Brain Eraser and Leopard Nail Art

Well, another week is almost over!  Today I have a drink called a Brain Eraser, which you will probably need if you go out and brave the malls this weekend.  Also I have some freehand leopard print nail art that I am super proud of!

You’ll Need:

1 oz. Goldschlager

1 oz. Kahlua

1 oz. Vodka

Make It!

In a large shot glass, combine ingredients.  The recipe says to keep the liqueur levels separate (aka pour them slowly to avoid mixing), and suck it up through a straw.  But no thanks,  I’ll just chug it all at once!

Freehand Leopard Nail Art with China Glaze Secret Peri-Wink-Le and Re-Fresh Mint

Let me just start out by saying I was never a huge fan of China Glaze’s polish.  Love their colors, but the first one I ever bought (For Audrey) absolutely SUCKED!!  The formula was so globby and it took forever to dry.  Apparently I got a bad bottle because everyone else raves about it.  Anyways, I have since bought more polish from China Glaze and the formula isn’t so bad.  I think Secret Peri-Wink-Le has restored my faith in the brand!  This stuff is perfect and a one coat wonder, even though I added another.  There was no bubbling, it was the perfect consistency – just ahhh!  The color is so adorable too; it’s a darker pastel blurple (blue + purple if you missed it before).  Re-Fresh Mint is also a great polish.  Almost a one coat wonder.  It was just a tad streaky, so I added a second coat. 

Y’all know that I really want to attempt to improve my nail art so I don’t bore you guys and my IG followers, so here!  Be nice if you don’t think it’s good.  It’s my first try at freehand animal print!!  I am personally thrilled with it though, so poo poo if you don’t like it.  I got my inspiration form a girl I follow on IG (@noemihk), she does a lot of freehand leopard print designs and makes it look so easy and flawless!  I need lots of practice though! 

Two coats China Glaze Secret Peri-Wink-Le &
Re-Fresh Mint dotted with same &
Sally Hansen Onyx, topped with
Seche Vite

I did two coats Secret Peri-Wink-Le and two coats Re-Fresh Mint.  I used my large dotting tool to make the colored dots.  Then I used a medium sized one to make the black dots (using Sally Hansen Onyx).  Then I filled in the empty spaces with random dots using my tiny dotting tool.  I bought my dotting tools on Amazon for about five bucks – not including shipping.  There are five and they are double sided ranging in sizes from large to mini.  Great deal if you ask me.   

Two coats China Glaze Secret Peri-Wink-Le &
Re-Fresh Mint dotted with same &
Sally Hansen Onyx, topped with
Seche Vite

Two coats China Glaze Secret Peri-Wink-Le &
Re-Fresh Mint dotted with same &
Sally Hansen Onyx, topped with
Seche Vite

Two coats China Glaze Secret Peri-Wink-Le &
Re-Fresh Mint dotted with same &
Sally Hansen Onyx, topped with
Seche Vite

Two coats China Glaze Secret Peri-Wink-Le &
Re-Fresh Mint dotted with same &
Sally Hansen Onyx, topped with
Seche Vite

Since this post is kind of about redemption for brands I don’t like, let’s discuss Seche.  Before, I bought the Seche Clear Base Coat.  Completely hated it (also used it with For Audrey in my Tiffany’s Nails post – that was just a bad polish day I guess).  It made the polish peel off my nail in one big sheet within a day or two of wear.  Great for glitter, but normal polish?  No.

I was hesitant to buy Seche Vite, the topcoat, but I finally gave in because EVERYONE praises it.  Peer pressure!  lol I normally avoid topcoats because I’m super impatient and always smudge it.  But this time, I just decided to go for it.  What a complete shocker!  A topcoat that I love??!  This stuff is great!  It’s smooth, thick (in a good way), and makes your nails look flawless, almost shellacked!  Although I have two teensy issues with it.  It’s supposed to be fast dry, but it was still kind of gummy after about five minutes (that’s the “fast” cutoff dry time for me).  It also smells.  BAD!! But you know what, I’ll deal with it because it looks that great.  When I dotted the design on , it was slightly raised and bumpy obviously, but after the Seche, completely smooth.  So, if you were like me and just kinda ehh about trying it, I HIGHLY suggest you stop dragging your feet and go get some!!  Not the base coat though.  That shiz suxxx! 

Welp, I hope y’all are ready for the 12 Days of Christmas Cocktails I have comin’ your way!  First one will be up momentarily!  Enjoy :)

ALSO!! I want to say Happy 26th Anniversary to my mommy & daddy!  Yay! :) <3

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