Candy Sugar Powder by Born Pretty Store !!!!

Hello, my lovelies....

Weekend is knocking on the door and I'm really close to the fun-tastic Saturday's afternoon I'll spend with my princess. I can also feel the warm cup of coffee I'll hug in the lazy Sunday morning.... Mmmm. Life is good.

Now let's see what we have today.

Alice from Born Pretty Store has sent to me some amazing new products to try on. I was really excited to try the sandy sugar powder from the moment I've saw some really cool designs on Instagram. So when I've saw the precious little boxes in the New Arrivals section on Born Pretty there was no doubt that I'll get all of them at home. Well, two shades are here in my greedy hands and the first one to show you is 550 - amazing mix of black and white little circles.

How did I put them on the nail? I put a layer of gel top coat and dip my finger in the box of powder before curing it in my led lamp. The powder sticks perfect to the gel top coat and is amazingly durable. I've wore this mani four days with no chipping. It feels like you're wearing a sand finish nail polish. Believe me, guys, this little circles definitely worth it.

Here's a direct link to the powder's page on the store - http://www.bornprettystore.com/nail-sandy-sugar-powder-mixed-color-manicure-nail-glitter-powder-dust-p-37653.html 

And best of all - it's on sale and the shipping is free!

 Used - 

Born Pretty Store Nail Candy Sugar Powder Mixed Color Manicure Nail Art Glitter Powder Dust - shade 550

Born Pretty Store Triangle Nail Studs Fashion Dots Pattern Nail Decoration 

WYCON 103 - black creme

WYCON 186 - nude grey-ish beige creme

Don't forget to use a coupon code with your order - TM2X31! It's fantastic to save few bucks for some more nail decorations....

All yours,

Red Frog

#WhenColorsCollide vol.4 !!!!

Hello, my lovelies....

Another group collage is live thanks to the brilliant admin's work at #WhenColorsCollide and I'm happy and proud to be part of it again. This time the theme was Black&White only - no stamping required.

I've had quite a dilemma  about this design but my beloved roses were probably the best decision. It's been a while since the last time I've made them so today was the perfect moment for a re-do. I'm really satisfied with how they turn out - crisp lines, great coverage of the both the base colors and pretty good placement. How not to be proud of yourself? Hope you'll like my black&white roses as much as I do.

Enjoy.

 Let's take a look at the group collage -

 What a great set of black&white designs! If you want to be part of the next collage - visit the Facebook page for more information. 

Used - 

Flormar FC01 Over the Alps

Flormar FC32 Victory of Black

black acrylic paint

white acrylic paint 

All yours,

Red Frog

L´Oreal Paris Le Jewel Shaker !!!!

Hello, my lovelies....

Today I have something really special to show you - L'oreal Le Jewel Shaker. 

I've never been attracted to those little caviar beads because of their durability. When I've first saw this little golden bottle I've thought it's full with some delicate perfume. Don't laugh at me please.... Perfumes have never been my passion - I just like fresh clear scents and have just a few bottles at home. That doesn't mean I don't like perfumes. No, I'm capable to buy one just because I love the bottle shape. So, when this little treasure crossed my sight and when I've found it's designed for nail art.... Well, what can I say? I need to have it.

It was quite a challenge to manage with the shaker but I've ended with a  stunning result with only one attempt behind me. I put my pinkie in the bottle, close it really gentle in order to keep the base coat even and start shaking. When I get my finger out of the bottle the crystal beads were perfectly placed right over my nail plate. Just like that.

It's gorgeous, isn't it!? So sad that it's so far from long lasting nail decoration...

 Let's see some more shots, please.... I'm just too obsessed with looking at these fantastic little balls. No matter that the decoration lasts less then couple of hours I've felt really special with that kind of bling on the claws.

I've found my shaker on parfimo.bg and it took just couple of days to see it in my hands. Probably I'll go and check for something even more inspiring there... Who knows? Inspiration is everywhere. 

Used - 

L'Oreal Jewel Shaker - little ball shaped crystal gorgeousness

L'Oreal Color Riche 604 Metropolitan - smooth grey perfection

Essence The Darks 20 turn on the black - the best black with metal finish

Catrice Luxury Nudes Magical Nude - one of my latest nude passions

Born Pretty Store Pearl Rhinestone - to add some more drama

The beauty is in the small things.... most of the times.

All yours,

Red Frog 

*Product kindly sent for review. All opinions are personal.

#WhenColorsCollide vol.1 !!!!

Hello, my lovelies....

How is your summer? Any new art ideas or interesting stories? Hope so. Also hope you are spending this hot sunny days as good as I do.

Some of you probably have already seen my last mani at my IG - @redfrogscorner but it's finally time to post it here too. It's my first design for the #whencolorscollide be-weekly challenges and this time the theme was green&blue. I've used three of the most gorgeous holographic polishes in my stash and mixed them using the dry marble technique.

Don't forget to take a look at the group collage in Instagram and Facebook.

Used -

A-England Saint George

A-England Tristam

Catherine Arley 803 

Now go and have a cold tasty drink with someone you love.... and enjoy the evening.

 All yours,

Red Frog 

Chevron Stripes with Born Pretty Store !!!!

Hello, my lovelies....
Amazing summer, ah? I love love love how everything is bright and colorful and how the inspiration is everywhere. 

Today I have a simple yet eye-catching design I've made with Born Pretty Store water decals. You've already known how easy and fun is to pimp up your mani with water decals and probably you've seen tons of patterns around. This sheet is full of gorgeous chevron stripes in various colors and shapes in kind of a hipster style that brings my smile up every time I look at it.

Water decals are always the perfect decision for the moments when I don't have enough time for free hand nail art. Yes, it's not the same at all... I know. If you need more special decorations for your nails the New Arrivals  section at the store is definitely the right place to go.And if you feel the need to put your hands on a pair if these cuties here is a direct link - 

http://www.bornprettystore.com/sheet-tassels-pattern-nail-water-stickers-decals-chevron-water-stickers-ds269ds270-p-24089.html

Don't forget to use a coupon code to save some cash for something even more special - TM2X31!!

Used - 

Rimmel I Love Lasting Finish 180 Purple pulse

Rimmel London  I love fruities 066 Cranberry zest

Essence The Gel Wild White Ways

Born Pretty Store water decals

All yours,

Red Frog

Secretale Care by Bell and some skittles !!!!

Hello, my lovelies....

This post has been on a stand-by mode for quite a while but finally the time has come. 

The nail mail is always cheering me up and when it comes from Taota the thrill is amazing. This time it wasn't just a matter of showing some new and beautiful nail polish colors. The mail man brought a package full of tender care for the claws along with some makeup goodies. Let's see the design I've choose for this post and then we'll talk a bit about the care products by Bell Cosmetics. 

It's so nice to look at these photos now when the claws are still short... Sometimes no matter what you do and no matter the care products you use it just happened - one or two or more of your nails gets broken and the only thing that can be done is to shorten or even cut them all. But that's another story. Let's get back to the care products.

The beautiful little boxes in pink and white holds two bottles - Vitamin Power Nail Conditioner and Super Build-up Nail Program from the Secretale line by Bell. I've used both of them for about two months and my nails seem to get more hydrated and flexible. Here is the product description - 
Vitamin Power Nail Conditioner - nail strengthening conditioner - for thin and brittle nails. Protects against yellowing and discoloration as well as brightens and conceals the existing spots. Leaves a high gloss and natural color.
Super Build-up Nail Program - anti-breakage nail hardener - prevents breaking, cracking and splitting nails. The vitamin complex nourish and strengthen the plate. Extracts from seaweed, chestnut seeds, marine minerals and silicon stimulate nail growth. Conditioner is enriched with cocktail of natural antioxidants.
Wow! Great description and great expectations. These little bottles promise to take your nail's health to a different level. Well, my nails look and act better then before but probably it's a matter of overall health condition. I can only say using both of the products have helped. Would I recommend them? Yes. Giving the right care to your nails will always  pays well.

For this design I was inspired by the front page of Bell's catalog.

Used - 

Bell Glam Wear 433 - light violet creme with pink undertone and ultra fine silver shimmer

Bell Glam Wear 431 - baby blue creme with ultra fine silver shimmer

Bell Glam Wear 509 - sunny yellow creme

Bell Glam Wear 508 - bright orange creme with subtle shimmer

Bell Glam Wear 512 - light mint creme

A-England Excalibur - the best silver for any occasion

All yours,

Red Frog

Magnetic mix with Golden rose !!!!

Hello, my lovelies....

It's time for a late night post with simple and a bit geometric outfit for the claws. After all the gorgeous manis I've seen lately here and there I've thought it's the perfect time for a magnetic pattern. There's been a long time since I've used my magnetic polishes and I was completely forgot about them. After seeing this awesomeness on my nails I will definitely play again with Golden rose Magnetic very soon.....

 Used - 

Golden rose Magnetic 09

Pastel 11

Orkide 648

striping tape

All yours,

Red Frog

Color block decoration !!!!

Hello, my lovelies....

Week or too ago I've found one of the most beautiful colors closed in a bottle - Rimmel London 810 Loafer Love For You - a blue to die for. It just has look at me and .... well, you know how these things happen. 

Lets see.... 

Used - 

Flormar 313 Black Minimalism

Rimmel London Rita Ora 513 Let's get nude!

Rimmel London 810 Loafer Love For You

All yours,

Red Frog

My Halloween Holoween nails for the #WNAC2015 !!!!

Hello, my lovelies....

A quick post with my Halloween nails is coming. Yeah, I know it was last week but I was so proud with myself about this mani so I just want to show you the shots. Forgive me.

 I've made this design for the last October theme from #WNAC2015 - Holoween and of course because it was Halloween. Click the link and see all the fantastic nail art designs for the occasion at Instagram. I'm really  happy and satisfied of course about how this mani has turned out. It was a great fun to draw this scary creepy images. I've used mostly holographic polishes by Catherine Arley and acrylic paints but I just could not resist to put some of my all time favorite orange from Essence - Wake up! from the Color&go old collection.

So, that's it. Hope your Halloween was full of tricks ad candies.

All yours,

Red Frog

Rectangle Nail Decorations from Born Pretty Store !!!!

Hello, my lovelies….

How are you, dears? I’m pretty tired after the long day at the office and all the tasks I had to do after work but now I’m sitting here with you and finally feel a bit relaxed. Hope I’m finding you in a mood for some nail art decorations from Born Pretty Store. Also I’m hoping things are fine with you…. Lovely people deserve lovely things around.

Sooo, tonight I want to show another one of my latest decorations brought to me by Born Pretty Store – Alice, dear, you are the best!!! What we have here?

 http://www.bornprettystore.com/50pcs-bowknot-triangle-nail-sparkles-ultrathin-nail-decoration-p-20314.html  

Look at those ultra thin golden plated rectangles – how can something so simple and little be so elegant and beautiful? Those little pieces of metal turns even the most ordinary nail art into something sophisticated and quite fascinating. I really like the unique look they give to my nails. When I think about how hard was to choose among all the beauties at the New Arrivals section at Born Pretty Store I’m really glad I choose these …. Take a look at the store, lovelies, you won’t regret it. 

If only the weather outside was a bit better my photos would give more justice to this mani… I guess the time for a light box is definitely coming. But that’s another story.

When I was making the sketches about this mani the color palette was chosen but the graphic idea was missing. Then one evening while I was watching tv with my daughter I’ve passed through Nat Geo and Bang! it came! The logo of all National Geographic channel variations was my inspiration… Yeah, I know this sounds weird. What can I do? As you know inspiration is hiding all around us – we just have to find it. And if you find yours around – grab it and use it.

Don’t forget BPS offers free shipping to all orders and there are always tons of items on sale even if you decide not to use a coupon code with your order. In case you need one here you go – TM2X31!

Used –

OPI Golden eye

Golden rose Rich color 119 - amazing chocolate brown with gorgeous but subtle golden micro particles inside

striping tape

All yours,

Red Frog