Show Me Your Nails 2.0

[Tamara76]

Due to some technical glitches with the original Show Me Your Nails Thread, I am starting a new thread with @vegchililover78's blessing (She says "hello," by the way!).

Please share your nail looks, nail art and manicures!

...And don't forget to check out @Beadshopgirl's Nail Stamping Thread for stamping inspiration! ❤️  

https://community.sephora.com/t5/Nailed-It/The-Nail-Stamping-Thread/m-p/3328865

[RGbrown]

@itsfi 

I noticed Ulta went up to $10.50 a few months ago; since Ulta uses MSRP, I've actually been watching for Zoya to up their price too. I'm not sure I'd place bets on that being the new price after that cryptic email, but maybe we'll be lucky and that's as high as they'll go. Although the new neon collection shades are $11, so maybe that's a better indicator (they come with wide brushes though, which was Zoya's explanation for the higher price).

I love their wide brushes too! I've managed to accumulate enough for all of my creams, but still want to upgrade the rest of my Zoyas to have one. Sadly, that's some ridiculous number like 98 😮🤭

I built a cart, but think I'm gonna stand strong and pass; I'm still holding out for a sitewide deal!

[RGbrown]

I've been a big fan of Zoya Aspen for stamping for a while now, but for some reason hadn't ever tried any of my others from the same matte velvet line up until now, and holy begeezus, they are stunning 😍 I'm definitely going to have to pick up the three shades I'm missing at some point!

Base: Ciate Iced Frappe

A cool toned taupe with just a hint of mauvey-pink, and I think this works pretty well for me as a nude base. Two coats, easy peasy, no streaks or gloopiness.

Stamping done with Zoya Amal (red) and Iris (purple) 💜❤️💜❤️

[ather]

@RGbrown  Wow!!! These are perfect!!

[RGbrown]

@ather 

Thanks so much! I really enjoyed this set, and miss it now that it's gone

[CookieGirl1]

That looks bomb, @RGbrown!

[RGbrown]

@CookieGirl1 

Thanks so much! 💜

[itsfi]

Gorgeous @RGbrown! 😍 The Ciate looks good on your nails! Loving both those Zoya polishes! ♥️💜

Hmmm... all I need now is a good sale involving their polish remover and polishes. 

[RGbrown]

@itsfi 

I swear, I've about given up on a good Zoya sale; while I was in Five Below grabbing polish, I picked up some pure acetone to make more of the faux-Zoya remover I've been using of late. It works great, for sure, but I really miss Remove+ at the same time 😞

[SAlyFitz]

 

 

Second dip mani with revel liquids and the white dip powder, red dip powder is kiara sky I got on clearance from what’s up nails probably about a year ago and am just now using 😑 I have been obsessed with nails lately and really need to stop bc I have like 4 makeup bags full of unused colors. I mean true to my hoarder form as it’s only one category of items I have a ridiculous stock - but you all will see me back posting in the budgeting thread bc March was crazy and April needs work! Anywho - @itsfi  my last dip didn’t last 10 days and started chipping on day 2 but I have hopes for this second one since I’ve educated myself on the process! Will update you again! These colors were chosen by my boyfriend I asked him what color I should do and he said red and white for Milwaukee tools that’s he’s recently been obsessed with 😶😶 next time remind me not to ask for his input hahaha💅🏼❤️🤍

[ather]

@SAlyFitz  Loving the red and white!!

[itsfi]

@SAlyFitz, your nails look great! 😍 Your boyfriend’s inspiration for these shades cracked me up. 😂 They worked out beautifully. Definitely keep us posted on how these last. 

4 makeup bags of unused polished?? That just means more nail looks waiting to be created. Excited to see what you do! 💅🏼 

[SAlyFitz]

Thank you! Lol so far it’s day 3 and no chips 🤞🏼🙌🏼 I started following quite a few different nail groups on fb for inspo! When the pandemic first hit and we were quarantined I was doing weekly manis and hope to get back to atleast biweekly❤️🙏🏽💅🏼 It is just good for my soul to look down at them taken care of!

[itsfi]

@SAlyFitz, I get that. At the beginning of the shelter in place, I had a routine for makeup and nails. It was very nice to have that consistency with things up on the air. I’ve since become a lot more lax with both and need to jump start that. I smiled when I read your comment about it being good for your soul to see well manicured hands - that’s a great motivator and inspiration! ♥️

[SAlyFitz]

Seriously whatever works right like healthy ways to be happier! Okay sooo day 8 my polish didn’t chip however I did break a nail causing my dip to crack... I don’t attribute it to the products but the user - I was opening new baby toys and didn’t grab the scissors soo really the mani and products so far are receiving top notch reviews... I need to be less lazy! I ended up gluing the chipped polish back onto my nail (bc it broke in one piece) the just filing down to where my real nail was for durability. I put a regular top coat on to increase shine and hopefully longevity but day 9 and other than my booboo, perfect!

 

[RGbrown]

@SAlyFitz 

The inspiration made me giggle 😆 But red and white work so well together, any time of year, and these look stunning!

[SAlyFitz]

Thanks haha! I probably wouldn’t haven’t chosen them- this mani gives me Valentine’s Day vibes - I could wrap my mind around even summertime with Memorial Day Fourth of July Labor Day inspiration but rn I need pastels! But here we are lol😌😂🤪

[RGbrown]

I did two silly things today, and thought I'd share 😋

I had an eye doctor appt this afternoon, and got there a few minutes early. Instead of just waiting in my car, I decided to give the Five Below next door a quick perusal, and stumbled upon an LA Colors collection, Diamond Crush. Considering it was sitting next to a display of OPI Grease shades (several years old lol), I had no idea if it was new or old, but I knew I was enchanted by the sparkle and I grabbed one (yup, just one, but I'm pretty sure I'm going back for at least one more, or all of them) 🤭

Turns out they're brand spanking new, and Kelli Marissa just did a swatch video of them a couple of weeks ago, which helped me decide I might need more lol. Best part? They're only $3! For holo!

The one I grabbed today; my camera certainly doesn't do it justice...it's a sparkly beast, in the best possible way ✨

And a screen shot from Kelli's video, showing all of the available colors 😍

And after I got home and looked up that collection, I started poking around for summer collection info from other brands, and came across these pics, all on polishpick dot com. Morgan Taylor and China Glaze are both available at a few beauty supply online shops, but I haven't found dates for Essie or OPI yet. I'm curious to see more on these...so far nothing screams "must have" to me, but that's subject to change once swatches start hitting!

 

 

[ather]

@RGbrown  Omg this years summer compare fire!!! I need that essie orange!! 

[RGbrown]

@ather 

It's such a pretty orange! It may be one I cave on at some point this summer 😂

[itsfi]

Oooh, lots of fun colors here @RGbrown! I didn’t realize LA Colors made nail polish. There’s a small store close to where my parents live that carries LA Colors. I’ll have to stop by the next time I’m there, to see if they carry the polishes. Because I clearly need more polishes! 😂 

[ather]

@itsfi  I agree you need more polish colours!!! I’m going to the city tomorrow and I’m already planning on some polish shopping. Hopefully my husband is on board!!