Thursday, July 8, 2010

Summer Fruit Series - Collaboration

Here is the first installment of my You Tube collaboration series 
with my dear friend, Iliana aka Linda165


First up, Strawberry.


Here is my version
Here is Iliana's version.


For tutorials on these looks as well as all the upcoming fruits in this series, please visit our channels





Wednesday, July 7, 2010

New Pieces

Here's some new pieces recently added to my Etsy shop.




Hope ya like them!






Monday, July 5, 2010

Sunny Summer Days

This design I've had on the back burner for a while, I just had to find the time to do it!

When it comes to Summer, I always think of bright neon colors. That's what inspired this look.
Please, excuse the cuticles, it's been a rough and busy week!





PRODUCTS USED:
PRO Nail Systems Base Coat
Sally Hansen's Salon Nail Lacquer in - Sheerleader
Sinful Colors in - Summer Peach
Milani in - Pink Pop
Sally Hansen's Xtreme Wear in - Mellow Yellow
Absolute Nail Lacquer in - Neon Green
L.A.Colors Art Deco nail art striper in - White
Hurricane nail art striper in - Silver Glitter
Dotting Tool
Seche Vite Top Coat


For full tutorial on this look, please visit my You Tube channel


Monday, June 28, 2010

Cherry On Top Award

I'm usually pretty bad at these things, so forgive to those who've given me the honor of an award in the past, but this time I actually remembered to re-post!
( I swear I'd forget my head if it weren't attached!)
   I received this award from Enamel Girl
She is super sweet and has an adorable blog, check her out!



Rules of this award are:

1. Thank the person who gave this award to you.

Thanks Enamel Girl! 

2.Copy the award and put it on your blog.

I do believe I just did :)

 3.List 3 things which you love about your self.

 I love being a passionate person.
When something is important to me, I put my heart and soul into it, 
and I'm always rewarded 10 fold.

I love and am so proud to be a mother. Motherhood teaches you 
lessons in life that no other circumstance could, 
and my kids have made me strive to be a better person, everyday.
I love that I am a creative person. Creativity is like air to me, 
and if my mind isn't thinking of something new to create, 
or my hands aren't busy creating, I don't feel myself.


  4.Post a picture you love.


I love this picture because it symbolizes many things to me. My love of color, my love of Autumn, and a long and endless road that we all travel through life. It's simply a beautiful picture.



5.Tag 5 people you wish to pass this award on to.

The Daily Nail - Because I truly admire her dedication for doing a new nail design everyday, not to mention that her designs are fantastic and creative and the names she picks for them are hilarious.

Deez Nailz  - One of the first nail blogs I ever followed, her creativity keeps me inspired.

GETCHA NAILS DID - Because her blog is just awesome in so many countless ways!

The Manicured Manatee - Because if this woman never did another swatch again ( and her swatches are incredible) I'd still be a loyal follower because her stories and her humor are beyond compare.

Nail Talez - A follower both here and on You Tube, she blows me away with her amazing talent, and I am always looking forward to what she will come up with next!


Thank you again to, Enamel Girl for the honor of this award and also giving me the chance to share the award with others!

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Eclipse - The Movie Version

This look mimics that of the main Eclipse movie poster.








PRODUCTS USED:
PRO Nail Systems Base Coat
"Franken" Dupe for - Nubar's Barricade
Pure ICE in - Kiss Me Here
KleanColor in - Black
L.A.Colors Art Deco in - White
Hurricane Nail Art Striper in - Red
Migi Nail Art Pen in - White
Seche Vite Top Coat




Check out the full tutorial here



Saturday, June 26, 2010

Eclipse - The Book Version

Next up in my Eclipse weekend nail series,


Eclipse, The Book Version

PRODUCTS USED:

PRO Nail Systems Base Coat
KleanColor in - Black
L.A.Colors Art Deco in - White
Hurricane Nail Art Striper in - Red
KISS Nail Striper in - Red Wine
Thin Nail Art Brush 
Seche Vite Top Coat
Here's the full tutorial

 


Friday, June 25, 2010

Team Switzerland

I am Switzerland.
I refuse to be affected by territorial disputes
between mythical creatures.
    - Bella Swan




Wooohoooo! Eclipse is almost here!!!


In celebration of the movie release on Wednesday, I will be having 
an Eclipse weekend.
An inspired nail design

Friday

Saturday

& Sunday


So, first up....Team Switzerland.....the famous quote by Bella Swan has inspired a 3rd team.


Can't decide between Edward's iced marble, chisled looks
or Jacob's smoking hot abs?

Yep, then you're on Team Switzerland!





PRODUCTS USED:

PRO Nail Systems Base Coat
China Glaze in - White Out
Milani Nail Lacquer in - Fiesty Flames
Painter's Tape
Seche Vite Top Coat


Here's the full tutorial








Thursday, June 24, 2010

DECO DEN!

 I'm obsessed with Deco Den and I REALLY wanted a Deco Den case for my phone...but I'm sure alot of you have seen some of the hefty price tags that come along with them.

No way was going to pay that kind of money for something I knew I could do myself.
so I picked up a few cheap cases and went to town.


This is the end result.





If you are interested in how I did this, check out the video below.







I LOVE IT!!  

I think it turned out really well!

I can't wait to make more!!


Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Mini Haul

You guys kill me.

Ya really do.
I've been so good not buying any new polishes...because my cramped space just can't handle it....but you've weakened me!

Seeing all your fantastic hauls and your beautiful swatches of some really great colors, I went out and picked up a few. I just had to.


** Hangs head in shame **


Ok, enough of that....onto the polish!
Now, I know that I've seen at least 3, if not all 4 of these colors swatched on recent blogs. 
IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT! 
LOL just kidding, 
these colors that you picked I fell in love with and just had to pick them up.
Forgive me,
I read so many of your awesome blogs, that I do not remember which colors I was where....but you know who you are!
Thanks for these great colors.

So, starting from the left....

Sally Hansen's HD Nail Color in Spectrum



Petites Polish in - Black Diamond
Sally Hansen's Xtreme Wear in - Going Green





Sinful Colors in - Boogie Nights
Sally Hansen's Spectrum, while uber pretty, is very sheer and it needed 4 coats for me to get any sort of opaqueness to the color. But oh what a color it is.
Very shimmery and a cross between a royal blue and a turquoise. In the bottle it has reflects of purple, but I've yet to see it. Grant it, I haven't worn this polish out to capture it in natural light, so we'll see.

Black Diamond if my first black holo. 
I know! pity the thought that I didn't have one in my collection. I've found in the past that the Petites formula isn't the greatest, but I was really impressed with this. I only needed 1 coat and it looked beautiful.  This color is not your typical holo, it's on the sutble side...but I am loving it just the same.

Sally Hansen's Going Green
. Ugh...I've been searching for this one for a while. I was desperate for a really true vibrant kelly green and here it is. Of course no sooner do I find it, Essie comes out with "pretty Edgy"....and who knows, maybe I'll get that one too, but I am very pleased with this color.  Again, very good formula and I could've gotten away with 1 coat, but I went for 2 just to give it that really solid, bold color. LOVE IT.

Sinful Colors in Boogie Nights. First off, let me just say that if you aren't familiar with the brand, then you are seriously overdue. Not only are they extremely reasonable at just $1.99 a bottle, but Sinful Colors has recently changed their formula and it is fabulous....and it wasn't bad before.
Nothing too special with this color, it's a very standard Coral creme.
But this color is a staple in my summer wardrobe and I wear it non-stop on my toes. I can't tell you how many variations of Coral polish I've gone through, but the number is ridiculous.
But for me, it just doesn't seem like summer without a great Coral on my feetsies!

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Katy Perry's California Gurls Video Inspired

This look is from Katy Perry's latest video, California Gurls.

If you haven't seen the video, it's completely surrounding a Candyland theme. 
These are her nails from the video.



Not the best image of her nails, but it was all I could find to show you the look.
Anywho.....here it is. 
It's super simple, but sweet and girly.
PRODUCTS USED:

PRO Nail Systems Base Coat
Sally Hansen's Salon Nail Lacquer in - Made You Blush
Zoya in - Emme
Pink Round Rhinestones
Seche Vite Top Coat
For full tutorial on this look, please visit my You Tube channel,


Thursday, June 17, 2010

What's New at Littlest Charm Factory

Wow, I've really been all over the place with my jewelry pieces lately. 

I've really been into cameos lately, so I've added some new pieces to the shop.
Take a look, and lemmie know what ya think....keep going?, or just stick to the clay?


















For more info, prices, and to check out my other goodies, please visit my Etsy shop!

Monday, June 14, 2010

MAC's " To The Beach" Inspired

MAC's latest collection,
To The Beach inspired this look, 
particularly the High-Light Powder
"Marine Life"
Loving the beachy theme, I decided to do my latest mani based off of it.







PRODUCTS USED:
PRO Nail Systems Base Coat
Sinful Colors in - Silly Alix
Pure ICE in - Twinkle
MAX 6ix in - #123 (Gold)
So Easy Stripe Rite in - Gold Metalic
Gold Bullion Beads
Fauxnad plates from Bundle Monster
Plate - BM09
Plate - BM04
   Plate - A20 from - chez-delaney.com
Seche Vite Top Coat


For full tutorial on this look, please visit my You Tube channel