"Kelly Sucks" Month-in-Review Post

LOL guys what the hell?! I can NEVER keep up with posting my nail art!! So, heres a shit ton:

First I tried another half-moon mani!
I started out with China Glaze Pool Party as the base...

I got bored and put it under a black light because, somewhat like Jenna Marbles' neighbor, maybe I enjoy one-girl raves in my apartment.

Then I wore it out with my schmexay baby octopus ring.

Then I actually got around to the nail art part:

By now, y'all know I'm super OCD with my nails, and this wasn't PERFECT, so I added holo to make it less terrible.

And then it was perfect.

I did a Nauti Neon Mani using Make It Stick decals:

[China Glaze Yellow Polka Dot Bikini over SH White On; accent SH Onyx]

I did a quick mani using Hard Candy Piece of Papaya.  A while back I saw The Lacquerologist post about the new HC polishes and I had to have some....

Gorgeous color.  HATED the cleanup.  There is SO much shimmer/flakies that it got all over my fingers/cuticles.  I'm really not a messy polish applier, seriously.  But I had shimmer up to my knuckles!! What in the world?! I like it, but I don't want to wear it again for that reason :[

I decided to give bar glitter another try...

and remembered why I loathe it so.

Rockstar Polish Punk Rock Barbie was my first ever indie glitter.  Oh when I was young and dumb.  I. HATE. BAR. GLITTER. PERIOD END OF STORY. FOR.EV.ER. 

HOWEVER: I really loved this color combo [Essie Boxer Shorts is the base], so I did this mani.  And immediately regretted it.  Bar glitter doesn't cooperate with me.  It doesn't lay flat on my nail then snags on everything and scratches me ;[ WITH two coats of Seche!!

After that mani, I realized I had large talons...

 So I filed them back to normal and slapped on some Julep Oxygen Treatment.

I rediscovered a gorgeous Zoya polish I had [Maura] and loved how it matched my geranium.

Still with me?! Almost done!

And finally a Mermaid-y Mani using Essie Naughty Nautical [HOW perfect?!], Orly Jealous, Much? and Sparkling Garbage with a MIS nail decal.

WHEW!! CLEARLY I suck at blogging now, so I suggest y'all follow me on instagram if you don't already!! [@nauti_mermaid] I always post there the minute I have a mani done.

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Different Dimension * You've Got A Friend in Me Set & Black Dahlia

A couple weeks ago I filled out a blogger survey for Different Dimension and prayed to the nail polish gods that I would be a lucky blogger that was chosen to review some of Missi's wonderful creations.  Looks like my polish voodoo worked!  haha I was sent the You've Got a Friend in Me set and Black Dahlia.

The You've Got a Friend in Me polish is obviously Toy Story inspired.  First I have a swatch of Reach For The Sky.  It has a yellow crelly base with small ruby hex and circle, medium yellow square, small and medium clear iridescent hex, and a ton of small clear iridescent shred glitters.  I layered two coats over one coat of Milani Yellow Whiz and sealed with Out The Door topcoat.

Different Dimension Reach for the Sky

Two coats Different Dimension Reach for the Sky
over one coat Milani Yellow Whiz

I'm not the biggest fan of yellow polish, but this one is definitely cute!  Great application.  There was tons of glitter on the brush each time.  I do wish there were a little more circle glitters.  I can't get enough of those!

Next is To Infinity and Beyond!  It's a clear based polish with TONS of glitters: white rectangle, medium purple and green holo hex, small green and purple holo hex, and large translucent neon green hex.  Oh yeah, and it glows!

Different Dimension To Infinity and Beyond!

Different Dimension To Infinity and Beyond!
over one coat SH White On

Different Dimension To Infinity and Beyond!
over one coat SH White On
under black light

Different Dimension To Infinity and Beyond!
glowing

Just OMG this polish is SO Buzz Lightyear lol I did two coats TI&B over one coat of Sally Hansen White On [which, as an aside, is my new favorite white polish!].  It would have been fine with just one coat; this polish is a complete glitter bomb.  I topped with OTD because it got a little gritty as it dried [I have found this is common with all glow polish].  Looks neat under a black light too, yenno, if you constantly have one-man raves at your house haha

And finally from the polish I was sent: Black Dahlia. I have to defer to the polsih listing to properly describe it: "a black leaning greyish purple scattered holographic polish with hints of different colors reflected in the light, it also has micro iridescent glitters in it. It looks amazing by itself or layered over other colors."

To steal my Nail Bestie Twin's word, this is a hologasm!!! It looks like a Color Club, the holo is THAT strong.  It's color-shifty between black and purple and charcoal grey.  The iridescent glitters change from green to purple to blue to yellow.  It's just pure ridiculousness in the best possible way!  Sorry for the flood of pictures, it just looks different in every light and angle.

Different Dimension Black Dahlia

Two coats Different Dimension Black Dahlia

Two coats Different Dimension Black Dahlia

Two coats Different Dimension Black Dahlia

Two coats Different Dimension Black Dahlia
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Two coats Different Dimension Black Dahlia
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I did two coats Black Dahlia, no undies, and topped with Seche Vite.  I really am speechless about this polish!  I originally thought I would have to layer it over black, but it was just perfect on its own.  Smooth formula; it took a while longer than I care to let it dry [Queen of Impatience], but SV fixed that problem.

Go check out Different Dimension online and get you some amazing indie polish!  Fun Fact: Social Suicide by DD kicked off my indie addiction!

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Stardust Polish * Feelings Collection [Part Deux]

My God! Where is the time going?!  I've been ridiculously busy at work and haven't had enough time to write out this post.  BUT today I do so here ya go!

As promised, the holos of Stardust Polish's Feelings Collection!
First up is I'm Green With Envy; a dark forest green jelly holo.

Stardust Polish I'm Green With Envy
light box

Stardust Polish I'm Green With Envy
sunlight

Stardust Polish I'm Green With Envy
sunlight

I did two coats, no undies, no tops.  Great application and fast dry time.

Next is my  personal favorite of the holos: I'm Tickled Pink.  Its a gorgeous baby bubblegum pink. 

Stardust Polish I'm Tickled Pink
sunlight

This is seriously the cutest pink I own.  Its so dainty lol ;]  Flawless application, perfect with two coats, fast dry time.

Annnnd finally [and I apologize for the less than awesome holo shot, it was rainy when I did these ;c] is I'm So Blue.  This baby blue holo paired perfectly with Supernova [that I previously purchased form Stardust Polish].

Stardust Polish I'm So Blue
with Supernova accent
indoor light

Application and dry time consistent with previous polishes.

Drema is seriously the Holo Queeeeeen!  These holos are amazing quality!  You can do no wrong lady!  

Go visit Stardust Polish online and snatch up ALL THE POLISH!  Prices for the Feelings Collection range from $8.00 to $10.50.  

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Catch Up! Serum No. 5, Wicked Polish, Different Dimension & More Vintage Roses

For your viewing pleasure, here is a kick-ass glow and neon combo:

Wicked Polish Gangrene
over Serum No. 5 Day Glow
under black light

Wicked Polish Gangrene
over Serum No. 5 Day Glow
glowing

Well, I was so mad at my nails last week that I gave them the chop again.  Then I wanted to go crazy Barbie Pink on them, so I used Different Dimension Ditz.

Different Dimension Ditz
outdoor light

Different Dimension Ditz
light box

Different Dimension Ditz
black light

annnnnd then I finally got semi inspired to do nail art so I did some more vintage roses with my Julep Maven May [Boho Glam] box.

Purple Vintage Roses

Colors Used:

Base: Julep Alice

Rose Base: Julep Millie [the bottle I'm holding]

Rose Accents: Essie Boxer Shorts & SC Snow Me White

Leaves: Julep Adrianna & Sally Hansen Grass Slipper

Seche Vite

Okay! Now you're all caught up if you don't follow me on IG.  If you do, oh well, now you've seen them twice! 

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Stardust Polish * Feelings Collection

Hello Loves!  I don't know what the heck has been up with me lately!  Completely lacking in the nail art department!  BUT I have some more Stardust Polish to review for you, so that's a plus!  Thank you thank you again Drema for sending me these to swatch for you!

I am splitting these posts up because I want to showcase the holos in the sun.  I usually do my swatching at home after work when its dark, so derf, I can't take awesome pictures of the polish in all its amazing glory.  I have the first three non holos of the new Feelings Collection in this post.  The three holos will be up Friday if the weather cooperates!

All swatches are with no undies and sealed with Out The Door topcoat.

First from the Feelings Collection is I'm Going Bananas.

Two coats Stardust Polish I'm Going Bananas
{B-A-N-A-N-A-S!}

Two coats Stardust Polish I'm Going Bananas

This is a pretty pastel yellow based polish with tons of small caramel and light lime green holo hex and medium espresso colored hex glitters.  It was a little streaky with the first coat, but it looks perfect in two.  If you used a yellow undie, you would probably only need one coat.  The brush was packed with glitter.  Dry time was fast.  

Next is I'm Plum Crazy: a deep purple jelly polish with tons of small silver square glitters and some holo dust! 

Two coats Stardust Polish I'm Plum Crazy

Two coats Stardust Polish I'm Plum Crazy

Look at this beautiful polish!  I'm loving that royal purple base.  I'm so sad you can't see the holo in it.  Dang light box!   Anywho, this is two coats.  Dry time was super fast!  

Last up for this half of the post is I'm Seeing Red.  This has a bright red jelly base with small and medium white hex, and small red and silver holo hex glitters.  I'm Seeing Red is one of my favorites!  

Three coats Stardust Polish I'm Seeing Red

Three coats Stardust Polish I'm Seeing Red

I did three coats only because this is such a sheer based polish.  If you used a red base, you'd be fine with two or even one coat.  This had fast dry time also.

Well dolls, that's all for this half of the Feelings Collection!  You can check out Stardust Polish online where this collection will be released tomorrow [Wednesday, May 8].  Prices from $8-$10.50.

See all her other amazeballz polish too!  I still need to order Angie.  Her holos really are amazing!  

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Sneaky Peeky at I'm Green With Envy one of the holos! :]