Monday, December 31, 2012

New Years Eve Nails - Julep Ivy and NYC Starry SIlver Glitter

I got a new computer!!!
 
 
It has Windows 8.  Guys, I feel so old trying to use this thing.  SO confusing.
 
 
Anywho, without further ado, here are my New Years nails!
 
 
 
*Polishes used: Julep "Ivy" (One of my favorites from them), and NYC "Starry Silver Glitter"


Excuse my nubbies, I worked this weekend and it TOTALLY killed them =(




 
I hope you all have a very Merry New Year! 
 
xoxo- Emily =)

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Christmas Challenge Third Mani - Holly!

I honestly think this turned out way better than I anticipated.

I had so much fun with this!  If you guys have any fun Christmas challenges, or you would like to start doing this one, post your pictures on my facebook wall!

Www.facebook.com/ylimenails




Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Comparison: Julep "Harper" and Sinful Colors "Nail Junkie"

I am in love with these two polishes!

I bought Nail Junkie a while ago.  Harper came with my December Julep Maven box.  When I saw it I was in love!

And then I was like...wait a second.  I have definitely seen this before.

The difference?  Nail Junkie is just a HAIR darker.  All nails are three coats with 1 coat Seche Vite.  Any guesses as to which is which?

Pointer and ring are Harper.
Middle and pinky are Nail Junkie.

What do you guys think?







Monday, December 3, 2012

Cupcake nails tutorial!

I love cupcake nails.  Perfect for Birthdays!

Step#1:  Paint your nails your choice of color.  I did two different colors.

Step#2:  Draw a line dividing your "icing" and wrapper.

Step#3:  Paint the bottom half if your cupcake the color of your wrapper.  I chose brown but you could use any color.

Step#4: Using a dotting tool (or bobby pin, bottom of paint/makeup, whatever you can get your hands on.), make your icing hang over the edge of the wrapper by dotting the icing color on the dividing line.

Step#5: Give your wrapper some definition by highlighting the "crinkles."  I used silver.

Step#6: Give that cupcake some sprinkles!

There you go!  For my other nails I did streamers and a birthday present.

Polishes used:
Sally Hansen: Fuschia Bling Bling.
Sally Hansen Instadri: Lively Lilac.
Stripe Rite: Silver.
Nail Art by Diamond Cosmetics: Cocoa.
Klean color Nail Art:  Sky Blue.





Sunday, December 2, 2012

Christmas Challenge, Red Nails

I decided to do a Christmas challenge this year!  I know I'm a day late (oops!)

This is my first attempt at caviar nails!  I think if I practiced a little bit I could get the hang of it! 

If you guys want to join me, post your pictures on my timeline at facebook.com/ylimenails.