MANICure Monday — Autumn Glitter

Hello everyone! I've got an incredibly Fall inspired look for you this week.

I used a deep burgundy color (Wine Stock from Sally Hansen Miracle Gel) and a golden glitter accent (Golden Rust from Sally Hansen) with some gold stud accents (Kiss, I believe).

To apply the studs I used a manicure stick that was included in the stud kit (it also came with crystal and black studs). After applying two coats of Wine Stock and letting it dry, I applied the gel top coat. While the top coat was still tacky, I dabbed the manicure stick on some top coat and picked up each stud, placing it on my nail. Once they were all secure I added a second coat of a regular top coat to seal them in.

What are you favorite nail accessories? Let me know in the comments!

xx,
Caitlin.

MANICure Monday — Fall Nudes

No. Not those kind of nudes.

I wanted a nice neutral look, and I recently bought a new Wet 'n' Wild polish in the shade Wet Cement (not the greatest name, hence why I didn't put it in the title).

It's a really nice neutral brown with some really lovely purple undertones. I'm super into this color for this season (it's also on my toes) and see this being a repeat player this fall.

What are your fall staple colors? Let me know in the comments!

xx,
Caitlin.

MANICure Monday — Matte Plum

Hello everyone! It's MANICure Monday and I've got a matte purple nail for you this week.

I used Covergirl's XL Nail Gel in Plumped-Up Plum and a matte top coat (Revlon I think). I've used this polish once on here before, but used it as the directions said — without any type of top coat. This time I decided I wanted a little more interesting look, so I used the matte coat. I really liked it.

I think it started chipping a little sooner than it did without the top coat, but even without it's not incredibly long wearing. Also, depending on the lighting, this purple sometimes reads more blue and other times more red.

What's your favorite color to mattify? Let me know in the comments!

xx,
Caitlin.

MANICure Monday — Blue Away

Hello everyone, today is MANICure Monday! This week I tried out a polish I've had for quite some time but never used, and paired it with one of my favorites.

I used Sally Hansen Insta-Dri polish in Blue away. I wanted a bit more interesting look so I added a light coat of Maybelline Color Show in Gilded Rose. I think it gave it a robin's egg type of effect (I may be crazy).

What color combos are you loving right now? Let me know in the comments!

xx,
Caitlin.

MANICure Monday — Sterling Silver

Hello everyone and happy Labor Day! I've got a unique look for you this week.

 

I used Sally Hansen's Color Foil in Sterling Silver for a bold and reflective look. I really love how high shine and how metallic this polish is. I typically only use it for an accent finger, but I figured hey, go hard or go home.

With this polish it recommends to not use a base or top coat, which I don't. This polish isn't long wearing, but it also doesn't chip. It wears away, if that makes sense. I love it for the color and shine, but not so much the longevity.

xx,
Caitlin.