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Glammed-up
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I'm really a corset maker, working as a restaurant manager, who found instant gratification from a creative outlet that takes less time. Nail art! REMEMBER!...All my pictures are clickable for a larger view!!!
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slideshow- recent notds

Hi Kids!I didnt mean to be away so long...On May 23rd, I started at home treatment (with Suboxone) for an 11 year addiction to pain medication. Aside from not having extra "oomph" at the end ...

18 aug 11

Fairytale nails, layered fauxnad

Hi Kids!I created this layered, fauxnad mani a couple of weeks ago. Base color is 3 coats of BB Couture, Love Bug. I had all the plates used for this set aside to account for them when I had more tim...

24 may 11

Im back!

Hi Kids!Although my new mani/make-up/jewelry making area was completed weeks ago, major changes in my life kept me from getting back to my Blog. My dd, Amber, left several weeks ago to move in with h...

17 may 11

more project updates- almost done!

Hi Kids!I was able to accomplish a lot since my last post! With the exception of a board to cap off the right side of my polish shelves, they are, for all intents and purposes,- finished! I have to s...

19 apr 11

another construction update

Hi Kids!Popping in with an update on where Im at in construction. Its been a slow moving project. I get 1 full day a week to work on it with a few single hours here and there throughout the week. The...

29 mar 11

New polish shelves

Hey Kids!Since I wont be posting manis while Im in construction mode, Ill be posting my progress with the new mani station. First up, my new polish shelves. The empty area on the right will be home f...

17 mar 11

Cloisonne inspired- layered fauxnad

Hi Kids!Oh my goodness...almost 3 weeks since I posted! Im in the process of moving my manicure area to the other side of my studio, which means I have to build new polish shelves. In addition to tha...

15 mar 11

Layered fauxnad, Lemony Flutter alternative

Hi Kids!Im waiting for a Capacitor and other parts for my PC to arrive, so Im still publishing from my laptop. Its a PIA having to take my laptop and power cord out of my briefcase every time I want ...

25 feb 11

scroll down, 2 jellies

Hi Kids!My *almost new* Dell PC died a couple of days ago. Im posting from the crummy laptop that I use as a wp just for work.  I dont how some of you publish from laptops. I find it super incon...

17 feb 11

Review, Chez-Delaney D series plates

Hi Kids!Right off the bat, Im letting it be known that Ive only fooled around with about 30% of the images from the D series fauxnad plates. I purchased them as a 30 plate bundle from Chez-Delaney. W...

14 feb 11

Many layered fauxnad, snakeskin!

Hi Kids!Oh my gosh- Im so behind with everything! My boss infected me with the flu twice in the last two weeks. Hes sick again, and this morning, my nose started running. Gah!Anyway, Ive been playing...

08 feb 11

Green Disco Ball nails

Hi Kids!While Im busy playing with new plate, heres a mani from the Vault that looked awesome flashy and magical in real life, but horrible in pictures. Credit for the idea goes to Deez Nailz in this...

28 jan 11 1 person likes this

Layered fauxnad!

Hi Kids!Nailene Acrylic Strong does NOT make a good topcoat for nadding, unless youre hardcore into the smudged look. Wanna know just how bad this topcoat is? The stamping polishes I used for this ma...

19 jan 11

Guide Grafix

Hi Kids!This would have been so much better had the red not bled from the holo dot stickers I used.Base is 3 coats of Revlon Bubble Gum (scented). Mani was masked off using straight and curved french...

13 jan 11

Navy Jelly and contest winner

Hi Kids!For all my Followers who entered  the Name My Franken contest- Choosing was difficult...I loved all your suggestions. I narrowed it down to three, slept on it a couple of days, and decid...

11 jan 11

Product fail

Hey Kids!Such a shame that these gorgeous metallic looking nail art flowers ended up looking like Rice Krispies on my nails. After testing every top coat I own, Nailene Strong was the best option in ...

05 jan 11

glowing blue embers FCC #6

Hi Kids!WooHoo! With the holidays over, I get to enjoy a couple of low stress months at the restaurant.Anyway, I have a gorgeous NOTD to show you today, but before that I wanted to thank all the Blog...

04 jan 11

Name my franken contest, last post 2010

Hi Kids!Ive been saving something special for the last post of 2010 here in Glammed-Up. Its a franken I made last year that came thisclose to being dumped in the trash can.Although I make a lot of fr...

30 dec 10

Freehand flower garden

Hi KidsIts been a long time since I picked up a brush to paint...2003, I believe...when I redecorated my sewing/craft studio. That said, most of my painting supplies were for painting on furniture an...

28 dec 10

Faux lace, layered fauxnad and Konad

Hi Kids!Its a good thing I Love this nadded mani so much. This year, the restaurant is open on Xmas day and Ill be too busy to even *think* about a different mani.Anyway, this nadded faux lace was in...

24 dec 10

Xmas fauxnad, essie Very Cranberry

Hi Kids!Aaaaaaaaah... Im feeling like my old self again...New nails ahead, and they are long!Anyway!...Would you believe that while I have a fair amount of essie lacquers in my collection, I dont rec...

22 dec 10

Red flakies and multi colored micro glitter on black

Hiya Kids!A couple of days ago, I had to remove my acrylics due to lifting. Unfortunately, I had to go through the weekend, which included my 49th birthday yesterday, with nubbins. With no free edge,...

20 dec 10

Butterflies, glitter and fauxnad flowers

Hi Kids!Expecting me to jazz up yesterdays mani, Avon Glisten Scintillant with snowflakes?...NOT!We got our first snow here in Southern New Jersey, so the last thing I wanted to wear on my nails was ...

17 dec 10

Glisten Scintillant, Avon Mirror Shine

Hi Kids!I am not a huge fan of chrome polish on my nails for anything but stamping. The iciness of a chrome is too harsh for me...makes me feel cold, and I cant stand the cold. That said, Im really s...

16 dec 10

Ruby Pumps with gold holo sequin tips

Hi Kids!Tis the season for Bling!My NOTD Yes...thats a Pizzelle Im holding.China Glaze Ruby Pumps and gold holo sequin tips. Second coat of Seche not quite dry as evidenced by lumpy pinky tip. I...

15 dec 10

Orly Winter Wonderland (over underwear)

Hi Kids!I cant believe I almost didnt buy this polish...Its beyond gorgeous!Go figure, although I love and gravitate to dark and bold lacquers, Orly Winter Wonderland easily takes the #1 spot in my t...

10 dec 10

Funky French, The Show Must Go On!

Hi Kids!Be prepared for a lot of pictures... The color shifting pigments in OPI The Show Must Go On! are amazing!Before I go on, I have to say that this Funky French was not a planned mani, but a bac...

09 dec 10

Lilac foil

Hi kids!After the trouble I had removing my layered mani from a few days ago, its going to be a very long time before I wear glitter and flakies together!Removal was a time consuming, 3 step process;...

06 dec 10

Weird layered mani

Hi Kids!I have a weird layering mani for you today.I started off with 2 coats of Milani Pink Out Loud, which I didnt like. Instead of removing my mani, I chose to cover it up with a purple crack poli...

04 dec 10

Check this giveaway TIRNAKLAR FORA

Hi Kids!Would you believe me if I told you that Ive only entered 2 giveaways- ever?I really, really love the giveaway that Dilek is hosting on her blog Tirnaklar Fora. Im totally nuts about holos and...

02 dec 10

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