Neon ZigZags!

It's been glorious and sunny for the past few days, and it's bringing out the neon lover in me! Today I've got a remake of one of my very first attempts at nail art. I was going to add a picture, but the one on my PC has vanished. But it was baaaaaaaaaaaaaad!

I used a base of 2 coats of Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear White On, then added 2 coats of Orly Glowstick and did the pattern with a small brush and Ulta3 Tahiti and topped it off with SV.

This is heaps brighter in person, my camera spazzed out and couldn't handle the brightness! I struggled to look at it in the sun because it felt like my eyes would melt, so if you like neons, you NEED this one!

I'm much happier with how this one looks, especially compared to the original! I'll be remaking a few more manis soon too!

Until Next Time,

<3 Bec

KKCenterHK Glitter Review!

Hello Hello! Late night blogging again, it's after 2am! I have something fun to show you today, I was contacted by KKCenterHK offering some products for me to review. Of course I said yes! I love nail art and any chance I get to use it! So, I got my package yesterday, and was a bit spoilt with items, so there's going to be some awesome nail art coming soon!

Today though, I have something simple, yet gorgeous. I was still wearing my I'm With The Lifeguard mani, so this was a perfect combo to do this;

Taken Indoors

It's a gradient, using real glitter! The glitter is N Nail C-51  (click the link to see more details!) and I ADORE it! It's semi-transparent neon green hex glitter, with some iridescent/hologram glitter mixed in, as well as some neon green micro glitter. Love love love it! 

It comes in a nice sturdy, 5gram container with a screw on top, you get SO much product too! I opened both this, and my other glitter (which I will show you soon!) and they were honestly packed to the top! 

Now, for my gradient, I kinda just made it up as I went along, but it worked well, so no complaints from me! (The rest of the photos were taken in the sunlight)

How did I do it? Well, first, I gave my nails one coat each of top coat, let it dry enough to be sticky, and dipped the tip of my nail in the tub of glitter. I pressed any glitter that was standing down, and let it dry. Then, another coat of top coat and another glitter dunk. And I topped it off with another 2 coats of top coat. The glitter is nice and thin, so even if it ends up quite thick, like mine did, it's not an inconvenience!

I really loved the results of this, simple, super sparkly and very easy! What do you think?

Until Next Time,

<3 Bec

PS: I also have a promo code for 10% off! Use the code 'lacquerdreams' with your order at kkcenterhk!

*The glitter in this post was provided to me for review by kkcenterhk. This in no way impaired my judgement and my opinions are my own and 100% honest*

I'm With The Lifeguard!

Hello Hello! I have been lazy lately, and not posted. But I got this beauty in the mail on friday and just HAD to swatch it immediately! We all know about the China Glaze Summer Neon collection, and if you know me, you know that I needed (NEEDED) this one!

I'm With The Lifeguard. Uber bright green with a silver shimmer. LOVE. It's a very in your face, obnoxious green and that is just how I like it!

If you look closely or enlarge the pic you can see the shimmer. For some reason, it didn't photograph, but trust me, it's there and it's gorgeous!

Also, I'm wearing two coats, with no white underneath! Super pigmented and opaque! I loved that about this one.

I don't know if it is my bottle alone, or all of them, but the formula on this was...interesting. It was thickish, but still slightly thin. I know that sounds weird, but thats how it was lol! But it was easy to work with, I had very little cleanup to do!

I can tell you know, I'll be needing backup of this one! Maybe more than one jar!

Until Next Time,

<3 Bec

Rainbow Favourites Blue & Green + a review!

 Hello hello! I know I skipped yesterdays Rainbow day, Green, but, I had an idea.

A short while ago I was contacted by FeatherGirlz, a Canadian company that specialises in AMAZING feather products. I was planning to post my review earlier, but I very suddenly had to juggle 2 courses, and a sudden move of house. So I do apologise to the girls for taking so long! I'm sorry!

The products I was sent to review are simply divine. They chose the products for me, and they picked two I would have chosen myself! I was sent the Chocolate Mousse charm, and the Off the Hook Clip in Extension (click the links to see the items!)

I really love these. The feathers are natural, soft, and beautifully coloured. We'll start with the charm.

Chocolate Mousse is a great mix of neutral/brown patterned feathers, all secured nicely on a sturdy clasp and chain. I'm actually using it as one of my keyrings! I've gotten some great compliments about it too, luckily they sent me some business cards to hand out!






And the Off the Hook Clip in extension? There are no words for how much I love this.

As you can see, there are 5 long feathers attached the the snap open/shut clip. A green, a blue, a pink, and 2 that transition between all three colours, one plain and the other with black stripes. It's a gradient on feathers, I love that!

And, how it looks in my hair; (please excuse the regrowth lol!)

  You can see the clip here, it's nice and sturdy and easy to use.

And, you can't see it under your hair! Bonus!

So, for my nails for the rainbow challenge, today is technically 'Blue' day, so I added some green to make up for yesterday, so here are my favourite blue and green;

China Glaze Towel Boy Toy and Color Club Glitter Envy. Love love love.

So, there you have it. I love the feathers, and will be purchasing from them in the future for sure!

Until Next Time,

<3 Bec

*Some of the products in this post were sent for review. This in no way has altered my views, they are my honest opinions*

Rainbow Favourites- YELLOW!

Hello hello! Short post tonight, I'm uber tired >_<

Todays colour is yellow. When it comes to yellow, the brighter the better if you ask me, which is why I have this;

Orly Glowstick. Love love love!

Now, I have to go make brownies and sleep! Keen for tomorrows challenge, Green is my FAVOURITE colour :D

Until then!

<3 Bec

Rainbow Favourites: ORANGE

Hello again! Another Rainbow Favourite today, this time Orange! I like orange polishes, but I don't own many. But there is one that I use so much more than the others, just because I love it that much, and, it only cost me $3! (another old photo too!)

Mode Cosmetics Rave'n. HATE the name, LOVE the polish! It was one of my first polishes that started my addiction, and I still use it frequently. So todays is a favourite because its not only  a great colour, but a bit of a sentimental one for me :3

Don't forget to check out the other oranges we'll be posting!

~on beauty stuff and what else’s...~

9ml Universe

atlcatsmeow

Captivating Claws

Fancy Phalanges

Fe’s Nails

Follow the Yellow Polish Road

Football and Fingernails

Fresh Air & Fashion

Happy Nails

Jolien's Kingdom of Polish

Kelly’s Kolors!

Lacquer Dreams

Lacquer or Leave Her!

Liesl Loves Pretty Things

Light Your Nails!

Manicurity

My Life in Polish

Nail Polish Lane

Nailpolish is Alive

Nubbin Nails

Of Color n Music...

Polish and Such **

Sincerely, Obsessed With Polish

So You Think You Can Paint

The Rantings of a Nailpolish Hoarder

NOTD - Flakie Edition!

Hello! Just a quick-ish post today, I've had this polish combo on my mind all day, and I don't give my flakies enough love! So this is whats been on my mind;

China Glaze Turned Up Turquoise (3 coats) with 1 coat of Essie Shine Of The Times. TUT was being very difficult tonight, but its pretty cold, so I blame that! I really dig this, Turned Up Turquoise is one of my fave polishes!

Until Next Time,

<3 Bec!

PCF Summer Challenge Day 5

Hello again! Today I'm a bit behind on the challenge, but it's ok, because I can be :P I'm using an older picture today, because I've had no time to do my nails, they're naked atm!

Todays challenge is our favourite summer colour. There is one colour that always reminds me of summer, and it was one of my first China Glazes. Towel Boy Toy, from the Poolside collection.

Ugh. LOVE. Neon blue matte with gorgeous purpley shimmer. (and a french mani with OPI silver shatter!) This colour is just so happy and summery, it's perfect!


Don't forget to check out my challenge buddies!


Debbie @ The Crumpet - http://thecrumpet.blogspot.co.uk/

Danielle - http://lbobeauty.blogspot.co.uk/

Neivys - http://maquiclubgirl.blogspot.com/

Jo @ Northern Nails - http://therockchicksrambles.blogspot.co.uk/

arlene @ http://euzefelus27-nailart.blogspot.com/

Helena - http://nailwish.blogspot.com.es/

Cuti-CLUE-les - http://cuti-clue-les.blogspot.com/

Katee - www.agirlandherpolish.blogspot.com

Alyssa at Fancy Phalanges - http://fancyphalanges.blogspot.com/

Sarah - http://www.ynails.blogspot.co.uk/

bec - http://lacquerdreams.blogspot.com.au/

Misha - www.enigmatic-rambles.blogspot.com

Sharon - http://whatcolorismycoat.blogspot.com/

Melissa - http://www.misadventuresofawannabemartha.com/

Laurie http://dressedupdigits.blogspot.com/

Lucie @ Lucy's Stash www.lucysstash.com

Emma @  http://manicurity.blogspot.com/

Caitlin - www.caitlinscreativecorner.blogspot.com

Jane- http://absolutevarnish.blogspot.com/

Amber www.nevernakednails.blogspot.com

Vic @ Glowstars http://glowstars.net

Jackie- http://memasmanis-jackie.blogspot.com/
Rychelle @ Colorsplash Nails- http://colorsplashnails.blogspot.com/

Stella - http://mywetnails.blogspot.com
Missy @ http://missysmanis.blogspot.co.uk/

Kim @ http://apolishedaddiction.blogspot.com/

Christine @ http://lost-in-my-reverie.blogspot.com

Angie @ http://ourpaintedworld.wordpress.com

Bazzia @  http://polishmymind.blogspot.se/

Missy the Manicured Maniac @ http://melissahenderson95.blogspot.com/


Until Next Time,

<3 Bec!

Orly Glowstick

Hello again! Gloomy, rainy day today, and I'm pretty sick, so I'm taking the day off of both my courses (Business and Nails) to attempt to recoup! And because it's not the best weather for photos, I've got something I swatched over the weekend.

Orly Glowstick is from the Summer 2012 collection, Feel The Vibe. Now, the inner child in me giggled a little (ok, a lot!) when I first saw that name... BUT, I love neons. And coming into winter, I will probably wear lots of them. I don't believe in sticking to certain colours for certain seasons. Where's the fun in that?

Glowstick is a CRAZY bright neon yellow. SO SO BRIGHT. I can't even BEGIN to explain how much I love this. Normally, I would layer this over white, but I've read other bloggers say it can achieve opacity in 3-4 coats. Almost! I have 4 coats on in these photos, no base or top coat. There is still a pretty noticeable VNL, but in direct sunlight, you can barely tell!

It doesn't dry totally matte either, which is refreshing for a neon. Don't get me wrong, it's not glossy, more of a satiny finish. Perfect neon if you ask me!

I'm really loving the neons that are coming out this season. I plan to get a few more from the Feel The Vibe collection, and a fair few of the China Glaze Summer Neons (I'm looking at you, I'm With The Lifeguard!)...

How about you? Any of the current neons interest you?

Until Next Time,

<3 Bec

PCF Summer Challenge Day 1!

Woo! Here we go!

Todays challenge is  "the Olympic Torcdh starts its journey". Not a big olympic fan, but hey, always worth a shot!

I used Ulta 3 Jellybean for my 'ocean,' used a nail art pen to dot and stripe the points where the torch lands and a gradient of Orly Glowstick, Mode Rave'n and Ulta3 Sizzling Red for the flame!

Also, check out my fellow challengers!

Debbie @ The Crumpet - http://thecrumpet.blogspot.co.uk/

Danielle - http://lbobeauty.blogspot.co.uk/

Neivys - http://maquiclubgirl.blogspot.com/

Jo @ Northern Nails - http://therockchicksrambles.blogspot.co.uk/

arlene @ http://euzefelus27-nailart.blogspot.com/

Helena - http://nailwish.blogspot.com.es/

Cuti-CLUE-les - http://cuti-clue-les.blogspot.com/

Katee - www.agirlandherpolish.blogspot.com

Alyssa at Fancy Phalanges - http://fancyphalanges.blogspot.com/

Sarah - http://www.ynails.blogspot.co.uk/

bec - http://lacquerdreams.blogspot.com.au/

Misha - www.enigmatic-rambles.blogspot.com

Sharon - http://whatcolorismycoat.blogspot.com/

Melissa - http://www.misadventuresofawannabemartha.com/

Laurie http://dressedupdigits.blogspot.com/

Lucie @ Lucy's Stash www.lucysstash.com

Emma @  http://manicurity.blogspot.com/

Caitlin - www.caitlinscreativecorner.blogspot.com

Jane- http://absolutevarnish.blogspot.com/

Amber www.nevernakednails.blogspot.com

Vic @ Glowstars http://glowstars.net

Jackie- http://memasmanis-jackie.blogspot.com/
Rychelle @ Colorsplash Nails- http://colorsplashnails.blogspot.com/

Stella - http://mywetnails.blogspot.com

Until Next Time,

<3 Bec

Creative Lacquer Challenge Day 12- Neon

I was going to do a rainbow gradient and failed, so i went with my trusty old leopard print!

Making up for a lost week!

Hello there Ladies (and Gents ;p)

It's been a hectic week for me! One post since Sunday?! UGH, so not like me! So, prepare for an epic catch up! It's now 11:35pm friday night, what better time to catch up?

As some of my beloved readers may know, I have just started a course to become a qualified Nail Technician. Only had two classes so far, but I'm loving it! This week we learnt how to do 'proper' salon style mains, complete with arm massage. It's a lot to take in, but very fun! I had to grab a quick pic of my work, on a classmate.

I was also asked by a friend to do some nails for a photoshoot on Thursday. I haven't seen any photos yet, but she was amazing enough to take one for me!

I love them! I used; CG Turned Up Turqoise, OPI Zom-Body To Love, Orly Androgynie, CG Cosmic and KleanColor Holo Green.

I had a few etsy orders too, so I've spent some time on them, I am SO in love with Milani One Coat Glitter!





And lastly, I must show you one of the perks of my Nail Tech course, wholesale priced polishes! A friend took me to one of the stockists today, where all they sell is Nubar, for very cheap! I was stunned at the range, there were even some extremely hard to find discontinued ones, like Nubar Peacock Feathers! Ugh so gorgeous. I was a little strapped on cash today though, so I only grabbed three, but they were three of my most sort after Nubars!

Nubar Reclaim, Black Polka Dots and Peacock Feathers. Cost me $18 all up, which is less than what one jar of Peacock Feathers would cost online! Not bad huh?

China Glaze - Flying Dragon

Oh how I love this one. I am SUCH a sucker for any purples by China Glaze. I also needed something pretty to perk up my bad mood about having to have shorter nails for my nail tech course. And this had done the trick!

This is the '2nd version' of Flying Dragon, the 'original' came out as a part of the 2008 Ink Collection and was a more purplier (it's a word, I swear!), darker purple, whereas this one is more magenta, more red toned.

The glitter in this is subtle, but gorgeous. It has small pink glitter and some blue glitter. Its a combination I haven't seen before, and have nothing like.

close up bottle shot. 

Application on this was okay, the brush seemed a little smaller than my other CG's. I used 3 coats, and like most CG neons, it dried semi matte, but I really don't like how it looks matte (which is odd for me) so in these photos I've used top coat.

But it is a pretty polish, definitely one for any purple lovers out there!