1. Thanks :) I usually use any brand just as long as the color is thicker & not too sheer; and when I scrape it, I pick it up really quick (since it’s not the “special” Konad polish). Maybe Sally Hansen? Or Essie. OPI is always a favorite.

2. You live in the center of it all! Skylark & Beauty Zone are diagonally across from each other. They carry OPI, Essie, China Glaze, Orly & other generic brands for about more than half off.

3. Thanks, I’ll check it out.

4. I know right..oh well, it’s already been done & there’s nothing else I can do about it :P

I’ve been meaning to post galaxy nails for a while! When people ask me for a ‘galaxy nail tutorial’, I always refer attackedastorianails :) And this actually doesn’t take as much effort as you might think; I use a sponge, dabbed on random colors & glitter, drew that little galaxy on the middle finger & finished it off with top coat. It was pretty quick!

What I used:

• OPI - My Private Jet (the base color..this was a gift from Megan! Thanks babes)
• Forever 21 Love & Beauty - Dusty Blue
• OPI - DS Extravagance
• OPI - DS Classic
• Oops Jealous - Gallexy (I wonder if it was meant to be mispelled, ha)
• OPI - Skulls & Glossbones
• Essie - St. Lucia Lilac
• OPI - Jade is the new Black
• Sinful Colors - Cloud 9
• Some random yellow polish that I can’t find right now
• OPI - Dating a Royal
• Nubar - Silver Spark (the bottle I’m holding)
• Seche Vite Top Coat

1. Heyyy mama! Nfu Oh!!! They have amazing holo’s & flakies :) (fabuloustreet.com) & also Nubar 2010 is the perfect flakies top coat.

2. Make up sponges from the 99c store!

3. Thank you thank you! Most of the flowers/roses I’ve done are all nail stamps (you can look them up on YouTube) but if there is something really specific that I’ve done in which you’d like me to show, then I can do it.

4. Thanks! :) They’re actually Konad nail stamps & some are generic types. It takes practice, but you’ll get a hand of it in no time.

5. Ahhhhhhhh I love you, seriously. It’s tiring seeing it float around, people acting like it’s theirs, lol. But what I am happy about is that everyone loves it :) Thanks boo.

6. Yes I have! I’ve been meaning to pick some up, but the last time I went to Garden Grove, they were out of it. I really want the purple one. The gold one I love the most is the Sephora by OPI - Blasted Gold :) You should check it out.

7. I’ve never bought the MASH plates, but I do have both the Bundle Monster sets & I LOVE THEM. So worth it, they have gorgeous designs & the quality is great.

caleemama:

Whew, finally done with this batch. I’m worn out! I will have these posted on my Etsy tomorrow.

Re-stocked. Grab ‘em NOW! http://www.etsy.com/shop/bonniecalee?ref=si_shop

This was my first time practicing tribal nails. I was inspired by The Illustrated Nail — their nail art is definitely on my top favorites.

What I used:

• OPI - Black Onyx
• OPI - Alpine Snow
• OPI - Dating a Royal
• OPI - OPI Red
• OPI - Parlez vous OPI?
• OPI - Jade is the New Black
• Essie - Smokin’ Hot
• Essie - St. Lucia Lilac
• Cacee striping brushes in black & yellow

1) Hey girl! I’ve never tried the KISS decals; I know they carry little designs, but is this one covering the entire nail? I’m just gonna guess that it’s just like most so yeah, you basically just pick the right size that best suits your nail, then you file off the excess. I always put top coat afterwards :)

2) Just for the at one plate+shipping cost about $8 total.

3) I love the Katy Perry collection, I have all the polishes! It was one of the best they come out with, for sure. What top coat do you use? I hardly use base coats anymore, but with my Seche Vite top coat, I can have my nails on for two weeks if I chose to.

theillustratednail:

Some nail designs inspired by Floral Prints from the Spring/Summer 2011 catwalk! Floral prints are gonna be HUGE this season! My favourite is the Giles hibiscus flower and eyeball print, so COOL!!!

Amazing amazing amazing! I am so obsessed with her nail art.

I also spend a lot of my time making these cases :) for iPhones, certain Blackberry models & plain colored ones for all other models! Please check them if you’re interested! MY ETSY SHOP

Sorry for lagging on answering questions; been sooo busy!

1) Thank you so much! I wish it was easier for me to do more tutorials; my family keeps me extremely occupied! So it may take me a while, but I’m willing to do more. What tutorials would you guys like to see?

2) I love OPI (esp their wide brushes & variety of colors), Essie, Deborah Lippmann, China Glaze, Chanel

3) Thank you, you’re so sweet! I’m glad you enjoy my blog. My nails are all natural & I really don’t do anything but let them grow & I shape them (using a nail file) along the way. I’ve heard good things about OPI Nail Envy; they have a variety for different issues such as chipping or weak nails, so on so forth. I’ve never tried it myself though, but if you do try it out, let me know how it goes! I should try one for strengthening bc I do break my nails from time to time. I use 100% acetone nail polish remover which can be really damaging to my nails.

4) Thank you, no need to be anon :) I get my brushes from eBay, Target & Michael’s. Some tips? Hmm…always research swatches; use a brush like an eyeliner brush to clean the cuticles of your nails; use a thick, fast drying top coat (for me I love Seche Vite) that’ll give your nails a great shine; and practice practice practice!

5) Actually I’ve never even tried Matte About You with any Essie colors; it’s always been with other colors. I know what you mean when you say it gets gunky; that’s how it was for me when I first bought & tried it. You just need the perfect amount on your brush, enough to cover your nail in one coat. I never use more than one coat of the matte. Hope this helps! :)

I’m not too crazy for bright colors on my nails, but I really have an obsession with nude polishes! I think they’re perfect for any season & I can’t get sick of them.

What I used:

• OPI - Cotton Candy Coney Island - I’ve been wanting to do a swatch with this color for so long, but I never had the patience for it. & when I say patience, I mean that this color goes on sheer…so I have to wait for each layer to dry completely before I can use my nail stamp on it. I used 3 coats on each nail. For shorter nails, it probably wouldn’t need that many coats, but because I hate letting my nails show, I had to put more.
• OPI - Black Onyx - for the nail stamping
• Milani - Jewel FX 531 Gold - for the center of the flowers
• Seche Vite Top Coat
• Image Plate SDP D-09 - I literally spent days looking for this specific image plate. This isn’t by Konad or Bundle Monster. I ordered these from the Netherlands. If you’ve never heard of Dashica Beauty, you MUST check out her webshop. She’s created the most unique & beautiful image plates that I’ve ever seen! She even created “Big” plates that are practically the size of a piece of paper, it’s amazing. You have to contact her to place an order if you’re from the USA..you won’t be disappointed! http://www.dashicabeautyshop.nl/

caleemama:

Click HERE for my Etsy shop! I’m expecting a few vintage floral cases this week, but there are some other cases that you can check out for the mean time. I am currently taking pre-orders on plain-colored & animal print cases so I’ve created listings where you can purchase & I will make to order. (I’ve allowed a couple Tumblr people reserve vintage floral cases because they’ve been waiting MONTHS!) However, it may take a bit to complete each order because I’ve been bombarded with requests & I’m busting my butt off to finish each & every single one.

Anyways, I promise they’ll make a great gift for yourself, a friend, or family member. Thanks everyone for the support & for spreading the word, you have no idea how much it means to me!

PS: If you’re wondering where I got the name of my shop, it’s the name of my dogs, Margaux & Bonnie :)

PPS: I’m thinking of posting up some studded TOMS shoes, what do you think?