NOTD Purple Stamped & Mattified....

Happy hump day everyone.  Today I wanted to share with you a mani I wore this past weekend.  I have been looking for Essie Matte About You for MONTHS & I finally received it i a swap from one of my dear friends on Instagram @nailartfanatic & I couldn't wait to use it!  I squealed when I opened my package because I had no idea she was going to include it.  It was a huge surprise.

Also, I just wanted to share that I am an amateur polishaholic.  I created this blog because I love polishes & nail art and decided to learn from other blogs.  I'm not in any way an expert.  I'm just a grandma enjoying sharing my addiction with other & learning everyday to paint my nails.

I appreciate everyone who takes a glimpse of my blog.

Base:  Nicole by OPI "My Prized Possession"
Stamping Polish:  Kleancolors Metallic Fuchsia
Top Coat:  Essie Matte About You
Image Plate:  Konad M57

I must say's I love My Prized Possession on it own.  It's a gorgeous purple.  As you know, Purple & Pinks are my fav lol but I'm determined to tackle becoming a proficient stamper.

I think it came out awesome!  I'm so proud of myself.  Let me know what you think.

NOTE:  All pics were taken with my good 'ole iphone.  This is for fun right? lol.  I may invest in a good camera soon but I'd rather just buy more nail polish.

Essie Marshmallow--Untried

Hello Everyone,

Today I wanted to show you one of my untried polishes buy Essie called Marshmallow.  Marshmallow is a jelly based white creme polish.  It's pictured below with 2 coats & is so bright & squishy looking.  I don't' know what took me so long to try it but it's turned into my favorite white.

NOTD China Glaze Peachy Keen

I had to do another quick Mani this morning. I was inspired by my blouse. I think this color looks really good on my dark skin.

I used China Glaze Peachy Keen with Essie Pure Pearlfection from the Luxeffects collection layered on top. I actually love this combination.

My first crack at a gradient...

Last night as I chose what outfit I would wear to work today, I thought about attempting a gradient on my nails for the 1st time. Now, I'm not the most artsy person in the world but I buckled down & looked at several YouTube videos & thought to myself, I can definitely do that!

So I went thru my nail racks & decided on 4 colors that I had in my shirt. I chose Nicole By Opi - Count On Me as the base coat, Nicole By Opi - Fashion Diva, Opi - Pampalona Purple & Essie - Pure Pearlfection

Its not perfect but im so proud of myself! I think it looks awesome! And so do my co-workers! I'm not a polish professional but for my 1st attempt at nail art, I think I did great!

I can't wait to stalk more blogs & get inspired to try new things!! Check out the final result below.

Disclaimer: these are iPhone pictures without all the bells & whistles of photoshop & macro cameras so the quality isn't great. But who cares! This is just for fun! :)