Unicorn nails

                                         

 Hello!
Today I wanted to do something colourful but delicate at the same time.

So I thought it was the time to finally do a unicorn inspired nail art!

I received these two beautiful items from Born Pretty Store.
The first one is an duo-chrome flakies powder

I fell in love with this magic chameleon flakes! It has a really fantastic effect: it is a mix of large flakes, and really tiny ones. I picked the shade, number two ,that as you can see from the picture has a bit of purple and blue.

On a white base it looks like a delicate sheer duo chrome in light purple and blue teal, on a black base the colours are brighter and the shade shift  is more visible.

There are 6 different colours to choose from and you can choose to have a jar of 0.1 g or a jar of 0.2 gr.
All the jars come with a sponge applicator which is very easy to use.

On the middle finger I created a triangular shape with some tape then I gently dabbed the flakies powder over a sticky polish and finally I used a top coat to seal the glitters.

You can use these glitter for craft decoration too. I used them to create a fake druzy cabochon.

I have also received these cute unicorn shaped sequins.

 If you decide to give this product a try please don't forget to use my coupon code, it will give you another 10% off:    RASX31 on www.bornprettystore.com

There are 6 colours available, the one I used in this nail art is number 1. Some sequins are in a light pink shades some others a nice holo silver.

These sequins are very thin but not very flexible so I tried to shape them a bit before application.

The applicatiom was very easy because I used this great new tool: a white wax pencil expecially designed to pick up gems, rhinestones, sequins.

For a small price of 1.29 usd you will get 5 pieces. I really love this item! I normally use a dotting tool to pick up rhinestone but with this new tool everything is easier. With the dotting tool you have to load the tip each time with nail polish to make it sticky while these crayons don't require anything else to work.

 They work like a normal pencil, you can make the tip thinner or thicker with a pencil sharpener. These pencils are quite short and easy to handle.

I really hope you'll like the final result!

Cherry blosson and red bird nail art!

Hello there!
Today I am going to review some water decals from Born Pretty Store.

The company was very kind to let me select some products to try. I really love water decals because they are very easy and fast to use and e result is stunning. You will easily get compliments for your nails from everybody who notice them.

This time I've chosen an elegant oriental and vibrant design.
You can find it here .
There are many others patterns available, I am sure you will find a pattern you like.

If you decide to give this product a try please don't forget to use my coupon code, it will give you another 10% off:    RASX31 on www.bornprettystore.com

The application is very easy.
The waterdecals are protected by a transparent sheet. You can select the size and the design you want, cut it with a scissor. Don't forget to remove the plastic sheet. Cut out the section of decals, and let it soak in room temperature water for about 20-30 seconds, slide the decals off the paper backing with tweezers and place on the nails with the white or nude base coat
The instructions suggest to place it on  the nail and blow dry. The last step is to secure it with clear nail polish. In my case with a matte top coat.

The pattern is number 1594. I think it is very beautiful, it has flowers and blossoms in a pink and red shade, some others in beige. It reminds of an early oriental spring of the cherry blossom season in Japan. There is also a red bird that I decided to place on the ring finger.

  I think this kind of waterdecals work best on a light base. I used a sheer white cream colour. 

On thumb and pinkie I used a matt red with a bit of shimmer. (I personally mixed this shade ans I am very pleased with how it tuned out)!

Hidden nail art with thermal polish

Ever since I was a child I have been very fascinating with colour changing items.
 In the middle of the 90s there were a lot of merchandising such as lipstick, mood rings, pens and stationery that was supposed to change colour according to your mood. To be honest that had nothing to do with mood or feeling but there were just pigments that changed colour depending on the temperature of the environment or the body.

Thermal polishes have been around for a while but I find very hard to buy them from local stores because they are part of temporary collections or you can't try them and see the real colour shift.
Online you can find a larger selection, in particular the online store Born Pretty Store has many colours, normal polishes, gel polishes, glitter polishes, they even offer colour changing pigments.

Last time I have tried a beautiful coral pink, now I decided to go for a darker shade a deep grey that turns into a icy light grey or even white.
I think this beautiful grey will lent itself well with a geometrinc stamping nail art!
What I love to do with these kind of polish is what I call an "hidden nail art".

Here is a small video to show the amazing colour changing effect!

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 grey nail polish but when your nails are warm the nail polish turns light grey (white) and it reveals the geometric design.

You can buy it here and there are other 9 shades.

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

The bottle contains 9 ml. The formula is a bit thicker than a normal polish, I think because it contains this special thermo sensitive pigment. Two coats are enough to create an even colour and I had no issue with the application at all.

I stamped with this beautiful plate for BPS too:
you can find it here

I added a triangle flakie decoration on the ring finger.

Born Pretty Store flakies review!

Today I have a super sparkling review for you!
The company Born Pretty Store has been so nice to send me some products to try for you.
It is a set of 5 boxes of iridescent flakies!
I have tried iridescent flakies before and I love them. these ones are a bit different because the flakies are smaller and in the set you will have all colours available.

They all comes in nice jars that contains approx. 1g of products.
 In the jar they all look pretty the same, a white iridescent colour with a delicate hint of colour but I the effect on different base colour is amazing!

It is very easy to use this product:
They don't require a special base or top coat  but it is recommended to use these flakies over a dark nail polish for a more vivid effect.
Apply a layer of gel or regular polish and while it is still sticky add flakies on top using a fan brush or the little sponge you find in the box (it looks like an eyeshadow applicator).   Maybe you should let the polish dry for a few a minutes.  The polish should be tacky but not completely wet.  I then dipped my  brush into the pot of flakies and then dabbed onto my nail. If you don't have a brush you can use your fingertip.
Apply a thick layer or two of your favorite top coat to finish.
You can use matte or glossy top coat.

Each one will have a different colour shift

Can't decide which is the best top coat for this nail style.

As you can see on black the colour shift is amazing.

                                                        A beautiful jade green

                                                               an amber yellow

                                                      a deep blue purple

                                            a beautiful duochrome light purple and green


The last jar is not iridescent but it is pure holo!

If you decide to give this product a try please don't forget to use my coupon code, it will give you another 10% off:    RASX31 on www.bornprettystore.com

You can buy it here:

https://www.bornprettystore.com/boxes-holographic-silver-irregular-iridescent-flakies-nail-sequins-colorful-glitter-paillette-p-41684.html

It took almost few seconds you will have way more flakies than you could get with a flakie top coat nail polish.  You can see how the flakies vary in size which gives a really nice effect.

Gold and black nail art!

Hello!
I recently received a brand new nail mail full of wonderful products from Born Pretty Store.
When I opened the package I was very surprised by how shine and gold they looked.
I wondered for a while what colour to use with them but then I decided to go for a simple black and an accent matte gold nail.

 The sheet contains also others patterns: two geometric intricated designs and a vertical chain like stickers.

I feel in love with this geometric mosaic pattern in gold and white. The sheet is approx 11.6 cm x 9 cm. It is enoght for several full manicures.
You can buy it here.
There are others six patterns available all geometric and in gold and white!
If you decide to give these stickers a try please don't forget to use my coupon code, it will give you another 10% off:    RASX31 on www.bornprettystore.com

These stickers are very easy to use. I prefer applying them on a dried base colour.
You have to be very careful when you apply the sticker because it might leave some air bubble.
To make sure the nail art will last long you have to apply a top coat. In this case I applied a matte top coat. I think the matte gives this nail art a modern touch!

Then I tried to change a bit this nailart by adding a marble effect on some nails. I used black, white and gold acrylic paint on a white base, I mixed the shades randomly with a thin brush.

I hope you like the result!


Laura

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Rose quarz pink marble stiletto false nails press on nails (clipped to polyvore.com)

Rose quarz pink marble stiletto false nails press on nails

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