Press Sample I may have more of an obsession a liking to nail polish then most people I know, but I'll admit that I don't always try new nail trends immediately. So today's post is a first for two reasons. One being my first skittlette manicure, and the second being my first time trying Jamberry Nail Shields.

Don't know what a skittlette is? A skittlette is a mani where most (sometimes every)  nail has a different design, but all fit together visually once completed.

Well folks, let's get to it.
In terms of concept Jamberry Nail Shields are much like many other nail wraps on the market i.e. Sally Hansen Salon Effects and Kiss Nail Stickers. But in terms of application process Jamberry Nail Shields differ because they require heat. No, you don't have to microwave them or anything crazy like that, you just need a blow dryer. Here's a link to the application process.

If I had to pick a favorite nail shield from these I'd certainly go with the one on my ring finger.
For my first time using nail wraps that require heat, I don't think I did too badly.

Jamberry Nail Shields retail for $15 each on JamberryNails.net. If you want to try out a skittlette you can buy 3 and get 1 free.


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Earlier this month I showed the press release for Zoya's Magical Pixie Collection, and today I've got another Zoya collection for Spring 2014.

Just as Spring emerges from a natural Winter slumber, Zoya Awakens to a fresh season of BIG5FREE* color...

Open your mind to the beauty of color discovery; the new, the unexplored, the excitement! Awaken by Zoya - Six new, full-coverage, dew-drenched creams and gold-kissed metallic nail polish colors for Spring 2014. Full of pure pigment, intense color and modern complexity that will take you far beyond the hazy, barely there hues of seasons past into a new world of chromatic joy.

Zoya AWAKEN - 2014 SPRING
• ZP723 - Dillon: Green Mint Shimmer Metallic Full Coverage Formula.
• ZP724 - Rebel: Blue Sky Shimmer Metallic, Full Coverage Formula.
• ZP722 - Hudson: Purple Orchid Shimmer Metallic, Full Coverage Formula.
• ZP720 - Dot: Pink Petal Cream, Full Coverage Formula (originally created for fashion designer Zang Toi’s SS14 collection).
• ZP721 - Cole: Peach Whisper Cream, Full Coverage Formula (originally created for fashion designer Peter Som’s SS14 collection).
• ZP725 - Brooklyn: White-Gold Shimmer Metallic, Full Coverage Formula.

PLUS, A SPECIAL EDITION TOPPER
Create a nail color masterpiece. The multi-colored,
holographic flakes of Zoya Monet lend an impressionistic color change option to existing color palettes. Never boring, this artistic topper can be applied as an accent or used as an overall color changer.
• ZP726 - Monet: Multi-Color, Cellophane Holographic Topper.

$10.00 ea. (US)


Zoya Awaken and Monet, the special effect topper, are available for pre-order now on Zoya.com and will ship out February 2014.

*BIG5FREE: Zoya Nail Polish and Treatment Formulas are free of formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, dibutyl phthalate, toluene and camphor.

Find over 300 long-wearing, beautiful Zoya colors on www.zoya.com. Each and every color has a name as unique as the women who inspired it.

Nothing To Disclose As of late, I've been in a funk about painting my nails. Sure, I still got excited about acquiring more nail polish, but when it came down to actual nail art I couldn't be arsed.
How did I shake this no-nail-art feeling I'd been having? Pouring myself into recreating "Own It" by McFresh Creates.



I used a quite a few different colors for this mani so let's hear it for product porn!
For the  print on my ring and pinky I used China Glaze Escaping Reality, Wet n Wild Black Creme, Revlon Posh, Barielle Lemondrops, and Barielle Surf's Up

Moving on to my middle finger.
 For the flesh tones I used mixtures of Sephora by OPI Why Yellow There, China Glaze Dessert Sun, OPI San Tan-tonio, and OPI Suzi Loves Cowboys.

And for the shorts I used mixtures of Barielle Surf's Up, Illamasqua Load, and Wet n Wild Black Creme.

For the finishing touch, "Yours" was done in a ultra fine black permanent marker.

Down for a short interesting story? Almost two full months later, my mother is still cursing the ground my last sexually suggestive mani twerked on.

More NSFW nail art from me to you!
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Press Sample First swatches of 2014 and I've got 3 of the 6 Crinkled Chromes from China Glaze. They're designed to add a "contemporary edge and sense of novelty" to your nail beds, so let's find out how true that statement is.

The formula on these are the same so I'll leave the final review for last.

First up is Wrinkling The Sheets 

Out of the three Crinkled Chromes I have, I like the name of this one the most. Why? Well I named my blog Nail A College Drop Out so of course I enjoy a bit of sexual innuendo.
Wrinkling The Sheets is a metallic, light sea foam green texture shown above in one coat.

Next is Don't Be Foiled

Don't Be Foiled is as a soft teal, but it definitely leans more blue. Above is two coats.

And finally, Iron Out The Details
Iron Out The Details is my actual favorite color of the three shades. It's a cool metallic icy blue shown above in two coats.

Overall review:
-Each shade is opaque in one coat, I just decided to try two coats for Iron Out The Details & Don't Be Foiled to see the result.
-Unlike other texture polishes, these don't start out as a creme and dry to a textured finish. In fact, the actual texture effect is just white bar and small circle glitters.
-These were surprisingly easy to work with. All three went on without problems and had a very smooth application.

Are you into this kind of texture polish?
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Barielle is at it again! Another sweepstakes worth up to $200! Details below.

Press Sample As of late I've been experimenting with gel polish, and yes that does include trying nail art with them.
Today, I have my very first attempt that I forgot I had saved in my memory card so why not start Mani Monday off right?
Last week I showed you some nail art using a few nailuv gel polishes and today I have yet another nail art look using three different shades from the brand.
I used Hardcore Rock (black creme), Femme Fatale (brown shimmer w/ red undertones), and Hit the Jackpot (gold glitter).

Like I mentioned in a previous gel polish post, it is an absolute must to cure between every single layer.
And I couldn't leave this mani alone without adding a leopard charm I bought on eBay.

nailuv Gel Polish retails between $8-$14.95 per 15mL on nailuvpolish.com.

With a little more effort animal print nail art is achievable with gel polish.
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I've mentioned before that Zoya makes my favorite texture polishes and here Zoya is releasing three new PixieDust shades for Spring 2014.
*BIG5FREE: Zoya Nail Polish and Treatment Formulas are free of formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, dibutyl phthalate, toluene and camphor.

• ZP717 - Cosmo: Silver Crystal Sparkle, Textured PixieDust with Mega Hex Iridescent Particles, Full Coverage Formula.
• ZP718 - Vega Blue Opal Sparkle, Textured PixieDust with Mega Hex Iridescent Particles, Full Coverage Formula.
• ZP719 - Lux: Rose Quartz Sparkle Textured PixieDust with Mega Hex Iridescent Particles, Full Coverage Formula.

For BEST RESULTS apply 2-3 thin coats of polish for full coverage to a clean oil free nail surface. Allow product to dry completely for full effect. Do not use a base coat or top coat. Top coat can be applied for additional glossy effects.

$10.00 ea. (US)
Available on Zoya.com

Are you as excited about these as I am?
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Press Sample Today I've got one of my first attempts at nail art using gel polish and a quick tutorial if you want to try it out yourself!
Before I get started with the tutorial, I must stress the importance of curing every single layer. Does it take a little more effort? Yes. Will your nails come out fabulous if you don't? Not a chance.

The first step is three cured coats of nailuv What's Up.

The next step is to lay down some striping tape.

After the striping is down, paint semi circles on the right and left sides of your nail bed using nailuv Dynamic Duo and Lovestruck, remove the tape, and cure.

Finish off with a layer of gel top coat and wipe with gel polish cleanser and you're done!

Don't know what I mean when I say "cure"? Curious about the nailuv At Home Gel Polish System? See my review of the starter kit here.

nailuv Gel Nail Polish ranges from $8 to $14.95 on nailuv.com.

Here's to stepping out of my nail art comfort zone and using a medium I'm not all that familiar with!
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Nothing To Disclose First nail art of 2014 today! I've been buying water decals like crazy these days and thought I should probably use the ones I have before I buy even more.
I bought two sets of decals that had onomatopoeias and that brings us here.


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