Erica's Challenge Day Four - Saran Wrap

Quick post today - Saran wrap was the texture of choice today in the Erica's Nails challenge (those of you just joining us, her blog is in my blogroll -->
I went for a subtle look - I didn't want extreme marble city on my nails. I started with Zoya Quinn, a deep berry red, and used China Glaze's Swing Baby over top. I then dabbed the excess Swing Baby off, which left me with this.

It's interesting to look at I must say. It reminds me of velvet for some reason. It also appears I need to invest in some other method of clean up - I use q-tips right now and it's not looking so hot. Any suggestions?

In other EXCITING news, I saw the first promo pics of the Holiday Zoya Collection. It's called Ornate, and it has 6 sparkle-tastic shades!

I think I need Blaze and Aurora....and Logan and Ziv...or maybe all of them. Better start saving those pennies now!

China Glaze Electrify

Short post today - whenever I say Electrify, I think of John Travolta in Grease when he says 'ELECTRIFYING!' in 'You're the One That I Want'.

Once I had this on, I loved it. However applying it was a huge pain. This is three coats, a coat of Gelous, and two coats of Essie's Good to Go topcoat. It's already wearing on my index finger.

I'm torn. It's a love hate relationship for sure.

30 Day Challenge BEGINS with OPI Love is a Racket!

I'm so excited to start this finally! This may seem like a weird time to start it, but the week that requires the most nail art I'll be home on my reading week. It gives me something to do I guess.

I have so many awesome reds. I decided to take a chance on this one, which I'd only worn once as a pedi. It turns out I like it a lot, and will permanently take up residence in my stash!

Two things - that bottle shot is not mine. I snagged it from google images because I forgot to photo mine. Also, my thumb looks rather wonky, because of a ridiculous nail break.

I usually can't pull of wearing these reds in terms of clothing. I have to do a cool red as opposed to a tomato red. I do really like it on my nails though.

In case you haven't seen the 30 day list yet - here it is!

I have actually been saving Zoya Gwin for this very challenge! I'm very excited to wear her tomorrow!

Cult Nail Captivated

Hey, quick post on yesterday's mani! Cult Nails Captivated came out last summer, and I have gotten lots of mileage out of it!

 It's the most awesome orangey-red sparkly magic!

 Hope you lurve it as much as I do! Also sorry for the crummy pictures - I did them in a hurry!

Zoya Reva...and a little bit of nonsense

First the polish! I just got Reva in a MUA swap, and I'm loving it! It's a cool pinkish red with golden shimmer!

And finally - I got a picture in the sun! I'm a super night owl, so when I paint them fresh, it's usually at 11pm. But I was doing some schoolwork today and was mesmerized by my nails, and I remembered to snap some pics.

I really wish I knew what caused that random brown spot on my index finger...hangnail fail mayhaps?

Now, on the slightly related nonsense - every time I say 'Reva', I immediately redirect to 'Reba', which redirects me to this.

I love the Lonely Island. Andy Samberg makes my day. The only two men I love more are Darren Criss and Kevin McHale. And yes, I clearly love a man who can pull off hipster glasses.