Giveaway Prizes!
Three Zoya Minis! Pippa, Gilda and Zuza, perfect for summer!
$10 Sephora Gift Card!
$10 Ulta Gift Card!
$10 Llarowe Gift Card!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
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Friday, May 10, 2013
10,000 Blog Views; you know what that means! GIVEAWAY!!
Giveaway Prizes!
Three Zoya Minis! Pippa, Gilda and Zuza, perfect for summer!
$10 Sephora Gift Card!
$10 Ulta Gift Card!
$10 Llarowe Gift Card!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Artsy Wednesday: A color I usually hate
I tend to really dislike caramel colored polish against my skin; it can lean so yellow as to be atrociously ugly, or so red as to look almost ketchupy (or make my nails look like wounds, gross!). I tried to harmonize a caramelly colored polish with my skin by adding metallic peachy tips; I think it turned out okay!
Check out the other Artsy Wednesday bloggers; they all do some pretty gorgeous work!
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Artsy Wednesday: Re-do your first blogged Nail Art
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My first blogged nail art is here: Memorial Day Manicure. Not too shabby for just starting out! I decided an exact duplicate manicure would be boring, so this is more of an "Inspired By" type of thing :)
I busted out my good old Orly Stone Cold and Rock-It; these colors are so stunning I can hardly stand it! Plus, they're one-coaters. I'll always fall in love with a one-coater. The holo triangles and stars are Gosh Holographic Hero.
The white is Milani White on the Spot, and I just had to jazz it up a bit. I won a Shimmer Polish giveaway a few months ago, and that blue beauty was a perfect way to snazz up my manicure! Shimmer Polishes are really impressive; packed with glitter, but not goopy, no taco glitters, easy application and not too topcoat hungry either. Impressive!
Check out the other Artsy Wednesday bloggers; they all do some pretty gorgeous work! And welcome to our newest blogger, M.A.S.P.O.O.A.S.E!
My first blogged nail art is here: Memorial Day Manicure. Not too shabby for just starting out! I decided an exact duplicate manicure would be boring, so this is more of an "Inspired By" type of thing :)
I busted out my good old Orly Stone Cold and Rock-It; these colors are so stunning I can hardly stand it! Plus, they're one-coaters. I'll always fall in love with a one-coater. The holo triangles and stars are Gosh Holographic Hero.
The white is Milani White on the Spot, and I just had to jazz it up a bit. I won a Shimmer Polish giveaway a few months ago, and that blue beauty was a perfect way to snazz up my manicure! Shimmer Polishes are really impressive; packed with glitter, but not goopy, no taco glitters, easy application and not too topcoat hungry either. Impressive!
Check out the other Artsy Wednesday bloggers; they all do some pretty gorgeous work! And welcome to our newest blogger, M.A.S.P.O.O.A.S.E!
Monday, March 25, 2013
Quick NOTD: Julep Melissa and Portia! Also FACEBOOK!
I finally started a facebook page for my blog! You can follow me here: https://www.facebook.com/Accent.Nail
I've also added a Bloglovin' link to my blog, just to your right over there --->
As you've likely read, Google Reader is biting the big one on July 1, so if you want to follow my shennanigans, Facebook or Bloglovin' are your best bets.
As for my nail of the day:
I was in a seashelly kind of mood this time around, so I put Portia tips on 2 coats of Michelle. The visible nail line doesn't bother me with this one, mostly because the glittery tips make the look intentional, instead of just a too-sheer polish with no undies (scandal!).
I got Portia in Julep's Spring Mystery Box (I'm a sucker for those mystery boxes), and really like how well the iridescent glitter reflects even over a pale color like Melissa.
I've also added a Bloglovin' link to my blog, just to your right over there --->
As you've likely read, Google Reader is biting the big one on July 1, so if you want to follow my shennanigans, Facebook or Bloglovin' are your best bets.
As for my nail of the day:
I was in a seashelly kind of mood this time around, so I put Portia tips on 2 coats of Michelle. The visible nail line doesn't bother me with this one, mostly because the glittery tips make the look intentional, instead of just a too-sheer polish with no undies (scandal!).
I got Portia in Julep's Spring Mystery Box (I'm a sucker for those mystery boxes), and really like how well the iridescent glitter reflects even over a pale color like Melissa.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Artsy Wednesday: Color Block Manicure
I want it to be spring! So I busted out some springy colors (China Glaze For Audrey and Secret Peri-wink-le over Milani's White on the Spot) and created a refreshing color block manicure.
Here's a quick how-to video that shows you my process; I love the clean white lines in this one!
Do you have requests for tutorials I could film?
Do you have requests for tutorials I could film?
I'm really honored to be able to participate in Artsy Wednesday, and you should all DEFINITELY check out these other, very talented Artsy Wednesday participants.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Zoya Pixie Dust Review
I bought four of the Zoya Pixie Dust polishes the second they went on presale; they looked like wonderful soft colors (I got Godiva, Vespa, Nyx and London), and the texture effect was intriguing. They arrived at my house a few days ago, and have been staring at me, tempting me with their shimmery silver goodness.
These polishes are designed to dry to a textured, slightly gritty texture, a matte finish, with sparkle. The texture is much like the fine-grit side of an emery board. They require no basecoat or topcoat, and that's how I swatched them. They can be topcoated to add a shiny finish and cover up the texture, if that isn't your thing. Removal was a breeze, way way easier than any other glittery polish I've ever owned.
I love these; I wasn't entirely sure I would, but they're tugging at my rock-loving heartstrings. They look like little geodes on your nails, and have a subtle, shimmery, crystalline beauty that I am in love with. Application is a hair tricky, but with a smidgeon more patience than a creme might take, they work just fine. Their dry-time is pretty quick; not Seche Vite quick, but you won't dent your mani within about 10-ish minutes.
First off, London; a deep foggy grey polish, it dries a touch darker than the bottle color.
The application with this color was flawless, and I used just two coats. I do recommend wrapping your tips with these polishes, as their base is sheer enough that the white nailtip might stand out a bit, like it does on my ring finger.
Next, Godiva, a pale nude (nice reference, Zoya!):
The sparkle doesn't photograph well with this one, but trust me, it's there. For this one, I had to add a third coat just to my nailtips, as I had visible nail line with two coats. I was able to apply the polish just to the top third of my nails, and it blended seamlessly with the rest of the polish, so I bet chips would be easy to touch up with these polishes too!
Third, I have Vespa, a lovely retro sagey green:
This polish applied the best of the four, with two easy breezy coats, one thin, one thicker. This one is also the sparkliest of the four I bought. I think it's my favorite shade from this collection, as it's hard for me to find sagey greens that mesh well with my skintone, and Vespa is really flattering.
Finally, Nyx, a faboo periwinkle blue:
I really love this soft blue; I think it compliments my skin fabulously, and is a change of pace from the typical creme finish for periwinkle polishes. This one is also fairly glittery, like Vespa was. I did have to watch for bald spots with this one, but this polish is so manipulable that a few extra swipes of my brush didn't damage the manicure at all.
My overall verdict is that as long as you watch your application, these polishes are really something special; unusual in their matte, textured sparkliness, and unique in the burgeoning textured polish market in that they're softer shades instead of the ultra-bright texture polishes you might see from other companies. I have enough bright glitters, these are a change of pace for my collection that make me really, really glad I bought these!
Disclaimer: I purchased these products with my own money, and all opinions are my own.
These polishes are designed to dry to a textured, slightly gritty texture, a matte finish, with sparkle. The texture is much like the fine-grit side of an emery board. They require no basecoat or topcoat, and that's how I swatched them. They can be topcoated to add a shiny finish and cover up the texture, if that isn't your thing. Removal was a breeze, way way easier than any other glittery polish I've ever owned.
I love these; I wasn't entirely sure I would, but they're tugging at my rock-loving heartstrings. They look like little geodes on your nails, and have a subtle, shimmery, crystalline beauty that I am in love with. Application is a hair tricky, but with a smidgeon more patience than a creme might take, they work just fine. Their dry-time is pretty quick; not Seche Vite quick, but you won't dent your mani within about 10-ish minutes.
First off, London; a deep foggy grey polish, it dries a touch darker than the bottle color.
Next, Godiva, a pale nude (nice reference, Zoya!):
Third, I have Vespa, a lovely retro sagey green:
This polish applied the best of the four, with two easy breezy coats, one thin, one thicker. This one is also the sparkliest of the four I bought. I think it's my favorite shade from this collection, as it's hard for me to find sagey greens that mesh well with my skintone, and Vespa is really flattering.
Finally, Nyx, a faboo periwinkle blue:
I really love this soft blue; I think it compliments my skin fabulously, and is a change of pace from the typical creme finish for periwinkle polishes. This one is also fairly glittery, like Vespa was. I did have to watch for bald spots with this one, but this polish is so manipulable that a few extra swipes of my brush didn't damage the manicure at all.
My overall verdict is that as long as you watch your application, these polishes are really something special; unusual in their matte, textured sparkliness, and unique in the burgeoning textured polish market in that they're softer shades instead of the ultra-bright texture polishes you might see from other companies. I have enough bright glitters, these are a change of pace for my collection that make me really, really glad I bought these!
Disclaimer: I purchased these products with my own money, and all opinions are my own.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Artsy Wednesday: View from your window
I put birdseed out on our deck every day, specifically so I can watch the birds while I work from home. I love love love seeing the different species that drop by, including bluejays, carolina chickadees, carolina wrens, house finches, dark eyed juncos, striped sparrows, brown headed cowbirds, cardinals and even a raven or two! I think birds are absolutely beautiful, and will always love watching them through my window :)
I'm really honored to be able to participate in Artsy Wednesday, and you should all DEFINITELY check out these other, very talented Artsy Wednesday participants.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
UPDATED: I Survived 12/21/12 Giveaway: Now with 40 prizes!!
Rules and Regulations:
1. US only. Non US residents will be disqualified and entries will be deleted.
2. Must be 18 years of age or older.
3. Fraudulent entries will be deleted and cheaters will be disqualified.
4. Winners will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond. If, after 48 hours,
no response is received that winner will have forfeited their prize and another winner
will be chosen for that prize.
5. All prizes were purchased by the blogs or donated by the shops specified.
6. Blogs/Shops shipping the prizes are not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen product.
7. The giveaway will run from 12:00 am on 1/1/2013 until 11:59 pm on 1/31/2013.
8. You MUST follow all the entries accordingly. Anywhere you need to follow a blog, do so
PUBLICLY so we can verify your entries. Any anonymous followers WILL be disqualified
because we can not verify the entries.
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Now that that is taken care of onto the prizes!!
PRIZE #1
Zoya Ornate Holos (Aurora, Blaze and Storm)
Zoya Ornate spoons
Cameo Colours Lacquer - Darling Nikki
ULTA - Pinata-Yada-Yada
PRIZE #2
China Glaze Holiday Charms set
Salon Express Nail Art Stamping Kit
PRIZE #3
Cina 3D nail art
Pomegranate Nail Lacquer - Beach House
Pomegranate Nail Lacquer - Sizzling Sweet
Essence - Breaking Dawn Part 2 - Edward's Love
China Glaze - Ruby Pumps mini
Prize #4
Kiss nail art decals
Pomegranate Nail Lacquer - Blue Screen of Death
Pomegranate Nail Lacquer - Princess of Persia
ULTA - Jaded
PRIZE #5
Layla - Hologram Effect - Mercury Twilight
Layla nail file
Milani - 3D Holographic - Hi-Res
Northern Lights - Holo top coat
Prize #6
Color Club - Winter Affair
Color Club - Glitter Wonderland
Color Club - Gift of Sparkle
PRIZE #7
Milani - 3D Holographic - HD
Revlon - Top Speed - Royal
Finger Paints - Gourd or Bad
PRIZE #8
Sally Hansen - Salon Effects Polish Strips - Blue Ice
SinfulColors - Winter Wonderland
Petites - Color Fever - Wizard
PRIZE #9
PolishTBH - $tackz
Tipsy Turvy Nails - Kimberlee
Tipsy Turvy Nails - Christmas Eve
Tipsy Turvy Nails - Christmas Eve
PRIZE #10
Glitter Me This - green glitter top coat
Glitter Me This - green, red and gold glitter top coat
Glitter Me This - black with holo dust and multi-colored bar glitter mini
China Glaze - Winter Berry
Essie - Decadent Dish
10 bags of assorted loose glitter
PRIZE #11
Twee & Honey - Laarz
Twee & Honey - Fashionably Lateas...
PRIZE #12
Twee & Honey - Ring Around the Rosy
Twee & Honey - Sphagnum Moss
Twee & Honey - Disagreen
PRIZE #13
4 China Glaze crackle polishes
PRIZE #14
press on nails
compact mirror
nail glue
pedicure set
lip gloss
PRIZE #15
press on nails
compact mirror
nail glue
pedicure set
lip gloss
PRIZE #16
Sally Hansen - Salon Effects Polish Strips
mini pedi kit
Contrary Polish - Santorini
PRIZE #17
Sally Hansen - Salon Effects Nail Strips
OPI - The Color of Minnie
Glisten & Glow - HK Girl fast drying & super shiny top coat
PRIZE #18
Perception Nail Lacquer - Snow White
Perception Nail Lacquer - Indian Summer
PRIZE #19
Hits - Mari Moon - Dreamer
Impala - Disco - Sex Appeal
Lorena - HD Ritmos - Rumba
PRIZE #20
OPI - DS Mystery
Finger Paints - Special Effects - Flashy
PRIZE #21
Essie - Dive Bar
Essie - Wild Thing
Essie - Luxeffects - As Gold As It Gets
PRIZE #22
Anise - Smoldering Eyes
Revlon - Whimsical
PRIZE #23
Color Club - Wild and Willing
Julep - Sienna
Zoya - Trixie
PRIZE #24
Anise - Some Kind of Kiss
Hard Candy - Beetle
Julep - Morgan
PRIZE #25
Color Club - Love 'em Leave 'em
Milani - 3D Holographic - Digital
Color Club - Revvvolution
PRIZE #26
Essence - Colour & Go - Can't Cheat On Me
ManGlaze - ILF
Essence - Colour & Go - Choose Me!
PRIZE #27
Julep - Jordan
Hits - No Olimpo - Apolo
nail polish remover pen
PRIZE #28
KleanColor
Essie mini
Petites - Epic!
Ciate mini
2 pots of caviar beads
PRIZE #29
SinfulColors
Color Club
Wet n Wild - Megalast
KleanColor
PRIZE #30
Lacquer Convention - Galinda
Lacquer Convention - Pop Tart
Revlon - Scented - Watermelon Fizz
PRIZE #31
China Glaze - Magnetix - Attraction
China Glaze - Magnetix - Drawn To You
Angry Bird nail decals
PRIZE #32
Burt's Bees kit
Revlon - Girly
Glimmer by Erica - Snow Day mini
PRIZE #33
3 e.l.f. polishes
eos pomegranate balm ball
foot cream
moisturizing socks
PRIZE #34
OPI - Servin' Up Sparkle
OPI - Merry Midnight
PRIZE #35
Sephora lipgloss - Sugar Coat
Burt's Bees Replenishing Lip Balm
Kellett moisturizing gel sample
Happy Me skin pore and fine line perfecter and primer sample
pink nail art striper
SinfulColors - I Miss you
Pure Ice - Absolutely Marvelous
Wet n Wild - Wild Shine - Eggplant Frost
Barielle - Amber Sparkler
PRIZE #36
L.A. Colors - Razzle
Nicole by OPI - Kendall On The Katwalk
L.A. Colors - Cobalt
PRIZE #37
Femme Fatale Lacquer - Punk Rock Valentine
Femme Fatale Lacquer - Midnight Lighting
Femme Fatale Lacquer - Too Teal To Handle mini
Make Up Your Face
PRIZE #38
Make Up Your Face - Pastel Lover's Paradise
Make Up Your Face - Daffodil Dust mini
Make Up Your Face - Cloud Blossom mini
Make Up Your Face - Lilac Lace mini
Lydia's Nails
PRIZE #39
Mash nail stamping plates 26-50
Polish Me Crazy
PRIZE #40
Polish Me Crazy - Confetti mini
Polish Me Crazy - Mini Easter Eggs mini
Polish Me Crazy - Ice Age mini
Polish Me Crazy - Little Mermaid mini
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