Wednesday, March 20, 2013

April It Girl Julep Maven Box Preview!!

Hey guys!
Literally just got my email of the April Julep Maven Styles and I'm in love!!
So if this post looks funny.... I'm doing it from my phone! Lol

The It Girl box is purple( Eden), green(Mackenzie) and yellow( Abbie). Ummm can we saw Mardi Gras!!
Love it... That green is so freaking pretty!!

Hopefully today my mystery box will arrive for me to show you all!
Fingers crossed cause I moved and its being forwarded. :-(

Here is the link if you want to check it out:
http://www.julep.com/april-maven

Till next time!
Cher





Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Neon Floral



Hey Everyone!
Happy Wednesday! 

Today I have a quick one for ya.

 I was just wanting something bright and fun, so of course went for a neon. 

This was before I gave my nails a chop.

This stamp is from the Cheeky Jumbo Plate C

Julep Freedom Polymer Top Coat
Julep Nina

Ok guys, thank you for stopping by and i hope you have a fabulous rest of your day!
Cher

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Winstonia W112 Basket Weave Stamping

Hey Guys! Happy Tuesday!!
Today I have another mani using the Winstonia plates!


Winstonia W112

I really like this basket weave design.

 As always I used my fave silver for stamping, Sally Hansen Insta Dr Silver Sweep and 
for the base I used Essie Bobbing for Baubles.

I have seen so many posts from people about this Essie color so decided to break down and get it. It is such a great Navy and the application is so smooth and opaque in 2 coats. 

Thanks for taking a look and have a great day!
Cher

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Kiss me I'm Irish



Hey Guys!
Happy Saturday! 
Got another St. Patty's mani for ya!

My wrist  that I hurt in the accident is really hurting today so wanted to keep it simple.
The pics don't really show how pretty the flakie shows through.

Just free handed a four leaf clover using a toothpick on the index and did the kiss stamp on the ring for the accents. 

Konad Special Stamping Polish Red
Essie Navigate Her
Finger Paints Flecked

Bundle Monster BM-315
Konad Special Stamping Polish Green


Bundle Monster BM-303



I hope you all have a great and safe St. Patrick's Day!
Cher

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Winstonia Plate Testing

Hey Everyone! Happy Sunday!

So forgive my cuticles but was playing around and wanted to try out this stamp. 


 I had just watched Project Runway where they did a prom dress made out of Duck Tape. 
This one team did one to replicate houndstooth in red and black.

 Konad Special Stamping Polish Black
Julep January


Winstonia W112



This plate stamped well and is etched in very well.
Can't wait to play with more!

Hope you all have a great rest of your weekend! See you next time!
Cher

St. Patty's Gradient and Stamping


Welcome Back! Happy Friday!
Today I did a little gradient sponging and some stamping.


 I had done my index and pinky in the reverse colors but I fudged up the index and everytime I tried to fix...it got worse. Oh well.



MLS301
Winstonia W105
Bundle Monster BM03


How cute is that mug of beer?

Thank you for stopping by and have a great rest of your day!

Cher

Julep Spring Mystery Box. To buy or not to buy?

Happy Friday Eve!

Just got an email about the Julep Spring Mystery Box!

Normally they cost 19.99 like the regular boxes but this one is $24.99. It's weird how psychologically I would not have a second thought if was the $20 but the $25 is making me not want it.

Hmmmmmm...... Should I get it?

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Simple Sparkly St. Patty Mani

Welcome Back Guys! Hope you are having a fabulous Thursday!
Here is the first of the St. Patty's Day manicures I have to show you.
This is quite a simple one but still pretty.
 I did the stamping only on my thumb and ring fingers and the gold sparkles on the others.

 From Left to Right:
Wet n' Wild Black Creme
Julep Viviene
Julep Popova

Bundle Monster BM03
( Hehehe....didn't realize I was in the plate there till now.)


I hope you guys enjoy this one and keep a look out for others!
Have a great day and thank you as always for visiting!
Cher

Julep Maven March It Girl Box Mani

Hey Guys! Happy Monday!

As promised, here is the mani I came up with using
 the colors in the Julep Maven March It Girl Box.

These colors are just perfect for spring!

 I decided to use a sponge technique to get the watercolor like background.


I also could not wait to use my new Winstonia Plates!
Here I used W111

 From Top to Bottom:
Julep Freedom Polymer Top Coat
Julep Simone
Julep Teri
Julep Shenae

I forgot to take picture of it but used Sally Hansen Insta Dri in Silver Sweep for the stamping.

I really love how these came out and I hope you do too.
Thank you for checking these out and I hope you have a fantastic rest of your week!
Cher

Julep Maven March "It Girl" Box

Happy Saturday Everyone!

I know it has been a while and I am so sorry. I had gotten into a car accident. I was driving and hit some water, hydroplaned and hit a tree. 
Luckily the only injuries I sustained was a super sprained wrist and I broke my tibia and ankle.

My beautiful Challenger was totaled but I am just so thankful that these were the only injuries!

Ok so onto the Julep Maven March Box!

 This month's theme is Get Ready to Play.


 I totally think I will be taking inspiration for the card and doing a look with a matte topcoat to mimic this chalk idea in the card.


As a bonus they included this Strawberry -Mint Lip Balm
Oh my goodness is this tasty!
It is super soft and very moisturizing!


Here are the three colors and the descriptions are from Julep's site:
From Top to Bottom:
Julep Simone: "Soft pastel lilac opalescent shimmer"
Julep Teri: Tropical coral pink crème"
Julep Shenae: "Pastel mint green opalescent shimmer"

If you would like to become a Maven, just click here to complete the quiz to find out which type of Maven you are!

I hope you guys enjoy this box as much as I do. Look out on the next post for a mani I created with these beauties!

Thank you for stopping by and see you next time!
Cher