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  • The Star – Femme Fatale FOTM, Aug 2018 – Polish Swatches
    4:40 pmAugust 1st, 2018
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    The Star – Femme Fatale FOTM, Aug 2018 – Polish Swatches

    I have a preview of the latest coming month’s limited edition installments from beloved Aussie Indie brand Femme Fatale. The Star – the Femme Fatale Fiend of the Month (FOTM) for Aug 2018 – Polish Swatches below. The pre-order opened today, so be fast. All the juicy details are below. The Star contains a deep blurple (blue-purple) base with a

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  • The Blessing – Femme Fatale COTM, Aug 2018 – Polish Swatches
    1:27 pmAugust 1st, 2018
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    The Blessing – Femme Fatale COTM, Aug 2018 – Polish Swatches

    Today I have a preview of the latest coming month’s limited edition installments from beloved Aussie Indie brand Femme Fatale. The Blessing – the Femme Fatale Colour of the Month (COTM) for Aug 2018 – Polish Swatches below.     The Blessing is an odd mix that works well, containing a tealish-blue crelly base with a gorgeous violet-blue glow, and

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  • Hand-Painted Kawaii Avocados Nail Art
    1:23 pmJuly 31st, 2018
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    Hand-Painted Kawaii Avocados Nail Art

    These Hand-Painted Kawaii Avocados are a late addition to the July Challenges I’ve misssed. HOLY GUACAMOLE! I FREEHANDED! Something simple, but it still counts 😉 These were my Kawaii Avocado Farm nails for @clairestelle8challenge Farm Life prompt inspired by an @uberchicbeauty stamping plate.   It’s a bit late. Couldn’t post it, before. Adding more delays to my backlog due to some sad news that came,

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  • Aztec Decals Tutorial & Born Pretty Mini Silicone Mat Review
    4:37 pmAugust 13th, 2018
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    Aztec Decals Tutorial & Born Pretty Mini Silicone Mat Review

    Here’s the tutorial for the recent Aztec Decals nail art & a Born Pretty Mini Silicone Mat Review. This smaller portable mat is super handy and was used in the making of this mani. First though, view it in action in the making of the Aztec Mani Reverse Decals Tutorial. (With the Born Pretty Mini Silicone Mat Review pictures and details

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  • Gradient in Coral & Pagoda Blue Mani Swap Circle – July 2018
    5:36 pmJuly 21st, 2018
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    Gradient in Coral & Pagoda Blue Mani Swap Circle – July 2018

    Hey ho! Another month, another Mani Swap! I did a Gradient in Coral & Pagoda Blue for Mani Swap Circle – July 2018 edition. The colours were Coral and Pagoda Blue which is more of a blue leaning teal. I didn’t have the exact same shade, either ones that were too blue or too green-leaning, so I used the next best

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  • Gone Troppo, Tropical Nail Art – MoYou London Contest
    2:21 pmJuly 18th, 2018
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    Gone Troppo, Tropical Nail Art – MoYou London Contest

    GONE TROPPO with all the TROPICAL FEELS in my last minute mani (well, eleventh hour posting of said mani) for the @moyou_london #MYLcoloursJULY topical Tropical contest. 🌴🌺 It has indeed been a while! Since their last contest like this. February if my memory serves…? Too long, because I love seeing what everyone does for these, and I heart Tropical Nail Art.    

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  • Cactus On Cactus, AKA Cacti² 🌵 Cactus Nail Art
    9:00 pmJuly 16th, 2018
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    Cactus On Cactus, AKA Cacti² 🌵 Cactus Nail Art

    I call this one CACTUS ON CACTUS AKA Cacti² 🌵🌵 Read on for why… This is a posted-late entry for @clairestelle8challenge prompt Wild West, inspired by an @uberchicbeauty plate, and I’ve had this cactus plate wanting to be used, so I finally got my chance The base polish is the recent @picturepolish x @de_briz collab release Cactus, which I won and have enjoyed wearing a number of times

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  • Hawaiian Shirt Friday Vacation Nail Art
    9:29 pmJuly 16th, 2018
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    Hawaiian Shirt Friday Vacation Nail Art

    ALOHA! I’m doing a double whammy here. This is an early post for the @clairestelle8challenge x @uberchicbeauty Vacation prompt. First up is the gloss version. God, I wish I was in Hawaii…! Hawaiian Shirt Nail Art is so much fun. It’s also my first Hawaiian shirt inspired effort for the current run of #hawaiianshirtfriday! YAY! Not completely thrilled with them as I was rushing (so much

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  • Stars & Stripes – July 4th Nail Art Challenge
    1:59 amJuly 4th, 2018
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    Stars & Stripes – July 4th Nail Art Challenge

    Sassy Abstract Stars & Stripes – July 4th Nail Art Challenge for the @clairestelle8challenge July 2018 first prompt.  A stamped one as I still don’t have time or energy for freehand ventures at the moment. Maybe once I have fixed the unruly tech issues and a few other things I can get back into that. But for now, Happy (Almost) Independence Day! to

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  • Coniferae – Femme Fatale COTM July 2018 – Polish Swatch
    11:01 pmJuly 1st, 2018
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    Coniferae – Femme Fatale COTM July 2018 – Polish Swatch

    Indie’s are many a nailista’s favourite, mine included. Today I have a preview of the coming monthly installments from the beloved Aussie Indie brand Femme Fatale. Meet Coniferae – the Femme Fatale Colour of the Month (COTM) for July 2018 – Polish Swatches below. Let’s just take a moment to appreciate those flakes…   All photos taken in various angles

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