Hubby's Picks REVEALED (HP40)

After a rather startling discovery this morning that, somehow, the settings are over saturating my images I had to wait until after work to post Hubby's Picks. It's automatically "enhancing" my photos and I have to figure out where I go to make it stop.

DOTS! Loads of dots. Dot all the things! It was REALLY tempting to do a gradient, but too much of a give-me. I have a rather frustrating history with dots. I just can't do them the best. But I feel like this manicure turned out pretty happy.

Get the look:

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2. Lay down your base color. If you have a paler and not entirely opaque color chosen this is probably the best choice for the base. For mine all of my colors were pretty opaque so I went with Sinful Colors Anemone.
3. Gather three sizes of dotting tools. I started with two rows of random bigger dots, two rows of medium dots, then a spattering of tiny dots towards the tip of the nail.
4. Repeat with two more colors. 
5. Top with top coat and enjoy!

 I really enjoyed this look, and feel far less apprehensive about dots at this point.

Well Hello Hubby's Picks (HP40)

We're baaaaack! I asked Hubby what he thought about doing a Hubby's Picks this week and he thought it'd be a great idea, and I agree. It's been busy, but I've been sneaking in some nail art here and there so let's give it a go.

I apologize that the photo is a little grainy. As you know I use only natural lighting and on my schedule I have to take pictures when I get time and sometimes the lighting just isn't as condusive as I'd like.

From left to right we have Zoya Song, Julep Hayden (I am on the lookout for another bottle of this so if you have one to part with email me pretty please), Sinful Colors Anenome, and Orly Purple Pleather. Like my new mug? It's so kissable!!! I've decided my new goal in life is to collect lots of random and amazing coffee mugs. This one is next on my list:

Hope everyone has a great day and see you late this week with Hubby's Picks revealed. I have something fun in mind.

How to pick your summer peach (comparison post)

I've been on a mega peach polish kick lately. I love them all so much! As I type this there's another peach not included in this post that I obtained. They are just fantastic.

To be fair two of these polishes are fairly easy to get ahold of and two of them aren't so easy to get. But if you happen to have them in your collection or were wondering about whether there was something close out there here's a side by side of Julie G 9 to 5, Julep Hayden, China Glaze Peachy Keen, and Essence It's a Peach Not Cherry.

I think the two most true peach toned would be Julie G 9 to 5 and China Glaze Peach Keen. Julep Hayden is more of a neon hued peach and Essence It's a Peach Not Cherry has more of coral pink tone to it.

Formula wise they all build quite nicely as you can see (all are two coats) and all are cremes. 

Julie G is probably my summer pick just due to how creamy and bright it is.

Hubby Says: Applejack!

Layers inspired by My Little Pony Friendship Magic continues! Hubby said an orange to yellow gradient with red glitter would be perfect for Applejack. He was sooo right!

I LOVE Applejack. She's down to Earth and no frills while being such a great friend to all her other ponies. Right now the three year old is standing next to me excitedly saying Applejack over and over. He adores My Little Pony.

As it works out this combination is the PERFECT summertime manicure too! Lucky me <3 Base is Julep Hayden, then Zoya Creamy sponged down and topped off with the Snowman polish in Ori. Chunky.

For those of you wondering who Applejack is: