Sarahita strikes again

I bet that you're doublechecking the URL now to make sure that you got the right nail blog. But have no fear! You have. With Sarahita doing nail designs so often, it gives me time to update the blog and get some reviews in order. (PS, I ordered a camera charger off of eBay because my camera battery died and I lost mine. Then I found mine. I just can't win, apparently.)

I actually have two nail designs from Sarahita to post! (Lucky us! They're really pretty and well-done.)





The pink base is China Glaze Temptation Carnation, a pretty shimmery pink while the glitter is China Glaze Polarized from the Prismatic Chroma collection. So pretty! I really do like the picture, too. No flash, but the glitter is really shiny and I think the light's reflecting off of it.

I mentioned this in my last post, but just look at the rows of China Glaze in the background! It seriously makes me drool just looking at it, since my idea of fun is looking at the nail polish racks at salons and stores. Sarahita's mom owns Patrone's Day Spa in Brooklyn, which means that Sarahita has access to tons of nail polish and can do manicures for the blog with lots of different colors! (I bet that it also means that if you guys are burning to see a swatch of a color, she could do that, too!) If you guys happen to be in Brooklyn or Jackson for some reason, definitely stop by!



The second design is a gradient! Done using China Glaze Turned Up Turquoise, Blue Sparrow (neon), and Up All Night. Applied with a makeup wedge.



A quick swatch of China Glaze Four Leaf Clover, which is a matte green. A bit blurry, but I love this color!

It looks so good! I've said it before, but I absolutely adore Sarahita's hands and nails. I really notice people's hands and I love hers. They're so small and cute

Anyway! That's what we have for you guys today! Enjoy!

More nails from Sarahita!

I hope you guys love Sarahita as much as I do. Since she has so many nail pictures, I get out of doing a design (muahaha!), and you all get a post much sooner. Plus, it gives me time to get pictures of nail polish swatches and company reviews done. Win-win!



These are nails that Sarahita did for a friend. I have to say that I absolutely love the color and the picture. Insane. Anyways! The base is China Glaze Unpredictable, from their Bohemian Luster Chrome collection (I just have to say that since the summer, I haven't had time to follow nail polish blogs and never really saw the swatches for this collection. But my goodness. DUOCHROME. I have to go get the collection now). She added top coat and some green glitter on the thumbnails (you can never have too much glitter... thankfully Sarahita and I are of one mind about glitter), then another coat of top coat to seal it in. Gorgeous!



These are Sarahita's nails (aren't they so cute?), done for fall. Done using a light gold base, China Glaze Midnight Kiss. To make them glittery, she mixed two different shades of orange glitter, and applied it the same way as on the green nails: top coat, spread glitter on, and then sealed it in with another top coat.



This is what she used to brush on the glitter (instead of just sprinkling it on like crazy): A broken manicure brush. Obviously, you can use the brush from a nail polish bottle, but this way you don't have to clean out the glitter from your top coat. Also, just look at all that Shellac in the background. Sarahita's mom owns Patrone's Day Spa in Brooklyn, Michigan (aka, where the Michigan International Speedway is), which is why Sarahita has access to all these fabulous nail polishes. Patrone's Day Spa is in (what I think is) downtown Brooklyn, and it's such a pretty place! Plus, the styles are really updated and they offer a lot of services, so if you happen to be in Michigan, I would definitely check them out!

Pretty nails! It almost makes me want to pull my collection out from under my bed where it's been collecting dust all semester. Almost...

Stay tuned! When I get back to my dorm (where I left most of my supplies), I'll do a comparison post on Sensationail vs. Sally Hansen gel polish, as well as a review of a few different companies that have been waiting for me. And hopefully, in the meantime, Sarahita will have a few designs to send, too!

Christmas nails!

Merry Christmas, dear readers!

Today, I actually have some nail art to post for you guys! Granted, it's not mine. But still!

My lovely friend Sarahita is going to send me pictures of her manicures and graciously allowing me to post them on musingsofthenail. Whee! This is nice for two reasons: 1) I haven't had the time to do nail designs (plus the smell just fills up my entire dorm room and it's too cold to open the window) and 2) Sarah has a very nice nail polish collection. Love! She is the one who gave me one of my favorite OPI glitter polishes ever, OPI Shimmer & Simmer from the Burlesque collection.

I might even let her do a guest post! (Although I haven't told her that yet). Anyways, you'll probably be seeing Sarahita's nails a lot from now on (side note: I love her nails. They're so cute and well shaped.) Maybe I can even get her to swatch some OPI or China Glaze polishes if you guys are interested!



The polishes used are: China Glaze Recycle as the base, and China Glaze Liquid Crystal for the glitter! I love this design. Even if it's not true to color (Recycle is hard to capture, but the design is what's important!), very neatly done! Plus it looks glittery and fun.

Merry Christmas, guys! And thanks to Sarahita! <3 p="p">