Born Pretty Store Water Decal Review and a Giveaway!

HAPPY NEW YEAR, my darlings!!!

Firstly, I want to wish you all a fantastic 2014 and the best of luck in all your goals!  I wish I could give something to each of you wonderful readers, but for now I want to share some really cool water decals with one lucky winner.

I fell head over heels for these rose decals when I saw a gorgeous neutral, but mixed colors mani done by a popular blogger who linked her blog page to the shop (where I realized that there are some freakin' awesome water decals at The Born Pretty Store).  I have a little problem, though: I cannot remember which blogger posted the mani that inspired mine and I would really like to give credit!  So if you know or it was your gorgeous digits, please inform me!!  Thanks! ;)

Here is a pretty self-explanatory pic of things you will need for the water decal application!  I used cool water.  The decals were crazy easy to use and the instructions on the package were very basic and anyone can do this!

The process was so easy that my daughter was able to help me out.  There is no rush like with stamping and you are able to move the decals around if you don't quite get the placement on target the first time or two.  I love that each rose is a little different and that the color was opaque enough on the flower so that the polish wouldn't show through and ruin the effect.  Use your favorite top coat over the mani, clean it up around the edges as usual, and voila!

Isn't this cute!?  And so much fun.  It's actually one of my favorite manis and I plan to duplicate it again in the future.  And now you can try out some Born Pretty water decals, too!  Just enter in the Rafflecopter below (after you read the rules, please)!


RULES:
Giveaway is for ONE (1) package of water decals purchased by me from the online Born Pretty Store.  Prize is NOT the same set of decals shown in the above blog post and is brand new in the original packaging.  There will be ONE (1) winner.  Giveaway will end one (1) week from the start date, January 1, 2014, on January 8, 2014.  If I reach 200 blog followers before the giveaway ends I will add a surprise prize for a second winner!  Thanks!  :)

1. US entries only, please.
2. Must be 18 or have parent permission to enter the giveaway and provide information to me.
3. Must be a Blog reader and Facebook follower.
4. Extra entries for other social media outlets are optional.
5. Prize will be mailed out in time-appropriate manner and postage paid by me.
6. I am not responsible for item once it has been dropped at the post office - but I do wish it the best of luck getting to you!
7. Tracking will be provided on any prizes that are boxed.  If prize item is in an envelope tracking is used if available and if I choose to use it.
8. I reserve the right to and will disqualify anyone who does not follow the rules.  Please let's all be fair to each other!
9. Sharing blog post and giveaway will allow for an extra entry--and I thank you!!!
10. Have fun!  Thanks for reading my blog! xo

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

A Cosmic Gradient, and New Ellagee Polish Goodies!!!

Hi darlings! Remember those Avon Cosmic Collection holographic polishes I was so excited about? Well I got my order in: Starlight, Saturn, and Starburst! I was inspired to create a gradient with these as soon as I saw them. Scattered holographic sparkle galore!!!! Problem is that I failed pretty miserably at my gradient; it just didn't flow from one color to the next because of my quick application. We all have our off days! But before grabbing the acetone to nix the whole mani I decided to try my hand at some quick stamping with E napped. What do you think? ;)

Cleaned up with my lovely E.L.F. Concealer Brush and voíla!

Here is what Starlight looks like on it's own:

I pretty much drooled on my hand when I saw this one outside, you guys. Drooled. The color is smashing and the holo is very vibrant. This is two coats (my usual base & top, also) of Starlight to make it completely opaque. It's pretty typical of a good holo; kind of a creme and goes on flawlessly. Reminded me of CC Halo Hues application, actually. I'm also really proud of this pic! I wish it showed more of the holographic effect, but golly that's a great signature shot. Now if only I can duplicate it. :p

So if you have stuck around this long I want to show you my nail mail from the last two days!!!

First up is my giveaway winnings from the lovely Alexis of XOXO Alexis Leigh (http://www.xoxoalexisleigh.com/?m=1)  from the Spring Beauty Essentials Multi-Blogger Giveaway! Here is Sugarpill's Junebug, a loose eyeshadow, and LVX's Cerulean. I can't wait to try them!!! Thank you, Alexis! :D

Next up is my awesome purchase from ellagee's new Cocktail Hour thermal polish collection! This is Frozen Concoction & Blue Hawaiian!

And last but not least, Laura kindly provided some goodies for me to review for you all! I can't waaaaait to try them! This is Tequila Sunrise and Little Black Dress! Gorgeous, shimmering polish!!!!

Thanks for sticking around through my long post! :)

For fellow bloggers and/or polish makers: I am about to start working on a Giveaway! Just because! Would anyone be interested in joining in? :)