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Matte Leopard Print


Leopard is always my “go-to” design when I need to do something quick – it was one of the first nail art designs I learned to do so I’ve had a lot of practice! Also, if you haven’t tried the “matte nail” trend I would definitely recommend it…especially if you need your nails to dry quick.

Read more after the jump to see what products and pens I used!

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Movember (Mustache November)

In honor of Movember (Mustache November)…I bring you mustache nails!

What I Used:
-OPI Don’t Pretzel My Buttons
-Essie Good as Gold
-OPI Suzi Loves Cowboys
-Seche Vite top coat

 
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Bling Bling

When it doubt, bling it out!

What I Used:
-Sally Hansen Salon Insta-Gel Strips in Wine Not
-Swarovski Crystals
-Crowns and studs from bornprettystore.com

To apply these studs and crowns, I used nail art glue and they stayed on great!

If you use bornprettystore.com I have a discount code: NADAJ61

 
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Brocade/Damask Print

Published on 2 November, 2012, in Black, Cute, Essie, Gold, Nail Art.

What I Used:
-Essie Penny Talk
-Essie Licorice
-Seche Vite top coat

 
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Robin Nails

Can anyone guess what my Halloween costume is was this year? I’m going to a Halloween party tonight so of course my nails have to match!

What I Used:
-Julep Delaunay
-Essie Licorice
-OPI Need Sunglasses?
-Essie Mojito Madness
-OPI Gift of Gold
-Lechat nail art stripers in black and white
-Seche Vite top coat

 
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Nightmare Before Christmas


What I Used:
-Essie Blanc
-Essie Licorice
-Orly Fresh
-Julep Alma
-Julep Blake
-Lechat nail art stripers in black and white
-Seche Vite top coat

 
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Studs

What I Used:
-Sally Hansen Good to Grape
-Sally Hansen Cherry, Cherry, Bang, Bang!
-Essie Licorice
-Studs

I’m loving these studs! I have always wanted to try them so I was excited when I got them in the mail from bornprettystore. I just used nail glue and applied them with tweezers, so I’m hoping that they will stay on for a bit. If you purchase something from bornprettystore.com I have a 10% off coupon code: NADAJ61
*products in this post provided to me for review

 
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Lace

Published on 2 November, 2012, in Cute, Julep, Lace, Nail Art, Purple.

First off, I absolutely LOVE Julep nail polish! I recently became a Julep Maven and for $20 a month you receive 2 or 3 nail polishes (they’re normally $14 each!). Its so exciting to get some nail mail each month of awesome colors, and the application is great too! I’m currently a member of their VIP program and if you click here, sign up, and enter the promo code CHELSEAKING at checkout you’ll receive a discount on your first box!

What I Used:
-Julep Emma
-Julep Renee

 
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Houndstooth

Houndstooth print is my newest obsession! And even though its fall, I still refuse to give up my bright and fun colors. This design is 100% handpainted, no stamps!

What I Used (top to bottom):
-Essie Guilty Pleasures
-Essie Play Date
-Orly Frisky
-China Glaze For Audrey
-Orly Spark
-Seche Vite top coat

 
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Geometric & Houndstooth

What I Used:
-OPI Dating a Royal
-Butter Slapper
-Essie Blanc
-Lechat Nail Art Stripers in black and white
-Seche Vite Top Coat

 
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