SinfulColors Henna I Do Nail Appliques!

*Sent for review*

I was excited to try SinfulColors nail appliques for the first time this week. I like the idea of nail appliques, especially when the designs are more complex than my nail art skills allow. However, I feel a lot of them are pretty pricey for how long they seem to last on me. But not the SinfulColors appliques, they are just $1.99! I tried the SinfulColors Henna I Do stickers from the summer 2015 Street Fusion collection.  These appliques are clear with gorgeous gold designs with coral accents. I loved how these looked!! I typically hate seeing the whites of my nails, but I liked it here for some reason!

These were pretty easy to apply. I just selected the right size for each nail, stuck them on and filed off the excess. Unlike some other strips I've tried, the excess was easy to file off. I didn't top coat these, so they only lasted a day. If I top coat nail appliques, they sometimes last 2 days for me, but I've never worn been able to wear them longer than that. It might be my application, but the stickers at the tips always pull up.

*Sent for review*

Overall, I love this design and the ease of application! There are five sets of nail appliques in the SinfulColors Street Fusion collection, as well as 29 lacquers and 6 glitter top coats, so check them out at now at a Walgreens or other mass retailer near you.

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Happy Halloween with Sally Hansen Salon Effects!

 *Sent for review*

Happy Halloween readers! I have another quick post for you today because I still really don't feel well. But, there are a few things I will ALWAYS do on Halloween, even if I am on my death bed. #1. Wear a costume for at least some portion of the evening. I don't care how sick I am, I'm wearing a costume. #2. Watch "Hocus Pocus" and yell "Amuck, amuck, amuck!" with SJP. #3. Have cute Halloween nails. Thankfully, Sally Hansen solved the cute Halloween nails thing for me with these Salon Effects nail appliques. Sally Hansen has four Halloween Salon Effects designs this year including this one "Hallowscene", "Skull and Crossbows", "Kiss My Face" (little lips with fangs!), and "Little Black Lace".

I'm posing in front of two pumpkins I spray painted gold and black last week. They look adorable! These Sally Hansen Salon Effects are pretty easy to apply. Just select the right size sticker for your nail, apply, trim to fit and file off the excess. I tend to over file (you can see below), but it isn't noticeable in person with this design.

The white part on these glows in the dark!! It glows really strongly too, I love it! 

 *Sent for review*

The only downside to these is that they don't typically last long on me. They can be removed by soaking in soap and water, so after I shower, they usually come off. But they are perfect for a one night event like Halloween or a Halloween party! You still have time to go grab these at a drugstore near you for whatever events you have going on tonight!

Born Pretty Store Cat and Skull Stickers

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I am pretty much making it my mission to acquire all of the cat-themed nail art supplies available at Born Pretty Store. I am a card-carrying Crazy Cat Lady and I do love to have cats on my nails. I recently saw this new sheet of nail stickers featuring cats AND skulls (another favorite nail theme) and knew I had to have it. This sheet of stickers offers both large and small cats in red, green, black, pink and blue, two different kinds of skulls in red, black and green, a couple of crosses sticking out of grass (grave markers? Or am I being morbid?) and some weird 3-pronged boomerang looking items (as seen on my middle nail). I really bought this sheet for the cats and skulls and kinda wish it only had cats and skulls, but for $1.69, I still feel like I got my money's worth.

As you can see, I really went for an authentic cat lady feel to this mani and accessorized with some stray black cat hairs. I apologize for those- Binx went to the vet for his yearly check-up/shots today and he is still massively stress shedding. Poor baby! The vet said he is doing great and she admired how gorgeous he is though, so that's good! Anyway, these stickers were super easy to use. Just peel off the sheet, stick on your nail and finish with a layer of top coat to seal them in. For this look, I used OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls as my base color.

 *Sent for review*

If you're looking for cat-themed nail art supplies, Born Pretty Store has you covered. These cute stickers are perfect for the crazy cat lady (like me) and also would be great for a Halloween mani (black cats and skulls!). It is never too early to start purchasing items for Halloween manis, or just Halloween in general. You can find these stickers here (they are item XF475) and don't forget to use coupon code ERJ61 at checkout for 10% off your order.

ADORABLE- Born Pretty Store Black Cat Stickers!

 *Sent for review*

After all the red and green glittery Christmas manis, I was in the mood for a palette cleanser type mani, so I dragged out the old favorite OPI Stranger Tides. Never one to leave well enough alone, I then spotted the black cat nail art stickers I recently received from Born Pretty Store!! Obviously, I could not resist these stickers, and why would I bother trying since a sheet of these is only $1.99?!

Some of these stickers have crystals, either on a "collar" on the kitty or as part of a paw (like my pinky nail) or heart. My favorites are the sitting kitty that I have here, and the one that looks like he's prancing around. Binx prances around a lot, so it really looks quite a lot like him!

These were total cake to apply- just peel the sticker off of the sheet, stick on your nail, and seal them in with a layer of top coat. They laid nice and flat, no edges sticking up anywhere, and they stayed on perfectly for the length of this mani (2 days I believe). I'm going to order some more sheets of these, they are way too cute!

  *Sent for review*

You can get these stickers right now for only $1.59 (til January 3). Everything on the whole Born Pretty Store site is 20%!

I tried to get a picture of Binx in a Santa hat, but the Santa hat is too big. Also, the only time this will ever happen is when he is asleep, but I feel like it would be cuter if he were awake LOL.

Purrrrrrrr! Born Pretty Store Leopard Nail Stickers!

Base: None
Color: Born Pretty Store Leopard Nail Stickers
Top: One coat Seche Vite
Application: Average (out of poor, average, good, excellent)

I really love anything leopard print, so when I stumbled across these leopard print, rhinestone-covered nail art stickers on Born Pretty Store's website, I needed them!! These stickers are clear, with a black and golden yellow leopard design and small rhinestones all over the sticker. I haven't seen rhinestones incorporated into polish stickers before so I thought this was pretty cool.

These were pretty easy to apply, I only have a few complaints. The first complaint is that none of these stickers were really the right size for my small nail beds. I had to cut them all to fit, which is fine, just a little added work. The second problem I had is that if a rhinestone was at the end of my nail, it was hard to file it off with the excess sticker. I ended up kind of pulling the rhinestones off, but you have to be careful to not pull the sticker off your nail if you do that! Also, I wanted to use top coat over these to make them last longer, but I should NOT have used Seche. That's what caused the wrinkling you see. I should have used a non fast dry top coat.

These cool leopard print stickers are available online at Born Pretty Store. Don't forget to use the code ERJ61 for 10% off of your order!!

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OPI Girly Glam Nail Apps

I have one more of OPI's excellent new Nail Apps to show you today. This design is called Girly Glam and it's a glitter-based nail polish sticker. The design is like a swirly almost camouflage-like pattern with silver, pink, bright pink, red, and black. I love this pattern, and the glitter really sparkles.

The Girly Glam Nail Apps applied as easily as the other two I reviewed, Reptile and Metallic Waves. The excess was very easy to file off and get the edges smooth. I cut the four largest strips to fit my nails for these swatches, and I obviously didn't really do a great job cutting. But that's my lack of cutting skills, not the fault of the nail apps. When I actually wear these strips for a full mani, I choose the five smallest strips for each hand, and I don't have to cut them at all.

The OPI Nail Apps have been lasting for four + days on me, with no chipping or tip wear.

By the way, if you are ever rushing out the door without your nails done (unfortunately, I am all the time) to an important event, these are an excellent thing to keep in your purse. I was able to do a set of nail apps in the car on the way to a wedding on Sunday (while my boyfriend was driving, of course). My nails looked awesome and it was way easier than trying to paint my nails in the car and then waiting for them to dry/ruining them upon exiting the vehicle.

Pure Lacquer Nail Apps are available now at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for the suggested retail price of $11.95.
For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!


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OPI Reptile Nail App NOTD

Fun fact for you: I LOVE reptiles. LOVE. When I was little, my friends and I used to go reptile hunting in the woods behind our houses and try to find frogs and snakes. We made a club called the "RAAA" or, the Reptile and Amphibian Association of America. Was I a weird little girl? Yes, yes, I was... Anyway, weird little girls turn into adults with pet snakes, nail blogs, and a continued love for reptiles, so I was super excited when OPI sent me their new Nail Apps in Reptile!

Now, OPI listed Reptile as one of the cream finish nail apps, but I see some definite metallicness here. The base of the design is a gold and silver scale print, with some copper-y brown and coral scales randomly placed. This design is gorgeous and totally unique in the world of nail polish stickers. I have never seen a design quite like this. The combination of colors is pretty cool too. Depending on which side of the strip you use at the cuticle end of your nail, you can get more coral on the nail, or more of the copper-y brown. I really only used the coral on the pinkie nail, I should have shown more of it.

See the pretty metallic finish? Not really a cream, and quite frankly I like that. This nail app was very easy to apply and the excess filed off very cleanly. I think these Reptile nail apps were a bit easier to file that the Metallic Wave design I tried. Possibly the glitter in the Metallic Waves made the edges feel less smooth than the Reptile design.

All in all, these OPI Nail Apps are killin' it. The two designs I've tried have been showstoppingly gorgeous and when I wear them, people grab my hands to ask what they are. I got 4 days of near-perfect wear from the Metallic Wave design and definitely could have kept wearing them for several more days. I know these are $11.95, but they are still cheaper than going to a salon for nail art and I think that makes them perfect for special occasions.

Pure Lacquer Nail Apps are available at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for the suggested retail price of $11.95.
For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!


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Sally Hansen Rock of Ages Salon Effects in Red-y to Rock!

By now, you all have probably seen the previews for the Rock of Ages movie (I believe it is in theaters now!). Like most important movies of today, this movie ties in with a nail polish release!! Sally Hansen came up with some Rock of Ages inspired designs, including today's mani, Red-y to Rock. I tested out the strips today, and if I go see the movie, you can be sure I'll be wearing Red-y to Rock!

I love this red and white zebra-ish wave design. These are sparkly polish strips, as you can see below. The white waves are especially sparkly. I really like the nail polish strips that are sparkly best. The creme design ones are fine, but really, who doesn't want a bit of sparkle??

These polish strips were SUPER easy to apply. I have always thought that Sally Hansen Salon Effects were easy to use, but they might have gotten even easier. The excess strip filed off so cleanly! I only did four nails for these pictures and I think it took me all of 1 minute to do this. Maybe less.

I have worn Sally Hansen Salon Effects for 5 days in the past with only a tiny bit of visible wear. With the addition of a clear top coat, they can last even longer. So while $9.99 may seem pricey, they are an excellent choice for a vacation when you really don't have time to do your nails. Plus, $9.99 is WAY cheaper than something like a gel manicure that would last 7-10 days. And I really just LOVE the designs that are available!!

Sally Hansen Rock of Ages Salon Effects are available now at drugstores!

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OPI Pure Lacquer Nail Apps in Metallic Waves!!

I was super excited to try the new OPI Pure Lacquer Nail Apps. I've tried a few other brands of nail polish stickers (Incoco, Sally Hansen, and Born Pretty Store), and I've generally liked them a lot. OPI is my favorite nail polish brand, so I've been waiting for them to dip into the polish sticker market. The first design I tested was the awesome Metallic Waves pattern. These stickers are glitter based, with a gorgeous mix of gold, pink, and blue glitter on the bottom, and black waves of varying sizes on top. The glitter really sparkles underneath the black waves.

I think the macro shot below really shows how awesome this design is. Everyone who saw my nails when I was wearing these immediately wanted them. My mom has already purchased a set and I'll be buying myself another set too. This is probably my favorite nail polish sticker design I have tried so far, of any brand!

Application was very easy, these are super flexible and stretch out over the nail nicely. You can just rip off the excess and then file down the edges. I was watching a movie while doing these, and I over-filed a bit on my pointer and middle fingers, so I need to pay better attention next time!! Luckily, it kind of blended in with the design and didn't bother me. OPI does not recommend using  top coat with these, but I did use one layer of top coat. I seem to be incapable of making the edges of any nail stickers smooth, so I really use the top coat to wrap the tips and smooth out any jagged edges.

I wore these nail stickers for four whole days. Normally, I don't comment on the wear time of nail polish. Something about my nail chemistry makes polish chip after about two days, no matter what brand it is, what top coat/base coat or my application method. BUT, I wanted to test the wear on these stickers.


Here's the wear after four days:

Ummm.... there isn't any wear!! It looks basically the same as it did on day 1!!!! Whaaaat??? That never happens for me! At the end of four days, I had one tiny chip on my right pinkie nail. but that was from slamming it directly into a wall (I'm a klutz!). I am 100% sold on these OPI Pure Lacquer Apps. The Metallic Waves design is GORGEOUS and I had beautiful nails for four days straight! I liked these so much that I am putting on another set tonight, so stay tuned for that!

Don't forget, my Nicole by OPI Kardashian mini sets giveaway ends tonight!!

Pure Lacquer Nail Apps are available at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for the suggested retail price of $11.95.
For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!


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Sally Hansen Rock of Ages Salon Effects!!

GET ROCKER CHIC NAILS

WITH “ROCK OF AGES”-INSPIRED SALON EFFECTS

REAL NAIL POLISH STRIPS

FROM SALLY HANSEN

THINK: Amp up your nail design with some serious rock star treatment.

WHAT THEY ARE: Edgy prints and patterns inspired by the head-banging film adaptation of the Broadway hit from New Line Cinema, “Rock of Ages,” distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and in theaters nationwide on June 15, 2012.  Get ready to rock with the Rock of Ages Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips collection from Sally Hansen. The manicure breakthrough from nail color authority Sally Hansentakes you back in time to the 1980’s, the decade of big hair and big dreams.

The revolutionary peel-and-apply nail polish strips are available in eight limited edition patterns inspired by “Rock of Ages,” a rock ‘n’ roll romance story told through the heart-pounding hits of the 80’s most legendary bands. From rock star fashion to the decade’s hottest runway trends, like lace and neon hues, these designs are bold, colorful and guaranteed to leave you ready to rock. Just peel, apply, file and go, for a flawless, rock-star approved, real-polish manicure without the fuss.

The ultimate fashion accessory, Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips are developed with an innovative DBP, Toluene and Formaldehyde-freeformula that offers trendsetting, no dry-time nail looks which last up to ten days. Each Salon Effect Real Nail Polish Strips kit includes 16 nail polish strips, a cuticle stick, mini file/ buffer and instructions for easy at-home application. When you’re ready to change your nail strips, simply swipe nails with your favorite Sally Hansen polish remover for an instantly clean slate.

AVAILABLE PRINTS: Red-y to Rock, Rock N’ Roar, Zip It!, Star Quality, Amp it Up, Good Gene’s, Fingerlace Gloves, Sticks and Stones

WHAT IT COSTS: $9.99

WHERE TO FIND THEM: Sally Hansen products are available at chain drug stores, food stores and mass merchandisers nationally.

What do you think? You already know that I love Rock N'Roar! 

Summery Born Pretty Store Nail Stickers NOTD!

My NOTD today is a summery concoction using Born Pretty Store's flowery nail art stickers. These flower stickers are so perfect for a summer mani, especially with a bright orange base! I used three coats of Tangerine Tango Matte from the Sephora + PANTONE collection. As you can tell below, these stickers are slightly glittery, which makes me love them even more.

After my base color was dried, I simply peeled the stickers off of the sheet and applied them on my nails. I tried to use a good selection of the stickers so you could see most of the ones from the sheet. Not pictured are the flowers with pink fishnet design, as I didn't think the pink would pop on the orange base. I finished off with a layer of top coat to seal the stickers in.

These stickers are super easy to use and look amazing on a bright base! They adhere well to the nail and lay perfectly flat, so there are no edges to catch anywhere. My favorite nail is my ring finger nail, but I love all of these designs. I'm glad these come in packages with 10 sheets because I will be using these all summer!

You get 10 sheets like this for $5.23! There are something like 23 stickers on each sheet, so that is a really good deal. These won't expire or go bad either, so you can use them for many manis in the future. If you're not a fan of flowers, Born Pretty Store also carries nail stickers featuring Angry Birds (so cute), bows, butterflies, Hello Kitty and even the Chanel logo! You can see all of their designs here. I kinda want the Angry Birds ones now LOL.

Overall, I highly recommend these stickers if you're looking to add some easy pizazz to your mani! Remember to use the code ERJ61 to receive 10% off of your next Born Pretty Store order.

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OPI New Pure Lacquer Nail Apps Preview!

Precut Designs Offer Easy, Instant Nail Art

OPI Announces NEW! Pure Lacquer Nail Apps

OPI launches Pure Lacquer Nail Apps for instantaneous manicures and pedicures created using precut nail strips made of 100% real nail lacquer – providing a high-gloss finish, long-lasting wear and zero dry time. Offered in both cream and shimmer finishes, Nail Apps are available in 14 different styles – ranging in design from edgy snake print and fishnet to feminine gold lace and floral.
 “Nail art has become increasingly popular, with both consumers and trained professionals,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “Pure Lacquer Nail Apps provide the perfect way to get a one-of-a-kind look that simply cannot be replicated by hand. Each nail strip is made of 100% real nail lacquer for a flawless final look with easy application.”
Combining base and color in one convenient product, Nail Apps adhere to nails in seconds and can be stretched for a perfect fit. Each pack contains 16 strips to ensure perfect sizing for all finger and toe nails. For best results, this product should not be finished with top coat. Simply remove with an acetone polish remover like OPI Expert Touch Lacquer Remover before trying a new design. 
“To make Nail Apps last even longer, upgrade your service by having your manicurist cure the nail strips with a GelColor Top Coat. With this addition, Nail Apps will last up to two weeks,” explains Weiss-Fischmann. “If you chose at-home application, place each Nail App carefully, trimming where necessary. Top coat is not recommended. Within minutes, your nails will be uniquely designed like never before!”


Pure Lacquer Nail Apps are available at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for the suggested retail price of $11.95.
For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!


I am super excited for these!!! For LOTS (14, to be exact) more pictures of individual designs and my top three favorites, please click through the jump!

Born Pretty Store Nail Art Stickers= Adorable Mani!!!

I LOVE this mani so much it hurts!!!!! Born Pretty Store (a.k.a. place of awesome supplies for nail art) sent me these adorable nail art stickers and I couldn't wait to use them!! Some of the designs scream "spring!" to me, so I want to wait to use those. But these white bows reminded me of beautiful Christmas presents. These are actually not just plain white, they have a light dusting of shimmer that makes them look prettier and less flat on the nail.

This is the sheet the bows came from. As you can see, it also has really cute pink bows and hearts as well. I can't wait to use these for a Valentine's Day mani. I really love that white bow with the pink heart in the middle!

These are all of the sheets they sent, so you can see I'll be bringing you a lot of cute designs with these! Below is my second favorite sheet. I LOVE those orange rose-like flowers and the daisies are so pretty. I can't wait to use the orange flowers over a navy blue polish like OPI Russian Navy or OPI Roadhouse Blues. That will be the next look I try with these stickers.

These stickers were extremely easy to use. I just waited until my L'Oreal Amazon's Flash mani was completely dry, peeled the nail sticker of my choice off of the sheet and applied it to my nail. I found that I could just use my fingers to apply the large bow stickers, but I did use tweezers for the smallest bow (pinky nail) and the hearts (middle nail). I topped the whole look off with a layer of top coat. These lay nice and flat on the nail and stayed on really well for the 3 days I wore this mani. I'm sure they would have lasted for several more days.

I want to order these sheets again just to get the bow stickers!! I would buy them in every color, I think they are the cutest nail stickers I have ever used. My nails are like little presents!

Below is L'Oreal Amazon's Flash alone. I really love this color, it's a great true yellow-gold. However, this is four coats, so I didn't love this pigmentation. I bet it will be great layered over black though!

The gorgeous nail stickers I used are available now online at Born Pretty Store. I do love Born Pretty Store's selection of nail art products. They carry a lot of things, like these stickers, that are easy to use for the nail art challenged, like myself. I am not good at a lot of nail art, so it's always cool when I find something easy to use like these stickers!

The Born Pretty Store Nail Art Stickers were sent to me for review by an affiliate of the Born Pretty Store. For more information, please read my Disclosure Policy. I purchased L'Oreal Amazon's Flash myself.