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Influenster: imPRESS Manicure Canada Voxbox

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As I'm typing this... I am wearing the imPress Manicure nails by Broadway Nails. I got these in the latest Voxbox from Influenster! I have received these before in a previous voxbox, but hadnt really given it a second thought to use because I wasn't a fan of stick on nails. My experience with the essie ones weren't that great.


In the box there was two packages. They aren't the prints I would normally get, as I would prefer solids and keeping it safe. But out of the two, I'd say I liked the zebra print better. 


I have to admit, the application was a breeze... It took me less than five minutes to get them all done. I liked that they provided you with a lot of the nails at various different sizes to accommodate those with different nail beds. But I'm afraid that's about all that I love.


They felt too plasticy and bulky on my fingers. I made the mistake of putting them on right before bed and by morning two of them had fell off already. Good thing for those extras.

I think these are really good quality stick on nails but because I personally am not a fan of stuck on stuff... I would not go out and buy these myself. Even if they are better than Essie.

EDIT. Within an hour of typing all this, two  more nails have fallen off. I really don't think they're durable for day to day use. These are probably more appropriate for special outings. 

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes :)

NOTD: Elfin' Around

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A while back I found a really cheap China Glaze nail polish at Winners for $1.99. It was too good a bargain so I had to snatch it up.


I finally got around to trying it on, and it is absolutely amazing! I started off with a layer of OPI base coat, and then a coat of nail polish. I realized after that that was enough! I didn't need another later as the color was perfect. I finished off with OPI top coat.


I love the shimmer of the nail polish. It was the first time applying nail polish in a while so I was so glad I managed not to smudge it or ruin it while I waited for it to dry.

What do you think of Elfin' Around?

NOTD: Brisbane Bronze

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Last month I bought a bunch of OPIs. While most of the colors were some sort of red in either a slightly didn't shade or tint or had shimmers. This was one of the few non reds. It also turned out to be my favorite color of the bunch. As its name refers, its a bronze color with a nice shimmer to it.


I applied OPI natural base coat and top coat that I finally got from my friend for my Christmas present.
What made me so happy with this bottle was it only took two coats. I love my OPI brushes as they have big and flat enough brush that application is flawless. And I finally started to get a better rhythm of how to apply my nail polishes. Now if only my left handed application was as good as my right.

NOTD: OPI Moonraker

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I got a new bottle of OPI the other from my secret Santa. This one is called Moonraker. It has a silver shinebto it with a hint of blue. I felt the application was a lot smoother than the ciate from before. Guess I'm still a OPI girl although I wasn't happy with the fact it took three applications AND it was still not complete opaque

NOTD: Ciate cookies and cream.

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I apologize its been a while since I made a post. But it was a busy December and I was also sick during that time too. To start off the New Year, I'm showing everyone my Nail of the Day.


This is a bottle from my Ciate Mini Mani Month (advent calendar). It is a creamy beige color. I applied a strengthener base coat by OPI and three layers of the color followed by a top coat from Rimmel London. 

To be honest, I wasn't really fond of the application. It was lumpy and the brush was too small. But I guess thats what happens with a mini bottle. 

I know its not the best manicure (I'm practicing). but I had to grow out my nails since I picked up a bad habit over the holidays >///<  I've kicked it though so I'm back at getting nice long pretty nails. 

What do you think of the colors? 

NOTD: Ciate + Holiday accent!!

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Today was day 5 of my nail polish advent calendar, and I got a nice purple color called cabaret! This was my first time using Ciate nail polish. The application was great considering it was a mini brush. I did however had to apply three coats before it became opaque. It does dry really fast too, which is nice, because I really can't sit still.



I used the nail polish I got from my November Glossybox, all is glam, all is bright, for the accent. I'm not sure it's the best pairing, but oh well, I will change it up soon. I didn't have time to put on a top coat and clean up as I am still in the middle of drying as I type. This is what happens when you don't have much time in a day. :(

What do you think of the colors??

My Ciate Advent Calendar Arrived.... Finally

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So after looking forward to my firsts mini mani month, which for those that don't know is a nail polish advent calendar set from ciate, and being let down that I wouldn't get it before the start of the month, I finally have it.
I am going to be good and open it up one at a time. With the exception of today because I just got it and missed the first two days.


I am sick today so I won't be able to show you guys what they look like on my nails but I will definitely get around to doing a different NOTD for each of the 24 days :)


Day 1. When I opened the door, it read, Fly a Kite. The nail polish is called cupcake queen and is a glittery pink color. I didn't like the mediocre quality of the bow tie. I felt it should be glued properly above their logo.


Day 2. The door says that there are over 37,000 nail art tutorials on youtube. Inside was a burgandy looking nail polish called dangerous affair. The only problem I have with this one is the bow came undone. I have to try and put it back together. I'm also not sure I like.this color very much.. we will see.


Today's day three. When you open up the door there is a little 'BOO' We scared you.. which I didn't find very amusing, I would have thought they'd put more fun little facts or something. Now this is what the bowtie SHOULD look like. If the rest of them are like this, then great :) Anyways, today is a nice white nail polish with purple shimmer inside. It's called halo. It doesn't show in the photo the purple shimmering. Perhaps once I put it on the nail.


So far the colors are great, and I've had a quick test on a nail and found it dries relatively fast which is great. I will show you soon.
For now, that's all.

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