YouTube Collaboration

As much as I love YouTube,

let's face it, there are some negative aspects for

anyone who regularly uploads videos.

"You talk too much"

"You sound so stupid"

"Your sloppy"

 

"You stole my design!"

"You suck" 

" Wow your makeup is bad"

"Your design looks just like "so-in-so's" design, you copied from her!"

...and the list could go on for hours.

So much negativity from people that probably never uploaded 

a video in their life.No one takes the time to 

appreciate all the time and effort that person has made

to make that video, for no other reason other than

its just something they have a passion for.

Ah, but I digress.

Robin Moses and ProfessionalDQ decided to

embrace the positive, by taking a stand together,

and celebrate the amazing and diverse talent in the

art community on YouTube by doing a massive Holiday collaboration.

Anyone in the YT art community, whether you are a painter,

or do makeup or nail videos, to all join together and support

each other in a positive way by making a

"Let It Snow" themed video, share it on YT, and then 

attach it to any other " Let It Snow" collab video.

Such an amazing idea, especially at this time of year,

when we have one too many Grinch's on our hands.

Anyway, here is my design from the

Let It Snow collaboration.

Today, December 5th,

anyone who would like to participate in

this massive collaboration of

friendship and comradery,

just has to create a design, upload a video for it,

and attach it to any other "Let It Snow" collaboration video

or simply show your support to

Robin, ProfessionalDQ, myself, and the countless others

in this amazing collab, by watching the videos, giving a

"thumbs up" and a positive comment

Happy Holidays!

Weekend Mani

This is my Thanksgiving, into Black Friday, into weekend mani, 

because let's face it, 

with the crazy shopping deals so many stores have out there this weekend, 

there is no time for switching mani's!

 It's a good thing I really like this color combination, 

since I'm going to be staring at it for a few days :D

Beauty UK in # 76 Jade

with

L.A.Girls Glitter Addict in Flash layered on top

From my family to yours, 

wishing everyone a very Happy & Healthy Thanksgiving!

xoxoxo ~ Dolly

Pokemon Nails!

I can't tell you how many times I've been asked

to do a tutorial for Pokemon nails....

even from my daughter who is a

complete Pokemon fanatic.

so, here ya go, simple. but extremely cute if I do say so myself, 

and I'm not even a fan lol

PRODUCTS USED:

PRO Nail Systems Base Coat

Wet n Wild, Wild Shine in - French White Creme

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in - Mellow Yellow

Milani in - Feisty Flames

Sally Hansen Extreme Wear in - Bubblegume Pink

Wet n Wild, Wild Shine in - Black Creme

L.A.Colors Art Deco Nail Striper in - Black

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Top Coat

For the full tutorial on this look,

please visit my YouTube channel

www.youtube.com/dollface22772

Glittery Peacock

Here's a design from all things, 

a Christmas ornament. 

I found these peacock ornaments in Walmart

the other week and I absolutely fell in love with them!!

The moment I grabbed them, I just knew I had to

make it into a nail design

PRODUCTS USED:

Pro Nail Systems Base Coat

Sally Hansen Extreme Wear in - Going Green

L.A.Girls Glitter Addict in - Purge

Model's Own in - Purple Haze 

Milani in - Blue Lightening

So Easy Stripe Rite in - Metallic Gold

Blue Teardrop Rhinestones

On a side note,

as time goes by, 

I am having more and more difficulty

struggling to make a decent design

with my carpal tunnel syndrome.

I refuse to give up my love for nail art. 

Surgery is not an option for me at this time.

I already have braces, but they only do so much. 

If anyone else is struggling with 

similar issues and you have an ointment or technique that 

works for you, please share it with me as I'm 

becoming increasingly frustrated with my mangled hands!

For the full tutorial on this look,

please visit my YouTube channel

www.youtube.com/dollface22772

Kleancolor - Chunky Black Holo

 A Grey tinted jelly with multi-sized hex holo glitters

that reflect from 

Red - Orange - Yellow - Green

A single layer over a basic black cream 

and you've got magic on your nails!

My only gripe about this polish is that

for whatever reason, Kleancolor's

jelly's take AGES to dry.

The trick is to use extremely thin coats and

wait at least 30 minutes between coats.

I know, ridiculous, right?

For some shades I wouldn't bother, but this one

it's worth the slow process.

YUMMY!

Breaking Dawn, Book Inspired

YAY!!

I finally managed to squeeze in both looks, 

with just one week to spare.

1 WEEK!!!

EEEEKKK, I'm SOOO excited!

As if you couldn't tell LOL

So here is my book version of Breaking Dawn

PRODUCTS USED:

PRO Nail Systems Base Coat

OPI in Samoan Sands

Wet n Wild in  Black Creme

Wet n Wild in French White Creme

L.A. Colors Art Deco in Black

Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint in White

Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint in Black

Delta Ceramcoat in Fire Red

Craftsmart in Grey

Royal Crown brush - RG 250

Sally Hansen Insta-Dry Top Coat

To see the full tutorial on this look, 

please visit my YouTube channel

www.youtube.com/dollface22772

ma.nish.ma. polishes

So I was in Rite aid the other day

picking up the basic necessities, 

when I couldn't help myself but to wander over to

the polish section to see if any new goodies were there.

I discovered this little of ma.nish.ma polishes from Hedy's.

I was somewhat familiar with Hedy's, having done

previous posts about some of their nail art stickers,

here. and also their Oke Doke polishes, here.

But never had seen these ma.nish.ma. polishes, 

so naturally my curiosity got the best of me.

There are just 3 shades available

All 3 are duochromes with fine shimmery glitter.

Beyond Opal flashing from Green to Orange 

Way Out Fuscia flashing from Hot Pink to Blurple

Blaster from Purple to Blue

The formula is very nice, but they are certainly

nothing to write home about.

They are extremely sheer,

these swatches are with 4 coats and still

they could have used another coat or 2.

So, realizing that they would be much better suited as

a top coat, I layered all 3 over black.

WOW!

Now we're talking!

The colors come to life with just a single coat over black,

bringing out both the duochrome & the fine glitter/shimmer.

DELISH!

While the shades aren't terribly unique,

 with lots of dupes

Beyond Opal is an EXACT dupe for Jessie's Gurl - Fire Fly

Still, they are quite lovely.

If you happen to see them, I'd say have a 2nd look.

Each bottle is .22 oz. and retails for $3.99 each 

Breaking Dawn - Movie Poster Inspired

Following tradition, with every Twilight Saga movie release

I do nails inspired by both the movie & the book.

Today's look is inspired by the 

Breaking Dawn movie poster with it's 

early sunrise skyline with silhouetted evergreen trees

Sorry about the rough hands an cuticles, my hands took a
serious beating with all the Halloween costumes & makeup!

PRODUCTS USED:

Pro Nail Systems Top Coat
Brucci in - Johnny's Girl
Sinful Colors in - Starfish
Jordana in - Silky Purple
Essie in - Splash of Grenadine
Model's Own in - Pure Purple
Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in - First Kiss
Wet n Wild, Wild Shine in - Creme Black
L.A. Colors Art Deco in - Black
Sally Hansen Insta-dri top coat


To see how I achieved this look,
please visit my YouTube channel


www.youtube.com/dollface22772

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

I've been so incredibly busy as of late, 

I do apologize for my lack of posting.

I have a list of things I want to post and hopefully

I will get to them ASAP!

But, in the meantime, 

I just wanted to wish everyone

a safe and ghoulish 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Weekend Mani - Halloween Skittles

Here's my mani for the weekend

a simple Halloween skittles look

Pinky finger:

Sinful Colors "Call you Later" 

layered on top of

Wet n Wild "Black Creme"

Ring finger:

L.A.Girls Glitter Addict "Flamboyant"

layered on top of

Soo Nails " #s182"

Middle finger:

Model's Own "Purple Haze"

layered on top of

Pure Ice "Wild Thing"

Index finger:

L.A.Girls Glitter Addict " Uninhibited"

layered on top of

Sally Hansen Extreme Wear "Sun Kissed"

Thumb:

L.A.Girls Glitter Addict "Uninhibited"

layered on top of

Wet n Wild "French White Creme"

Breast Cancer Awareness - Think Pink

Last year I was so caught up in Halloween designs

that I never managed to create a design for

Breast Cancer Awareness month.

This year I made a point to slow down,

so I could create a pink design.

PRODUCTS USED:

PRO Nail Systems Base Coat

Kleancolor - Pastel Pink

GOSH - Flamingo

Model's Own - Lili's Pink

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear - Bubblegum Pink

Kiss Na il Art - Beach Pink

L.A.Colors Art Deco - White

2mm Clear Rhinestones

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Top Coat

Don't forget to support the fight and wear Pink this October!