Christmas Glitter Layering Experiments with Red Dog Designs The Temptress

I have no idea how I feel about my manicure so....hopefully some feedback.

I started with a coat of Ulta Limelight which I would never wear alone because I presume it would take 4-5 coats to become opaque, but I wanted a light base. I then used one amazing coat of The Temptress which is STUNNING. You can absolutely get this opaque on its own, but I like undies and the way it looks at one coat. I wore it for a day like that, and then I had this idea in my head that may not have worked but people kept commenting on my nails.

I layered on one coat of Hit Polish O'Christmas Tree but I'm not sure I am feeling it, which means it may have to be purged.  Then I sponged on Zoya Rina and I loved it! But no, I couldn't stop. I dabbed on Love & Beauty multi glitter (the larger colorful hexes), and they were gorgeous! But they didn't look like what I wanted. Then I added garland with a snowman red glitter. Do you see what I was going for? Let me know in the comments.

Christmas Tree Nail Art

Red Dog Designs The Temptress

Red Dog Designs The Temptress

So here is the glitter before the last two steps. While I liked the way this looked, I wasn't sure it was giving off the vibe I wanted it to.

Christmas Tree Nail Art

Christmas Tree Nail Art

Christmas Tree Nail Art

Christmas Tree Nail Art

Christmas Tree Nail Art

Since people asked, I just wanted to mention removal was a breeze with the foil method. I don't use glue as a base coat because I find the polish slides off within hours. Must be my body chemistry. 

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My Nails All Wrapped Up

More holiday designs! And I'm hoping to squeeze in two to three more. The reason I don't post everyday is because I don't swatch. If I take the time to do nail art, I wear it for a few days!

Anywho, here is something so simple and yet so pretty! I started with a base of Color Club Campfire Red. It is the glowiest red ever. It is a one coater but I did two out of habit. I then swiped on one coat of Victorian Christmas. I actually bought this as a gift, but I loved it so much that I kept it for myself!

After it dried for a few minutes, I drew a line with bows with China Glaze Icicle. Then I went in with a Love & Beauty glitter polish, and put alternating red and green glitters. I really loved this. I sort of want to do another version of these.

Wrapped Gifts Nail Art

Color Club Campfire Red, 2 coats

Wrapped Gifts Nail Art

Wrapped Gifts Nail Art

Wrapped Gifts Nail Art

 Lastly, while wearing this manicure, I decided to trim my nails. They feel weird this short, but which do you prefer?

Wrapped Gifts Nail Art

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Elf the Movie Nail Art

So Elf came on the television a few weeks ago and I'm pretty sure it's been on a nonstop loop. Since it was so in my face, I decided a manicure based on the movie had to happen.

My base was Essie Sag Harbor for all the nails except my index, which was Revlon Powder Puff.  Then I used a whole slew of colors to paint everything in. My most clever: Using China Glaze Snowglobe in my snowglobe! Do ask if you want to know about a particular color.

I did the art in chronological order of the movie. Leon the Snowman, Buddy the Elf, the NYC Snowglobe Buddy is given before leaving the North Pole, SANTAAAA! and finally, the Rockefeller tree. 

I hope you love this as much as I did! On my right hand, I did the same base colors with a coat of OPI Pirouette My Whistle, which I posted on Instagram a few weeks back.

Elf the Movie Nail Art

Elf the Movie Nail Art

Elf the Movie Nail Art

Essie Sag Harbor and Revlon Powder Puff with OPI PMW

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Lynnderella Party of a Dress

This was the only must have for me from the newest Lynnderella collection. I may pick up some more down the road, but I absolutely needed Party of a Dress right away. I couldn't decide on my base so from thumb to pinky: Color Club Ms. Socialite, Sheswai Yowza, Zoya Hope, A England Lady of the Lake, and Pure Ice Temptress!

Not sure if you can see on my thumb, but I was surprised by a star glitter! I also found diamonds. There's so much depth to this polish so here are way too many pictures.

Lynnderella Party of a Dress

Lynnderella Party of a Dress

Lynnderella Party of a Dress

Lynnderella Party of a Dress

Lynnderella Party of a Dress

Lynnderella Party of a Dress

Lynnderella Party of a Dress

And if you haven't "liked" the Love Lynnderella page, you should, as they are having a thank you giveaway with two gorgeous Lynns!


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Guest Post at The Crumpet!

Hey everyone! Today is my first time ever doing a guest post on another blog, and what better way than during The 12 Days of Bloggers at The Crumpet!

Head over to The Crumpet to get the details on my Hawaiian Hula Dancer Snowman!

Hawaiian Hula Dancer Snowman Nail Art

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