Archive for January 2014

I'm finally posting day two of

Ok, so I have been doing these sporadically, not sticking to each day...

Sorry about that...

Day two's challenge is to use my last purchased in 2013 and my first purchased in 2014...

I can't remember my last purchased of 2013, but I did get some polish for Christmas... Including emotions by OPI... So I used that one.

My first purchase of 2014 was actually a OPI Mariah Carey mini set of liquid sands... I chose one of these as the second polish.

I used OPI Liquid Sands Emotions (black) and OPI Liquid Sands Silent Stars Go By...

Not my best manicure, but I quite like it :)

Apologies that the heart looks a bit like Mickey Mouse... But I'm getting better :)

Sorry about the lighting on this one!

Overall I'm quite pleased with this manicure... Also do you know how difficult it is to draw straight lines with liquid sands!!!!

What do you think? Like the look too?

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Again, a liquid sands I had been dying to add to my collection!

I saw this on some American (?) bloggers blogs a while ago- apparently it's a special edition thing that comes with OPI base coat...

Safe to say I have not see this yet in New Zealand, so I was stoked to see this on eBay!

Now for a photo of this beautiful polish!

Below in (bathroom) white light (haha- it turned terribly rainy and overcast!)

Overall:

I love it!

The consistency was great! Opaque and quick dry time!

The texture is a fine grain, not as rough as the other liquid sands I've tried (similar texture to pussy galore).

The placement of glitters is just right, it's not too sparkly, but not just a plain purple cream polish.

It is a must have if you've been looking for a purple liquid sands!

I finally got my hands of this polish!!! I have been wanting this for so long!

I now (almost) have the complete Bond Collection!

And now for the photos:

No top coat in indoor sunlight

No top coat in direct sunlight

With Seche Vite Top Coat, indoors

With Seche Vite Top Coat in direct sunlight

Overall thoughts:

I had been pining after this polish for so long when I finally got my hands on it I was ecstatic!

When I first put this polish on (one coat) I was initially disappointed, it appeared sheer and not very sparkly. My expectations from other liquid sands are that they are uber sparkly and a grainy feel.

The texture of this polish was a finer grain and not nearly as rough textured as other liquid sands polish.

There is definitely is some sparkle and I found this showed so much better with top coat.

I found this average with no top coat, but really like it with top coat! I will definitely be wearing this again with top coat, and think this could be my new go to pale pink.

What do you think? Have you tried it yet?

Gah!

I'm not sure about the colour choice, but I'm impressed with my pretty steady zig zag stripes...

What are your thoughts?

Awww, I'm quite fond of this subtle golden gradient...

Pretty quick to do now too.

Do you like it too?

A brief post, about an amazing polish!

This polish from Diva smells just like sweet, synthetic, sugary watermelon... The secet reminded me of those "cool charm" body sprays I owned as a teenager.

And the colour is epic!

Formula wise it was easy to apply. A little on the thick side, but that helped ensure consistancy and an even finish. The colour is opaque in one - two coats.

I had this on without top coat for a day and didn't notice any chipping, however some wearing on the tips (worn on my natural nails)

What are your thoughts? Have you tried this polish out before?

This dress is super cute and comfy!

I got this on sale recently at Glassons, and decided I needed a bright top to "expose" at the back.

Is it not just so simple and cute! and it actually fits quite nicely at the front, considering it's a skater skirt style, which usually does not suit me.

so yay!

and work-wear appropriate!

Dress: Glassons

Singlet: Bonds

Necklace: Diva

Ring: SilverMoon

Tights: Farmers

Shoes: The Warehouse

now for some fun shots of today's outfit!

Summer!!!!!

and this outfit screams sunny!

Skirt: K-Mart (yep, super duper cheap!)

T-Shirt: Max

Shoes: Somewhere in Australia

Necklace: Rebecca James Design

Earrings: purchased at the Foxton Spring Fling Market

Bracelets: Pandora/Chamilla Charm Bracelets

Do you enjoy it too?

It is pretty summery me thinks.

Kia Ora,

Some of you may have noticed posts and photos from Polised NZ...

Polished NZ is my new blog- this is dedicated to my ever growing nail polish collection and my swatches and designs...

Be sure to check it out.

You can find Polished NZ blog here or click the "nail polish" tab at the top of this blog or the button to Polished NZ on the right.

agirlwithsomeclothes will continue, however this will no longer be a forum where my nail art is published. I will refocus on outfitoftheday and other random cute things..

Hopefully you stick around here too :)

Also to celebrate my new blog, Polished NZ I'm having a New Zealand only giveaway...

So kiwi's get entering!!!

This is the most delicious smelling amazing and creamy cuticle oil!

I had to share!

I have been using this for about a month now (applying about every second or two days).

Prior to this i found my cuticles felt and looked really dry - you know that white, crusty looking skin... It wasn't quite at the stage of splitting or ripping, but I feel it was very close!

I often use pure aceton to clean up manicures - so that's rubbing it with a brush directly into my cuticle area only.

As you can see in the photo, smooth normal coloured cuticles :)

The texture is smooth, somewhat oily... But not too greasy. Like, I wouldn't say go play on your iphone straight after application, or you will find you get streak marks and greasy residue on screen. Lemony flutter absorbes in quite well after a few minutes and you can go back to using your hands like normal (just with a more hydrating/soft hands)