Urban Decay NAKED Nail Polish Set

I recently purchased the UD Naked nail polish set when I seen this gem on the Sephora website. And as a nail polish I have no regrets. This isn't a set to buy to do professional nails but it is a fun set to own if you wanna match your Naked eye makeup to your nails.

The Urban Decay Naked Nail polish set comes with 6 fabulous colors that represent similar shades found in the first UD Naked Palette. The nail polish surprisingly looks ALOT like the palette color and I'm pretty impressed with the overall quality and color match to the actual Naked palette.

 The nail polish shades featured include:

• Naked
• Sidecar
• Smog
• Toasted
• Hustle 
• Creep

Overall I really like this set. Like I said, it isn't for pros but it's perfect for any nail polish lover like myself.

Below are some swatches just in case you decide to purchase a set for yourself! Plus some additional photos of how they compare to the Naked palette!!

(From L to R: Naked, Sidecar, Smog, Toasted, Hustle, Creep)

Naked & Sidecar

Toasted, Hustle, & Creep

Smog

New OPI Nicki Minaj Collection

I cannot even begin to explain my excitement for this upcoming collection. I am so ecstatic that OPI has decided to release a Nicki Minaj collection following their previously successful Katy Perry line.

Can't wait! Better start saving.

:)

Shatter for a Cause

Hi Dolls !

Okay...So since getting the Pink Shatter I've been so excited to test out and finally got the chance the other night! I was sad that the pink shatter didn't look good over darker nail polish but I'm not gonna complain because I really liked how this pink and white look turned out. Keep reading if you wanna see how I created this look...

Products Used:

OPI Nail Lacquer
in Pink Shatter

Nailene White
Nail Polish

California Glitter
Nail Polish

*Remember that you can use any similar products already in your collection to create this look*

Steps to create this look:

1. Apply your usual base coat

2. Apply one to two coats of white nail polish --- apply enough to give full coverage

3. Apply a light coat of glittered nail polish --- I used a light silver and pink glitter since we are using pink shatter! :)

4. Paint over your nails a heavy coat of pink shatter for a thick and large shatter effect...or if you're looking to create a thin shatter effect use a light coat of shatter!

Step 2!

Step 3!

Step 4!!

Katy Perry Collection...

From L to R: 'Last Friday Night', 'Not Like The Movies',
'The One That Got Away', 'Teenage Dream',
and Black Shatter

I can't believe I caved and brought the entire line of Katy Perry nail polishes from OPI...and yes these are the large bottles.

May I just say that the ONLY reason why I originally brought these polishes were because I adore Katy Perry. Although I've found that some of the polishes are beyond amazing while others lack my enthusiasm.


Polishes:

• Last Friday Night

At first I hated the clearness of this blue-sparkly polish and its lacking in the cute department. Although I've grown to see that this polish makes a great base color before applying shatter OR a great glitter for over any nail polish...but not worth using alone.

• Not Like The Movies

This gray polish is cute yet colorful. It's not a usual nail polish...it has various colors of gray, green, purple-ish effect to it. Which I like. Although this is what I call a "finger nails only" nail polish because it only matches me when I wear this polish on my finger nails and not toes nails.

• The One That Got Away

Oh yes...this polish is amazing but don't let the color fool you. This polish is actually a combo of red and pink with lots of sparkle. For me, I've noticed that this combo makes a excellent toe nail polish...but not a finger nail polish for me. It clashes too easily with my pale hands. Which is one of the main reasons why I never wear red nail polish on my fingers.

• Teenage Dream

Have you any good reviews on this polish? Well they are quite accurate...this polish is unbelievably cute and looks amazing under black shatter. One coat gives a pretty light sparkle that looks elegant and classy but two coats makes a statement! The only con is that it's a pain in the butt to get off of nails with nail polish remover. Just remember the motto "pain is beauty".

• Black Shatter

This is the greatest polish idea ever invented. The black shatter is hands down the best shatter from OPI I've ever used. I personally tried the gray, blue, red, white, and turquoise shatter but none of those compare to the black. End of story.

:)

3. Pink and Sparkly

Hi dolls!

Here is the promised blog post about my "pink and sparkly" look that I created. Let me explain how this all started. I originally saw a picture of a similar look on Instagram and HAD to re-create the look with my own spin. The original look had pink tips with gradient glitter in the middle of the nail...although I decided to to a full pink coat with gradient tips!

Products used:

OPI in 'Spark De Triomphe'
From the Serena Williams OPI
Collection

Sponge to create
gradient look

L.A. Girls in 'Fuchsia'
From Forever 21

*Remember you can use whatever nail polish you have to create this look, just make sure to have a small sponge, one shade of color and one glitter nail polish!*

Steps:
1. Apply Base Coat
2. Apply one to two coats of chosen color of nail polish
3. Wait until COMPLETELY DRY
4. Paint sponge with glitter nail polish and dab onto tips of nails to create a glittery tip
5. apply glitter tips to all nails and let dry
6. When tips are dry, dab light amount of glitter to area ABOVE tips...this is to create gradient look!
7. Apply a top coat for shine and stay power

And the finished product is a great glitter and pink look that's easy and an attention getter! 

:)