PRETTY

OPI DS Extravagance. Stunning

My Soul-Mani

I used Asami's basic idea but with different polishes and achieved a really different result.
I used OPI Russian Navy for a base color then I dabbed on with a barely wet brush (not in this order, sorry, I didn't take notes while painting)
*Zoya Kotori
*DS Mystery
*LA Girls Punk
*Sinful What's Your Name
*ChG Kaleidoscope Him Out
*ChG Fairy Dust
*A random Japanese sheer polish with shimmer
The pictures don't do this justice at all, in real life it has depth and shimmer of all colors with just a twinkle of holo. The pictures make it look flat, trust me, it's much better in real life. I'll take more pictures in the morning when it's sunny, okay?
And I know that this is a lot of pics (11!) but I really want to show you as much as possible so maybe you can comprehend this gorgeousness.

V-DAY MANIS CONT. ->

Thumb to pinky, OPI DS Signiture + silver balls, RBL Smitten + OPI Mad as a Hatter + white Art Deco, CG Salsa + white Art Deco, CG Strawberry Fields + white Art Deco, CG White Out + Nichole Love Your Life. Don't forget about my nail art contest! Review of the prize down below!
The prize for the contest is Skin MD Shielding Lotion, my verdict? I loved it!
Pros:
Dries/absorbs quickly
Not greasy
Appropriate for facial use
Didn't irritate severe acne

Cons:
Not extremely moisturizing

I would buy it if.....
You have acne
You want to keep your cuticles looking decent
You have oily skin
You spend time in dry climates

My story....
I have severe acne, combination skin, and I spend 8+ hours a week skiing. What this means for me is an alternation between oil slick and patch dryness on my face. You see, when you ski, the wind whips at your face, sucking all the moisture out. This could be easily treated with a heavy lotion except for the issue that you (well me, at least) start to sweat. Ew. I also have the terrible habit of touching my face often, I feel that I break out when I use heavy hand-creams as I transfer that to my 'danger zone'. Fun stuff. This is $18 a bottle, quite pricey but totally worth it if you brave all extremes.

A big thank you to Skin MD for sending this product for review as well as providing for the giveaway.

V-Day Manis

These are super pretty. The purple is DS Original + Nichole by OPI Love Your Life + nail art heart things. The french is my NOTD for tomorrow, clear + CG Strawberry Fields + freehanded nail art.

HAUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Color List:
CG-Rodeo Fanatic
CG-Flying Dragon
CG-Watermelon Rind
OPI-Mini Merries 4/Pack.
OPI-Senoritas Mini 4/Pk.
OPI-tiny toybox 4/Pk.
ESSIE-Mint Candy Apple
OPI-DS original *
OPI-DS mystery
CG-Atlantis
CG-Doll House
ESSIE-Cuddle with color Mini 4/Pk
SECHE-Vite Top Coat 0.5oz.
ORLY-Bonder 0.6oz.
CG-Secrect Peri-Wink-Le
OPI-Sapphire in the Snow
OPI-Black Cherry Chutney
OPI-Russian Navy
OPI-Green-Wich Village
OPI-DS signature *
OPI-Lincoln Park After Dark (Suede)