Dot nails! I was inspired to do this look after thumbing through TheLittleCanvas’s blog. This look is so super easy. You just need a dotter tool, or even just a toothpick or the head of a bobby pin.  I used “Cho” by Zoya (nude) and my new Julep polish called “Niecy” (pink).  ”Niecy” has a coat of “Chloe” by Zoya on top of it, such a pretty flaky glitter that look different over everything you put it over.

To make the dots, I just placed a dot of whatever base color I used on top of a larger dot of “Black Rage” by Pure Ice. Super simple!

Julep recently had a coupon code to get an introductory Maven box for just $0.01.  If you’re not familiar with Julep Maven boxes, it’s a monthly subscription program (similar to Birchbox) where you will receive a box of nail goodies, valued over $40, for $19.99.  You can choose to skip a month or cancel your subscription at any time. Also, once you’re a Maven you get 20% off all products in the “Maven boutique” and free shipping.  If you want some more info click HERE to check out their website.

I decided to take advantage of their one penny introductory box deal.  With shipping it came out to just $4.00 (you can choose free shipping but I chose a speedier option).  This deal happens periodically so if you missed it, don’t worry. It’ll come around again. It’s a great no risk way to try a Maven box or just get a great deal on some nail goodies.  

When you sign up, you take a style quiz and a box is selected for you based on your personal style.  My style was “classic with a twist.”

Here’s what I got:

A pedi cream, and two polishes as well as some little toe separators. 

The pedi lotion is 2 fl oz. Directions say to apply it at night and to expect noticeable results in 1 to 2 uses. I’ll have to try this out and see how it works.  It is supposed to exfoliate with AHAs, hydrate with coconut oil, and nourish with essential oils and vitamin E.

The first polish I got is “Susie.” It’s described as a “delicious mint green creme.” It’s a very very light mint color. I tried it out on one nail and the opacity is good, two coats and it’s fully opaque.

The second polish is “Niecy”, a “bright pink creme for sunny days.”  This one went on very opaque with just one coat, you almost don’t even need a second coat of it.  

I like these polishes. I’ll definitely use these colors. Drying time is average. The only thing I don’t like about them is their size.  They’re only .27 fl oz.  Most polishes are .5 fl oz. I don’t think I would ever buy a bottle of Julep polish on its own considering the price is $14 and you’re only getting about half as much as most other bottles of polish.  I’ve never tried Julep polishes before, maybe the quality is outstanding and worth the price. I guess I”ll have to try them and see.

As for the toe separators, they’re cute but they’re very flimsy. They’ll get the job done but they just feel sort of cheap. I think the box could do without them.

I’m going to wait and see what the box is for next month, I may skip it if I don’t like it or just cancel my subscription.  BUT I definitely recommend taking advantage of the intro box for $0.01 deal when it comes around again (I’ll post to remind you). I think $4.00 total for what I got is a steal.

Woohoo! Passed 100 followers! I wanted to do a giveaway when I hit 100 but I’m low on funds so I’ll have to save it for another milestone, maybe 150? 200? Which would you prefer: a smaller giveaway sooner or a bigger one later?

Ty to all of my lovely followers <3 you guys are awesome!

Stamped nails! I used my Konad stamper for the first time in a long while.  I used plate m65 for this, a geometric retro kind of pattern. I was out of my white Konad special polish so I just ended up using my Pure Ice white “Super Star” and that worked just fine. I thought these would be some good summer time colors!

Colors I used:

Pink - “24/7” by Sinful Colors

Blue - “Factory Girl” by Color Club

Yellow - “Pull Over” by Sinful Colors mixed with a bit of white to make it more pastel

oh hey, that’s my hand ;)

t-ee-n-v-o-g-u-e:

It’s giveaway time! I have reached my goal  so now it’s time for the giveaway :D

So here are the rules:

You must be following ME! I will check 
NO FAKE BLOGS
Don’t delete the writing 

You have to reblog this at least once in order to enter this giveaway.

You can enter as many times as  you would like. Also you can message me and I’ll enter you again.

Likes don’t count!

This giveaway will run for a month so untill 22th of June :D

The winnier will be chosen by random.org

The shipping is free of charge for you guys :D

I will be shipping internationally

THE WINNER WILL GET:

2 MAC lipsticks

MAC cremesheen glass

MAC blush in Pinch O’ Peach

MAC Charged Water

MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

Boiing Concealer by Benefit

Finding Mr. Bright by Benefit

Yes to Tomatoes Facial Mask

DKNY Be Delicious Perfume

Pearl Earings from this jewerly store in my town

ZARA 50€ giftcard

A few Zara clothes (7)

2 Tommy Hilfiger Sweaters

Tommy Hilfiger pair of shoes (I’ll buy them after you tell me your shoe size)

Hollister clothes

Remington Straightners

And I will be getting a new iPhone in two months so the winner gets my old iphone 4 that is still in a perfect shape

About 25 ELF makeup thingies

250g of Dirty Soap

250g of Honey I Washed The Kids

200g of Buffy + Body Butter Tin

A Million Kisses lip tint

It Started with A Kiss lip tint

Bubblegum Lip Scrub

250g of Dirty Spring Wash

250g of Grass Wash

Ultimate Shine solid shampoo + Shampoo Bar Tin

250g of American Cream Conditioner

Rayban sunglasses

A surprise by Prada

9 of my favourite nailpolishes(sinfull colours,OPI,H&M,Kiko…)

DKNY PJ shorts

Swarovski earings

Good LUCK  :D

Thank you so much!! <33 Thanks for your support!

Watermelon nails! I painted my sister’s nails like this the other day and decided to do my own. I started with Purce Ice’s “Watermelon Ice” and added a green tip (“Four Leaf Clover” by China Glaze) with some lighter green squiggly lines (“Mermaid Tears” by OPI). I used a toothpick and “Black Rage” by Pure Ice to make the seeds, I found it was easier to use than my dotter tool for dragging the dot into a seed shape. 

Hope you like these! If you try this out, let me know!

My Kickstarter project reached its goal!! I’m so grateful to everyone that has supported me through these past few weeks. It’s super humbling to have people pledge money for you to do what you love. I will now be spending my summer making jewelry and building my business and I’m SO excited. Thanks so much you guys <3

There are still about 7 hours left if you would like to take advantage of any of the rewards! http://kck.st/IhGrb7

<3

Mandy

Ok, this will be one of the last posts I do about my Kickstarter because it only has 30 hours left! I’m super close to my goal, 79% funded. It just needs a little extra push. Click the link below and check it out if you have a sec! Every $1, tweet, facebook like, and reblog are all helpful and are all very much appreciated. Don’t forget to check out the rewards!  I’m passionate about this and I’d love to see this idea come to life. Thanks so much for everyone’s support so far <3 

Click to check out my project