Seeing Spots!

Hello Ladies! Check out this super fun manicure I did.  I love the black and white because it matches with anything I wear to work and it's just such a classic color combination.

The white base is Finger Paints Papier Mache and the black is Orly Matte Vinyl. I used Bundle Monster plate BM 19 for the Polka dot design.

No flash.

 Thank you so much for reading I hope you enjoy this manicure as much as I do. Thank you so much for reading! Have a great weekend!

Alaina xoxo

Blog Love: Blogs that Inspire!

Hello Ladies! I was recently inspired by a new blog that I discovered. Jane over at NAILSIDE is an absolute genius with tape! Not to mention custom painting and color combinations. I absolutely fell in love with her blog and she is nice enough to have detailed tutorials with very clear pictures and instructions. 

I tried to recreate her 'Explosion Manicure' which is just about one of the coolest things I have seen on nails in a long time, but my tape placement was off. I still really liked how it turned out though, I just probably should have started with the 'Lightening Bolt French'. (it involves less tape)

If you aren't following Nailside go follow now! Now, check out my attempt at the Explosion Design. I hope you like!

Base coat is two coats of China Glaze 'Traffic Jam'

Black is Orly 'Matte Vinyl' 

Holographic is Color Club 'Worth the Risque'

Not too bad for a first time with this design. This manicure took me a while but next time I am going to cut the triangles before hand and really try and perfect the tape placement. Practice makes perfect!

China Glaze Traffic Jam from the Metro Collection.This was part of the 'Uptown'. This color is FANTASTIC! A beautiful Berry creme. LOVE!

Thank you all for reading! 

Peace, love and PRACTICE!

Alaina xoxo

The British Tea Set...HUH?!

Hey Loves! I have missed nail stamping so much lately. After my St. Patricks Day post my scraper just up and disappeared on me. My Daughter probably threw it in the trash ha ha. After many failed attempts of using other random objects (a credit card, part of the plastic top to a package of baby wipes) I gave up on stamping for a while..But I am back at it loves! My awesome Boyfriend braved the mall and the RIDICULOUS  prices and bought me a new scraper and a new stamper which I love!

He paid 10 bucks for this. YIKES! So much cheaper on line but I was in desperate need and he knew this ha ha!  The smaller stamper is great and I love the that it's white..I can see the designs MUCH better so placement on the mail is better. Good Job Kevin!

Two coats of China Glaze First Mate and then using Orly Pointe Blanche I used Konad Plate M70 to stamp on the really cool flower design. I had completely overlooked this plate but there are two designs on it that I REALLY like! This design and the one I use here..

I am really happy with the blue and white combination. 

I think it's time for another trim..  :/

Up Close!

Thanks for reading!  I hope you enjoy this one as much as I do!
Peace, Love, and Nail Stamping!

 Alaina xoxo

P.S. I asked Kevin what I should call this post and with ZERO Hesitation he said.. "The British Tea Set" hahahaha ummmmm! He brings the LOLZ times 10.

Matte Monday!

Orly Royal Velvet..This color is beautiful! It goes from blue to purple to teal..its amazing!

Three Coats!

One coat of Essies Matte Top Coat

Guys....I have a problem...

I think I am addicted to Crack....le. I love playing with these polishes. There are so many amazing combinations that work. Check out this manicure with the China Glaze white Crackle in Lightning Bolt. LOVE IT!

Two coats of Orly Goth my favorite black (I just bought 2 more bottles of it  because I love it so much!) and then one coat of China Glaze Lightning Bolt. 

I like to call this one..Cracked Cow.  ha!

What do you guys think? I wanted to do a black and white crackle combination for a while and I am really happy with the way this turned out. Sorry for the excessive crackle manis...I lost my Konad scraper so I had to order another one. The stamping will be back soon! Thank you for reading sweeties.

Alaina xoxox 

Non Girly NOTD!

Hi friends!  Check out another one of my favorite Manicures..

Orly Goth as the Base and China Glaze Devotion for the design.  Probably two of my most used polishes. I used Konad Plate M73 for the Blocky design.

This is a very cool and NON girl manicure. It was actually the VERY first Konad design I tried. I was so nervous that I wouldn't be able to get it to work but for a first time it was very painless. I couldn't believe how easy it was to get awesome designs on your nails without having to go to the Salon and pay a fortune. I actually want to go in and get a Manicure just so they can see the design  ha ha. Then they would know..."This girl knows her stuff and she will not be paying five dollars for a daisy." ha!

Hope you like and have a Fabulous Weekend! 

Alaina xoxo

P.S. I can't WAIT to pick a winner for my giveaway! There is still time to enter!! My VERY first Giveaway!!!  (I have even added a few extra surprises!) Thanks for reading!