Saturday, November 22, 2014

Fall Neutral Gradient!

Hey guys! Today I have a Fall appropriate mani to share with you all! I actually did these because it was appropriate for a job interview I had (which I got! :D) and I only realized afterwards that it's perfect for fall! Its subtle yet says something and is easy to do!




The colors I used for this mani are OPI Don't Bossa Nova Me Around and OPI Taupe-less Beach--my two favorite nudes!


I first used FingerPaints Paper Mache for the base, then I painted OPI DBNMA and OPI TLB on a makeup sponge wedge and blended the two on my nails. I then repeated this process until I got the desired opacity.


I ended up liking this nail art more than I expected! I hope you all like this as much as I do!
Feel free to leave questions or comments below!

XOXO


Cierra

Monday, November 3, 2014

Went 'N Wild Megalast Limited Edition Matte Fall Collection Swatches and Review

Hello Fall! It is officially my favorite season, even though it did start a little late (I am in Florida after all), and that means not just Pumpkin Spice Latte's, trendy Fall attire or ah-MAZE-ing weather, but also something that us fellow nail polish addicts look forward to: Fall themed Nail Polish Collections! And on that note, I have the Limited Edition Went 'N Wild Megalast Matte Fall Collection to share with you all!


The entire collection consists of 6 matte-drying cremes. I'll be showing them to you guys in order from lightest to darkest.

LAC- My Mani?

First one up to bat is LAC- My Mani?: an off-white, milky creme. A little brighter than most colors like this- like OPI MVIB- but it doesn't change the hue. I loved how this one looked on me! Here I applied 2 coats and no top coat.

Rouge 66

Rouge 66 is a vivid red creme. Gosh I love this one! A bright, assertive, classic red that says enough just by herself! Even my SG4 camera managed to capture how bold she is. Here I applied 2 coats and no top-coat.

So Berry On Trend

So Berry On Trend is a mauve, purple-wannabe, raspberry creme. She's one of those there but not too in your face. Here I applied 2 coats and no top coat.

Careful, It's Vine-tage

Careful, It's Vine-tage is a deep purple creme. She's dark enough to be suited for the fall collection, but not too dark to where you have to contemplate which hue of purple she is. A lighter plum color, if you will. Here I applied 2 coats and no top coat.

Echo Dark

Echo Dark is a rich, navy blue creme. She doesn't exhibit anything special, but I for one are a sucker for this shade! Here I applied 2 coats and no top coat.

Distressed to Impress

Distressed to Impress is a yummy, medium brown creme. Reminds me of chocolate haha! Once again, nothing special, but a staple color for any nail artist/fall enthusiast! Brown can be an awkward shade to wear, not only because certain shades of it might not look well on some skin tones, but also because its not really a nail color. Most people who wear brown often wear it in some form of nail art, but I actually wouldn't mind wearing this color by itself. It has beauty even in its simplicity. Here I applied 2 coats and no top coat.

And that's the entire collection! Overall, I would say I am glad I picked these up: loving the fall hues, the formula was a bit thick but it made it easier to apply, the brush is nice and wide, and they are inexpensive! These do dry matte, but if you want that glossy look, its nothing a coat of your fav top coat won't fix! If you are looking for fall colors this season and you're on a budget, I highly recommend you pick these up at your local Walgreens (where I got mine). Another thing I also admire about this collection is that they are versatile enough so that you can create nail art with them for an overall fall themed look! (Hint, Hint ;D) 

Keep in mind that these are a LIMITED EDITION collection, so they won't be around for much longer if they aren't gone already. I would snatch them up ASAP!

Thank you all for reading and I hoped this helped any of you in fall nail polish distress :D

xoxo

Cierra

Saturday, November 1, 2014

Halloween Nail art: Candy Corn Gradient!

I know I know, it's November 1st- the day day after Halloween, but I've been so lately with work I didn't get a chance to post and I figured later is better than never! Anyways, here's the nail art I wore on Halloween.


I did a simple, Candy Corn Gradient using a makeup sponge, OPI's Angel with a lead foot (holding), Where Did Suzi's Man-go?, and Can't Cope-acabana.

I first applied 2 coats of OPI's Angel with a Leadfoot, and then painted the colors in the order I wanted them on my nail onto the makeup sponge.Then I just applied the sponge straight onto my nail. I finished it off with a coat of HK Glisten & Glow topcoat.
 Simple and easy!

If you want to get this look or use the gradient technique in any way, there are a lot of tutorials out there, but to be honest, experience is key! Everyone has their own take on it that works for them. I will be doing a segment on my blog shortly that deals with nail art basics and I will definitely incorporate the gradient sponge technique into it, so stay tuned!

I hope you all had a Happy Halloween and didn't get any cavities! As for November: Bring on the fall nail art!

XOXO

Cierra