Love Letter feat. Shimmer Polish's Mary

Hello dolls!

Today I have my first Valentine themed post to share :)  I saw this adorable envelope design on Instagram by @deliahrae and I was immediately inspired!  I also knew just the polish to pair it with; I love when manis just fall into place haha (*disclaimer)...

 Colors Used Shimmer Polish - Mary, Daisy Nail Lacquer - Diamond White, Sinful Colors Nail Art - Time Off, Savina - Hearts, China Glaze - Fairy Dust

Cute right??  I absolutely love the way this turned out!  I started with my base colors of red and white.  I then applied 2 coats of Shimmer's Mary to my nails (minus my ring finger).  Mary is a mix of red, silver and black glitters in a red jelly base.  Just gorgeous!

I then created my envelope with my Sinful Colors black striper, which was surprisingly simple.  I don't have heart shaped loose glitter, but I do have a Savina polish that I bough a couple of years ago which is a clear base full of heart glitters.  The shape of these particular hearts aren't ideal, but they'll do in a pinch lol.  I dug one out and sealed my love letter :)

Love love love!

Mary has become one of my favorite Shimmer's in my collection, she's truly a beauty!  You can find this polish and many other stunners in the Shimmer Polish shop on Etsy.

Until next time!

Stef <3

* This product was provided to me for review.  I received no payment or other compensation for the review of this product.  The opinions stated here are completely my own.  The contents of this review are based on my direct experience with this product.

Eiffel Tower Tutorial

Hello, dolls!

Today I have a tutorial on how I achieved my "Eiffel Tower Mani".  I recieved a lot of positive response for it and at the request of Rhonda over at Nails Beautiqued, I've put together a step by step tut :)  Instructions will be listed under the image...

 

( I apologize for the image being so huge!  The next size down made it too small to read :\ )

Directions:

1. After base-coating, apply your base colors (black ring finger, pink for the rest)

2.  Using a medium sized dotting tool, place 3 dots down the center of your nail.

3.  Continue placing dots on either side of your nail, between the dots you've already created. (having the dots at the tip of your nail halved creates a continuation effect)

4. On your ring finger, paint 2 horizontal lines as if you are drawing an "A".

5. At the bottom 3rd of your tower, paint a vertical line that extends outward.

6. At the top 3rd of your tower, paint a smaller vertical like that extends outward.

7. Near the very top of your tower, paint your final vertical line.  Then go down to the base of your tower and begin painting the "curved arch".  I always go right to left, but do what is comfortable for you :)

8. Once you've completed the legs, fill in any bald/thin spots of your tower and then top coat.

That's it!  I hope you'll give this look a try.  For my Instagramers, be sure to share your inspired manis with me via #fairlyinspired  :D

Until next time!

Stef <3