12 Manis of Christmas: Santa/Rudolph!

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Hello dolls!

It's been a few days since my last post and I've missed you all haha ;)  For my 3rd festive mani of the season, I decided to tackle no. 2, "Santa/Rudolph".  I decided to use some Jamberry wraps that I received from rep Stacey Henderson :)

 Colors Used: Jamberry Nail Wraps, Simply Beautiful - Emerald City

I think the thing I like most about Jamberry nail wraps is that they're easy to use and really helpful when you're in a pinch.  I mean I slapped this look together pretty quickly before heading out the door to work.  And since I'm pressed for time these days, I can use all the help I can get in the manicure arena haha.  For those who are unfamiliar with how these wraps work, listed below are the application instructions...

I have used Jamberry wraps in the past and am really surprised at how the product has expanded.  On the plus side, the wraps are good for multiple manicures because they don't "dry out" like other wraps tend to.  This means you can use them as a full manicure, or mix and match like I have doe here and still have plenty to spare.  I also love that there are so many varieties of patterns and designs to choose from!  

Average wear time for these wraps is between 1 - 2 weeks.  I never keep a mani on for that long so I can't speak from personal experience, but I work with a lot of women who do wear them regularly and love that they can clack away on their keyboard without worrying about wear & tear on their wraps.

My wrap choices were "Santa Suit" and "Reindeer Games", both of which can easily be found under the Fashionably Festive tab when shopping.  If you don't currently have a Jamberry rep, but are interested in the product, reach out to Stacey for consultation :)  Jamberry Nail Wraps retail fro $15.

What do you think?  These totally have me in the Christmas spirit!

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.

Che-Che-Chevron!

Hello, hello!

It's almost the weekend and I am ecstatic!!  I have been working hard this week preparing for summer camp.  I'm super sleepy and very achy, but it's definitely been a labor of love :)  This little blurb, however, has nothing to do with today's manicure lol...

 Colors Used: Julep - Tina, Sally Hansen - Petal Pusher, Love & Beauty - Disco Glitter, Jamberry - Summer Chevron

I wanted to try out another Jamberry Nail Shield (find more info here), but shockingly could not find any polishes in my collection that matched the wrap precisely :(  I tried to stay in the color palette's family...

 2 coats for Tina (lavendar) and then I layered Petal Pusher and Disco Glitter to create a jelly sandwich look.  I loved how the holo glitter peeked thru ;)

Overall, a mani success!

I just wanted to take a second to let you all know how amazingly wonderful all of your commenting is :)  It really does brighten my day when I get to read them all!  You all are an amazing support system and I adore you!!

 My next post will be a continuation of the Step Into Summer Challenge.  Definitely worth checkin' out...

Until next time!

Stef <3

Jamberry Nail Shields

Hello, hello!

Today's post will be my very first review of a product!  I recieved some samples of Jamberry nail shields from the lovely Kelly Baas, a Jamberry rep :)

 Colors Used: Jamberry Nail Shields, Sally Hansen - White On, Zoya - Morgan, China Glaze - Turned Up Turquoise

I seriously love these nail shields and don't want to take them off... ever! 

Two nail shields were plenty for both of my hands.  My middle and ring fingers are Jamberry while the rest of my nails are polished.  I tried to match the polish shades as closely as possible.  I did put a layer of base coat on my nails before starting because I'm particular in that way.  I made sure my nails were dry before starting my application...

The biggest difference between these and other nail strips is that these are vinyl.  This means they don't have an expiration date/won't dry out like other products do.

I followed the instructions to the letter and it was a cinch.  I was a bit concerned about whether the base coat would affect the outcome of the finish but they turned out beautifully :)  After I had the nail shields on, I did 2 coats each of White On, Morgan and Turned Up Turquoise on my left over naked nails.  I then used my dotting tool to layer Morgan and TUT in a cascading fashion on my thumb.

Once I was finished I top coated my polished nails and swiped a little bit of top coat on the free edges of the shields for extra security.  I work with my hands all day long and I wanted this mani to last a good while ;)  I wore these all day Thursday and they still look great!  The shields feel very secure.  Overall, this is definitely a product I would want to purchase (I also have read that you have the capability of creating your own design on the website.  How cool is that?!!)

If you would like to learn more about this product, you can contact Kelly by...

Email - BerryNailsByKelly@gmail.com

Web - KellyBaas.JamberryNails.com

Facebook - www.facebook.com/BerryNailsByKelly

Blog - OohLaLaPolish.com

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.