Strawberry Swirl

Hey all,

The other day I was looking through my stash and found a polish I totally forgot I had!

Isn't that terrible? It utterly escaped my memory!

Like, crap! How long have I had it for? When did that happen? o.O

Does that ever happen to you?

I really try to be an attentive mother. (._.)

Since I was feeling like a bum about it, I had to use it right away to cement the fact that, yes, I do own this!

Poor little A-England - Perceval. How could I forget about you?

That's right, an A-England! Like what the hell?? *facepalm*

But Momma's here now and it'll never be ignored again.

 Perceval is a fantastic ruby red metallic. This is like the Taj Mahal of reds, no lie.

And to prove it, I'm only wearing ONE coat!! :O A-England how do I love thee?

I was feeling the red so I paired Perceval with Model City Polish - Strawberry Jam.

I stamped with A-England - Her Rose Adagio using Bundle Monster plate BM414

The fingerprints came out so well! Again, A-England how do you do it?

Such twinkly holographic perfection!

And Strawberry Jam, wow! This is two coats that were a dream to apply.

I must do a full manicure soon. It's so squishy, so vibrant, and SO sparkly! 

Ommm nomm nomm doesn't even begin to describe it.

I'm going to start another bracelet tonight, for my Mum. :)

She gave me "Russian Drab" as my inspiration, which makes it both difficult and easy.

Hopefully the colours and pattern I picked work with the theme. 

*Fingers crossed* We'll see how it turns out... 

Hope you're having a great week! Take it easy!

jeebjeeb

Scofflaw Steps

Hey all,

Of course as soon as the weekend approaches, so do the rain clouds.

Was it me? Did I do it?

Should I not have said "let's go to a lake this weekend"?

Is it because I just received polish I want to swatch in the sun? 

How did I anger the weather gods and what can I do to set things right?

If there's a rain dance, there must also be a sun dance.

And if there is I hope it involves lots of headbanging.

During a recent sale I decided to try out some NailVinyls.

I LOVE tape manis. They're the first kind of nail art I tried and excelled at.

But I hate cutting out pieces of tape. It's so finicky and time consuming.

If you're with me on this you'll love NailVinyls!

They have quite an awesome assortment of vinyls for all your tape mani needs.

Lightening bolts, chevrons, classic french tips... something for everyone.

 For my first try I decided on a simple getting to know you manicure.

I used a base of A England - Encore Margot then laid down Chevron vinyls
and covered it in Scofflaw - Love Letter From Scofflaw

Love Letter from Scofflaw is a super interesting black polish loaded with silver flecks & red and pink sparkles.
I really love the warmth it has, like the glow of dyeing embers.
 

 

And the nail vinyls worked perfectly! Such a breeze to use.

I highly recommend for all tape mani aficionados.

Next time I'm trying out the lightening bolts! So excited.

 

Alright people, I'm off to the dentist now.

Yep, on a Saturday morning because I'm a masochist.

Have a good one!

jeebjeeb

Space Ghost

Hey all,

Tomorrow is Model City Polish's 2nd anniversary!

To celebrate Nina will be having an epic sale ^_^

You must check it out!!

Details on the facebook page

 

Now if that didn't pique your interest, this will.

Model City Polish - Ghost Stories

 

I stamped with A-England - Excalibur Renaissance

and used Messy Mansion for the first time! Plate MM33.

And I LOVE it! *_*

Silver solar systems and space ships. Ohhh yeahhh.

 

 But Ghost Stories is what's really out of this world.

A dark grey holographic that defies description.

 

 Are you drooling yet?

I'm so happy with my photos.

I know I did the polish justice, makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. (>"<)

If this doesn't make you fall in love with Model City Polish, nothing will.

 

 

You know what I'll be doing tomorrow ;)

Loading up on polish and amazing cuticle oil. Fresh cut grass scent must be mine!

Happy shopping ;P

jeebjeeb

Neely by the Sea

Hey all,

 Happy Humpday.

Tonight I have one of my favourite polishes

Zoya - Neely

The cremes of last years Lovely collection are still tops with me. Big time.

 

Stamped with AEngland - Excalibur Renaissance

Using MoYou London Sailor Plate 05

Belugas on my accent and beachy awesomness on the rest.

 

 I love this so much! The little starfish and shells are too cute.

 The belugas are kind of bizarre. They look like messed up budgies to me.

Still cute though, so whatev.

 

 

Which old collections are still setting your heart on fire?

 

Have a great night!

I'm off to do some crochet and celebrate Montréal's win over Boston. ^_^

jeebjeeb



It's Raining, it's Pouring

Hey all,

Since it's April I thought it was a good time to bust out

Pretty & Polished - April Showers

Which is quite an appropriate name around here.

(The Easter weekend was pretty damn wet and ugly.)

 

 

I've swatched this lovely thermal previously in this post.

Unfortunately the base is no longer as bright white in the warm state as it used to be. 

But it's still fantastic none the less.

 

 

 To create a full on holographic spring storm I used 

A-England - Dancing with Nureyev & Pueen Buffet Plate 58

 

 

 I wish rain was holographic. Then I would love to go out in it. Wouldn't you?

One can dream. A-England coloured dreams. *_*

 

Soon enough it'll be May flower time!

I can't wait to see all the tulips and rhododendron bushes come alive.

What are your favourite flowers?

Have a great night!

jeebjeeb

  

day is breaking in my soul

Hey all,

I'm having a bit of a late night.

It's just past midnight and I'm still awake! Wow!

I used to be a night owl but in the last few years I've morphed into a morning person.

The only time I can stay awake late is at my friend's house because we drink tea non stop.

My house just puts me to sleep. I've become too set in my up at 7 down at 11 routine.

Well tonight I'm going to act like a teenager. :)

Might as well get something useful done.

So here's a late night manicure for you.

 

 

Aliquid Lacquer - Gargoyle 

stamped with A-England - Her Rose Adagio using MoYou Fairytale Plate 06

 Gargoyle is a grey creme full of shimmering fecks of gunmetal, gold and copper.

It really is quit special. The flecks add such depth and visual interest. A sleeper hit!

Unfortunately my holo stamping heavily distracts from it's natural beauty.

I urge you to check out The Mercurial Magpie's swatch to see it in all it's glory.

 

I really like the grey and holo combo. It feels kind of whimsical to me.

Not dainty, but gentle. Like a bit of sunlight breaking through clouds.

Like how this song makes me feel...

 

 

Have. great night, or morning!

jeebjeeb

We Are the Music Makers

Hey all,

I have another incredible Indigo Bananas for you today.

This brand does not disappoint.

If you don't have IB in your life you need some now!

 

On that note I give you

We Are the Music Makers

featured in a music themed stamp mani

 We Are the Music Makers is a teal jelly full of green/blue/purple shifting glitters. 

I'm a fool for this colour shift, so no surprise I'm totally in love.

I stamped with A England - Her Rose Adagio using MoYou Rockstar Plate 03

And yes people, those are little headphones!

 

Like it's brother 2% Butterscotch Ripple (it's a boy dammit!), this polish

is incredibly beautiful and perplexing. The more I stare, the less I understand.

  All I know is that I wish I could paint a car in it. I can't drive. But who cares!



 

The more I stare the more I drool.

 

I hope everyone has a great Friday.

I'm going to celebrate with fried chicken and hockey! *happy dance*

.And some Battlestar Galactica, the latest household obsession.

It's fun! If you're even remotely into sci-fi, check it out.

 

Catch you on the flipside,

jeebjeeb

You Saucy Nureyev

 

Hey all,

So my week off turned into a few days of being sick.

-_- Typical and so annoying.

Sleeping for 15 hours wasn't the kind of relaxation I had in mind.

And I didn't even have any cool dreams.

What a gyp.

But I'm better now.

I was able to go out with a girlfriend yesterday.

Enjoyed the sunshine with lunch and tea!

...and then got totally sconed even though we were still full.

(There is no reasoning with a scone-head)

 

 Before I got sick I did paint a most awesome manicure.

And since it was early in the day I managed to get some sunlight pics!

See the amazing for yourself...

 

sunlight

 

Smitten Polish - You Saucy Minx stamped with A-England - Dancing with Nureyev

using MoYou Fairytale Plate 06



sunlight

You Saucy Minx is a beautiful indigo jelly full of red shimmer.

Super mysterious and spectacular, it truly glows from within.

I used two coats, which leaves a bit of VNL, which I'm into.

artificial light

 

I wasn't sure if this combination would work, but I think it does, in a very trippy way.

So much shimmer and glow, super psychedelic.

 



artificial light

 

You really can't go wrong with these two brands in the mix.

What do you think?

 

Did anyone watch the Sochi opening ceremony?

I think I may skim through for the coolest parts.

And to see all the countries different outfits.

It's like the opening to a Miss America pageant, except with coats and flags.

 

Have a great weekend!

jeebjeeb



in the middle of a riddle

Hey All,

This mani's dedicated to those of us that still have record collections.

(using MoYou Rockstar Plate 03)

I used Smitten Polish - Cauldron of Rainbows as my base

More like Cauldron of Drool! Black holographic perfection.

And in bright light, it goes crazy!

turned up to 11!

I stamped with A England - Dancing with Nureyev and used it as my accent base.

After applying topcoat I stamped my accent with Cult Nails - Fetish

I just had to see if the waxy finish would translate in stamp.

And it turned out better than expected!

What do you think?

Lucas didn't understand why I kept this blurry shot.

But I think it really brings out the linear rainbow. <3

This manicure makes my vinyl loving self so happy.

And like a broken record...

 I must remind you about the January Jamboree Giveaway!

Check it out!

Here's a brand new treat if you're interested.

Fresh off the musical... presses...(._.) 

This song was originally from the 40's.

So dreamy and romantic.

You can bet I'll be playing it non stop.

Have a great day and an awesome manicure!

jeebjeeb

#101

Hey all,

It's a bright and beautiful first weekend of the year!

I'm so glad the holidays are over. And not just in a bah humbug way.

The world winds down to a complete stop. I feel it in my soul.

I'm tired of feeling tired. I'm sick of the desire to hibernate.

But the change is finally here. I can feel it.

Everyday I'm a little more awake and alive.

Everyday gets just a little bit brighter.

I hope you had a good New Years Eve.

I spent the night with my dad, no big partying over here.

And I caught a cold that day, so I'm extra glad I didn't do anything.

Just played some games and watched a movie while sneezing like crazy.(・へ・)

I don't believe in new years resolutions, but I have one this year.

I'm going to give up alcohol for 3 months.

I don't have a problem with it, never had. But I am very conflicted by it. 

Don't get me wrong, I love to go out for a cocktail. It's the perfect social outing.

I love the intimate nature of it. Nothing between you but words and beverages.

But, can't the same be said for tea...?

I have half a bottle of Gin in my freezer, so this is the ultimate test.

Sometimes it's good to restrict yourself.

Here are my last two manicures of 2013

Esmaltes da Kelly - Giovanna with A-England - Encore Margot 

Giovana was one of my birthday polishes from Dagadelic <3 now I have two babies with my almost namesake.

This Gio is a beautiful sky blue with tiny purple hexes and pink particles.

Super cute. Paired with Encore Margot, it's pretty dreamy.

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Contrary Polish - River Market

This was love at first swatch for me. I knew I had to have her.

Dark purple base full of smouldering red shimmer. 

My photos do not do justice. I'm going to work on that.

I was planning to bling out more for new years, but then decided against it.

This polish is like the after glow of a fireworks display.

Understated, just like my evening.

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First Manicure of 2014

But first I have some news.

My last post was my 100th post. And tomorrow is my one year blogiversary!

（●＾o＾●）

I have a fun little something coming up very soon, so stay tuned!

Now on to how I started my year

A-England - Her Rose Adagio

Stamped with Konad - Black using MoYou - Sailor Plate 05
I recently heard talk that this stamper was far superior to what I had been using.
And the talk was right! The stamper is so crazy squishy, my super curved nails are no match.
It's literally a whole new world, it even made me want to sing that song.
Oh right, and Her Rose Adagio is gorgeous!

Well I hope you're having a great start to your year.
I'm feeling hopeful.
jeebjeeb

the weather outside is frightful

We have reached the darkest of days. And I yearn to hibernate.

Once it gets close to nine in the evening I'm much too out of it to do anything. 

Crochet puts me to sleep. German? Forget about it.

Feels like lost time.

But I always try to look on the bright side.

In a week it will all be in reversal. 

This moment is fleeting.

I finally tried out my first half moon manicure after being inspired by the mercurial magpie.

 One word of caution though, don't use the plastic binder reinforcements, pain in the ass!

That's what I get for pinching work supplies (；一_一) 

It all worked out so wonderfully in the end though.

Essie - Gold as Gold & OPI - Incognito in Sausalito 

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This mani I actually named - Snowfall at Twilight

Nail Pattern Boldness - Texas Tea is AMAZING!! 

This is only TWO coats of a glitter sensation. There is zero pigment in the base. Mind blown.

The colours remind me of Christmas lights, and the iridescent blue flakies lend the perfect glow.

Completely and utterly in love. 

I stamped with Bundle Monster & A-England Excalibur.

I think snowflakes have to be my favourite Christmasy theme. 

I'm not a big Christmas person. Every year that goes by it feels less and less special.

What I wouldn't do just to be able to sleep until the new year.

Ipsy December Glam Bag

I recently signed up with Ipsy , a monthly make up subscription box. 

For $15 ($10 in the US) you get 5 items picked out for you in a cute little bag. 

I didn't exactly know what to expect, but I'm impressed.

Now I'm not a beauty blogger, nor do I aspire to be, so I just have a couple photos and that's it.

In my bag...

Nicka K New York - Ripe Apple

Pop Bauty - Brighten Up Your Life (ha!) Eye Shadow Trio in Naturally Bare

Be A Bombshell - The One Stick in Girl Crush

Nxy - Extra Creamy Round Lipstick in B52

Demeter - Perfume Oil Roll On in Snow

Well I love the eye shadow that will brighten up my life. 

Still waiting for that, but the copper tones look great with my green eyes. Score!

The One Stick I will NEVER use on my lips, since it's frosted bright pink. 

However it's a very natural blush on my fair face. Score!

The lipstick is nice and subtle, creamy understated sophistication. Hat trick!

The roll on oil in Snow wasn't my thing at first. But after wearing it for a few hours it really grew on me.

The oil is such a wonderful, mellow scent experience, I like it a lot. 

In fact... I've already ordered another one of their scents. Major score!

And the Nicka K Nail Polish? (Have you ever heard of them before??)

Well here's a swatch for you. 

Perfect shade for the holidays!

I did another snowy-ish stamp job with it and some Northern Lights Topcoat.

I must have tempted fate because a day after painting this it snowed.

And it doesn't do that all the time here. I'm loving it, it's so beautiful.

But soon enough it will all be slushy disgusting. Yay. (._.)

Puddle jumping my way to my Saturday overtime.

What fun.

jeebjeeb

creepy and sullen and running out of room

It's not even winter yet and mother nature has said "It's on!"

Time to stay in, crank the heat, and drink a bunch of warm beverages.

Models Own - Apple Pie 

(a bluer leaning cousin to Zoya - Neely)

stamped using A-England - Tristam & MoYou Suki 06

It's a scented polish, unfortunately two coats of Seche obliterated any of that.  

But who cares, that colour is just darling.

Smitten Polish - Cocoa and Cardis accented with Sally Hansen - Soy Latte & triangle studs

I obviously had beverages on the brain.

I did this one quite awhile ago. Lost 3 studs in the first 24 hours.  (._.)

Wing Dust - Grey Sky Morning

I put this on the morning after my birthday party. It was exactly what I was feeling that day.

Both this polish and Apple Pie were some of my birthday gifts from Dagadelic (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

She always picks an amazing assortment.Thanks girlfriend! 

I left this polish on for longer than usual. It was so twinkly and mellow.

jeebjeeb

Testing my MoYou

Hey all,

Happy Saturday!

I wanted to post my hockey mani today, but the game ended terribly. 4-1 San Jose :(

So forget it. They have to win a game before I show off my team spirit.

Thankfully I do have something that I'm really pleased with.

MoYou London stamping plates!

I discovered MoYou a few months ago. And holy crap! So many themes to choose from.

The variety is just amazing! I fell in love with a few plates from the Sailor & Suki Collections.

 As soon as they arrived in the mail I had to test them out.

I used Sailor Collection - 05 and just look at that glorious detail! Crisp and fantastic.

I had to try the tentacles first. They're so fricken cool! Everything I wanted them to be :)

My base is OPI - Incognito in Sausalito. 

It's hard to tell with the stamping on top, but it's actually a very dark navy blue.

AND! This is only ONE COAT!! Can you believe it? 

Mad props to OPI for this one. So vampy, Iove it.

I stamped with my good old A-England - Excalibur (old version)

I cannot wait to try my more of my MoYou images. So far I'm very pleased.

If you're into stamping I highly recommend checking them out.

They just keep releasing awesome collections! So brace yourself ;)

There's another hockey game tonight. 

So fingers crossed that they win and I can show of my fantastic tribute soon.

Have a great day and an awesome manicure!

jeebjeeb

Stamp those Grapes

Hey all,

It's a beautiful Sunday!

I just got back from a quick dim sum breakfast.

There's nothing like a bunch of fried shrimp to start your day.

Every single time I stuff myself and end up feeling so tired and lazy.

So before I settle into my dim sum coma, I have a manicure to share with you.

I wore this for a day and then my heart said "make it matte!"

I love both versions, but I think the matte makes it extra special.

It really brings out the duochrome in the purple, and is luxuriously velvety. 

What do you think?

Sally Hansen - Grape Going! is so interesting. Loaded with blue shimmer it flashes between warm and cold purple.

I love how interesting it is. Great formula. Minimal streakage.

I'm so glad Dagadelic was able to grab this for me. I can't wait to stamp with it.

I stamped with A-England - Excalibur. I left it out of the bottle shot since I use it all the time.

One week until I go away on holiday.

Needless to say, it's all I can think about.

Until then I'm going to disappear into a book and some crochet.

Have a great day and an awesome manicure!

jeebjeeb