Born Pretty Store Holographic Glass Paper

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I'm so pleased to bring you this post :D  When I got in this press sample from Born Pretty Store I had a very creative idea on how to use it, but was unsure if it would translate well.  I'm happy to tell you...it sure as hell did!!

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Most of the amazing manis I've seen done using holographic glass paper have been the "shattered glass" look.  I was intending on doing that with this press sample, but I got to thinking...There's *got* to be something else to do with this paper.  It can't just be for one type of mani.  So I set out on a mission, and it was one I knew would either work out, or fail miserably.  I'm happy to report that I turned that Mission: Impossible into a Mission: F*cking OWNED!

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So first I'll show you step-by-step (day by day, a fresh start over -...sorry) of how I created this look, then I will show you the final mani :D  SQUEE!

First, I did a base of "Tremedeira Perolado" by Gio Antonelli (I have no idea if that's actually what it's called, the bottle is all in Spanish and I got it in a clearance section of a stockist, so that is my best guest on the name) on my pointer, middle, and pinky fingers.  On my ring and thumb, I did a base of "Blue Lagoon" by Pretty Serious.  I stamped with my Born Pretty Store clear stamper using "#1457" by Drip Drop Nail Paint and "Cayuga" from M Polish with butterfly images from my MoYou London The Pro Plate 05.

My next steps get a little fancy and possibly complicated, so bear with me...

I used my mini UberChic black mat and stamped the wing close-up image on one of the nails to use as a guide.

I then cut a small square from the long piece of holographic glass paper and placed it over the design.

Next, I used a light orange sharpie to trace parts of the wing.

Yes, that is the same paper - it looks more blue/pink when on a white background, and more blue/oil spill on a dark background.  Anyway, you can see the individual pieces traced out.  I then cut them out and placed them back on the guide to make sure they (roughly) matched.

Then...I spent an hour repeating this two more times, then transferring the pieces to my nails to create this:

I give you SHATTERED BUTTERFLY WINGS!!  YAHS!!!!!!!! I am so f*cking proud of this, guysssss!!!!!  And I cannot believe how much easier it was to work with the glass paper than I initially thought.  As long as you don't heavily exhale or sneeze onto your mat (that may or may not have happened...) while you have the pieces cut, it's actually not bad!!  And the results are amazing!!  I love these so much, I'm gonna leave this design on my nails FOR THE WEEKEND.

Yeah, that's right.

So there are a few things I want to touch on about the holographic glass paper.  Despite what it appears to be on the website, you get a LOT of this paper.  Seriously, a LOT:

I was expecting a small square of it, but I got this beast, and let me tell you - a little bit goes a long way, so this product will last you a while.  It is most definitely worth the money.  I've tried a few other shiny cellophane type paper like this, and it all just didn't work as easily - it was either too static-y or too rigid, etc.  This paper was excellent.

Another thing - it sits super smooth on my nail.  One coat of topcoat, and it's smooth - no corners sticking up or anything (though I made sure when I was putting the pieces on that there were no corners).

Overall, I would absolutely 100% recommend this product if you're looking to make a super cool shattered anything mani :D

If you'd like this particular product, you can find it at the following link with several different color options (the one in the pictures is #4)

Holographic Glass Paper Goodness

And you can find even more nail art products (and then some!) at the main store page here:

Born Pretty Store

Use the discount code in the below image for 10% off your entire order ;)

So...I *gotta* know - what do you think of this mani??  Let me know in the comments!

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Holographic Glass Paper was sent to me by Born Pretty Store for nail art and a review.  My experience with the product is unique to me and my full disclosure remains 100% honest.  

Oh hey, btw!!  Have you entered my super awesome giveaway yet? ;)

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Faeries & Folklore's Finding Nemo Inspired Collection, Part 1

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It's Cinco de Mayo, a date to commemorate Mexico's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla!  Or, as most of America will celebrate it, another day to drink!

I kid...though there's sadly a lot of truth to that meme -_-  

But I digress - we're here for POLISH!!  New polish!!  EXCITING POLISH!!

Shameless baby bait:

And for those who don't care for baby bait:

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...I got bored, okay?

Faeries & Folklore is releasing her Nemo inspired collection today, and I have some swatches for it!

First up - "A Sea Monkey Stole My Money"

A Sea Monkey Stole My Money is based off the character Dory and is a squishy royal blue jelly, perfect for stampwiches and regular jelly sandwiches (not the kind you eat, silly goose) :D  I am wearing three thin coats in the photos above.  Please note, there are some bubbles in some spots - that is not from the polish, but rather due to my very hot body temperature that causes almost every jelly to bubble on me.  It's rather annoying.

Next up - "Honorable Mentions"

Honorable Mentions (shown here over A Sea Monkey Stole My Money) represents all the other characters in the movie that did not have a polish created for them in this collection.  It's a nice glitter topper with lots of various shapes and sizes of metallic and holographic glitters.  It spread easily with even coverage.  I have it sponged over the tips and shown as a single layer on the ring finger.

Next up - "Takin' On The Jellies"

Takin' on the Jellies is based off the jellyfish jungle Dory and Marlin find themselves trapped in on their way to find Nemo.  It is a purple packed with rainbow flakies, subtle holo, and a blue shimmer.  It almost glows, the combination of goodness in this polish makes it really magical, very much like coming across a jelly forest underwater.  I am wearing two coats plus topcoat in the photos and an accent nail of freehand jellyfish.

Next - "Find A Happy Place"

Find a Happy Place was inspired by Peach, one of my favorite characters from the movie, and her iconic line when that brat Darla is tapping the crap out of the tank (don't be a Darla, folks).  This polish is packed with various sized and shaped holographic, matte, and neon glitters (including starfish shaped ones!) and a lovely sprinkling of scattered holographic pigment throughout.  I am wearing one layer over a nude polish in the photos above with a freehand accent nail of Peach.

And lastly is my personal favorite of the collection - "Dude!"

Dude! is inspired by Crush, the "righteous" sea turtle from the East Australian Current that saves Marlin and Dory after they fight their way out of the Jellyfish Jungle.  Dude is a gorgeous jewel-toned green subtle holographic with small green holographic glitters and a lovely bluish/green shimmer.  I am wearing two coats in the photos above with topcoat and a freehand nail of Crush.

The collection launches today at 5pm CST.  Here's where you can purchase from and follow the brand:

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If you use the code CINDEMAYO you will receive 15% off when you buy at least 2 polishes from the Nemo collection!  

And just for funsies, here's a collage of all the accent nails ;)

Which polish did you like best out of these five?  Let me know in the comments!  (Oh, and don't forget about the super awesome GIVEAWAY I'm having!!! Enter below!)  

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Polish was sent to me by the maker for photography purposes.  All experiences with the polish are my own and my disclosure remains 100% honest.

2 Year Blogiversary Giveaway!

Holy shit, people...I've been blogging for 2 years O_o  WHEN DID THAT HAPPEN.

Blogging has been like having children- you blink and then another year has gone by.  It's incredible!

To celebrate 2 years of blogging, I wanted to create a prize that consisted of items from some of my favorite indie brands that I have worked with over my blogging career thus far.

Side comment real quick - one of the things I love most about the majority of indie makers is the generosity I have experienced and the stellar customer service.  I consider myself very fortunate to have worked with such wonderful people who truly do love making polish not for the money (though that's a nice perk) but for the artistry of it.  It's fun!!  And I love being a part of that :)

I say this because I experienced even more generosity when approaching 4 of my favorite brands to create custom prizes for this giveaway.  All 4 brands donated the prizes - they did not want money, they wanted to donate it to support my blog.  That just blew me away, their generosity completely touched my heart <3  Wonderful people!

So, let's get to the goooooods!!!

The first item in the prize package is a custom polish by Gothic Gala Lacquers called "The Irish Mermaid:"

The Irish Mermaid is a gorgeous green duo chrome with beautiful blurple flakies throughout.  Opaque in 2-3 coats (depends on how thick you apply).  I asked her to create a green chrome with flakies, and she really delivered!!  SO GORGEOUS!  Swatches coming this week!

The second is a custom stamping polish duo by M Polish.  The polishes are "Mister E" and "Holo, Multi, & Chrome:"

Mister E is a beautiful royal blue holo made to emulate the royal blue of a peacock's head and body.  Holo, Multi, & Chrome came out of the brilliant mind of the M Polish creator, Megan, and is a stunning holographic multichrome meant to emulate the various colors of a peacock and the shiftiness off the feathers :D Swatches with stamping art coming this week!

The third part is a custom Holographic helmer sticker by Green Goddess Creations that says, "Holo All The Things," and a set of mermaid waterslide decals (not pictured; also, the decals were not custom made for me - I purchased them to go into the prize package).

You don't have to put the sticker on a helmer, either - I put mine in my River Song nail journal :D  Nail art using the decals coming next week!

The fourth part is a custom cuticle oil by Smokey Mountain Lacquers in the scent of Sweet Pea and Jasmine:

These are my two favorite floral scents and they smell absolutely amazing together!!  And Kim's cuticle oil is some of the best I've come across as it doesn't leave an oily feeling behind and soaks into the skin very nicely.  It has saved my cuticles on a number of occasions, especially during swatch sessions :D

And finally, the fifth part is not a custom, but a soap made by one of my good friends in Michigan.  She's been making soap for years and has built quite a spectacular business around it!

The bar you will receive will be in plastic wrap but also wrapped in paper with the company's logo - basically, yours will look a lot fancier :P

RULES: Only two - absolutely no giveaway accounts (yes, I check) and no following and dropping if you don't win - not cool, man.  I write these people down and you will be barred from entering in the future.

I'm running this giveaway for 30 days with lots of chances to win!  A few of the options you can do daily for extra entries, too!  Check out the Rafflecopter below and enter to win!!!

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