25 December 2012

Nail Art: Xmas Nails 2012









these were extremely hard to photograph, and really a pity cuz i think they look pretty decent and i'm proud of it hah!

for base colourm i used A-england Jane Eyre, tips were Color Club Covered in Diamonds and Art Club silver glitter holo

the bare tree accent nail was Layla Holo Effects Jade Groove, but sadly after dousing the nails with OPI I Juggle Men and the holo top coat franken, the effect of Jade Groove was greatly diminished. 

Also, the tree was inspired by Nailside.

Seche Vite topcoat shrunk my thumb nail.

Any Xmas nail art? How did you celebrate your Xmas?

Thanks for looking!




20 November 2012

Shadow Swatch: Tokidoki Sodashop Palette

I decided to head to Sephora on Tuesday to get a birthday present for my friend. At the formerly known Iluma (now known as Bugis+ but I still call it Iluma. Bugis+ is so meh), I saw this Tokidoki Palette going for $29! I had to get it cuz it was so cheap hahahaha (well technically my bf got it for me on the pretext of 'shitting'. I don't know why he was itching to buy something for me cuz everything I touched and wowed at he's like 'you like that? you want it??' and to throw him off his guard I pointed to everything in the mall and went 'ya ya ya get me this this this this this' bahaha) 
Was actually debating if I wanted to get any palettes, especially Naked 2, but these days I'm pretty lazy and am able to get out of the house with just mascara. And besides I have more eyeshadows than I have eyelid space so I didn't really saw the need to spend $80 on make up...
However when I saw that palette with the metal tin I was sucked into it hahahahaha and plus it's a good deal. Yes I'm a sucker for metal tins and cheap deals. 
The outside print of the tin, the inside with mirror, and a sheet of magnets for decoration. honestly the front is busy enough so no need to decorate already la.







comes with 12 eyeshadows, a liquid eyeliner and 2 nail files. I also like that the palette has a mix of browns and some purples cuz I LOVE PURPLE. 

 

Skull Donut, Potatino, Riposino
Ciccio, Mummetto, Mozarella
Tulipano, Nancy Rocks, Romeo
Ciotolino, Arrosto, Furbina 
Eyeliner is Arlecchino. Apparently they have different colours in different boxes, and just so happens I got the Blue one hurhur. I checked online there were several others that didn't look as good as the blue so I'm pretty contented.





I must say, I wasn't entirely impressed with the matte shades, namely Mummetto, Tulipano, Arrosto and Furbina cuz when swatched, they felt quite chalky. I had to swipe a few times to get that intensity on the arm so I imagine it won't stay long on the lids. The frosty shades turned out pretty alright though.

I can't wait to see what looks I can come up with!


So, did any shade(s) catch your eye?




19 November 2012

Polish Swatch: OPI My Private Jet



I bought this from DYON. It's a scattered holo rather than linear, and the particles don't show too much.

17 November 2012

Polish Swatch: China Glaze Kahalari Kiss


i didn't really like this colour on me as i thought it made me look a little too yellow. however i think this will look great with some nail art on!

16 November 2012

15 November 2012

Polish Swatch: OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls


i added a holo from milani but i couldn't capture it on photo. i like it, though.


8 November 2012

Life: Eason Chan Concert

Brought the boyfriend along to watch Eason Chan concert at MBS 2 sundays back cuz I had free tickets. I must say even though I'm not a big fan (I think I only know 3 songs of his hahaha) I enjoyed it a lot! except for the dancers who had quirky costumes (think crash dummies) and they looked like they were randomly moving around, the entire show was spectacular! Eason Chan was also hyper and extremely funny. was slightly disappointed cuz the two songs that I know by heart he sang Chinese instead of Canto and vice versa :/


Also his avid fans from Hong Kong were behind me screaming 'Eason!!!! Eason!!! Encore!!!' which sound really like ‘医生! 医生 ! Ankle!!!' cuz um they pronounced encore wrongly. and then the boyfriend -whose humour should be questioned sometimes- started screaming "in pain" and called out 医生  too hahahahaha.
But I think he enjoyed the show more than me la, considering this is his first pop concert and there were pyrotechnics involved haha.




25 October 2012

Nail Art: Plum Glitter


Base: China Glaze Purr-fect Plum
Glitter: China Glaze CG in the City

13 September 2012

Nail Art: Black Jelly Hex Glitter

Couldn't find pictures of this... But I made a video using the new cam I got for free hahahaha

Art: Drawings


Found an unfinished piece in the cupboard so I decided to colour it.


11 September 2012

Nail Art: Holo Gradient


i had been reading some blogs (i can't remember which....) about holo gradients and i really wanted to try! 
i used the sponging method, but it dulled the holo effect. i had to use a holo topcoat. 
i used three colours - Ascalon, Tristam, and Bridal Veil
what do you think of this?


19 August 2012

Polish Swatch: A-England Tristam


My aengland finally arrived!!! got me two bottles during their 10% off sale or sth. i love the colour, but am kinda disappointed it's not as holo as i imagined it to be. 


29 July 2012

Nail Art: Chevron


this manicure was inspired by chalkboard nails. i hardly ever do nail art because i'm usually too tired to wait for the polish to dry, but i knew i had to try this cuz it's so easy!
unfortunately due to the drying seche vite which no amount of thinner would work, my art was ruined. soooo disappointed. 


i used Zoya Bevin as base, then layered China Glaze Recycled, OPI Miso Happy With This Colour, and OPI I Brake For Manicures

i know what you're thinking. nope your screen is not dirty.
I thought the right thumb was pretty perfect.... until the topcoat dragged the darkest colour all over. and it's not as if i put the topcoat on immediately, i had waited in 10 minute intervals for each layer, and only put the top coat on 30 mins after the last layer was done.
i decided to try the essence quick dry and gel look top coat ONE DAY after my manicure. in short don't get them because they absolutely suck. they added bubbles to my nails, are not quick dry at all and it comes with a wonky brush.
so sad. any suggestions for a good top coat?


14 July 2012

Looks: Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Lust Red



i think this was lust red..... so long ago i can't remember what i used actually.
these days, i like putting on red lipstick just on the middle areas to give that 'just bitten' look. i hate putting on lipstick but this method gives a slight hint of colour without looking too coloured and no icky feeling for me.
also, i made the brows level on purpose hahahah the more i stare at it the more i want to laugh!

what are your tips for lipstick wear? do you go full on or slight stains?

13 July 2012

Nail Swatch: China Glaze Flip Flip Fantasy


it is a neon orange/pink, depending on  your lighting. on some occasions it looks pretty peachy, and sometimes it becomes pink. the pics on the left were taken without flash and altered, while the right one was with flash, but not altered. unfortunately none of them come close to the actual colour in real life. i love this colour though, it makes me look super tan haha, and i have a good mind to get the rest of the collection though i know this was last year's. oh well.

12 July 2012

Nail Swatch: Essence Where is the Party?


I read that this was dupe for Chanel and OPI, but I have none of those so I cannot compare. Absolutely fell in love with this colour. Although you can't see much here, but it shifts from grey to green to purple. it is purple most of the time and i love it!
tip wear cuz this mani was on for a few days before i had the chance to take pictures out in the sun. i literally stopped on my way to the station to take these - in the middle of the street!


10 July 2012

Polish Swatch: Icing Magnetix Pink


i got this and the blue one off sg-beauty. unfortunately i wasn't informed the blue one had a wonky (very) brush. the polish doesn't work very well either. the seller said she didn't know as it was 'brand new' and she didn't open to see. i don't believe, and i couldn't tell her sincerity. anyway there's no way to argue such stuff, that's the bad point of online shopping.
kinda like this one, even the bf complimented on my nails that day! 


2 July 2012

Attempt: DIY Rings

i found some copper wires at art friend that day and bought them to make these rings! i followed instructions from secretlifeofabionerd on youtube, but the wire she used is thicker than mine, which explains why mine bends easier than hers 



these are meant to be worn on the middle joint. i kinda like the purple one. the heart one is damn fail lololol and the star one was a bitch to bend lol.
what do you think of these, and any ideas what shapes i could attempt next?
thanks for reading!

21 June 2012

Nail Art: Triangle Patterns

i used zoya bevin (darker green) and opi stranger tides. 
i also didn't manage to do my right hand cuz it was late and i almost went blind hahahahha so yeah. 
thanks for reading!


20 June 2012

Nail Swatch: Deborah Lippmann Supermodel Sandwich


i sandwiched Supermodel and 4 different Beadstreet polishes using the pink, purple, blue, and clear glitter from index to pinky.
remember in this post, i said i preferred the colour of Supermodel on its first layer? the first picture is what i meant.


it looks chunky cuz the smart me delete pictures of those with top coat on hahahaha. but i think they look pretty decent with top coat. i also prefer the ring finger (with blue glitter).
what do you think?
thanks for reading!


18 June 2012

Fun Looks: Leopard Print


was done by a friend.

Art: Acrylic Painting

The bf and I have recently acquired a new slash expensive hobby - acrylic painting. Ever since I started working more and the bf going back to study, we only get to meet once a week so we decided to try to do something together instead of always lazing around the house and napping, such a waste of time!!! Plus I've always loved art so when we saw acrylic paint tubes selling at 6 for $10 I grabbed 12 lol. After the first painting I kind of remembered why I stopped painting. I hate the clean up but thankfully with my slave bf around he always does the washing MUAHAHAHAHA
So far we've painted twice and hahahahaha they weren't really disastrous but could definitely and obviously be better. If you follow my Twitter/Instagram, you would have seen this but I'm just posting for memories' sake. Each week we come up with a theme to paint to. 
Mine's here:



possible to decipher what i envisioned in my mind?? i get loads of wrong answers like an atomic bomb mushroom cloud, a mushroom on a rock blah blah blah. i think for starters not bad leh HAHAHAHAHA Van Gogh style hor.
Bf's:   thanks for reading!





 thanks for reading!

17 June 2012

Polish Swatch: Deborah Lippmann Supermodel



the polish is coming off as bright red but it is actually not. under certain lighting it looks like an overtly red orange shade. sometimes i like it, most of the time i dont. i don't think it complements my skintone at all, and not to mention it kinds of stains my nail despite base coat (rare cuz i'm usually too lazy to put on base coat hah)
it applies evenly, but there's something strange about the colour.
when i applied the first layer, it looks almost like a pinkish red, something i'd totally dig (one of the rare few pink shades i like). on the 2nd layer, it looks as if it's bright fiery red. after 3 layers here, it seems to be a mix of orange and red.
but well dont trust my eyes, i had lasik and they've been bad ever since lol. 


7 June 2012

Attempt: Special Effects



I experimented with eyelash glue. How do you do your special effects?

6 June 2012

Polish Swatch: Layla Hologram Effect 05 Jade Groove

two coats of Layla over OPI Jade is the new Black, two coats over Zoya Bevin, 3 coats of Layla, two coats over Eyeko Jade Green


i ordered this on Harlowandco but was kinda disappointed the cap looked pretty beaten up. I don't wanna complain but for the price of this I expected a higher quality check, if you will. The old looking cap with flaky paint kinda annoys me, and yep I'm OCD like that. Other than that the polishes came nicely wrapped.

I have to say - this polish has caused me distress. It causes bald spots in my manicure and I don't like it. Any way of preventing that from happening?

4 June 2012

Polish Swatch: A-England Bridal Veil, Color Club Revvvolution

I was going through my polish stash to see what colours I could paint my nails with. You'll know how bad your addiction is when you can't even remember what polish you have. When I ordered Bridal Veil, I guess it was on impulse. I really wanted St George and Dragon but they were sold out. I always thought Bridal Veil was pretty familiar looking, and easy enough to replicate because I had the Specktraflair pigments to put into black nail polish.
So anyway I gasped when I saw Revvv in my box hahahahahaha
Yah so I decided to swatch the two for comparison.

alternating between CC Rev and AE Bridal Veil, one coat each.
Bridal Veil has subtle holo specks in real life compared to Rev, though it seems almost non existent in the pictures. When not compared, BV is pretty decent, not too in-your-face, and an excellent colour for any rock concert. However, its holo-ness pales in comparison to Rev, which is also black based but looks silver because of the holo pigment.
In any case, they are not dupes, but nothing to be happy about since I could easily franken my own.
Which polish do you prefer? 


Polish Swatch: Ozotic 515 Holographic Blue



Ozotic 2 coats, one coat over CG For Audrey, one coat over Orly Snowcone, one coat over OPI Ski Teal We Drop

30 May 2012

Franken: Eggplant Versus Zombies


Named Eggplant versus Zombies by Candy!




top: with flash
thumb: natural weak sunlight



colour true to middle pic.
i love the colour, though i wish it was slightly redder and maroon-ish. i'll probably add more red to this concoction.
what do you think of this franken? 

thanks for reading!


29 May 2012

Franken: White jelly holo glitter

As usual, I'm extremely bad at naming things. As with all the coloured jelly glitter polish in the polish world, I realised up till now, no one has come up with a white one yet. 

I really like this one because it looks so fairy-like with the holo bits, and it does actually look pretty squishy. It is also not entirely white and is a little translucent. The only thing I don't like about this is that it actually feels pretty gritty. I'm also quite bummed that the holo bits can't really be seen clearly.

What are your thoughts about this franken?

thanks for reading.

Nail Art: Border Nails


These look better from afar.