gel nails

 

I'm pretty satisfied with my first try doing gel nails myself

what do you think? :)

Please share with me some great tips if you have any!

 

 

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Interview with Sheswai beauty

take a look at these amazing shades

I am so happy to introduce you to sheswai beauty's interview today :)

original post as always up at: http://firstlook_b.blog.me/90138677378

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Please introduce us some spring basics from your collection.

We launched 3 new colors for SS12

babe, so pretty, and stoked.

In addition to these colors some of the polishes already existing in our collection

is also great for spring. I like

'so cute', 'sugarkiss', 'honey fox', 'stoned' as well.

Do you get any inspiration from the styling at the fashion brand/collection?

My main source of inspiration for Sheswai always comes from the

easy laid-back lifestyle of California. Golden sunshine,

flowers in the hair, nature...and the glamorous fun

in dressing up!

If one wants to try more sophisticated version

what kind of nail do's would you recommend?

An always sophisticated style for the nails is just keeping them natural

and well groomed. You can paint your nails any colors

as long as they are kept clean, healthy, and natural.

how often is recommended for us to change nail colors?

It's fun to paint our nails and express ourselves with color.

I believe that our nails are wonderful accessories.

I think you can change nail color as often as you'd like.

Is there a specific way for your brand to make rich colors?

We try on several shades of a color that we're creating to test for opacity, coverage,

and richness of color. The best one wins!

your collection looks playfully chic!

Thank you so much for your time for this interview.

Peace, love, and glamour is universal.

Have fun, smile, and feel free!

special thanks to & images credit to:

Debbie Leavitt from http://www.sheswaibeauty.com/

today's look: in CND

I've received these CND samples to review

SpaPedicure Marine Salt Scrub and Colour & Effects nail polishes in

Raspberry Parfait #519, Eclectic Purple #536, Plumville #534, and Violet Shimmer #558

When I received these beauties all I could say was "Wow I LOVEEE THEM!"

They were essential needs for any girls and/or women.

Style finishes off with eclectic nail colors and arts

to add more perfection: we need scrub to polish and make our feet and hands gentle/smooth

this is Raspberry Parfait #519 the one marked in star

and Violet Shimmer #558

CND says that this is just like how we get dressed up

"Colours are the clothes-Effects the accessories."

So play it however you'd like to get dressed up in your own unique and personal styles

the one I've got is the Shimmer category for "more dramatic" effects.

the Raspberry color was very adorable and sweet reminding me of sweet 16

it's bright enough but not like HOT pink if that makes sense to you? ;)

it had been picked as allure's editors choice award

I can get the feel why this has claimed the winner throne and marked the best color.

the violet shimmer was very romantic.

it had this aura that made the colours appear way different than just the colours by themselves.

with this effect ON, the colours become mysteriously beautiful like in the fairy tale mood

This is the Plumville #534 the one on the very right from the third line from the very below

My grandmother applied this color for her pedicure with me

this color was more mature plum shades than the brighter ones

sophisticated and very charming

this Eclectic Purple was very feminine and attractive to me

and I loved all of these bottle shapes

they were ergonomically designed so they were easy to reach to and hold in palm of hand with comfortable grip

There are 50+ colors to choose from at www.cnd.com

The brush made it so easy to apply and that's why my grandmother & I liked them even more

the brush made the full, even, and smooth coats of application

the colors of course were all so gorgeous

and if you want darker and the colors to last a little longer, two thin coats are needed

but I applied once and they looked so great!

they dry really fast and CND's benefits are the 3 frees-no toluene, formaldehyde, or DBP (Dibutyl Phthalate)

*Turn bottle upside down & roll between your palms to blend the colors

Colour- .33 fl oz bottle $9.00 / $11.30 CA

Effect- .33 fl oz bottle $11.00 / $13.80 CA

First off I wanted to apologize that I hadn't had my digital camera or DSLR with me to provide higher resolutions, but with that strong lighting my galaxy s was best I could find!

my grandmother took these photos while I was still painting and drying my nails

afraid of getting them marked by wrong movement

so the above picture is with the colour & effect altogether

pinky, middle: Plumville

ring and index: eclectic purple

thumb: raspberry parfait

left: colour & effect both

right: only colours

the difference is of course more luminosity and shimmering

and the colours became more violet aura added+

I love wearing different colors for different fingers for mixed look

next time I'm trying to paint all of my nails in Raspberry Parfait and add black nail polish to make some leopard print nail art :) If I do, then I'll upload those pictures of course

FIRSTLY the smell is awesome

I think I can fall asleep right away at this hour (it's 7:52 PM here) after I've just washed off my scrub

SECONDLY the color:

this is also purple + blue-ish beautiful shades

I feel like I'm at the beautiful ocean

able to see the clear water to see the fishes and lively animals swimming across my feet

THIRD: the polish

it wasn't too rough as I'd expected from the "Salt Scrub"

I had to stir the contents before use and then to scrub it all over my foot & leg (dry your foot and lower leg!)

It instructed for me to massage for about 3-5 minutes. I did it for about I think.. 2-3 minutes

but still I got the best results I could.

LASTLY the finish feel

ah-mazing

and after I've used it says on the paper that it can be used all over my body as well

tomorrow the first thing I'll do is to put this in my personal locker at the spa I go to daily

it is so smooth and today I've got my new platforms and walked in that 4 inches all day long

so i had a tired feet

now i don't see that rough lines occurring from wearing heels

but instead i've got such gentle and grease-less touch of skin

it sure had exfoliated out my dead skin cells

just love so much about these key ingredients of Mineral and Dead Sea Salt, Sunflower Seed Oil and Vitamin E

the price is $43.50 US/ $52.40 Canadian for 18 oz

[image credits & thanks to Creative Nail Design and Red-PR]

to find your perfect shades go visit Creative Nail Design at

www.cnd.com to find nearest distributor