Autism Awareness: Finger Paints Inkblot Blue

Today's blue manicure is Finger Paints Inkblot Blue. It's part of the neon collection Finger Paints released during the Summer of 2012. It's not an highlighter neon but neon still.  As with most neon polishes, it dries matte.  It also has a jelly consistency.  When this collection was introduced, this blue and the purple were the two I immediately added to my shopping basket to purchase.

Because of its jelly formulation, you will need at least 3 coats to prevent any visible nail lines.  Here, I have it pictured with 2 coats and you can clearly see nail lines.  But it's not so noticeable that its detracting from the beauty of the polish.  This was a great collection.

Finger Paints Inkblot Blue was an excellent background for an unused glitter crackle I had in my stash.  I added China Glaze Gleam Me Up-a light aqua blue glitter crackle.  I received the China Glaze Glitter Crackle collection from the PR firm for review.  This is one of the four from the Glitter Crackle collection released during the Spring, 2012.  The application was easy and with one light coat of polish, the crackle effect was quickly achieved.

I normally don't do full manicures of glitters, but this combination is one I greatly admire and had no issue wearing as a full manicure.  What are some of the nail trends that you have started to like after having first not liking it?

Grace, Peace, & Blessings.

* FTC: These products were bought with my own money unless otherwise mentioned. These are my honest opinions. I am not employed by nor was I paid by any of these companies. This is not a sponsored post.

Epilepsy Awareness: Day 4-China Glaze Sweet Hook & Luminous Lavender

Today's purple manicure consists of two polishes that were sent to me for review.  In fact, China Glaze Sweet Hook was in the very first package of polishes I every received for review. I was completely beside myself when I received it. When I started blogging, first I was shocked to learn that there was an entire world of nail bloggers and then to learn that some of them actually receive samples from these national companies, WOW!  That was never why I started blogging, it was than and is still now a passion.

Anyway, on to the manicure, as I already mentioned, today consists of China Glaze Sweet Hook which was a part of the 2011 ElectroPop Collection.  It is a very pale, light, pastel purple. This polish screams for something else to make it pop. So to the rescue came another polish I received for review, China Glaze Luminous Lavender. Which was part of the 2012 Glitter Crackle Collection.  Surprisingly, when the crackle trend first started I really did not like it. But slowly, I added a couple to my collection.  I think this combination is really pretty. Crackle doesn't have to be so extreme.

In my opinion, these two polish make an excellent combination. I will definitely pull out the other three crackles I received and make more combination manicures. How knows, there is a darker purple crackle, Glam-More, you may see soon. LOL!

What nail trends did you not like when they first came out but you have since started to like?

Grace, Peace, & Blessings.

* These products were sent to me for review consideration by the creator. These however are my honest opinions. I am not employed by nor was I paid by this company.

PR: China Glaze Introduces 4 New Crackle Glitter Polishes

SPARK YOUR SUMMER STYLE!

China Glaze® Introduces Four New Crackle Glitter Polishes May 2012

Los Angeles, CA – (March 2012):  Sparkle all summer long with China Glaze®’s new Crackle Glitters collection.  Once again taking crackle technology to the next level, this third-generation polish pairs the edgy innovation of crackling nail lacquer with glamorous glitters.  The China Glaze® Crackle Glitters features four shimmering shades including:

• Jade-d: Radiant bright green
• Gleam Me Up: Bright sky blue
• Glam-More: Bold fuchsia
• Luminous Lavender: Luscious light purple

Create glamorously different looks with just one sweep of China Glaze® Crackle Glitters.  Layer over different base colors to create bold styles.  Use a lighter coat to create a fine crackle, a thicker coat for a deep shatter effect.  Brush sideways or on an angle to create different looks.  As versatile and edgy as China Glaze®’s biggest celebrity fans (Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Nicole Ritchie and Kelly Osbourne, to name a few), China Glaze® Crackle Glitters add a spark(le) to one of the hottest nail art trends!

The China Glaze® Crackle Glitters collection will be available as open stock colors and four-piece counter display.  Individual polishes retail for $9 MSRP and will be available at fine salons and beauty supply stores nationwide in May 2012.

China Glaze is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde. China Glaze nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. For more information, visit: www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze on Facebook and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ChinaGlaze

China Glaze is a division of American International Industries.

About American International Industries

For nearly 40 years, AII has been the leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of innovative, quality beauty and skin care products for men and women.  Our product lines include Ardell, Andrea, Body Drench, Bye Bye Blemish, Checi, China Glaze, Clean + Easy, Clubman/Pinaud, Duo, European Secrets, EzFlow, Fright Night, Gena, GiGi, Gypsy Lash, IBD, Jeris-Lustray, No Tweeze/Micro Tweeze, 'N Rage, Prolinc, RAW, Seche, SuperNail, Surgi-Care, Waterworks, Winning Nails, Woltra, Woody’s, and Youthair. For more information, visit our website: www.aiibeauty.com.