Half dutch braid headband video tutorial

So I found this super cute hairstyle while looking up different braids. I am still trying to do a french braid. I know it is silly but somehow I mix it all up.

The end result for this video is not what I would do to finish it off. I might do a messy bun or hide the braid in my hair.

I found this video along with a few others from this site... http://www.totalbeauty.com/content/gallery/braid-video-tutorials

Cutting Brushes for nail art by Robin Moses

So I'm pretty new to using brushes to do nail art. I thought I would share this video from Robin Moses with others who would like to learn. This video shows how to cut down a brush to make a more precise point.

I think Robin Moses is very talented. She posts video tutorials on Youtube 3 times a week. You should check her stuff out.

Summer Lovin Ruffian

So I am sporting one of my new Lush Lacquer polishes. I have to say I love it! Initially, I painted the glitter polish on to match this super cute pink and yellow plaid skort I was wearing. So that night I thought I would try doing a ruffian which I think looks cool. I'm not sure if I succeeded but I do like the way my nails look.

The Summer Fun Challenge Day 6

Here is my "The Big Blue" look. I was going to do all waves and add a surfer but that seems a bit boring. So I found a bunch of stamping images to use. I almost used a dolphin instead of the shark but I wanted to add a bit of fear in it. The ocean isn't all happy n stuff. Anyways, hope you guys like it. I added a video tutorial of creating the wave on my thumb so check it out :)

My Lush Lacquers and Floam swatches

I haven't swatched anything in a long time so here are my 4 new Lush Lacquer minis and Floam. All of these polishes are amazing!  The girls at Lush Lacquer have made some cute polishes... I love all of them. I bought a 4 mini set for a really good price. I think buying minis is the best way to buy polishes for the first time. I know I'll be buying full size of a few of these. Here is the link to their Etsy shop... Lush Lacquer. I got the Floam from Ninja Polish. I still can't believe how cool Floam looks in person. Amy from Nail-venturous also does a great job at creating polish that is sought after regularly. I am excited to wear these soon. Check these lovelies out...

The Summer Fun Challenge Day 5

I was sooooooo frustrated with this challenge. I had this great idea that doing map nails would be cool and easy. WRONG!!! I tried a few different maps to transfer on to my nails and all I did was make a mess. I haven't ever done newspaper nails either. That is why this is coming in later than usual. 

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My June Glossybox

So I got my first Glossybox yesterday and I have to say, I'm a bit disappointed because it wasn't full of makeup stuff. It wasn't bad though... I do like the box. It is more heavy duty and a lil bigger that the Birchbox box. Both come with items wrapped in tissue paper and tied with ribbon. I like how it really feels like getting a present. You never know whats in that tissue paper.

Lace-y Nude

I know I should be posting my week 5 nails for my Summer Fun challenge but I have run into issues with my original design idea and have to do something else. That is why my nails are nude! Today is my Dad's and best friends birthday... Happy Birthday Dad and Alisa!!! Anyways, sorry about the wrist brace I forgot to take it off and didn't feel like taking new pics.

Lazy Days of Summer - Summer Ombre

Well here is number 2 on my Lazy Days of Summer challenge. I actually meant to post this yesterday but got busy putting my new 9 drawer unit I bought from Ikea together for make-up storage. It is big and heavy and decorated with some vinyl butterflies and design. I'm so crafty sometimes. Anyways, now that I went way off subject... 

Corroded nails

So I was just playing around with colors and my fan paint brush and stumbled upon this look. I used four different colors and brushed them while they were still wet. I did one finger at a time. I think they look similar to a corroded penny but there is a little bit of blue in there.