My Boyfriend ROCKS!

My boyfriend fixed my computer! I don't know what he did, but it took him a long time. Thanks babe! You're the best!

Now on to NAILS! I can't tell you how excited I am that my blogger is at full capacity! I was so bummed last week. It would only let me comment when it felt like it, and one comment often took 20 minutes, nevermind how long a post took.

So if I didn't comment on some of your posts, it's only because it was unbelievably difficult to do so!

Now, everyone is gaga over essence nail polish. The tiny bottles are only .99 cents but this didn't necessarily make me want to buy it. But then I figured that my fellow bloggers would not lead me astray! So I bought two!

The first is Luxury Secret

Great formula + Great Color = Winner

Then I decided to put some Finger Paints - Red Crackle (so creative, right? Lol) on top. It made me think of vampires. Yum!

Unfortunately, I had a problem with the second Essence polish. I will reveal that in a second post. Why? Because I can post again!! YAY! Aren't you excited?

Love, Bethany

Girly Girl Challenge Day Four: Inspired by the Runway

I went here to read about the fashions for Autumn 2012. They talk about mixing orange and teal together. That sparked my idea for a mani.

Teal: China Glaze - Turned Up Turquoise (This is matte that needed 3 coats. I put seche vite over it.)
Orange: China Glaze - Riveting
Top Coat: Seche Vite

The turquoise is more green in real life. Bad boy, camera!

On my left hand I used the same colors but on the opposite hands. Then I added Finger Paints - Silver Crackle for fun!

Other challenge participators:

Lindsey of Neverland Nail Blog

Ashley of Follow The Yellow Polish Road

Stephanie of A Little Polish

Kelly of PolishEnthusiast

Jodi of Captivating Claws

Danielle of Polish. Glitter. Rock & Roll!

Elly of Polishable

Olivia of Unprofessional Nails

Kate of This Charming Kate

Lizzy of The Do It Yourself Lady

Eugenia of Talon-ted

Johanna of Neues vom Kellerkind

Amanda of Nox Nails

Ashley of Smashley Sparkles

Sarah of See Sarah Swatch

Emily of The Lacquerologist

Jess of LuvMyLacquer

Tressa of O' Natur Nail 

ChiChi of I'm just me...ChiChi 

CR of Color Me Silly

Amanda of Berry Polished 

Robin, Erin, and Anna of Polished Cousins

Love, Bethany

Girly Girl Challenge Day 3: Delicate & Elegant

While my blogger is still working, I wanted to post what I did for day 3 of the challenge!

I wanted something light and pretty, so I made my first jelly sandwich! Here's how it went...

2 Coats China Glaze - Love Letter (A peachy color so light it was almost clear)

1 Coat Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear - Strobe Light

2 Coats ORLY - Twilight

1 Coat China Glaze - Love Letter

1 Coat Seche Vite

Yes, you read that correctly, 7 coats of polish!

What do you think?

Other challenge participators:

Lindsey of Neverland Nail Blog

Ashley of Follow The Yellow Polish Road

Stephanie of A Little Polish

Kelly of PolishEnthusiast

Jodi of Captivating Claws

Danielle of Polish. Glitter. Rock & Roll!

Elly of Polishable

Olivia of Unprofessional Nails

Kate of This Charming Kate

Lizzy of The Do It Yourself Lady

Eugenia of Talon-ted

Johanna of Neues vom Kellerkind

Amanda of Nox Nails

Ashley of Smashley Sparkles

Sarah of See Sarah Swatch

Emily of The Lacquerologist

Jess of LuvMyLacquer

Tressa of O' Natur Nail 

ChiChi of I'm just me...ChiChi 

CR of Color Me Silly

Amanda of Berry Polished 

Robin, Erin, and Anna of Polished Cousins

Love, Bethany

Sad

Ok so my blogger is still fighting with me. Sometimes it lets me log on, but most of the time it does not. Hopefully it will start working. Sad face :( I can't tell you how much I've missed posting and commenting!

I decided to include two different pictures in case I can't post again for awhile.

First:
Base: ORLY - Le Chateau
Shimmer: ORLY - Twilight

Le Chateau is actually a very dark green jelly. Can you tell that it's green?

Second:

Zoya - Neeka

I love this one

I've been so upset about my blog that I haven't even done my nails every day :( . Pray to the blog gods!

Love, Bethany

Blogging

My poor blogger has been on the fritz (isn't that a great phrase?) and I haven't been able to post. Now I can though! I have nail pictures saved up from the days I couldn't post. Here is the first!

Base: China Glaze - Knotty
Glitter: Nicole - A Million Sparkles

I put most of the glitter on the tips and then spread some down the nails. 

This is my first time trying glitter that isn't round. I don't love it. But I love you readers! Sorry for my absence!

Love, Bethany

For The Love of Grey

Guess what? My mom is getting married tomorrow! I'm the maid of honor (and the only bridesmaid)! I'll post my wedding manicure tomorrow if I have time. Here's some lovely grey:

Base: Essie - Chinchilly
Then a layer of: Spoiled - Paying With Platinum

Here is Chinchilly by itself:

This is only two coats. I think it would need three for full coverage. 

Grey is my favorite color of clothing! Do you like grey?

Love, Bethany

Girly-Girl Challenge Day 2: Gimme That Bling

Here is my interpretation of "diamonds are a girls best friend."

Base: OPI - Steady As She Rose
Bling : Born Pretty Store
Top Coat: Seche Vite

Isn't Steady As She Rose gorgeous??

Lindsey of Neverland Nail Blog

Ashley of Follow The Yellow Polish Road

Stephanie of A Little Polish

Kelly of DevilishPolish
Jodi of Captivating Claws

Danielle of Lacquer Lover

Elly of Polishable

Olivia of Unprofessional Nails

Kate of This Charming Kate

Lizzy of The Do It Yourself Lady

Eugenia of Talon-ted

Johanna of Neues vom Kellerkind

Amanda of Nox Nails

Ashley of Smashley Sparkles

Sarah of See Sarah Swatch

Emily of The Lacquerologist

Jess of LuvMyLacquer

Tressa of O' Natur Nail 

ChiChi of I'm just me...ChiChi 

CR of Color Me Silly

Amanda of Berry Polished 

Robin, Erin, and Anna of Polished Cousins

I hope you like it!

Love, Bethany

New Favorite Blue!

My A-England nail polish arrived yesterday! YAY! I love it so much. It's my new favorite blue.

Blue: A-England - Tristam
Top Coat: Seche Vite

IN LOVE. What about you?

Love, Bethany

New Favorite Black

Look at this gorgeous nail polish! No nail art, because this is fabulous by itself.

China Glaze - Lubu Heels
Top Coat - Seche Vite

Black with red shimmer. Genius. 

Two coats!

I wish I had put a matte top coat on it before I took it off, but I wasn't thinking. Anyways, isn't it great?

Love, Bethany

Stay Within The Lines...Or Not

Using nail art brushes is still new to me. I have for your viewing pleasure: stripes. As per usual, I need more practice!

Pink: Pure Ice - Flirt Alert
Black - Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear - Black Out
Silver - Pure Ice - Silver Mercedes

You know how I love the matte coat! Essie - Matte About You

Maybe I'll use tape next time :)

Love, Bethany

Franken Fun

Here are three Frankens that I created. I hope you like them!


First up is Violets Aren't Blue

Next is Mega Magenta 

Last is Star Quality

What do you think?

Love, Bethany

Spring Time

I am so ready for Spring! I decided to do a spring flower bouquet mani! I'm also entering this in Ooh Shinies nail contest! 


Base: OPI - Stranger Tides
Stem: China Glaze - Holly-Day
White Flowers: Revlon - White on White
Yellow Flowers: Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure- Yellow Kitty
Orange/Coral Flowers: Essie - Tart Deco
Top Coat: Seche Vite

 Stranger Tides by itself:

Don't you love Spring Flowers?

Love, Bethany

Blue Blazes

Blue is my favorite nail polish color. I'm addicted to it. Here I use a blue that I've had for awhile with a new China Glaze from The Hunger Games collection. 


Blue: Revlon - Royal 
Flakies: China Glaze - Luxe And Lush

Here is Royal by itself (2 coats):

Of course, I had to matte it with Essie - Matte About You

Oops, my thumb is cut off!

The application of Luxe And Lush was a little difficult because it was very thick. Also, it left a very bumpy texture when it dried. One matte coat smoothed it out, but I don't know how many clear top coats it would take.


It's so pretty that I don't mind the slight difficulties. What do you guys think?


Love, Bethany

Sweet Swatches from OPI Holland Collection

I got four nail polishes from the OPI Holland Collection and I wanted to swatch them for you!




First up is Pedal Faster Suzi (3 Coats)

A sweet baby pink with light silver shimmer.

Next is Kiss Me on My Tulips

Hot pink creme. Does anyone else feel like an idiot pretending to speak French when you use the word "creme" or is it just me??

Next is Red Lights Ahead...Where?

Coral/Red creme. 

Last swatch is I Have a Herring Problem

Blue/Grey with gold shimmer. Seems like a darker version of I Don't Give a Rotterdam to me. 

If you want to see I Don't Give a Rotterdam (my favorite so far) you can look back at my previous post Once In a Blue Moon.

Which is your favorite?

Love, Bethany

Matte Foil? Yes Please!

I tried out a new foil from Revlon, which I thought was very pretty. Then I decided to matte it, because I'd never done that with a foil. I LOVE it. I'm very addicted to matte.


Revlon - Copper Penny
Essie - Matte About You


Here it is without the matte coat: 

Now Matte:

Like?

Love, Bethany

First Franken!

I am so excited to show you all my first franken! It's shimmery and frosty and light. I'm calling it Angel Wings. If I was ever to have a brand of nail polish, which is unlikely, I would name it Bonfire. 


Angel Wings (3 coats)

Depending on the light it has a pink, purple, blue or green sheen. I tried to capture that in the pictures, but it's hard to see.

I would appreciate any criticism or advice!

Love, Bethany

Red-y, Set, Go!

My boyfriend gave me this fabulous red for Christmas. It's name is perfect because red geraniums really are this color!


Base: Essie - Geranium
Gold: China Glaze - Champagne Bubbles

Red is my favorite color! Yay!

Love, Bethany

Blue Me Away

I've seen glitter gradients that start from the bottom of the nail instead of the top, but when I saw the reverse gradient on Enamel Girl I wanted to try it!


Blue: Ulta - Blue Streak
Glitter: Spoiled - Jewelry Heist
Top Coat: Seche Vite


My only problem was trying to take a good picture. The glitter is copper, silver, and turquoise. I think it just looks gray in the pictures :(

If you want to see a great picture of Jewelry Heist go to The Collegiate Nail. She has a picture of it in the bottle and it's great!

At least the blue is pretty!

Love, Bethany

Shimmer Shimmy!

I bought new glitters and shimmers from the $1.99 brand Spoiled. I love them! I layered two of the colors over a grey so you could see! 


Base: Revlon - Graceful
Blue: My Saturn Broke Down (1 coat)
Teal on accent nails: Use Protection (1 coat)


Isn't the title of the teal strange, but health conscious? Lol!

I should have tried it with two coats too so I could see what it looked like, but I didn't think about it until I had already taken it off.

Here's a picture of Revlon - Graceful without the shimmer:

I love grey!

Isn't great for such a low price??

Love, Bethany

Godiva

This mani definitely reminded me of chocolate, and who doesn't love chocolate?


Base: Revlon - Espresso
Gold: Ulta - High Roller
Top Coat: Seche Vite

Yum!

Love, Bethany