Friday, December 9, 2011

I'M IN LOVE!

In love with my latest polish purchase that is!!

I cannot tell you how long I've been lemming after 
these polishes, but I can say, it's been a longgggg time!

Ozotic is an Australian polish brand with 
some of the most stunning duo-chrome & multi-chrome polishes 
I've come across in a while. 
They aren't named, but rather they are numbered.




505 is a delicious green based teal multi-chrome that flashes 
to a gorgeous teal, blue, violet and purple. 

507 is a rich golden olive that flashes to green and blue/green. 
This polishis said to be quite similar to 
Chanel's Peridot polish, 
and while I don't own Peridot to compare if it is a dupe,
from the photos I've seen I can see a strong resemblance.

528 is from the Elytra collection and is a 
multi-chromatic glitter polish in a clear
jelly base, flashing blue, teal, violet and purple.


Here is 507 on my nails





Here are swatches of 505 & 528



The formula is superb on these, smooth a butter.
The only negative is their limited availability and their price,
which can vary from anywhere of $14 -$20 per bottle,
depending on where you purchase.

 Picture Polish carries the full line of Ozotic polishes,
for $12-$14 each
but they don't ship to the U.S. or Canada

llarowe also carries Ozotic polishes, as well as
several other more difficult to find brands.
Ozotic are $17.50 each
And they ship WORLDWIDE

suem427, from E-bay is a authorized U.S. seller
for Ozotic polishes, for $19 each

The bottom line is, where ever you can get your
hands on these incredible polishes, they are
completely worth your hard earned money. 
Every time I look at my nails, I swear I can hear
Carrie Bradshaw clearly in my head saying,
Hello Lover!






Monday, December 5, 2011

YouTube Collaboration

As much as I love YouTube,
let's face it, there are some negative aspects for
anyone who regularly uploads videos.


"You talk too much"

"You sound so stupid"

"Your sloppy"
 
"You stole my design!"

"You suck" 

" Wow your makeup is bad"

"Your design looks just like "so-in-so's" design, you copied from her!"

...and the list could go on for hours.


So much negativity from people that probably never uploaded 
a video in their life.No one takes the time to 
appreciate all the time and effort that person has made
to make that video, for no other reason other than
its just something they have a passion for.
Ah, but I digress.

Robin Moses and ProfessionalDQ decided to
embrace the positive, by taking a stand together,
and celebrate the amazing and diverse talent in the
art community on YouTube by doing a massive Holiday collaboration.

Anyone in the YT art community, whether you are a painter,
or do makeup or nail videos, to all join together and support
each other in a positive way by making a
"Let It Snow" themed video, share it on YT, and then 
attach it to any other " Let It Snow" collab video.

Such an amazing idea, especially at this time of year,
when we have one too many Grinch's on our hands.

Anyway, here is my design from the
Let It Snow collaboration.



Today, December 5th,
anyone who would like to participate in
this massive collaboration of
friendship and comradery,
just has to create a design, upload a video for it,
and attach it to any other "Let It Snow" collaboration video
or simply show your support to
Robin, ProfessionalDQ, myself, and the countless others
in this amazing collab, by watching the videos, giving a
"thumbs up" and a positive comment

Happy Holidays!

Friday, November 25, 2011

Weekend Mani

This is my Thanksgiving, into Black Friday, into weekend mani, 
because let's face it, 
with the crazy shopping deals so many stores have out there this weekend, 
there is no time for switching mani's!
 It's a good thing I really like this color combination, 
since I'm going to be staring at it for a few days :D





Beauty UK in # 76 Jade
with
L.A.Girls Glitter Addict in Flash layered on top

Thursday, November 24, 2011

From my family to yours, 
wishing everyone a very Happy & Healthy Thanksgiving!


xoxoxo ~ Dolly

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Pokemon Nails!


I can't tell you how many times I've been asked
to do a tutorial for Pokemon nails....
even from my daughter who is a
complete Pokemon fanatic.
so, here ya go, simple. but extremely cute if I do say so myself, 
and I'm not even a fan lol




PRODUCTS USED:

PRO Nail Systems Base Coat
Wet n Wild, Wild Shine in - French White Creme
Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in - Mellow Yellow
Milani in - Feisty Flames
Sally Hansen Extreme Wear in - Bubblegume Pink
Wet n Wild, Wild Shine in - Black Creme
L.A.Colors Art Deco Nail Striper in - Black
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Top Coat


For the full tutorial on this look,
please visit my YouTube channel


Thursday, November 17, 2011

Glittery Peacock

Here's a design from all things, 
a Christmas ornament. 
I found these peacock ornaments in Walmart
the other week and I absolutely fell in love with them!!
The moment I grabbed them, I just knew I had to
make it into a nail design

PRODUCTS USED:

Pro Nail Systems Base Coat
Sally Hansen Extreme Wear in - Going Green
L.A.Girls Glitter Addict in - Purge
Model's Own in - Purple Haze 
Milani in - Blue Lightening
So Easy Stripe Rite in - Metallic Gold
Blue Teardrop Rhinestones



On a side note,
as time goes by, 
I am having more and more difficulty
struggling to make a decent design
with my carpal tunnel syndrome.

I refuse to give up my love for nail art. 
Surgery is not an option for me at this time.
I already have braces, but they only do so much. 
If anyone else is struggling with 
similar issues and you have an ointment or technique that 
works for you, please share it with me as I'm 
becoming increasingly frustrated with my mangled hands!


For the full tutorial on this look,
please visit my YouTube channel

Monday, November 14, 2011

Kleancolor - Chunky Black Holo








 A Grey tinted jelly with multi-sized hex holo glitters
that reflect from 
Red - Orange - Yellow - Green
A single layer over a basic black cream 
and you've got magic on your nails!
My only gripe about this polish is that
for whatever reason, Kleancolor's
jelly's take AGES to dry.

The trick is to use extremely thin coats and
wait at least 30 minutes between coats.
I know, ridiculous, right?
For some shades I wouldn't bother, but this one
it's worth the slow process.
YUMMY!