Shades of Fame

Hey Friends! Just want to share a look at one of my new favorites, and my first ever Smashbox Palette. 

The Shades Of fame Palette by Smashbox 

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Included in the gorgeous set are 9 eye shadows, a mini primer, 2 creme liners and dual ended brush.

These shadows are so smooth with fabulous color payoff,  I can definitely see myself getting more Smashbox eyeshadows in the future.

Usually palette set brushes aren't that good but I actually like this one. This brush was the perfect addition to my mini brush travel set. The Shades of Fame palette is still available at the smashbox website Smashbox.com. I recommend this for you makeup lovers out there.

Thanks for reading! Have a great Day!

Alaina xoxo

Happy New Year!

I know I am way late, but better late than never! I haven't blogged in ages but I have missed it very much. I am starting the new year out with a manicure from the BrrrdsNest archives...I hope you like it.

ButterLondon Slapper and Sinful Colors Black on Black for the accent

I used Mash Plate M42 for the triangular tribal design. The image stamped very well, I didn't have any do overs!

Thank you so much for reading and sorry for being MIA. I am going to try to come back to blogging at least one a week if not more! I'd also like to host a giveaway next month sostay tuned for that. Have a great weekend Loves!!

Alaina xoxo

O.P.I Pink Flamenco

Hey there! Lately I have been on a pink kick, so when I saw this pretty pink O.P.I baby I had to snag it! Check out my swatches of this gorgeous color and my stamping job that I added to it using my new Mash plates...enjoy!

I love my new Mash Plates! I got them from Amazon.com click  the link to buy em! Mash Plates

Two coats of O.P.I 'Pink Flamenco', a gorgeous bright magenta. The formula was amazing, I probably could have gotten away with one coat.

*drool* 

Using Mash plate M-45 and my favorite black polish to stamp with, Sinful Colors 'Black on Black' I added these "stairs".I am in LOVE  with this pattern!

I hope you guys like this manicure! I promise the next one won't be pink, maybe purple though hahaha I hope you all have a fabulous weekend! 

Alaina xoxo 

Today is My Birthday!

Hello sweethearts! Today is my 29th (EEEK!) Birthday so I decided to have some fun and do some cupcake nails! Check them out...

Cute, girly and kind of awesome.

The  only things I used for this Mani are the brush the polish came with and a dotting tool. Cupcake nails are super easy!

Polishes used

Circus 'Reverso', China Glaze 'Aquadelic' Lush Lacquer 'birthday cake'(I used this on my thumb and it didn't turn out well), China Glaze 'Rich&Famous', China Glaze 'Sweet Hook', Layla Hologram Effect 'Flash Black'

Up close! Love that Holo!

Thank you so much for reading! I hope you all had a fabulous Labor Day weekend!

Alaina xoxo

Essie: Mint Candy Apple

Hello there friends! This summer I have been all about a pretty teal and Essie's 'Mint Candy Apple' is just beautiful.

MCA is the perfect pastel shade, I think this would look amazing on all kinds on skin tones as well.

My boy Boris hanging out with me while I play with polish..He's so cute!

My nails were so short at the time of this post, I need to trim them down. My nails grow so fast, it's ridiculous. A pain and a blessing at the same time just because I hate shaping and making them even. What do you guys think of this shade? I can't get enough of this color. Thank you so much for reading!!

Alaina xoxo

Neon Color Blocking

Hey Cupcakes! Just a quick post for ya today!

 Check out this manicure I did a few weeks ago bur forgot to post. (oops!)

This mani was so easy! Just paint  the colors randomly and separate with a striper brush or striping polish. 

Claire's Cosmetics Neons

Lime yours/Flashy/Hot Stuff/Sunshine

My friend bought me these and I new right away I wanted every color on my nails at the same time sooooo, yeah!

Close up!

I hope you guys like this one! It was super fun and kinda tacky, just the way I like it! I hope you are all having a great weekend!

Alaina xoxo

Tequila Rose

What's up friends? I got the idea for this manicure in my head yesterday and decided to give it a go today. I am EXTREMELY happy with how it came out, so I couldn't wait to show you all! I love the harsh black with the light pink flowers. It's girly but with an edge. 

Up Close! All done with dotting tools, it took a while but it was pretty easy to do.

Color Palette

O.P.I 'Pink Friday'/Orly 'Ancient Jade'/Sinful Colors 'Black On Black'/Sinful Colors 'Snow Me White'/Sinful Colors 'Easy Going'

The colors I chose reminded me of the Tequila Rose bottle hahaha! :)

This is one of my favorite manicures so far, I am super proud of myself. I hope you guys like it too! 

Thank you so much for reading and Happy Friday!!

Alaina xoxo