Vanitas on nails!

This stamping plate with skulls, skeletons and flowers reminds me of the Vanitas: a genre of still life painting that flourished in the Netherlands in the early 17th century. It included various symbolic objects designed to remind the viewer of their mortality and the worthlessness of wordly goods and pleasures.

A vanitas painting, while possibly containing lovely objects, always included some reference to man's mortality. Most often, this is a human skull (with or without other bones), but items like burning candles, soap bubbles and decaying flowers may be used for this purpose as well.

You can find these at @bornprettystore @bornprettyofficial www.bornprettystore.com

Skeleton world L002 #5058p

You can use my coupon code RASX31 for a discount

I love the fact that the plate offers so many combinations, there are full pattern to paint on the entire nail and some smaller elements such as geometric figures.

The polish used as base is the holo:

BP-FH01 Zeus Sword #42514

 

Unicorn mirror powder from Born Pretty Store and no wipe top coat

Chrome nails are one of the biggest nail trends and now you can get the latest chrome powder nails very easily with no expensive appintment at the nail salon.

This effect is achieved with some special powder that provides a mirror-like shine that lasts.

The company Born Pretty Store recently contacted me to let me try some of their product. Moreover Born Pretty Store @bornprettystore is celebrating it’s 9th anniversary on October 10-16th and invites everybody to participate .

Follow this link

https://www.bornprettystore.com/10th_anniversary.php

A  good top coat is so important when we are working with mirror powders.

This one from @bornprettystore is so glossy and no wipe.

Product id #49189

https://www.bornprettystore.com/born-pretty-10ml-functional-coat-base-coat-matte-coat-hurt-coat-p-49189.html

It is ready to be covered with an amazing unicorn powder. I used this cushion pen, it is so easy to use and the powder did not fly everywhere like usual.

@bornprettyofficial cushion pen colour 1

Product id #50220

https://www.bornprettystore.com/born-pretty-mirror-nail-powder-cushion-colorful-aurora-holographics-chameleon-nail-tool-p-50220.html

I hope you like this nail look!

Zodiac stamping plate!What's your sign?

Do you believe in astrology? I am pretty skeptical about this but I must admit I fit in the pisces stereotipe good qualities: imaginative, kind, sympathetic and the bad ones too: secretive, indecisive, lazy.

This being said, I find a zodiac stamping plate a great idea, it has stars and constellations (my favourite subject for a nailart!) and you can make very personal and customize nailart with your sign, ascendant, or your partner one.


You can get a 10% discount at @bornprettyofficial using my code RASX31

This plaite is the Harunouta Nail Stamping Plate id code # 46677
The plate is made of high quality stainless steal which ensure the high quality of the product.
Deep and precise carving give  better stamping effect than normal stamping plates.
It has two images for each sign, one more stilized, just an outlined drawing and the other ones a full figure. It has the constalation for each sign and also some sky and universe related images.

For stamping I used BP-WT04 called "The noon sunshine". It is the perfect "blue Tiffany shade" a light blue with a touch of green. Very delicate and bright at the same time.

Here it is how it looks if used as a normal polish, still gorgeous!

Holo Square & Rectangular Nail Stamping Plate Holder Case

Hello!

 Today I would like to talk about a tool that it is not for nailart but it very useful if you are a nail stamping maniac.

Lately I have realized I have too many nail stamping plates and they are overrunning my workstation.

I have nail plates stacked everywhere and figured it was time to get them all in one place.

This nail art kit is a perfect manicure essential for when you’re travelling or on the go. Store all your favourite plates in one place.

For only 6.99 usd you will get two nail plates holders one for rectangular plates and one for smaller square plates. You can find them at this link:

https://www.beautybigbang.com/products/2pcs-unicorn-rainbow-square-rectangular-holo-nail-stamping-plate-holder-case

If you want you can use my coupon code LAURA for 10% off on
www.beautybigbang.com

They came in a super nice bag, so they could be a nice gift for your nail besties!

The slots are the perfect size for most styles of stamping plates. The sheets are double sided  Fits up to 18 Rectangular Slots Size: Approx. 14*8cm. The smaller square ones 20 Square Slots Size: Approx. 7.5*8cm.

All sheets are made from a clear plastic that allows you to put 2 plates per slot and let you see all the stamping designs to help you track down the desired designs.

Moreover they are holographic and the rainbow shift is amazing!

Hidden Winter nail art!

Hello!
Another Winter/ Festive nail art.
This one has a special touch, a hidden nail art design.

For the two blue nails I used a thermal polish from Born Pretty Store.
you can find it here (many others colours available)
https://www.bornprettystore.com/born-pretty-thermal-stamping-polish-color-changing-nail-plate-printing-nail-polish-lacquer-p-42853.html

You can use my coupon code at check out to get 10% off RASX31 on www.bornprettystore.com

I paint all the nails with the thermal polish and then I stamp over it with a very similar colour.
It is hidden because when your hands are cold it looks like a normal plain blue nail polish but when your nails are warm the nail polish turns light blue and it reveals the festive design.

For stamping I used the BBBXL-034 stamping plate from Beauty Big Bang

You can buybit here
https://www.beautybigbang.com/products/christmas-jingling-bell-theme-rectangle-nail-stamping-plate-star-glove-design-nail-art-tool-bbbxl-034

 Don't forget to use my coupon code for 10% off LAURA ON www.beautybigbang.com

Stained shattered glass! Nail tape and wax pen from Born Pretty Store

Hello!
I feel really inspired today!
I just received some products form Born Pretty Store and I wanted to use them all... well at least some of them.

The first one is this set of mermaid iridescent tape.
You can order one singular piece or all the colours: grey, purple, blue, green, pink and yellow.
Of course I wanted them all there all 3 sizes available 1 mm, 2 mm and 3 mm. The ones I used here are 3 mm.

This product can be used onto natural nails or false nails, with normal polish or gel.

I love how the colours are very delicate but still visible and I am in love with the iridescent effect.
These tape is self adhesive so it does not need a wet polish, it can be easilt cut in small pieces to create a beautiful shattered glass effect.

In my nail art I tried to follow the rainbow colour  from indaco to red/pink.
 Then I accentuated the shattered effect with black lines, like a stained glass effect.
For this I used a striping brush and some acrylic black paint. then I sealed with a clear nail polish.

For the ring finger I used the tape vertically across the nail and the I added some triangular holo paillettes.

The sequins are beautiful but they a bit tricky to pick up because of the triangula shape. This time I had this wonderful tool to help me: this wax pencil picker.

On one end it has a sticky wax tip that will help you to pick it up rhinestones and studs or even foil paper. Since I have long nail I have been having hard time picking up small pailettes and this tool is very useful.  On the opposite end there is a metal tool that it is meant to push onto the rhinestones or sequins to make sure it is stuck into the glue.

I really love this product, the only advice I have is that if you live in cold country or you use this product in winter you have to warm a bit the wax point with your hand.
The wax won't stain the rhinestone because it is clear.
I really appreciated the fact that the product comes in a nice hard plastic box that prevent any kind of damage and help you store it easily. you can also pick a colour: pink or this tiffany light blue, m favourite.

All over holo!

Let's be honest some days in a life are shitty as hell and in those days you need an extra sparkle.
Something able to capture every ray of light and trasform it in a beautiful rainbow!
What am I talking about? Love? Wine? Xanax?
Nahhhh! Holo powder!

The Holo powder that I used for these nails is from www.bornprettystore.com
You can find it at this link
http://www.bornprettystore.com/holographic-glitter-powder-holo-glitter-dust-powder-manicure-nail-decoration-p-36930.html

 for only 1.99 in different glitter sizes, the one I have is the finest one. It would be wonderful to try the bigger glitter too, maybe next time!

The holo dust comes in a transparent plastic container with the capacity of 3 gr.
It is very hard to capture with a camera the shifting magic of these kind of products! I don't know why but holo is very hard to get with full focus images so you need to take pictures or videos with the main subject out of focus.
You can believe me, under the sun light this powder is amazing.
I used a torch to show you the rainbow shifting in this video:

I used the powder over a holographic nail polish, I applied it only on the tip of the nails with a make up sponge.
Here is a small video tutorial:

Is your life still messed up? Yes?! But your nails are fabulous!