be a sale I just knew I had to get something.

My intent had been to get up early and order some of the bottles I've been lusting for.

As luck would have it I overslept. Woke up, turned off my alarm, laid back for what I thought would be a few seconds,
and then I woke up 2 hours later  >.<

Thankfully I did manage to get two new beauties, and the first one I have to share is Sugar Cookie.

Model City - Sugar Cookie

Fathers Day 2014 N/OOTD

Hey there!

So yesterday was Father's day.
My parents and I stayed in in the morning and watched some soccer.
Then we went to my aunt's house for dinner and I got to hang out with my amazing little god daughter.
And I can't believe it but she's graduating preschool. It's insane! 

Meringue Love

Hey all!

Quick post today (which should have been Friday's post but I left without hitting Publish >.< 

And then I was busy all weekend and didn't get to the computer until late last night. 

Oops. At least now I'm an extra post ahead.... (⌒▽⌒)   )  

featuring a look that was inspired by this manicure by The Nailasaurus. 

I loved the hooded nails so I wanted to give it a go.

Butterfly Effect

Hey there!
Last time I told you I'd be sharing what I wore on my digits for Mother's Day.
So here they are.

Deborah Lippmann - Amazing Grace // Essie - Licorice 

O.P.I Sheer Tint Collection // BM - 307

This was my first time using the O.P.I sheers and I have to say I really like them.
I love the colours! And I love that you can combine them to make even more shades.
The versatility is so great. I'm going to be trying these out again soon.   

 Do you like the butterflies? Kind of make my heart flutter.
And I like that they smudged a little. Made it a little more vintage-looking.

So what do you think? Let me know below!
Next post is will be up as usual on Monday.

xo, D.

Yellow and Grey N/OOTD

Hey all!

Hope you had a great weekend and if you're a mom well then I hope you had a great day.

I took my mom to a great park filled with flowers and beautiful views. 

We sat on a shaded bench by the large fountain and relaxed.

Later I made cocktails and we watched a movie and the season finale of one of our favourite shows.

Oh, and of course I did her nails. 

I'll be sharing my mother's day look with you guys later this week, 

but for now here's my second entry into the MoYou Nail Art Challenge. 

This is Day 12: OOTD

Deborah Lippmann - Amazing Grace // Sally Hansen - Butter-fly Stroke

A England - King Arthur // MoYou - Sailor Plate 06

& the shirt is from bebe

When I first used this DL I was so disappointed in the formula.
But something magical happened in the year that I haven't used it - the formula improved!
I couldn't believe it.
 

Sorry I went a little picture crazy but I really liked these.
Let me know what you think below!
I'll see you Friday.

xo, D.

Saint Speckled and Freckled

Hey all!

Today I've got the second pairing that I previewed on my Instagram.

There's quite a few photos so let's just jump right in!

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// Pretty & Polished - Speckled and Freckled //

I had used this polish in a previous post but I thought it deserved a proper moment.
I love the whipping cream coloured base and I thought the little glitters were simply divine.
(Really easy removal too!)

Speckled and Freckled is great all on it's own but I wanted to jazz it up.
Take a look at the after...

 MoYou - Suki Plate 06 // A England - Saint George

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So I think these are definitely my favourite manicure
that I've done so far this year. Graphic and girly.
But what do you think? Let me know in the comments!
Have a great week.

xo, D.