Franken Friday- Galaxy

This franken is a mix of a bunch of glitters (a random silver glitter similar to A-England Merlin, OPI Servin Up Sparkle, Milani One Coat Purple Glitter, and China Glaze Mrs. Claus).  OPI DS Fantasy was added to create the base color.  I thought the rainbow of glitters would be dominant but Fantasy is very pigmented and became the dominant color. 

 

To make it look a little more "celestial", I used NYC Starry Silver Glitter.  I painted it on outdoors while waiting for my daughter's school to let out.  It sparkles a whole range of colors.  I haven't worn it for awhile and was amazed how it sparkled in the sunlight.  Indoors, it just looks silver with large blue and purple round glitter. 

 

 

Sinful Colors Slate w/CND Raspberry Sparkle

 

 

I wanted to try my new CND Raspberry Sparkle again and thought that it would pair well with S.C. Slate.  A gray with a subtle silver shimmer.  It does look good, but it also looks a lot like an opaque version of Greys Anatomy or Not Like the Movies.  Raspberry Sparkle has a pinkish shimmer that also flashes green in certain light.  The CND Effects line is a lot of fun to try and after a couple uses of Raspberry Sparkle, I went back and bought the Jade and Crimson Sparkle too.  I can't wait to try those out!

 

 

After a couple days, I decided to refresh my mani with some stamping using Bundle Monster plates 311 and 317.  My ring finger is the one that tore while removing polish.  My cuticles also got wrecked from the chlorine.  It was from just 2 days of swimming in a pool.   

China Glaze Marry A Millionaire

Monday comes way too fast.  My computer is still not downloaded pics.  Ugh!  Todays post contains pictures from the manicure before my nail broke and I had to trim everything short.

 

 

This is a new to me shade that I was very excited to see siting on a shelf of my OPI supplier.  There were 2 other shades that looked similar to SH Gem Crush so I left them there.  This is from last years Eye Candy collection.  I used 2 coats over OPI DS Mystery (which I also got that same day).  I like the glitter overload.

 

 

 

 

Marry a Millionaire is full of bar and hex glitter.  It's a party in a bottle!

 

 

I took a blurred pic to show the sparkle. 

Elaine with Jewel Accents

Here is the last of my "Elaine 4-Way".  I did a simple jewel accent on each finger.  It was super fast and easy to do.  Not over the top.  I had fun putting together this segment.  Have a great weekend!

Debuting, are my new short nails.  I broke a nail while removing polish.  It was weak from chlorine.  My camera was not playing nice again and I had about 20 blurry images.  These were the best from the lot.

A-England Elaine transformation

There are so any different things I could do with this polish.  Elaine is so versatile   This time I used CND Raspberry Sparkle effects polish over Elaine.  It transformed into a sparkly plum color.  Perfect for the Fall season.

 

CND Raspberry Sparkle has a duo shimmer.  It not only has pink sparkle, it also flashes green at certain angles.

 

 

 

The next day after enjoying this combo, I stamped Konad plate m77 with my newly acquired Sinful Colors Super Nova that is from the metallic series. It's a rosy pink metallic shade.

 

A-England Elaine gradient

Today I'm showing you the gradient that I did using A-England Elaine and Sinful Colors Nail Junkie.   I need to use Nail Junkie more often.  It adds a nice effect to dark polishes.  To add a little more detail, Konad plate m77 was used used with Nabi Metallic silver.  This is only the second way I'm showing you but I have to say that this was my favorite of the 4-way.

 

 

A-England Elaine (layered)

Hello everyone,
This is Elaine with OPI Pirouette My Whistle layered over.  Piroutte is so delicate and sparkly and pairs very well with Elaine.  The round glitter stands out and reminds me of a snowglobe.  I've been pretty busy lately and layering has been my go to technique.  People say as your child grows out of their baby stage it gets easier.  In some way it does, but then it goes into a different level of busy.  I still have 2 girls who demand and need my attention.  There are no nap times anymore so there goes quiet time.  I'm always on the go at this new stage.  When I'm home, I'm working with the girls on letter recognition and learning to read (did I mention that there is also laundry and housework that never seems to end). Some new activity or situation is always popping up. I'm also taking a class as church.  Sometimes things get backed up and then I feel overwhelmed with everything.  I'm still adjusting and trying to find my balance with the change. 

 

This is in direct sunlight. 

 

 

This lightbox pic shows more of the "twinkle" effect.