Newspaper Nails DIY

This might just be the easiest nail tutorial I've done yet.

What You'll Need:

• Fingernails
• A light nail polish color of your choice
• Rubbing alcohol
• Q-tips
• A newspaper
• Topcoat

What To Do:

• Paint two coats of the light color onto your nails and let it dry. 

• Select an article or section of the paper and tear off a small piece.

WWD (of course)

• Use a Q-tip to apply rubbing alcohol to the surface of your nail.

• Firmly press the newspaper against your nail.

• The ink will transfer onto your nail like this:

• Add a topcoat and you're done!

SO EASY!

Enjoy :)

xoxo

Matte Mani With Helpful Tips For Your Fingertips

No matter how many nail colors I have, it's always nice to do something new with my nails. One easy way to make even a favorite nail color look completely different is by using a matte topcoat. But first, I've been meaning to include some tips I've learned when it comes to doing my nails. Some might common knowledge, but just in case they're not ;)

Helpful Tips:

*If you break a nail but it hasn't fallen all the way off, superglue it back together.
*If you have short nailbeds or a broken nail (or two) don't polish all the way to each side. As long as the edges are smooth, the nail appears narrower and thus, longer!
*Choose a light color or a nude if you break a nail so it won't stand out as much.
*Keep nail clippers with you at all times.
*If you can't get your polish smooth no matter how many coats you apply there are two likely possibilities: either there is not enough polish on the brush, or the room is too warm. If it's too hot the polish becomes thick and clumpy.
*The top coat is a vital part of a manicure.
*Avoid alcohol and lotion on your nails to prolong the life of your manicure.
*Acetone nail polish remover works best.
*If there are creases or clumps in the polish, you may be able to smooth them out by applying a thick top coat and brushing off the excess to smooth it.

Matte Mani:

Rimmel London: English Rose #240

Two coats of polish. 

Difference after applying one coat of matte topcoat

This is what matte polish looks like- many brands sell it. This was from Hot Topic

Finished look. Subtle and pretty.

A matte manicure looks especially neat with very dark red or even a matte black, giving a real vampy feel. This was the first time I used the matte topcoat with a lighter color. 

Thanks for reading. Happy polishing XoxO

What I Love Today: Sheer Lipstick

Recently I have discovered a product that I feel the need to tell everyone about: L'oreal Paris' Colour Riche Caresse lipstick. You have probably seen the advertisements. I know I did, that's why I decided to buy it in the first place. I was hoping it would be exactly like the ad, and I know it sounds crazy but I would say it actually is! Even though it is technically a lipstick, the color is so sheer, it is more like a tinted gloss. A tinted gloss that somehow isn't sticky, doesn't get clumps of color, and isn't too shiny. It looks very close to natural. It is exactly what I've been looking for. Here are some of the reasons why:
* I have a large mouth. Big lips. This makes it difficult to wear lipstick (especially in bright colors-which I love) without looking ridiculous.
* Lipstick is a very strong statement look. It can be a bit daunting! Think about it... how many people do you know that wear lipstick on a daily basis?  Heavy lipstick has a time and place.
* I like to wear color on my lips to even them out, and hide imperfections.
* A little color on the lips draws attention to them.
*I typically wear a lot of eye makeup. It is hard to wear a heavy eye with a colored lip without looking like a streetwalker or a drag queen. Not that there is anything wrong with hooker chic or being a queen, but once again, it has a time and a place ;)

So far I have bought two colors: #176 Sunset Angora, which is a subtle pink color and #179 Cherry Tulle which is a dark/bright red. I hope these pictures give you a good idea of why I love it!

These are my naked lips 

On the left is Covergirl's 400 "Temptress" compared to the Sunset Angora.
Pretty similar shades of pink. 

This is the difference between the pinks.
You can see how sheer the L'Oreal is by comparison. 

Wearing the Sunset Angora. 

A similar shade of red. The black tube is Wet N' Wild #911D Stoplight Red.
The other is the Cherry Tulle from L'Oreal 

Comparison between the red shades. Once again, so sheer!  

Wearing the Cherry Tulle.