Nail Art Tutorial: Sparkly Blues

Hey everyone, it's another post for nail art!!!

Again, I am in no way expert on nail art, there's a whole lot of expert nail art bloggers out there! So enjoy seeing "imperfect" nail art! :D
Who cares right? lol

After my dark Halloween nails, I've decided to do something..well..still dark! hahaha I got really intrigued with the color of the polish. It's actually from a local brand called Caronia. It's a lovely blue color and I don't have the polish as I borrowed it! LOL

Step 1:

Apply 2 coats of your favorite polish (find the only lovely blue color made my Caronia)

Step 2:

Using a colored 2 way nail art pen, make 5 small dots going upwards

Step 3:

You can use the same color, or in my case, I chose a different color, and create 5 tiny dots on the other side

To make it easier,
I've drawn computer dots to show you the design (in red)

Step 4:

Using a white polish, line a curve in the middle, again, doesn't have to be perfect :D

Step 5:

Top the white polish with a silver or any glittery polish to make it shine!

Step 6:

Top it with a coat of top coat. I've used Sally Hansen's Base and Top Coat

Because of the Top coat,
everything just shines so the design wasn't captured well in photo :)
But you got the drift :)

A couple of days ago, I just reviewed my Sally Hansen's Base and Top Coat. I just wanted to add something on my review, just to let you know, I have done this nail a week ago! And I did explained the chip that my pinkie finger has from the torture of typing. The one week mark has passed and I'll show you how my nails look like at the moment...yes..at the moment! I just stopped blogging for a bit and took shots!

Right hand, everything intact

What do you think?
Well aside from the chip, it's not bad at all!
Still shiny, looks new!
Darn chip, why do you have to show up?
Have a great Wednesday or Thursday dearest!

Shameless Plug: Pretty Nails Shop

Hi everyone!!! I know a lot of you gals have seen this banner for a month now on the upper left hand side of my blog. I haven't formally launched this site as I've been traveling and been busy with coordinating with the supplier and of course shipping details.

I've met some of my readers because of this 2 way nail art pens! Thanks gals for meeting up and for being so sweet <--- You know who you are!

If you are a reader of my blog, you'll know that aside from Make-up, Product Reviews, I am in love with nail art and I can't help but insert some "amateurish" nail art just to brighten up your days! I've decided to start this business because a lot of my readers were emailing me on how I got these pens, I got them really expensive because I bought it from a non-supplier, so really, my wallet isn't happy. After long search, I've finally found a supplier, met them personally (lovely people by the way) and thought of sharing the joy of nail art!

I am selling these set of 24pcs nail art pens! Some may ask why I'm not selling it individually, reason? It's cheaper to buy in bulk and of course, I don't want to end up with duplicate colors that are not sale-able!

Interested?

Click the banner above! Feel free to email me at sales.prettynails@gmail.com

For askmewhats readers ---
I am giving 10% off!
(good while stocks last)

Just tell me you found my shop through my blog!

Thanks!

Askmewhats Reviews: Laitialies Collagen Essence Sheet Mask in Green Grape

Bee sent me a couple of masks and I am so excited to give it a try because I missed those weekends I hide inside a dark room and scare the hell of my mom! LOL :)

Last Saturday, after a long and tiring day, I've took a shower and decided to reward myself with a "ME TIME"!

Bee gave me a couple of masks to try on and she told me the Laitialies Collagen Essence Sheet Mask in Green Grape *whew that was long!* is her favorite so I chose it to be my first mask to try on!

Collagen Essence Sheet Mask Green Grape Hydro Lifting Mask says ---

For all skin type --- Hydrate, nourish and soften

The mask is base on aromas essential oil and natural ingredients with organic material such as Multi Vitamin, collagen, natural moisturizing factor, etc.. It can be directly and easily absorbed by the skin.

A unique formulation contains beauty essence, highly purified natural material and it improves absorption nutrient and moisture to the skin. It can accelerate skin metabolism, recover tired skin quickly, anti-aging, lighten color spots, whiten skin. It can get remarkable effect after use.


Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• Sheet - made really durable
• Scent - smells really nice, a very tiny hint of green grapes
  
• The liquid stays on the sheet, it doesn't go left all over the packaging
• Moisturizes the skin, the dry spots on the side of the nose was gone
• My skin definitely goes softer for the whole night, woke up and saw no signs of dryness
• Has a bit of cooling effect <--- not sure if it's because I'm inside an air conditioned room
  

Cons

• have to do this frequently to really see a huge effect
• I haven't seen this here in the Philippines, but I would say, there's a lot of "Dupe-ables" sold here in the Philippines <--- I may have to start searching
• the whitening and anti-aging properties is too early to tell, definitely no signs of whitened skin or wrinkles gone! <--- if that happens, this is definitely a MAGICAL product I would HOARD lol
  

Overall
(Disclaimer: if you got turned off after seeing the upcoming photos, I can't blame you)

Here's how the sheet looks like when removed from the packaging
It's NOT dripping wet, the "liquid" stays on the sheet

The Sheet is the same size as any facial masks you can find out there



Actually, I learned from a lady who does facial that it is best to lay down, close your eyes , relax or even sleep when you have facial masks on to maximize the absorption of the product to your skin. In my case, I am hard-headed so I chose to take a pose!




Of course you didn't see me but I went running around scaring my mom-in-law, watch tv, reacts and talks to the husband...LOL I am ONE HYPER LADY!

Tips

• relax!!!
  
• use this after cleansing your face
• during summer, refrigerate the face mask before using
  
• the packaging says wait for 20-30 minutes, I leave it more than 30 minutes til the sheet goes completely dry. I have to admit, I am a "cheapo" and I hate wastage, I let this sheet stayed ...almost...an ...hour!!!!

But hey, you can't blame me!!!
The sheet wasn't completely dry YET
So why waste the moisture? LOL

• after removing the sheet, I massaged my face gently with my finger tips
  
• I use the remaining product in the packaging to massage my elbows and knees :D (I make the most out of everything)

Will I repurchase?

I'd love to, but base on my experience, there's so many Face Masks out there and you just want to give each of them a try!!! It took me so many tries that I forgot which works and which doesn't! LOL

I would never in the world thought I'd post photos of me in the most embarrassing moments! But I do love my readers and anything for a laugh!
Care to share your embarrassing photos? LOL

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Dear Philippine Readers:

Don't worry, I have a couple of masks that are available locally to test on, I'll post as soon as I gained back my confidence hahaha

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Project Beauty: A Mineral Make Up Workshop

**Note: Click photo to enlarge

Dear Philippine Readers:

Are you interested in Mineral make-up and mineral make-up application? Well my good beauty blogger friends Sophie and Jheng will help you work wonders with mineral make-up.

When : November 15, 2008, and Nov. 22, 2008 (you can choose which date you prefer)
Time : 1-6pm
Where : To be emailed to participants, in Banawe, QC area
Course Fee : P 2,500/head, inclusive of snacks and handouts.
Perks : Get 10% off Beauty and Minerals products, and makeup brushes during the workshop!
Slots Available : 12 slots for each batch

What are you waiting for? Email them at projectbeautyph@gmail.com for more details!

Askmewhats Reviews: Sally Hansen Base and Top Coat

UPDATE: I have tested this on my 2nd polish and today is the "5th day" mark and I started to see my pinkie fingernail chipped a bit. So it's tested 2x! Instead of having my polish chipped on the 2nd-3rd day, it prolongs the life of my polish for an additional 2 days! :D

Sally Hansen Says ---

As a Base Coat - Double Duty moisturizes and hydrates nails withPanthenol - strenghtening Pro-Vitamin B5. It smooths the nail surface and improves nail color adherence for longer-lasting results.

As a Top Coat - Double Duty protects nails with Nylon, a proven nail-building hardener. Nails are shielded with a hard, shiny, chip-resistant finish.

Double Duty gives you more perfect manicures and stronger, more beautiful nails!

Askmewhats Says ---

Pros

• 2-in-1 product? Who doesn't love?
• Sally Hansen nylon brush, I always love their brush
  
• I've used this as a base coat for my "Devil Loves Gold" Nails , minimizes yellow nails hmm..let's say 2%? lol but really, for such dark nail polish I've used, it really helps minimize jaundice nails
• I am in a work that needs full day of typing, and trust me, I type really hard! (ask my colleagues), nail polish especially the pinky finger chips after 2 days , with Sally Hansen as a Top Coat, it lasts 4 days CHIP FREE!!! Afterwards, it starts to chip but not as much as regular top coat
  
• I can't say anything about the strengthening property of this polish as my nails are strong and hard to start with *knocks on wood*
  

Cons

• definitely not CHIP FREE polish but prolongs the life of the polish
  

Overall Tips

• Always shake gently
• Always apply to clean dry nails
  
• For base coat, I prefer to apply just one coat instead of 2
• For top coat, I prefer to apply a regular clear polish first and top with this Double Duty Top Coat (it works better this way)
• Apply as top coat not only the nail itself but also the tips of your nails
  

Will I repurchase?

Yes

Where did I purchase and how much?

I bought mine at the Robinson's Place for Php335.75 (approx $6.80)


Hope this review helps you nail addicts out there!
I learned that taking care of your nails is just like taking care of your skin!
You can't have lovely nails without the right products
especially if you do mani and pedis regularly!
Take care!