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January 23, 2013

Beetle Inspired Nails

Beetle Inspired Nails with Ludurana Admirável
Yes, today's mani is inspired by beetles! First I applied two coats of Orly - Enchanted Forest. I let it dry completely before I added a piece of striping tape in the middle of the nail. Then I carefully brushed two strokes of Ludurana - Admirável on both sides of the nail. I removed the tape, added a layer of top coat and stared at my nails for the rest of the day. ^_^

I also took some underwater shots (learnt this from Goose!). Multichromes look SO good underwater. All those colours. In one polish. I couldn't believe my eyes!
Beetle Inspired Nails with Ludurana Admirável (underwater shot)
Beetle Inspired Nails with Ludurana Admirável (underwater shot)
This spectacular multichrome from Ludurana was a gift from Penélope, one of my lovely readers. She sent me an awesome package with Brazilian must-have nail polishes and a great selection of her own handmade glitter polishes. Thanks again dear! You are so generous and sweet. ♥ 

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January 19, 2013

Cirque - Galinda

a england Dorian Gray + Cirque Galinda
I updated Dorian Gray with Galinda from the brand Cirque. Galinda has a clear base with small and medium pearly white glitter and tiny sparkly prismatic particles. So lovely! The formula of Galinda was great, I applied two coats over Dorian Gray. 
a england Dorian Gray + Cirque Galinda (matte)
Later I added a layer of matte top coat, because well.. a mattified glitter mani never disappoints! My nails look kinda frosted. Cool. :)

Galinda is part of Cirque's newest collection called Objet d'Art and is available on the Cirque website.
Cirque Objet d'Art collection
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January 17, 2013

a england - Dorian Gray

a england Dorian Gray
I have an undying love for shades like the one I'm wearing right now. This mysterious dark grey polish is Dorian Gray from a england's Gothic Beauties collection. It was a dream to apply. This is two coats plus top coat.

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January 10, 2013

Shimmer Polish - Karina

Shimmer Polish Karina
This gorgeous cherry red glitter polish is Karina from Shimmer Polish. This polish glows and sparkles like crazy, I'm drowning in its depth. ♥ The formula was a little thick, but manageable. I used two coats plus a generous amount of top coat.
Shimmer Polish Karina
Shimmer Polish is available at Cindy's Etsy shop for $12 a bottle.

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January 4, 2013

a england - She Walks in Beauty

Models Own Grace Green + a england She Walks in Beauty
Today I'm showing you a england - She Walks in Beauty, one of Adina's new stunning creations. An unusual combination of greenish golden shimmer and pink glitter. I could've applied it over the entire nail, but you know how much I love to play with nail polish! So I started with applying Models Own - Grace Green (two coats); then I dabbed She Walks in Beauty on the nail tips and finished with a layer of top coat. Man, I lóve this combination!
Models Own Grace Green + a england She Walks in Beauty
She Walks in Beauty is part of the Heavenly Quotes collection. This collection is available on the a england website.

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