Friday, July 29, 2011

SwagBucks Extravaganza


If you have signed up for SwagBucks.com, the website is having a SwagBucks Extravaganza on Monday. There is an opportunity to earn up to 50 SwagBucks from Swag Codes!

If you have no idea what I am talking about, head on over to THIS page to learn about SwagBucks!

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Knotty Wine




Hey all.

Above is a manicure using China Glaze Knotty and Omega Labs Nail Art Striper Brush in Burgundy Wine, that were sent to me from NaildeRoyale.com, which I mentioned here. I also L.A Colors Nail Art Brush in White on the accent nail.

China Glaze Knotty is a tan colored nail polish with scattered holographic flecks throughout the polish. If I remember correctly, I used three coats of this polish for full opacity.

I absolutely love love love the brush on the Omega Labs Nail Art Striper Brush in Burgundy Wine. It is super thin, which allows for a better use of this polish. The formula is also very nice compared to the thickness of the L.A Colors Nail Art Brushes. I highly recommend this Omega Labs polish!

There are noticeable nicks on this manicure and I have a pretty bad cut by my cuticle on my ring finger, which I tried to cover up as best as I could in these pictures!

Monday, July 25, 2011

TheVEROblog One Year Anniversary..sort of

My one year blog anniversary has come and gone unnoticed by me! I have been so busy that I had not realized when July 16th came and went.

I want to thank all of you that have been following from day one and those who have hopped on along the way. I love blogging, although I do not have the time to post more often like I want to.

I will not be hosting a giveaway right now because I honestly do not have the funds or the time but when I do, it will definitely be worth while!

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Spotlight: NaildeRoyale.com


Recently, I was contacted by a rep from NaildeRoyale.com, a website that sells discounted and wholesale nail supplies. This includes many name brand nail polishes (China Glaze, OPI, Zoya, Orly), nail art items and tools!

I was sent a few items as a preview of their selection.

 Omega Labs Nail Art Striper Brush in Burgundy Wine ($2.99 USD) and China Glaze Knotty ($3.50 USD)


Nail art stars by isis: Summer Field ($2.99 USD) and Daydream ($2.99 USD)


NaildeRoyale.com has such a great selection of products and wonderful customer service. The prices DEFINITELY aren't bad either. 

Check it out - you never know if you might find that nail polish you have been lemming!

(I will be reviewing the products themselves in my next post!)

Monday, July 18, 2011

Mixed Up Mani




Hey guys! I know I haven't posted in a few days but things have been kind of hectic around here!

Today's mani was done using Confetti Wedding White, Confetti Moonstruck, Cover Girl Crackle Ghost and Wet n Wild Collecting Pollen. These pictures were taken after about a week of wear.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

A Gradient Sea Mani Refresh


I added Sally Hansen Hidden Treasure to the gradient manicure shown in my last post. Then, I added ELF Matte Top Coat, which gave it a satin finish:



(yup, that's right - awkward right hand photo shots!)

Thursday, July 7, 2011

A Gradient Sea




Hello all!

Today, I have a gradient effect manicure for you (click to enlarge the pictures!). I used a base of Ulta Blue Streak. I have to be honest, I don't quite remember what the middle color on this manicure is because I did this two weeks ago! I know, I know: FAIL!! The color on the tip is Ulta Dance Teal Dawn. I applied 2mm rhinestones on the accent nail.

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Red, White and Blue!



Happy (early) 4th of July! The above manicure was done using Maybelline Eternal Red, China Glaze Secret Peri-Wink-Le and a LA Colors Nail Art Deco polish in White.

Now, I have to admit - this manicure is all kinds of crazy! The thumb nail and the pinky nail are completely different designs. The pinky nail didn't even turn out to be much of a design anyway because I was rushing to leave my house and did a couple sloppy lines on that nail!


Get this! Like I said, I was in a rush to leave my house. Check out my right hand:


LMAO!