Fall Nail Art Design 2011 !!

Here is my newest fall nail art design. I wanted to do a leaf design but didn't want to use the same stamp that I used last year. That is when I remembered my Bundle Monster plates had another leaf design. Since I just trimmed my nails not too long ago, it was the perfect opportunity to use the full image design from the first set of BM plates that are usually too small to cover longer nails. I wanted to incorporate fall colors underneath, I knew gold was going to be one of them and a dark raspberry color. I was going to add orange and browns too but once I sponged on the raspberry color, I thought adding the extra colors might be too much, so I just stuck with the two. Here is the list of products I used ..

Gold Color: Orly "Luxe"

Raspberry Color: Adoree "502"

Leaf Image: BM 19

Have you done your fall inspired nail art yet?? If so, leave your link in the comments, I would love to see what you came up with!! =)


I am going to enter this design in Nailart Creations Autumn nail art contest!! If you wanted to enter this contest hurry up and send your submission! This contest ends on November 15th!

Adoree Swatches & Review!!

I recently received some new products to review from Thresa at Esther's Nail Center!! One of which was nail art stamping plates which I used to create this Halloween monster inspired nail art design.

Green Color: Sinful Colors "Innocent"

Black Color: Konad Special Polish "Pearl Black"

Image Plate: B32

Esther's Nail Center introduced a new set of stamping plates. To be exact this set includes 19 image plates for just $15.95. I've seen these image plates floating around on Ebay and some other websites but I never seen them sold in a set which is very convenient. I also have to admit, since I saw them on Ebay I had suspicions that these image plates might be cheap and might not work as well as the Konad or Bundle Monster image plates. However, I was very impressed with how clear the images came out when I stamped with them. As you can see from the picture above, the image transferred beautifully to my nails you can see every detail of the design. Overall, I really liked these plates and I can't wait to try some more of the designs! Below are pictures of the plates I received. I received 6 of the image plates for reviewing purposes, but when you order your set you will get ALL 19. =)

 *click to images to enlarge*

Now onto the swatches. I received 4 Adoree polishes to swatch and review for you. If you seen my reviews before for Adoree you will already know the key features of this polish. But for those of you who don't, allow me to elaborate. Adoree polishes are Formaldehyde, Toluene and DBP (Phthalate) FREE which makes them great for daily use. They also have over 150 colors to choose from. My favorite part about these polishes is their dry time. I am so impatient when it comes to waiting for my nail polish to dry so I am always happy to have a quick drying polish. Adoree polishes are also very pigmented, all the swatches below are just 2 thin coats. The swatches are also WITHOUT top coat because these polishes already dry with a high shine.

Copper Clay

I must first mention that this picture does not do this polish any justice. It was so hard to capture the beauty of this polish in just one click of the camera. If you look at the bottle in the picture though, you can see a duo chrome effect with flashes of brown, purple, orange, and gold colors. Depending on what light you are in, your polish will take on a different effect, which are one of my favorite types of polishes.

This polish is a perfect blushing creme color. Very simple, yet very chic. I was excited to see this color in the package because I am a huge fan of pink polishes, but also colors that can be worn as neutrals, so this polish was the best of both worlds.

Reef Green

I think this picture speaks for itself. This polish is packed with a ton of micro green glitter which allows you to have green sparkly nails in 2 coats. This polish also has a darker jelly base v.s. a clear base which I think really helps achieve a more opaque look with less coats and less dry time.

 Shocking Red

The name of this polish suites it well since this is a shocking red color. Not shocking to the point where you are going to stop traffic, but shocking enough for everyone in that traffic to notice your classic red mani. I love how this is jelly based with a slight subtle shimmer to make the polish a little extra special. I will definitely get my use out of this polish when I start rolling out my Christmas and Holiday nail art designs.


Moving forward- Thresa let me know about a new website her and Esther created called The Honey Day. It is basically a monthly subscription that is delivered right to your door and includes candies and sweets from ALLLL over the world. Similar to a magazine subscription but with candy. Similar to those beauty boxes you might have heard of, but with candy. For those of you who have a sweet tooth as big as your nail art obsession, this is definitely worth checking out.


There will be a *NEW* post later today or tomorrow, with new nail designs and even a Halloween nail tutorial!! So be sure to check back!!

Adoree Swatches & Update!

How have all my lovely readers been? Sorry I haven't replied to your comments yet, I really tried to! I think my computer has some kinda Google virus because when I try to reply or leave a comment on any one's blog, it makes me log in, then press send again, then it makes me log in again, then I press send, then I have to log in AGAIN, its a vicious cycle that keeps repeating. lol Not only that, but I can't send attachments on my Gmail account either. =\ But either way, thank you all so much for the comments and your support! I saved all my replies in a draft email so once I get it working again, I'll be all caught up.


So I have some good news too! I received more Adoree nail polishes from the wonderful Thresa at Esther's Nail Center to review for you. Also, if you didn't read my last post- my camera was broken. But luckily I had a 2 year warranty so it is with the geniuses at Geek Squad right now getting fixed. =) Now that that's out of the way are you ready for swatches??


First up is ....

Adoree 501

 This is one of my favorite colors from the bunch. It is a shimmery gold/bronze color that is neutral enough to wear to the office but still glitzy enough to wear on a night out. The picture didn't capture the bronze and shimmery-goodness that you see in person, but nonetheless it is a beautiful color. I wore this color for a week without a single chip before I took it off.

Adoree 502

This is a raspberry color with cool undertones. It also has a small amount of shimmer which adds some dimension and depth to the polish. Above is 2 coats, if you look closely you can see a little bit of my smile line. But if you want this polish to be opaque, just one more coat will do the trick.

Adoree 503

This is another one of my favorite colors. A cool silver with a slight metallic finish. I love how this color is one of those rare polishes that can go from day to night so well. It also would look lovely on any skin tone.

Adoree 504

 The picture does this glitter polish no justice! The glitter in this polish is a holographic and dances in the light. I also like how this polish is jam packed with glitter. I used 1 coat above over Adoree 503, so not exactly a one coat glitter, but with 3 coats you can achieve a more opaque glitter nail.

Adoree 505

This was one of the hardest polishes to capture on camera due to the unique color. It is a warm rosy color that would be perfect for the fall season. It appears to have soft pink and orange undertones and I have never seen a polish quite this color.

Like I said in my previous Adoree review post, these polishes are a great deal. The bottle holds as much polish as the Orly brand, which is more than most nail polish brands. The color is very pigmented, unique, and long lasting. My favorite thing about these polishes is their dry time. They dry really quickly, so this is a good polish to use when you are running out the door or have limited time to get ready. The polishes also dry with a high shine- in the pictures above I have on NO top coat and the colors are still have a mirror like finish. One other unique thing about these polishes is that they a nail hardener treatment in them, which is great for people growing out their nails, or want their nails to stay long without breaking!

Adoree has a HUGE selection of colors, so feel free to check out their website and find the perfect color for you!

I hope you liked the review! I will have more nail designs coming very soon along with a tutorial. Which colors are your favorite? Have you ever tried Adoree polishes? What did you think?



Adoree Swatches & Review!! *Pic Heavy*

The lovely Thresa at Esthers Nail Center sent me these 5 polishes to review. I am so excited because this is my first review and I love to try out new nail products- it's my weakness. lol =D Adoree polishes are $6/ea and come in soooo many pretty colors. You can check out their selection here. While your there, I suggest checking out their nail art supplies too because they are amazing. 

149 Royal Red

Direct Sunlight

 In the shade

I loved this color! I would describe it as a dark coral red. I think this color would be perfect for summer. The application of this polish was also silky smooth & pictured above is 2 coats.

174 Cinnamon

What a pretty gold color! Ironically, I only have one gold polish in my collection and I don't like it too much. But this gold is a lot more opaque and easier to work with. Above is 3 coats, but you can easily get away with 2. This polish has a pearl-like finish, so be sure to roll the bottle between your hands really good to mix the color.

227 Claret Rose

 This color looked a little more brown in person, but my camera picked up the orange and gold undertones. I think this color would be awesome for the fall season. I like how this color is a mix between orange and brown because it makes it a lot more wearable. I am wearing 3 coats in this picture.

158 Neon Yellow

This is a nice bright yellow. It is really hard to find a true yellow so I was really impressed with this polish and the color pay off. This yellow is pretty much the brightest yellow you can find without looking like a highlighter. lol I used 3 coats for the picture, but 2 coats will work just fine.

115 Petal Purple

This color was my favorite of the bunch. It's a perfect purple color for spring with a slight blue sheen. Petal Purple was slightly sheer and I needed 3 coats to make it completely opaque. It was worth it though because I already got compliments while I was wearing this.

The thing I liked the most about these polishes is their dry time. I painted one of the swatches and went to put on my jacket so I could take pics outside- completely forgetting I had just painted my nails. To my surprise they didn't smudge at all! =) Which makes me very happy because I am so very impatient when it comes to drying my nails. lol They don't dry as fast as Seche Vite, but they don't dry as slow as a regular polish either- they are somewhere in between.

Another thing I would like to point out is I did not use top coat for any of my swatch pictures. So as you can see, Adoree polishes have a high shine finish. The polish also works as a nail strengthener, which is always a plus. And lastly, these polishes are 18ml, which is bigger than most polishes. (They are the same size as Orly)

Do you own any Adoree nail polishes? Do you have any similar colors in your collection already? I think I have a possible dupe for Royal Red and maybe Petal Purple.