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More CND Shellac Nail Art...

Here's another batch of CND Shellac manicures I've done over the past few weeks at the salon. Click to see them all and read about what products I used ...

Apr 24, 2013 Like

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Some Clients' Nail Art Looks with CND Shellac

I've had a lot of fun over the last few weeks with clients. A lot of them are really embracing more adventurous nails, and while I still do my most obnoxious and involved stuff on myself, I'm...

Apr 23, 2013 Like

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Fluoro Pink and Cobalt Color Blocking Nail Art

This month's Nail It! magazine had a really cool spread about this color combo; fluorescent pink, cobalt and white, and I was immediately a fan. The pink isn't just any neon pink, it's that light,...

Apr 16, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Lazerz - with Color Club Beyond, Over The Moon and Illamasqua Cameo

If you follow me on any of my other social media accounts, you've probably already seen this. But I wanted to share it here because I really love all three of these polishes, and I wore this design...

Apr 15, 2013 Like

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CND Shellac Nail Art - Mermaid Chic, Two Ways

Recently, CND released five new Shellac shades for Spring, one of which was Limeade. I used it, along with Hotski to Tchotchke, nail foils, additives, and studs to make these two very related...

Apr 15, 2013 Like

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Floral Nail Art with OPI Euro Centrale

Today I did a quick and dirty floral using several of the new OPI Euro Centrale colors plus a couple "special guests." I used Oy - Another Polish Joke, My Paprika is Hotter Than Yours, Can't Find...

Feb 19, 2013 Like

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Valentina's Day Nail Art with CND Shellac

Kelsey got some V-Day Shellac yesterday, using Cream Puff, Wildfire, and pink Additives pure pigment powder.

Feb 10, 2013 Like

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Prismatic Purples with CND Shellac

I did this look a couple weeks ago for my trip to NYC! I used CND Shellac in Purple Purple and some violet holographic transfer foils and the end result was a very color-saturated and...

Jan 28, 2013 Like

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Sephora X Chaotic

I recently picked up the new Sephora X Chaotic. This is two thin coats over RGB Minty, and I'm pretty happy with it. It covers well in one coat but two is my favorite. Every time my nails caught my...

Jan 28, 2013 Like

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Gradient Zebra Nail Art

This is a mani I did on myself recently. I used a base of OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls and I painted on the stripes using Color Club Puccilicious, China Glaze Aquadelic, and Essie Punchy Pink.

Jan 19, 2013 Like

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Tie-Dye Nail Art with CND Shellac

Did a new manicure for Kelsey today using CND Shellac in Rock Royalty and CND Additives. Sorry for infrequent posting recently. I'll be posting several more of my more recent manicures within the...

Jan 19, 2013 Like

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Abstract Nail Art Featuring Essie Butler Please

I recently decided that even though I had Nails Inc Baker St, and originally thought I could pass on Essie Butler Please, that I in fact did need it. So, now I have it. Fact. I decided to play...

Dec 11, 2012 Like

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CND Shellac Nail Art Inspired by Chanel

Sorry for the lack of posting recently! I have been crazy busy, like most of you, because of the holidays and work, and so many other things and time just gets away from me. I do try to regularly...

Nov 24, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Zoya Gilty Pleasures Gift Box

Zoya Gilty Pleasures Box Set - $45 at Zoya.com The much-talked-about Zoya Gilty Pleasures Box Set and, in a new development, open stock Gilty real 18k Gold topcoat is once again available at...

Nov 12, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Nail Polish Blog Sale

For items requests, please email beautopiablogsale@gmail.com AFTER reading the guidelines. I am overwhelmed with polish at this point, and since I don't really use very much non-gel polish at work,...

Oct 24, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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OPI Skyfall - Tomorrow Never Dies

I had been so excited for this new collection, OPI's Skyfall, because not only does OPI historically does amazing holiday collectios, and I'm a huge 007 fan, and since Adele (who I'm also a huge...

Oct 23, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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CND Shellac Limited Edition Holiday - Tinsel Toast

Recently, in addition to the six new Shellac Fall shades that are being released, CND has also released a duo of limited edition Holiday glitter Shellac shades; Ruby Ritz and Tinsel Toast. Above...

Oct 21, 2012 Like

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Zoya Ornate Collection

The Zoya entry into the Winter 2012 arena is basically amazing. I'm pretty much limiting myself to purchasing only polishes that cannot be passed up, since I've been using Shellac so much and all...

Oct 18, 2012 Like

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Granite Nail Art with CND Shellac

At the salon, I've been playing around with some Shellac designs that will appeal to clients. Some people would like to try something a little more jazzy than plain Shellac, but are hesitant to...

Oct 14, 2012 Like

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Rock 'n' Roll Nail Art with CND Shellac

This is a week old Shellac manicure, so forgive me that it's a little grown out, but it has lasted beautifully except for the fact that I did lose one little metal stud, which you might not even...

Oct 10, 2012 Like

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Earth-Tone Abstract Nail Art with CND Shellac

Last week I had the outrageous honor of giving a first-time manicure to a friend and co-worker of mine, Theresa. Since she's a hair stylist, we definitely wanted to use Shellac so it lasted more...

Oct 1, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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"Ruffian" Reverse French with OPI Germany

I wanted to wear two of my favorite shades from the new OPI Germany collection at the same time, and a Ruffian-style reverse French seemed like a good idea. The blue is a really pretty teal-toned...

Sep 24, 2012 Like

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CND Shellac in Cityscape with Wildfire Hearts

Today at the salon Jenny got Shellac'd with the beautiful pale dove grey Cityscape with some red hearts on a thumb on one hand and her middle finger on the other. It looked adorable and when she...

Sep 19, 2012 Like

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Call of the Wild Nail Art with China Glaze On Safari

I'm not sure how I neglected to post these up when I did them about a month ago, but here they are. I did an animal print mix using only polishes from the China Glaze On Safari collection. I did a...

Sep 12, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Julep Maven + Trina Turk Fall 2012 September Box - Bombshell

This month's box from Julep wowed me big time. I was happy to see a designer collaboration this time, and some really good shades. Some in the collection looked dupeable to me, but the ones I got...

Sep 8, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Nail Art inspired by The Night Circus

If you haven't heard of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, you should check it out. It's an amazing book that almost defies description. It's a complex story basically about a conflict between...

Sep 6, 2012 Like

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CND Shellac + Additives Red and Purple Gradient

Here's a Shellac manicure I did at the salon today on one of my co-workers. I used CND Shellac in Purple Purple and then using CND Additives pigment Powder in Bright Red I made a gradient starting...

Sep 1, 2012 Like

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Julep Maven August Box - American Beauty

For August's box, I went with American Beauty. Mainly this is because I was really curious about the "Rose Gold Metallic Chrome." I already have tried and loved a few other coppery/rose gold...

Aug 24, 2012 Like

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20% Off plus Free Shipping at Barielle Today Only!

Barielle is offering 20% off plus free shipping on their site today only! Don't forget to check out their pretty new Fall colors!

Aug 21, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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More CND Shellac Nail Art...

Some Clients' Nail Art Looks with CND Shellac

Fluoro Pink and Cobalt Color Blocking Nail Art

Lazerz - with Color Club Beyond, Over The Moon and Illamasqua Cameo

CND Shellac Nail Art - Mermaid Chic, Two Ways

Floral Nail Art with OPI Euro Centrale

Valentina's Day Nail Art with CND Shellac

Prismatic Purples with CND Shellac

Sephora X Chaotic

Gradient Zebra Nail Art

Tie-Dye Nail Art with CND Shellac

Abstract Nail Art Featuring Essie Butler Please

CND Shellac Nail Art Inspired by Chanel

Zoya Gilty Pleasures Gift Box

Nail Polish Blog Sale

OPI Skyfall - Tomorrow Never Dies

CND Shellac Limited Edition Holiday - Tinsel Toast

Zoya Ornate Collection

Granite Nail Art with CND Shellac

Rock 'n' Roll Nail Art with CND Shellac

Earth-Tone Abstract Nail Art with CND Shellac

"Ruffian" Reverse French with OPI Germany

CND Shellac in Cityscape with Wildfire Hearts

Call of the Wild Nail Art with China Glaze On Safari

Julep Maven + Trina Turk Fall 2012 September Box - Bombshell

Nail Art inspired by The Night Circus

CND Shellac + Additives Red and Purple Gradient

Julep Maven August Box - American Beauty

20% Off plus Free Shipping at Barielle Today Only!

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