Manicure Must-Have

These Sephora by OPI nail stickers are by far my favorite ones yet, mostly because they're available in so many different prints and textures. At about $14, they are a bit pricier than the Sally Hansen nail stickers, but they are worth the price not only because they last for up to 10 days, but also because they're so unique and original. These are definitely a must-have for anyone wanting to try the hottest new trend in nail art.

Click here to shop for Sephora by OPI Trend Tips Real Lacquer Strips.

Love You Like A Lovesong

Just in time for Valentines Day, Sally Hansen has released these adorable love letter print nail stickers. Retailing for just under $10, the nail stickers really are worth the price. Not only are they available in the most covetable prints and designs, but they also last much longer than regular long-wear nail polishes and there's no pesky dry time. 

The nail polish strips last up to ten days, and each package includes a cuticle stick, mini nail file, and two air-sealed packages of 8 nail polish strips. If you have shorter nails like me, you can cut each sticker in half to save the second package for future use. One key tip that I've learned from personal use of this product: Do not open the air-sealed package unless you are ready to wear the nail stickers, since they will dry out quickly after being opened. 

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Celestial Inspired Colors by ORLY

ORLY nail color in "Fowl Play" $7.50 

ORLY nail color in "Ingenue" $7.50 

Quo by ORLY in nail colors "Turquoise Moonlight", "Celestial Star", and "Night Sky" $10 each

Quo by ORLY in "Celestial Star" $10

I recently found out about the brand of nail polish called ORLY, and there are a few reasons why it’s now my absolute favorite.

I’m a huge fan of shimmery high-definition nail colors, and ORLY does it better than any other brand right now. I bought “Fowl Play” from the Birds of a Feather Collection, and “Ingenue” from the Holiday Soiree Collection. Both lacquers are so unique and super glimmery-shimmery, which is so perfect for the holiday season.

   

Proving their growing popularity, ORLY has released a range of nail colors in their recent collaboration with Shoppers Drug Mart makeup brand Quo. The collection is inspired by the starry-night sky, and I just bought a beautiful sapphire blue shade with subtle purple specks called “Celestial Star”.

I love the ORLY brand because they provide the best in irresistible metallic colors, but the most important benefit is that these polishes are free of DBP, toluene, and formaldehyde, all chemicals linked to cancer.

I have my eye on several colors to add to my growing collection of ORLY Nail Lacquers, including “Rococo A Go-Go” a gorgeous shimmering reddish-burgundy from the Mineral FX Collection, and “Night Sky” from the ORLY by Quo cosmic inspired collection. These sexy polishes make for perfect stocking stuffers this Christmas, and you can find holiday gift sets of three at Winner’s and Stylesense stores, right now.

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A Peek Into My Jewellery Collection...

I took this skeleton arm candle holder from the family halloween decor to use as a jewellery holder, which I thought was quite a clever idea! These are just a few photos of some of my jewellery and accessories. The two rings in the bottom photo are both from Aldo Accessories, and the nail color is "Coral Me Wild" from Revlon. I really love a bright nail color paired with gothic rings, especially since it's almost Halloween!

Essie's Aruba Blue Nail Laquer

A great alternative to this season's oh-so-hot pastel nail polish colors, is this deep frosty sapphire blue by Essie. Appropriately named "Aruba Blue", the tone of this polish sparkles in the sun and reminds me of a deep blue sea! Since I'm crazy for nail polish and always on top of the trends, I really wanted to try something different than the usual springtime shades. This color is amazing and looks good on all skin tones, especially on a sun-kissed tan!

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Metallic Nails

Photo Courtesy of LadyGaga.com

Photo Courtesy of Vogue.co.uk.com

Photo Courtesy of JakandJil.com

Blinged-out metallic nails can be seen everywhere, from celebrities to the fashion elite. Here's a step by step tutorial for getting this star-studded manicure.

Step 1: Start with clean bare nails and make sure to trim and file your tips to get the freshest looking mani.


Step 2: Apply one coat of polish in a solid silver tone. I use Nicole by OPI in "Positive Energy". I find this one works best as a basecoat since it gives optimal shine to your nails.

 

Step 3: Complete the look by applying two coats of clear silver glitter nailpolish. Most glitter polishes have a built in topcoat, so there's no need to use one. I bought mine from Forever 21, but I also suggest using the new Nicole by OPI, "Make U Smile" from the Justin Bieber collection.

 

Et voila! You've got yourself a star-studded manicure! And the final touch? Layer on bulky blinged-out silver rings and watch the heads turn!