Hello, lovelies! I've been so busy lately with my school work. It has been a busy semester and dissertation has got my head spinning! Needless to say, I was so excited to receive my review package from Born Pretty Store. Check out the products that were included: festive seasonal metal nail decoration charms (item #22962, $3.66), faux moonstone nail studs (item #20582, $3.73), and Native American patterned water decals (item #21536, $3.23).
Let's start with the metal deco charms. What I love most about this charm wheel is the fact that it comes with a variety of seasonal shapes. There is something here for every occasion: Christmas, Halloween, birthdays, weddings, spring, summer, fall, winter... And the shapes are made with different metallic shades as you can see here:
Here is a wintery design I created using some of the charms. When working with certain ones (especially something wider, such as the large snowflakes), I found it helpful to work with a dry base color so that I could press down on the charm. Since they are thin metal, they are easily bent and manipulated to form to the curve of your nail. In this manicure, I used Salon Perfect "Baby Blues" for a base with a combination of My Kinda Color "Glitterlicious" and Regal Ween Lacquer "Winter is Coming" for some snowy glitter on top. For my moose accent nail, I sponged OPI "Angel with a Lead Foot" on the tip of my nail.
Next up are these simply beautiful iridescent moonstone-like rhinestones! It's okay to drool on your keyboard. I wish that pictures could capture the way they sparkle. I did my best but you'll have to take my word that they're even prettier in person. Just admire the vibrant pastel shades that do show up in photos...
Here are a couple manis in which I used the rhinestones. With all the unique shapes in this wheel, you could come up with thousands of designs. The first one was created using Born Pretty stamping plate BP24 (item #17203, $2.99). The light purple polish is Sally Hansen "Lacey Lilac" and the dark holo glitter purple is ZR's Polish "Sparkling Geranium" (which I named, yeah!). I used both of them as base colors and stamping polish. The rhinestones add a whole new level to the stamping design.
For my base in the second one, I used a black creme polish whose name I can't remember. I topped it with KleanColor "Holo Chrome". The photo is a little unfocused because I was trying to provide a different look at the shine of the rhinestones compared to the first picture, as well as show off the holo of my polish a little better!
Ever since I first went away to college, I have loved everything Native American! My alma mater is Florida State and the Seminole tribe is an important part of that university. Anyway, I love the way these water decals were designed. The patterns are colorful, trendy, and still hold to that true tribal feeling. Again, I'm seriously impressed with the quality of Born Pretty's water decals. Look at the dark shade that I used for my base color, and still got bold, solid colors from the decals. They were so easy to use: just cut out the piece you want to use, peel off the plastic film, soak the decal and paper backing in lukewarm water, slide the decal off the paper, and place it on your nail! To make sure it stays put, you can fire a blow dryer at your nails for a few seconds and then seal it in with a top coat. The polish I used for my base color in this one is Sinful Colors 2-Step Manicure in "Mystique".
Wow, I just realized how much blue and purple I've been using recently! I guess it's obvious they're among my top favorite colors, heh. Regardless, you can tell that I had tremendous fun playing with my new toys. :) I would definitely recommend these items if you're interested in fun designs like the ones I shared with you today. Remember, if you choose to pick up these items or any others at Born Pretty Store, feel free to use the code FEPX31 to receive 10% off your purchase as well as free shipping worldwide!
Disclaimer: I received these products free of charge from Born Pretty for honest testing and review purposes. The opinions stated in this post are my own. All nails, designs, and photos are mine unless otherwise stated.
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