Butter London Deal

Butter London is having a Flash Sale today called "Sprint to the Games," only in the US! You will be able to get three lacquers for $30. Just enter CHAMPION at checkout to get the deal. Hurry so you don't miss out!!

Hello Kitty Stamping

My daughter just turned one the other day and the theme for her birthday was ... Hello Kitty! Of course, since the theme of her party was Hello Kitty my nails had to match. I decided to go with a red bowed version of the cute feline accompanied by polka dots. I am really happy with how it turned out. The only thing frustrating me is the smearing. I have tried different topcoats, waiting longer periods of time, and different stamping polishes all-together, but I can't get the stamp to quit smearing. So, if any of you have found the magical trick please share, because I am at my wits end. Anyways, I used Zoya Sooki (2 coats), Wet n' Wild  French White Creme (2 coats), Konad White, Konad Black Pearl, Seche Vite top coat, and HOT stamping plate QA12. If you get this brand of plate, please be very careful. The edges are very sharp. It is cut into an octagon so it even has sharpened corners!  I used the medium sized Hello Kitty image and the polka dots from this plate for my manicure. I had a lot of fun coming up with this and will hopefully be doing many more!

I think this is my favorite manicure yet!

I think the overall effect is very cute and fun. What do you think?

Hello Kitty! Ahhh, fond memories of my childhood. I used to spend hours in the Sanrio Store. Too bad it isn't still open.

Konad Black Pearl, Zoya Sooki, Konad White, HOT plate QA12

Look at those edges. You will definitely have to keep this somewhere safe away from little kids. Shoot, I have to be careful not to drop it on my own foot!

Rainbow Honey

I just wanted to give a little teaser of the new  8 piece Rainbow Honey Equestria Collection I received yesterday. I am so stoked!! This is a very cool glitter collection that will have something for everyone. I will do a more thorough review later but I wanted you all to get a quick look now. If you are interested in buying any of this collection click here for her website.

Before I start on the collection, I just wanted to say a little about the packaging and logo. It is perfect. Nothing can help create more excitement about your new purchase than taking it out of cool packaging. The simplicity of the design lets you know you got something special. It just shows she took the time to truly develop all of her product. Ok, I am done.  

Isn't it perfect?

The collection contains eight lovely glitters that coordinate with different characters from the Cartoon My Little Pony. 

20% cooler is inspired by Rainbow Dash

Mare of the Moon is inspired by Princess Luna (there are moon glitters in this )

the worst possible thing is inspired by Rarity

a little kindness is inspired by Fluttershy

celestia is inspired by Princess Celestia

hoof wrassle is inspired by Applejack

pinkie promise is inspired by Pinkie Pie

the element of magic is inspired by Twilight Sparkle

Here is a quick swatching of the colors. I will do a more in detail post later with what "underwear" I used under each color. Like I said earlier, I have more info and more pictures to share!

from left to right - 20% cooler, pinkie promise, hoof wrassle, and a little kindness 

from left to right - the worst possible thing, the element of magic, Mare of the Moon, and celestia

Starting A My Favorite Things Page

I am always curious to see what other nail bloggers are using in their daily nail care routines. So I decided to show you things I like to use. I find I fall in and out of favor with products, so I wanted to show my most commonly used products that I keep going back to. I have included how I use most of the items and any tips I might have. Enjoy!

Here is the link to the page My Favorite Things.

Skin Care

Cuticle Cream/Butter/Oil

Lemony Flutter by LUSH - I just love this stuff! I use this nightly.
Lemon Butter Cuticle Creme by Burt's Bees - I bring this to work with me. It is not super greasy like you would think. (I left it at work so no picture, sorry)
Hard as Hoof by HOOF - I was using this before getting my Lemony Flutter and Solar Oil, a much cheaper option.
Solar Oil by CND - I use this nightly.

Cuticle Remover

Cuticle Eraser by CND - I try and use nightly.

Cuticle Remover by Nfu-Oh - I go back and forth between this and Cutique.
Cutique by Orly - Great for getting yellow out of nails.

Lotion

Helping Hands by LUSH -  I use this on hands, feet and elbows.

Milk & Honey Lotion by Burt's Bees - All over lotion.
Mango & Orange Body Butter by Burt's Bees - All over lotion in winter. It smells yummy.

Nail Care

Base Coat

Bonder, Ridge Filler, Anchor, Poshe

Fast Drying Base Coat by Poshe
Aqua Base by Nfu-Oh - Used only for my holographic polishes.
Anchor by Zoya
Bonder by Orly - I don't use this for long periods of time in fear of staining.
Ridge Filling Base Coat by Nail Tek - Not using as much. I think it might have caused my nails to get all peely. Not really sure if this was the cause though.

Top Coat

Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat by Seche Vite - Be aware of possible shrinkage.

Gelous by American Classics - This is great for gritty glitter polishes. I use a coat of Seche after applying for quicker drying.

Nail Polish Remover

Dupe, Pure Acetone, Remove

Remove by Zoya
Remove Dupe by Me
100% Acetone by anyone!

Tools

Curette - I use the small end.

Nail Spoon/Pusher - I don't have the best quality pusher. I want to get a better one but not sure what to get.
Small Filbert Paintbrush
Nail Files in Fine Grit (400/600) and Medium Grit (220/320)