Different Dimension - Cetus Swatch and Review

Hi guys! Today I have swatches and a short review on this gorgeous polish by Different Dimension called Cetus. It's a berry holographic, flaky polish, part of Different Dimension's Shooting Star series, which are one and done, special edition, polishes. That means that the maker only releases them for a short time, they tend to be unique mixes with higher quality pigments or extras like holos, glitters, or flakes. Different Dimension is one of my favorite indie nail polish brands and they make up a good chunk of my collection but I've barely posted about them, even though I wear the polishes often. I was wearing this one two weeks ago and decided to go ahead and write a review, so check below for that.

Multichrome Stripes Nail Art Tutorial

Hi guys! Today I have another nail art video tutorial featuring the multichrome Shinespark polishes from my previous post, Stormy Sea and Aurora Borealis. The video is below as well as step by step instructions and way too many pictures.

Shinespark Polish Multichromes Review

Hi guys! Today I have swatches and review of two multichrome polishes from Shinespark Polish. These are mean to be used as toppers over a dark base. Because multichrome polishes shift color depending on the angle and lighting, I'm going to mention the type of light I took the picture in. Some of the low-light shots are slightly blurry, but they show the color shifts the best, I took those with just the overhead lighting of my kitchen, and not my daylight bulbs.

Breaking the Biting Habit - August 2015

My last update on the health of my nails and nail/hand care routine was last January. That's because I have nothing new to report. Although my nails broke a lot during the moving process (you can see all of those pics where my nails are super nubby for a while on my Instagram), it's not because I bit them. To be able to say, that despite the huge amounts of stress, anxiety and depressive feelings, I never bit my nails off, is a huge accomplishment.

A few weeks ago when I was chatting with my twin, she sent me a picture of her latest manicure. I commented on how long her nails were. She thanked me and then expressed her frustration at getting them to grow. She started on her journey to break her own decades long nail biting habit a few months after I did, inspired by my sucess. The idea then came to mind, that it might serve as inspiration to see and read about other nail bloggers/IGers who where also nail biters and have overcome it. So I've decided to revamp this series into a monthly interview segment, where we'll find out how others have broken their nail biting habits, and hopefully learn some new tricks and tips.

Sensationail Gel Starter Kit Review

Hi guys! Today I have a review on the Sensationail Gel Polish Starter Kit in Pink Chiffon. My mom picked this up for me at Walmart and I used it last week. I've been wanting to try gel nails for a while now so I'm super happy. Long, and wordy post up ahead.

Shinespark Polish Neons

Hi guys, today I have swatches of two neons from Shinespark Polish, Radical Red and Pumped Pink; with a water marble accent nail. I had gotten 3 neons to review and I already shared Outrageous Orange with you guys in June, you can find that post here.

Essie Bell Bottom Blues Swatch and Review

Hi guys! I have one of the colors of the upcoming Essie Fall 2015 collection to show you guys. I picked this up at a local nail supply shop but I can't find any info online yet about the actual collection name or release date. All I could find are promotional bottle shots and polish names but no actual press releases. In any case, read on for more swatches and my review!

Kiss My Berry Best Friend

Hi guys! I'm very excited about today's post for various reasons. First of all, just look at that picture! Glorious holo on holo stamping courtesy of Pretty and Polished Kiss My Asphalt and M Polish Berry Best Friends. Also, 2 posts this week! Lastly, I'm actually really happy with how these photos came out and I even made a video tutorial for you guys!

Bellaluna Cosmetics - Dreams Come True (partial) Review

Hi guys! Today I have swatches and a review of my picks of the Dreams Come True Collection from Bellaluna Cosmetics. This collection consists of 6 polishes inspired by Disney films, 3 cremes with micro flakes, 2 glitter jellies, and a holographic topcoat. I have swatches of the 3 cremes to show you today, plus a short update on my life, feel free to scroll past the next paragraph if you just came here for pretty nail pictures.

Summer Giveaway

Hi guys! I'm still settling into my new place and don't have any nail art or watches for you just yet. However, I have something exciting to share with you. I've joined forces with some of my favorite bloggers to bring you all this epic giveaway! Read on to see the rules and enter for your chance to win $200 or $40 credit to your PayPal account. You can enter on the Rafflecopter below or at www.mannasmanis.com (thanks Manna for hosting this amazing giveaway!)