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!