Photo inspired nail art

This photo was taken from All The Pretty Stuff, when i saw this photo I immediately ask her  if I could use that photo for my nail art inspiration and she said yes!! >.<The city arise from tree trunk, how cool is that!!

 

So, do you like this?? =D
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Black Shatter design

I consider myself very lucky when it comes to the last bottle of nail polish. This was the last bottle of Black Shatter at Metrotown, the entire mall!! >.< Lucky!! the lady kept pushing me to buy this or else someone else will grab this once I walk out the store.
Base: Revlon 925 Gold Coin
Top: OPI black shatter

Konad VS Free-hand #2

Yay for the weekly konad VS free-hand challenge #2. And I picked......

Another amazing design from Art of Nail, thank you for letting me use your photos!! (Post) I fell in love with this design when i first saw it on her blog, she did a really good job on layering the design.

And my free-hand version of it......

Butterflies are definitely not my specialty. Took me quite awhile to draw them and clearly my drawing skill need some improvement. I didn't know my branches were so thick until i uploaded the photos. =(

But overall, this was quite a challenge!! What do you think?

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Rainbow jigsaw puzzle

I almost gave up on these because it took too long to draw the puzzle, but since i already spent 20mins on one nail, might as well just finish it.The end result was acceptable until i put the top coat on. I almost cried because it smudged!!! Especially on the thumb nail. After 10mins of "repairing", this is the best i can do.

Not the best, but not the worst either. I had my fun and thats all it matters.
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Nail art decal and Stylish blog award!

A couple weeks ago I found out that Viva la nails have a special privilege for blogger and youtuber where you can get a product sample pack including 3 nail art stickers and 3 nail art water decal. And all you have to do is provide them your blog link and pay for shipping!!! So you have a blog/youtube and would like to try some samples, check out http://www.vivalanails.co.uk/samples.html.

This is my first time using nail art water decal and when i saw this package in my mail, i was so eager to try it right away. This is one of the design I did using 2 different water decal. They are fast and easy to apply even though i had to go on youtube and look for the tutorial on how to apply. Overall, I love the results but the only problem is, how long would they last with a top coat. I guess i would have to wear it for a couple days to see the final result.

And, and and I was tagged by The Nailasaurus, Polish Obsessed, Miss Devious Diva, Viva Polish!, Necessary*nails, Polish Infatuated for the stylish blogger award!!! I recently did this tag already but still, thank you so much!!!

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Dress inspiration nail art

I think Olivia Wilde is hot, especially in TRON with black hair and thick black eye liner. *hands down*

An inspiration from Olivia Wilde's dress on 2011 Golden Globe Award ceremony. I definitely love this dress, it looks elegant and nice on her.

Thank you for all the comments on my free-hand drawing from the previous post. I'm so touched even though i don't think i did a great job on that. For this week konad VS free-hand, ideas and comments are welcome!!!

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Giveaway: Valentine's Day

Yay for second giveaway!! The theme for this mini giveaway is Valentine's Day, and the prizes I'm giving away is all you need to do valentines day nail art. I recently found out a place that sell these cute japanese nail accessory in Richmond. So I picked up a few and included one in this giveaway.

 

To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is become a follower and write a comment with your GFC name and Email address. Extra entries will be given if you blog about this giveaway (+5 entries) or/and put this in the blogroll (+1). Please don't forget to provide the link in the comment too!!

This giveaway ends February 12, 2011 at 11:59 PST. Winner will be selected randomly using random.org and will be contact by email.  The winner would have 48 hours to reply or else a new winner will be selected. Good Luck!!

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Konad VS free-hand #1

Yes, this would be the first post of Konad VS free-hand challenge and I'm real excited!! >.< And the first design of this challenge is......

Thank you Jenny from Polishology for letting me use her amazing photos!! I took this photo from one of her recent post here. She used Deborah Lippmann Waking Up In Vegas and I used Color Club Wild Orchid. And my free-hand version is...

This is nothing close to konad stamp!!! Unfortunately I didn't have much time to do the rest of the fingers but next time I would for sure. And I believe there is room for improvement and will try harder next time. Thank you so much again for the encouragement!!! <3

Challenge.

Thank you for all the lovely comments!!! I guess i would try doing nail art on my own nails from now on then. I would still do it on fake nails for more challenging design but would cut it shorter instead of long nails.

While doing these nails, I came up with an idea, a silly one. Since i still don't own a konad stamp, why don't I do a Konad VS free-hand nail art design challenge. Every week, i would replicate a konad design by doing it free-hand. The results would decide by all you lovely bloggers. What do you think of this idea?

Eventhough these took me awhile (like 2 hours) to finish, but I am really satisfied with the end result.

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Nails of the day

I've had a lot of comments saying that I should do the nail art on my own nails instead of fake nails. Thats because my nails are not as "clean" compare to other bloggers and I have short stubby fingers. So please, let me know if you still prefer me to do it on fake nails or real nails. I would really appreciate that! >.<

This is just a real simple nail design using one of my favourite blue nail polish (Love & Beauty) and OPI DS Coronation.

 

Please tell me what you think about this! >.< Oh, for the last blog award post, I apologize if I did double tagged any of you.
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Stylish blogger award!!!

A few days ago I was tagged this lovely lady from Rachel Marie's Nails, and that totally made my day especially in this dark gloomy winter!! I really do enjoy reading her blog with all those amazing swatches, so do check out her blog!! And this would be my second blog award, how exciting!

So these are the rules to the award:

1. Thank and link back to the person who awarded you this award.

2. Share 7 things about yourself.

3. Award 15 recently discovered great bloggers.

4. Contact these bloggers and tell them about the award!

Hmm, 7 things about myself:

1)  First thing when i wake up in the morning is go on youtube or blogs and watch other peoples awesome nail art.

2) I rather buy nail polish than buying clothes or bags.

3) I am too obsessed with glitters that people are always picking out glitters from my hair (or my cat's hair) and face.

4) I hate chocolate and sweets. (unfortunately)

5) I love love love anything with "Limited Edition" tags on.

6) I think i can't live without japanese animation. I will go crazy!

7) Currently obsessed with reality show "Cake Boss". I love cakes!!!

And I am tagging:

1) Biba's Beauty Corner

2) Five by Five

3) layniefingers

4) loodie loodie loodie

5) Love, Carissa

6) nails by rachel

7) sakura blossom

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Winner of the 1st Giveaway!!!

*Drum roll*.......The winner for the first giveaway is.....

Congratulations!!! I've already sent you an email, so please reply me with your mailing address within 48 hours or else I'll have to choose a new winner.

For those who didn't win this contest, don't worry because I'll be having another giveaway soon!!! *Cheers*!!!!!

L-O-V-E Valentine's Day nail #4

 Valentine's Day nail #4

L-O-V-E

I forgot to take a picture on my fingers but from here you can see the differences between two different lighting. I remember seeing the design on the thumb nail somewhere before but i can't recall where (I won't be suprise if it's in Ikea) but this is definitely one of my favourite valentines design. The marbling effect was hand-painted, not water marbling since it's too messy and I am still experimenting the technique. How do you like this??

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Valentine's Day nail #3

 Valentine's Day nail #3

I had this inspiration from Lady Gaga music video Bad Romance where she wore a silver dress with a lot of crystals on. So i used OPI DS Coronation and light pink but the holographic doesn't really show on the photo.  =(

Ah, and don't forget today is the last day for my 1st giveaway. and the second giveaway is coming soon, maybe sometime this week or next week!! *wink* And for those of you who could't find the "enter" button and posted on the comment section instead, I've had entered you in the form so don't worry.

Nails of the day: Mickey

Yay for Mickey Mouse!!!

 

The thumb is actually a Mickey's magic hat. I know it doesn't look like it but ill try harder next time. Second nail would be the Disney castle, took me awhile but thats my fav. 3rd is the fireworks, then bling up mickey and the last is mickey's shirt and pants. Hope you like it!!! >.<

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Blog Award!!!

And yes, i've just received my first blog award!!! Thank you loodie loodie loodie for making my day!! *hugs* I really enjoy reading her blog with amazing nail tutorials and great swatches. So please check out her blog! =D

So one of the condition for receiving this blog is to choose a few favourite blogs, and these are my choices:

Poka Pika Nails

Nail Art

toesthattwinkle

lindasnailart

legallypolished

rachelsnails

These are just a few that i chose eventhough there are alot more amazing bloggers and blogs out there. But i really enjoy reading all these blogs that have amazing nail art and swatches!!

The rules to the receiver:
Post about this award and copy the rules. Link the person that had tagged you.
Choose 3 - 5 Blogs you would like to tag and link them too. Leave them a comment on their blog that you've linked them.
Important: This award is for unknown blogs, so don't tag some 3000-Reader-Blogs! :)

Thank you for stopping by and hope you will find these blogs interesting as i do!!! >.<

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Nails of the day

Valentine's day #2

Garden of Roses

School is starting tomorrow and i cant wait to go back to school!! But i am sure i will save some time for more nail art!! >.<

And yes, I've open a new shop in Etsy selling some of my handmade nail art design. I'm hoping i could have some extra income so that i could apply for nail tech school after summer this year. =)
And for every purchase made, 10% will be donated to BCSPCA.
For now, there is a 10% discount for every purchase with the code: 14372001. So please check it out,  Thank you very much!!!

Requested: Death Note nails

I don't know how many of you watch Death Note the drama/anime/movie/manga, but i personally think that movie is awesome!!!

Ryu's wing is made using acrylic, and i cheated on the 4th nail where i used a fimo apple slice instead of hand painting  >.<
How do you like this?

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Nails of the day

New year celebration is over and next would be valentines day. I know japanese magazine has alot of very cute and princess nail designs, so i decided to start doing some romantic valentines day nail art.

#1 Valentine's day nail

 A very simple cute design with a black rose on the thumb nail. (Revlon Pink Lingerie, Revlon Lily and China Glaze Fairy Dust).

Rainbow Lollipop

 

Holostary

(only 1 coat of CG IDK)

 

This is my second bottle of holographic nail polish China Glaze IDK, and im still hunting for more especially Gosh. I've look around at least 4 different Shoppers Drug Mart and still couldn't find any Gosh holographic nail polish. =(

I forgot to mention that the 50th followers giveaway is open internationally!! >.< If you like glitters as much as me, please enter before January 10th!!

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Requested: Greek nail art tutorial

How was everyone's new year celebration? My new year resolution this year is to be able to improve my nail art especially acrylic nails and of course increase my nail polish collection too!! I would start my first post in 2011 with a tutorial for the greek nail art and since I've never done a tutorial before, comments are welcome so i could improve and do a better job next time. =D

Thank you for reading!!

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