Thursday, November 29, 2012

NOTD: Rose Sparkle




Colors I used: Sinful Colors in Dancing Nails 
On top Revlon Sparkling

xo Tessa

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

NOTD: China Glaze Pink Voltage

Hello everyone, Today's post is China Glaze Pink Voltage it is obviously a neon and is neon in formulation ( meaning it dries matte). I really love this color and I really wanted to keep it on my fingers forever! 


With Flash:


Overall, the only complaint I have about this polish is the application. It took almost 4 coats on each finger and that was pretty surprising even for a neon polish.
TIP: If you can't get your hands on this color try:
China Glaze: Pool Party or Shocking Pink
Sinful Colors: Pink or 24/7 (both available at Walgreens)

xo Tessa



Tuesday, November 27, 2012

NOTD: Orly Rage

This color is a cult classic and in the mist of the Black Friday craze I was just grabbing and buying! It was a bit harder to apply than I expected took 3 coats when a lot of the time metallics can sneak by with just one. A lot of people say that this is a true rose gold polish but I think it could be more rosy for a true rose gold and leaned more towards the gold side.Overall though this color is beautiful and I really enjoyed having it on my nails.
xo Tessa

Saturday, November 24, 2012

NOTD: Essie Your Hut or Mine

Hi everyone!
Today's post brings us a gorgeous rosy pink color! When I first saw this color I wasn't sure about it but it was $3.99 at TJ Maxx so I had to get it and once I got it on my nails I was impressed! Really like the formulation and the color is really perfect for all seasons! :)

Xo Tessa



Thursday, November 15, 2012

NOTD: China Glaze Frostbite and Pizzazz

I got these two colors in a holiday set this week from Sally Beauty Supply. The set of two was $8.99! The bright blue is Frostbite and is actually apart of their permanent collection while Pizzazz the glitter polish is limited edition! I think this is a great festive color combo :)
xo Tessa

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

DUPE ALERT: For Audrey vs I Need a Re-Freshmint



This has to be my closest dupe that I have found. When it is on my nails there is absolutely no difference in the two colors. I need a Re-Freshmint is another Wet N Wild Mega Last polish and I just can't get enough these mainly because the application is so amazing an easy. On my middle nail I am only wearing one coat!
& What makes this the best dupe is the price difference! For Audrey $6.50 and Wet N Wild $1.99

Overall, I much prefer the Wet n Wild color! :)

xo Tessa


Friday, November 9, 2012

NOTD: China Glaze Secret Peri-wink-le

 If you couldn't tell by my background I really like this color and I have been eyeing it for ages! It is a cream periwinkle and it is so bright it seems like it is glowing!


The application of this color was pretty good. It seemed a little thick at times but nothing too bad. All in all I am so happy I got this polish! :)

xo Tessa

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

NOTD: Wet N Wild Disturbia

Although the name seems like this should have been a Pre- Halloween post, the color is great for the fall! This color is a dark creme purple and is opaque in two coats! It is one of those colors that is so dark it looks black often and one of my favorites!




So I have had a few of these Wet N Wild Megalast nail polishes and they are absolutely INCREDIBLE! The brush is curved and it makes the application process very easy and mess free. I would definitely recommend these polishes to anyone but especially to beginners! 
&&an extra bonus they are SO inexpensive $1.99 :)

xo Tessa

NOTD: China Glaze Ingrid

I don't know about you but I love China Glaze polishes. This one I just recently purchased and I just couldn't wait to try it out! It is a light brown with gold micro glitter! It totally reminds me of Hot coco in  the light and is a great unique color for fall. :) It also reminds me of one of my favorite beauty gurus Missglamorazzi! :)
Natural light

 
Flash
Indoors
Overall, I really enjoyed this color and it will find a happy home in my collection! 
Stay tuned for more posts and tutorials coming soon!

xo Tessa

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Creepy Bloody Nails


How to:Bloody Halloween Nails!

For this look I used:
Sinful Colors in Black on Black
Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Cherry Red

Step one: Prime your nails with your favorite base coat. I use Sally Hansen's Hard as Nails Hardener.
Step two: Put down your base color for this tutorial anything dark will work!
Step three: Skim the tip of your nails with a medium amount of your "drip" nail color.
Step four: At this step you can either use a toothpick or the brush to lightly push the color down your nail for the drip effect. 

Once you have completed this on all your nails MAKE SURE you top it off with a good top coat! My absolute favorite is SECHE VITE dry fast top coat. If you paint your nails often this is life changing! Dries completely in under 5 minutes! 

xo

P.S.
You can also do this look with different colors to get the paint drip look!