Ice Princess KOTW and More!

Hi everyone!

Thought I'd post my Konadicure of the week! I've named it Ice Princess, since that seems an adequate name given the fact that winter finally arrived these last days - lots of snow and really cold, brrrr... ;) It's so beautiful outside now (pictures enclosed!), and I really love the fact that we are going to have a white Christmas this year. Back when I was a kid, there were always white Christmases, nowadays we're lucky if we get any snow in December at all.
This autumn has been the warmest ever up here - some days when returning home after I've left my little one at daycare, I could hear the birds singing in the trees, and although that's nice, something is really wrong when that happens in late November... Climate has indeed changed, and I think it's really scary...

Well, on to something a little more entertaining - todays' pics!
All images are clickable ;)

 

The product stash...

 

Coastal Scents glitter "Sterling .004" (1 tsp=$1.00!)...

 

Glitter and rhinestones (rhinestones bought off eBay)...

 

 

 

Blurred...

Close-up...

I started out with 3 coats of Essie "Ballet Slippers", which is a beautiful pale pink creme that applies very well, I might add. Then, just after applying my Seche Vite topcoat, I sprinkled on the glitter starting at the base of the nails, working upwards - pretty randomly as you can probably tell ;) I thereafter picked up one rhinestone at the time, dipping the base of it in Seche Vite, and applied to the nails. I finished by applying one coat of NailTek Intensive Therapy II as a protective top coat. That's it - done!

I quite enjoy this Konadicure, and I'd love to hear what you gals think :)

I also want to show you some pics of the beautiful scenery outside my windows - the trees in particular are spectacular looking sprinkled with snow! Beware of the pic spam :)

 

 

Sunset view...

Trees surrounding our garden...

 

 

Our closest neighbors' houses, and Zingo - one of our Golden Retrievers...

 

 Our house from the main road...

 

 Another little glimpse of our home...

 

Finally, since I know I'll be very busy the upcoming days, and probably won't have time to post - I'd like to wish you all a

VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

- may all of your holiday wishes come true!

NOTD: Nicole By OPI Per-Suede Me And Konad!

Hi everyone!
Hope you are having a great Sunday ;)

Today's NOTD is Nicole By OPI "Per-Suede Me", which is a metallic lilac/grey, sort of chrome shade. I expected brush stroke issues with this, but application was actually very nice and the formula was quick drying.
The swatches below are three coats.

Direct sun...

Shade...


Partial sunlight...

I am happy to report that my Konading skills are improving; slowly I'm starting to get the hang of this, it's all about practice... ;) This is so much fun!!












That's all for now; I hope to see you next week ;)

xoxo

More KONAD - Continued Practice Needed...

How are we doing today? ;)

I wanted to show you my mini Konad haul that arrived the other day. Let me tell you I am going to practice like a maniac to get the hang of this, I have such a loooong way to go ;) But, I think when finally mastering the technique it'll be all worth it because it is so pretty!
This Konading is far trickier than I initially thought it would be; either I get parts missing from the motif, or the stamp won't pick the motif up at all, or I scrape to hard, or....you get the idea ;)
I'm going to read Brooke's fab Konad tutorial for newbies (check it out if you haven't already) over and over and not give up until I get the hang of it!


This was in the mini-haul parcel...

I just adore the little seahorse! Cutie :)
And the dolphin; I am very fascinated by dolphins, I think they are wonderful, beautiful, intelligent creatures :)

I also got a nail polish clean up pen, for those unsightly little mistakes...

Off to practice; see ya... :)

xoxo

My First Konad Attempt & Thanks Brooke!

How is Monday treating you? Well, I hope ;)
I recently placed an order with a Swedish e-tailer, and besides two Barry M Dazzle Dusts, I ordered this Konad promo mini kit, since all of you nail gals has gotten me very intrigued with your beautifully "Konadicatured" nails! This was included in the kit...

Bad pic...

Instructions at the back...

This is so funny actually, because on the very same day this kit was delivered, Brooke at Getcha Nails Did had written this super duper educational Konad tutorial for newbies like myself; nice timing indeed miss Brooke #:>
So; I was very eager to try out this nail art fabulousness, and this is the result of my very first Konad attempt:

Sorry about the tip wear, I'd been wearing this mani for two days...

Hmmm; not a very pretty sight, but I guess it could have been worse..? There's a part of the motif missing, and it's a little smeared, but I'll keep practicing for sure. It was fun, and I get so inspired from seeing all this beautiful nail art posted by other bloggers. I should add that I did this first attempt before reading Brooke's tutorial; perhaps it would have turned out perfect should I have done it the other way around ;)

See you all very soon...

xoxo