Paint My Nails Pretty

Christmas Glitter Candy Cane Nails

2013-12-24T09:51:00.000-07:00

I did these but, also realize I need to take my art skills to another level LOL

Merry Christmas Everyone,

~Karina XoXo

Marilyn / Minnie Mouse POST

2013-09-18T17:58:00.001-07:00

Sorry been gone AGAIN...

1. I had to stop using gel on my nails... I was using it to keep my natural nails from breaking & it was doing a great job for a LONG time.... but, not too long ago my fingers started burning & itching... So I started to investigate the culprit. I was thinking it was either the 90% Rubbing Alcohol OR the UV Light... My conclusion is the light because I don't apply the alcohol past my nails.

I haven't been gelling for at least a month & because of that my nails Broke, Chipped.. etc.

I started to realize that I can't keep leaving just because of my nails....So don't be surprised if you see mis-shaped nail sizes... LOL

2. I have a friend in deep need of my help... she lost her job & then her house. It took hard work & lots of time to get her situated but, she is still a work in progress.

Anywhoo... to get back on track...

This look I did I like to call the Marilyn / Minnie look because that's what it reminds me of.

I started out with 2 coats of Sunset Kiss by Julie which is a gorgeous metallic red & then moved on to 2 coats of Love Marilyn by China Glaze which is a red & silver glitter and topped it off with 1 coat of Out The Door top coat.

Lemme know what it reminds you of!

~Karina XoXo

Birthday Bash and Ride the Waves Sandwich

2013-08-15T13:18:00.000-07:00

This is a blue glitter look layering two different polishes together. The first of which is "Ride the Waves" by China Glaze which is a blue jelly polish. The second being a blue jelly glitter called "Birthday Bash" by Hard Candy.

This look is a total of 4 layers & one top coat.

Lemme know what you think.

Thanks for looking and commenting.

~Karina XoXo

Get 2 Bottles of OPI Nail Polish for $8

2013-08-13T14:03:00.000-07:00

Right now they have an OPI nail polish event 2 bottles of polish for just $8! Get it before the event is over.

That's right guys... sign up now while this even is still going on....

click the link below to get this deal!

www.zulily.com

Off the Grid by Sparitual

2013-07-20T08:00:00.000-07:00

This is a gorgeous mermaid teal color with a gold shimmer

It is called Off the Grid and is made by Sparitual.

It was easily applied with two full coats. I then topped it off with Seche Vite Fast Dry Top Coat. Remember anytime you are using a glitter, shimmer or, neon polish you will need to apply a top coat to ensure that it hold that shine & sparkle.

Off the Grid by Sparitual

Thanks for looking!

~Karina XoXo

4th of July and Vacation Nail Design

2013-07-17T21:12:00.000-07:00

This is a late post but, this is what I did for My 4th.

My husband & I went to Vegas without the kids to get away & have some fun.

It went well but, we may have partied a tad too much LOL.

This is my first attempt at freehand nail art.

The polishes I used are:

"Ruby Pumps" by China Glaze

"Royal Navy" by Orly

"Dorothy Who?" by China Glaze

508 Star Designer by Jordana

Please let me know what you think.

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Thanks,
~Karina XoXo

Fast Track by China Glaze

2013-06-21T07:30:00.000-07:00

This is a nice neutral / beige color that has a tiny gold shimmer and is perfect for work. It is called "Fast Track" by China Glaze and was applied using 2 coats. I then applied a single coat of "Fast Dry Top Coat" by Seche Vite.

It's probably a little too plain jane for my taste but, I'm sure a lot of you ladies will love it!

Fast Track by China Glaze

Thanks for looking & don't forget the best way to subscribe right now is by using BlogLovin because Google Friend Connect will be shutting down NEXT month.

~Karina XoXo

Bye Bye Google Reader, Hello Bloglovin!

2013-06-19T14:42:00.000-07:00

UPDATE 7/18/13: I decided to use cloud.feedly.com instead of bloglovin... It is closer in design & functionality to google reader than bloglovin is.

Bye Bye Google Reader, Hello Bloglovin!

Just wanted to share this post by another nail blogger...

Those of you who are already subscribed via Google Friend Connect / Google Reader... I am going to bloglovin so please join bloglovin to continue to receive my posts.

Please take the time to read the post.

Thanks in Advance!

~Karina XoXo

First Time Water Marbling

2013-06-18T07:00:00.000-07:00

This is the very first time I have done water marbling on my actual nails... I have barely practiced on nail sticks... These didn't come out the way I wanted... I had nothing but, problems & a big mess LOL

I figured it needed some glitter afterwards...

Maybe next time will be better but, here goes...

Thanks for looking... Don't Forget to join using Bloglovin

~Karina XoXo

Fireworks over Pink Voltage

2013-06-15T07:00:00.000-07:00

In this look I used two coats of "Pink Voltage" by China Glaze which is a light neon pink with a purple shimmer. I then applied one coat of "fireworks" by Hard Candy and finally topped it off with Seche Vite's Fast Dry Top Coat.

It reminds me of bubble gum & Katy Perry in California Gurls.

The two pictures below are the closest
in actual color.

~Karina XoXo

Maria by Julep

2013-06-12T07:00:00.000-07:00

This is a metallic light pink called "Maria" and is made by Julep. It was applied it two easy coats w/out streaking. I then topped it off with Seche Vite's Fast Dry Top Coat.

Maria by Julep

Tell me what you'd like to see up next in the comments below!

Until next time...

~Karina XoXo

It's A Trap-eze over Can't Find My Czechbook

2013-06-09T07:00:00.000-07:00

In this look I took "Can't Find My Czechbook" by OPI and topped it off with "It's A Trap-eze!" by China Glaze.

Pretty Easy Look then just top it off with Seche Vite's Fast Dry Top Coat!

It's A Trap-eze! - China Glaze

Thanks for looking!

What would you like to see next??

COMMENT BELOW

~Karina XoXo

Black Tie Optional French Manicure

2013-06-06T12:48:00.000-07:00

This is my very first attempt at a french manicure... It was alright... I expected better but, practice makes perfect. I used "Marshmallow" by Essie which is a translucent white color. I then decided to spice it up with some black and white glitter called "Black Tie Optional" made by Hard Candy.

This is how it turned out.

Thanks for looking. If there is anything you'd like to see up please don't hesitate to comment & tell me about it in the comments below.

~Karina XoXo

Can't Find My Czechbook

2013-05-20T16:13:00.004-07:00

This is a dusty muted light blue color called "Can't Find My Czechbook" by OPI. It was very easily applied in two coats.

It reminds me of the color of Tiffany Co. even though this is more blue than green. I guess "For Audrey" from China Glaze would be closer in color.

Lemme know what you think!

Can't Find My Czechbook - OPI

Glad to be back!
~Karina XoXo

Surgery Down Time

2013-05-02T20:57:00.001-07:00

Just wanted to let you all know that I haven't left... I just have some down time due to necessary surgery.

I am hoping to be back to normal in a few wks.

~Karina XoXo

Leading Lady over Merry Berry

2013-04-18T09:03:00.000-07:00

This is a deep red jelly base with tiny red glitter throughout. It is called "Leading Lady" by Essie. I applied two coats over two coats of "Merry Berry" by China Glaze. I then topped it off with one single coat of Seche Vite's Fast Dry Top Coat.

Leading Lady - Essie

Thanks for looking.
Feel free to comment below & OR subscribe above this post.

~Karina XoXo

Godiva Pixie Dust

2013-04-15T09:25:00.000-07:00

This is a creamy beige color with silver glitter / shimmer and is from Zoya's Pixie Dust Collection called "Godiva". This polish was applied in two coats allowing the first to dry before applying the second.

Black N White Photo

Godiva - Zoya (Pixie Dust)

Thanks for looking... Feel free to comment below and or subscribe above this post.

~Karina XoXo

Can I Get Your Number?

2013-04-12T07:52:00.000-07:00

This polish is called "Get Your Number" from OPI's Liquid Sand Collection and is blue in color. It has the most gorgeous holographic glitters throughout the entire polish. It was applied with two coats allowing for each coat to dry before applying the next.

Get Your Number - OPI (Liquid Sand)

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Thanks,
~Karina XoXo

Merry Berry by China Glaze

2013-04-09T08:40:00.000-07:00

This is a red color called Merry Berry and is made by China Glaze. This look was achieved in two coats. I topped it off with Seche Vite's Fast Dry Top Coat.

Merry Berry - China Glaze

Thanks for looking. Feel free to comment below and or subscribe above this post.

~Karina XoXo

Over the Moon by Color Club

2013-04-06T08:30:00.000-07:00

This is a light blue holographic polish called "Over The Moon" by Color Club. This polish is very opaque and applies effortlessly. I applied 2 coats even though 1 coat would have been plenty. The holographic / spectra-flair is perfectly strong. Topped with Seche Vite's Fast Dry Top Coat.

Over the Moon by Color Club

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~Karina XoXo

OPI's Liquid Sand "The Impossible"

2013-04-03T09:11:00.000-07:00

This is a beautiful pink jelly glitter with stars. It is made by OPI from the Liquid Sand Collection and is called "The Impossible" I applied one coat and let it dry & then applied an additional coat for swatching purposes. Personally I like it better with one coat but, two looks nice as well. I am loving this collection and will be buying more colors.

The Impossible by OPI (Liquid Sand)

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~Karina XoXo

Freeze by Sally Hansen

2013-03-31T08:38:00.000-07:00

This is a frosty metallic blue color by Sally Hansen called "Freeze". It was easily applied in 2 coats. I then decided to make it interesting by adding "Liquid Crystal" by China Glaze onto the ring fingers. I then topped them off with Seche Vite's Fast Dry Top Coat.

Feel free to comment below and or subscribe up top!

~Karina XoXo

Zoya's RoXy

2013-03-28T08:26:00.001-07:00

This polish is Magenta in color & is a jelly base with glitter. It was easily applied in 2 coats. It is called "Roxy" by Zoya.

Roxy by Zoya

Thanks for looking & feel free to comment!
~Karina XoXo

Zoya's New Pixie Dust Review - Chyna

2013-02-14T17:16:00.000-07:00

This polish is called "Chyna" and is Red in color just perfect for today! (Valentine's Day) It is made by "Zoya" and comes from the NEW "Pixie Dust Collection". This collection is similar to OPI's Liquid Sand Collection and China Glazes's Textured Collection but, I have only experience OPI and Zoya's version thus far and have to say I am more pleased with OPI's Liquid Sand.

I applied this in two coats allowing each coat to dry before adding the another.

Keep in mind this is the first color I have tried too. Personally I prefer Chyna with a top coat to seal off that grainy look BUT, when it comes to the Liquid Sand Collection I like them just the way they are.

With the one coat of Seche Vite's Fast Dry Top Coat this color reminds me of Ruby Pumps by China Glaze.

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Chyna by Zoya from Pixie Dust Collection

Chyna by Zoya from Pixie Dust Collection *WITH TOP COAT*

Happy Valentine's Day!!

~Karina XoXo

Best Neon Pink Ever

2013-02-08T17:44:00.001-07:00

I didn't know just how Gorgeous this color was till I decided to wear it! Oh how beautiful it looked as I painted it on every single nail. The application was successful in just two coats. In different lighting it appeared to be different shades. It reminds me of a neon pink sign. It is called "Pink Perspective" by Finger Paints. I topped it off with one coat of Seche Vite's Fast Dry Top Coat.

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Feel free to let me know what you think in the comments below.

Pink Perspective by Finger Paints

Happy Friday!
~Karina XoXo

Paint My Nails Pretty

Christmas Glitter Candy Cane Nails

Marilyn / Minnie Mouse POST

Birthday Bash and Ride the Waves Sandwich

Get 2 Bottles of OPI Nail Polish for $8

Off the Grid by Sparitual

4th of July and Vacation Nail Design

Fast Track by China Glaze

Bye Bye Google Reader, Hello Bloglovin!

First Time Water Marbling

Fireworks over Pink Voltage

The two pictures below are the closest in actual color.

Maria by Julep

It's A Trap-eze over Can't Find My Czechbook

Black Tie Optional French Manicure

Can't Find My Czechbook

Surgery Down Time

Leading Lady over Merry Berry

Godiva Pixie Dust

Can I Get Your Number?

Merry Berry by China Glaze

Over the Moon by Color Club

OPI's Liquid Sand "The Impossible"

Freeze by Sally Hansen

Zoya's RoXy

Zoya's New Pixie Dust Review - Chyna

Best Neon Pink Ever

The two pictures below are the closest
in actual color.