Spring Is Here Nail Art

Hello Readers:

Since I had so many posts involving the Picture Polish LE (limited edition) polishes that for the next few posts I'm going to be showing just nail art.

Today's nail art is a mixture of stamping and free hand spring themed nail art and includes the following polishes: Lucky 13 Lacquer's "Mist & Shadow, Cloud & Shade", Darling Diva Polish's "Green Diamond" & "Rose Diamond", Delush Polish's "Make Me Blush", Above The Curve's "Happy Holidays (2013) mini", and Piggy Paint's "Tip of the Iceberg". Stamping plates used were: "MASH-28", "MASH-32", "MASH-41".

 

 

I stamped on the ladybug, butterfly, and dragonfly. I freehanded the grass and clouds. I love the spring theme, but wish I had other bright colors to have used. I originally planned on the butterfly being orange but the orange didn't show up at all so I went with the pink. Luckily, I have brighter colors on the way.

 

Otherwise I think this turned out great, especially the clouds I really loved that they turned out so well for my first try. Are there any spring mani's you'd like to see me try?

 

Until next time.

-Andi

 



Polka Dot Nail Art

Hello Readers:

I've been experimenting with nail art. I tried a water marbling a couple nights ago but it was a disaster LOL I think it was because I forgot to use filtered water, but I'm going to try it again either tonight or tomorrow to make sure that was the issue. If not back to reading/watching water marbling tips.

So I went back to something more standard. I did a polka dot, that had some dots inside dots. In this mani I used The Polish Bar's "Far Far Away" (a new to me brand which is delightful by the way!), Piggy Paint's "Tip of the Iceberg", and My Ten Friends' "Birthday Earthling".

Overall I think it turned out great. :) I think next time I'll try to see if I can do a floral pattern, or something a little more elaborate (but still simple since I'm new to nail art lol)

Until next time.
-Andi

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Review: "Candy Coated" from Piggy Paint

So I was on a search for a nail polish safe for my two year old niece to wear since she really loves having her nails painted. She isn't one to really put her hands in her mouth so we haven't been worried about using 3free nail polishes on her, but just to be safe I went on the hunt for a safe nail polish for children. 

In my search I stumbled upon a company called Piggy Paint. It is a water based nail polish that is completely non toxic, hypoallergenic, and low odor. It is entirely safe for kids of all ages. After looking through their products and seeing their amazing array of colors I decided I would like to test out this polish. Now I don't know if you would really consider it an Indie brand, but I am making an exception either way because it is nontoxic, and well the colors are awesome.

For my first piggy paint color choice I bought Candy Coated. It is a plum colored polish with a bluish silver shimmer. It gives the look a iced or frosted look to it.

I will admit that it is a little streaky on certain nails but i'm not sure if that is because of the polish or just because my nails aren't as smooth as I'd like at the moment. I did use a clear base and clear top coat but it isn't necessary. I merely used to the top coat because I knew it would dry faster. Even though the polish is a little streaky, I still love it. The color is great, and I can't wait to buy some for my niece.

 I tried to take pictures at different angles, and in different lighting to show the shimmer plus the true color of the polish. I really think this is a great product and would recommend it to any one who has a little princess in their lives or even ones who don't. :)

Until next time.

-Andi