Author Archives: Cheryl Cheryl

Audrey Strikes Again

by Cheryl Cheryl

  OPI “I Don’t Give A Rotterdam”
(2012 Holland Collection)

IMG_3312

Has gold glitter running all through it that showed up far clearer than I anticipated… Very pretty and it remained my base color for the foolishness that is “accepting Audrey’s challenge.” 

I don’t even know why I respond to Audrey.  lol.  She obviously doesn’t even understand fear…. this time she did CHERRY BLOSSOMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (pic). Did them well!!  And then had the audacity to expect me to try them?!?!?

FIRST OF ALL, I didn’t even want to do cherry blossoms.  Once again:  TOO DIFFICULT!  I think they are so very pretty.  But even when I lived in DC, I had to stay away from the Cherry Blossom Festival.  Too many people and ENTIRELY TOO MUCH POLLEN….   And, now, as a nail art design: complicated…..

…but far be it for me to not even TRY…. so…..

IMG_3313  IMG_3315
(dark brown, white, light pink and dark pink acrylic paint design)

And in the future, I will be patently rejecting any “Audrey Challenges.”  Smile

The Leopard Struggle

by Cheryl Cheryl

I have been sooo scared to try a leopard design.  It’s been on my list of manicures to do for a WHILE.

…then came Audrey Smile. She inspired me.  Her leopard design came out SOOOO nice (pic)…. I felt challenged after she seemed surprised that I was scared…. so I finally worked up some nerve and…..

My first leopard design.

China Glaze “Papaya Punch”
w/acrylic paint design

IMG_3290

I love this orange. I’m already a huge fan of orange…. I heart this color so much.  I had to “test out” the design first.  lol.  Still hesitant and SCARED!

IMG_3288  IMG_3289

After it came out okay… I tested out the rest of my nails.

IMG_3291  IMG_3292

I like it.  I’ll try it again.  Definitely.

IMG_3293  IMG_3294

Backdrops

by Cheryl Cheryl

Can’t resist a neutral.   A lot of times, they are the perfect backdrop to a design.  And this one doesn’t disappoint.  

I chose a “pattern” but I’m thinking, this one would look great alone too!

OPI – “Did You ‘Ear About Van Gogh”
(2012 Holland Collection)

IMG_3280

IMG_3279  IMG_3275 

Par for OPI, the formulation is sublime.  Creamy and even application, with perfect opacity.  *two thumbs up*

I Got The Blues….again

by Cheryl Cheryl

I wasn’t aware. Past tense.

Autism Awareness Day was April 2nd.  I missed it, but I won’t let the entire month pass by without some focus.

After I pulled out what seemed like a zillion blue nail polishes in my stash, I started seeing several nail polish bloggers doing “blue”…. for Autism Awareness.

One of my most favorite people in the world has a son who’s autistic.  I care.

___________

OPI “Ski Teal We Drop”

IMG_3243

IMG_3244  IMG_3245

This polish is heavenly!

This is polish that reminds me why I LOVE OPI!!!   It’s a Fall/Winter Collection color, but reminds me of a nautical color.  Red and white stripes, perhaps a gold anchor or something.  This would be great for WATER skiing, no ski slopes.  Smile

It’s so creamy and smooth, perfect opacity…. easy to apply.

The Hunger Games

by Cheryl Cheryl

I’ll be honest….

I didn’t know or care about the book nor the movie…. UNTIL the buzz about China Glaze’s collection. 

I know, I know….. I was missing out. lol. I still haven’t read the books, but I do want to see the movie… hopefully soon.

But this polish!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

I only purchased two colors out of the collection.  This one is BOSS!!!  I absolutely positively love:

China Glaze “Agro”

IMG_3212

IMG_3213  IMG_3214

This is a ONE COAT WONDER!  Yep, only one coat and the color is beautiful.  The formulation was dreamy.  Easy to apply.  Opaque coverage and all.  And it’s such a unique color. 

Yes. Love.

Love VoxBox

by Cheryl Cheryl

I was excited to FINALLY receive my Influenster Love VoxBox!!!   (www.influenster.com)

I was waiting until my nails grew out a little… enough to have a free edge to fold my nail stickers over.

The Stash Herbal Tea….. not really my favorite, though I do love herbal tea.  I still haven’t tried the Venus razor (as I’m more partial to Veet for hair removal), nor have I tried the Truvia.  I haven’t found a use for it since I don’t use sweetener for my tea…. but now that I think about it…. Maybe I’ll like the Stash Tea better if I use the Truvia.  I’ll try it, and give you all the update.

OBVIOUSLY, I loved the Ghirardelli chocolate.  Smooth and silky!  I tried it when I was craving chocolate during PMS, so it was even BETTER!  lol. Ahhhh chocolate.

IMG_3204

And now for the highlight to this whole package for me!!!…

Kiss Nail Dress “Cocktail”

IMG_3210

Cute right?

I’m no longer interested Kiss nail products.  This is the second epic FAIL I’ve experienced.  (the first was the  Kiss Nail Art Stencils – *thumbs down*)

These little stickers LOOKED nice on.  They were extremely easy to apply. 

They FELT horrible.  Yes, past tense.  I peeled the little suckers off my nails about 3 hours ago.  They didn’t even last on my nails 24 hours. 

The ends were prickly on the free edge of my nail.  I think that’s why I like the nail polish/lacquer strips better.  They adhere flat and smooth to your nail bed and feel just like polish.  

This nail sticker design also had little bubbles of shiny sparkly little rhinestone thingys. Cute to look at, but with my self-diagnosed tactile OCD toward my nails, I was distracted by the little bumpy feel on my nails. I can’t stand a snag on my nail, a hangnail, a split layer, chipped polish…. none of that.  So, these basically had to come off.

IMG_3208  IMG_3209

Perfect for an extended vacation. No need for polish removers or anything.  I applied these while comfortably watching television.    And quickly! 

I would definitely recommend them for little girls who want really cute nails and those who don’t feel as skilled with neat polish application or nail art.