F is for Feel

For Erica's Nails and More ABC Challenge we are up to the letter F (I will go back and do E later).  I decided to use a textured polish I just bought and call this the "Feel" mani.  I know it might be a bit of a cop out, but I am exhausted!  Anyways, here it is. . .

I was unsure of whether or not I would get on the textured polish bandwagon, but when Sally's had a buy two get one free offer, PLUS I had a birthday coupon of 10 dollars of a 20 dollar purchase, PLUS my Nana gave me a gift card from them for my birthday. . . Well, how could I resist trying 1. . . or 2. . . or 3.

This is China Glaze Of Course!  I was amazed how long this lasted without chipping.  4 days!  Yep!  Incredible right?  I thought the feel of my nails would drive me nuts, but I honestly did get used to it after a while.

I am still not sure what I feel about the textured trend.  The polish seems a bit too specialized.  I am not sure what else I can do with it.  I haven't tried nail art on it, but I guess I will have to.  I really want to splurge and get a Zoya Pixie Dust.  Those look so pretty online.

If you have any ideas on how to get more out of these polishes I would love to hear about it!

Tootles!
Fitz

C is for Caviar dreams

SO I saw another challenge and I thought it sounded fun.  It is only once a week and each manicure is themed with a letter from the alphabet.  I am starting at week C, but I might go back and do A and B later.  Erica's Nails and More is hosting the challenge (her Facebook).

I have never done a Caviar mani, although I have had the beads for a while, so I thought I would give it a try.  The beads are from Finger Paints and called Sweet Tooth.  The polish color is Sally Hansen Extreme Wear Coral Reef (405).

I am not sure I like this.  I know that you are supposed to put a top coat on after the beads, but I glopped it on to make sure they stayed and it doesn't not look good.  I am not sure if that is my fault or the top coat. . .

This will definitely need to be tried again.  I do like the color combination though and CR went on almost as a one coater.  I wonder if it will stamp. . .

Tootles!
Fitz