Hubby's Picks and a new nail shape (HP22)

So I've sported the squoval nail forever I think and I've been toying with the idea of a more rounded tip. My friend looked at me and said it sounded old lady, but when she saw the finished result she loved it and I think I do too.

So I give you Hubby's Picks and my new nail shape (it was a good one this week!)

Layers, layers, and more layers! I didn't want to go typical and put the crack on top so that was probably the biggest challenge in this look.

I really love how Rimmel Burgundy Flirt really glows out from under China Glaze Crackle Crushed Candy. It looks so amazing on it's own I am going to rock that look on it's own another day.

So from base up: A coat of Rimmel Burgundy Flirt (a wine colored jelly and so delish) and then a THIN layer of China Glaze Crackle Crushed Candy (thinner coats = smaller and finer cracks). I topped that with a top coat to get a smooth surface and then used a striper to get a gentle curve that I then filled in with Julep Maggie. Next I did dot in OPI The Spy Who Loved Me.

It didn't feel quite complete so I went back with Butter London matte top coat to create another gently curved line and presto! A lovely layered manicure of mixed prints. The last image is an odd focus but I really love how it shows off the look.

Thanks so much for reading - have you ever changed your nail shape? How did you feel about it?

Stamp it out: Julep Selena over Maggie

When I first saw Julep Maggie I knew I needed to own her. A blueish purple (otherwise known as blurple) with super fine glitter. A friend received Julep Selena in her Maven box and I was stunned by the vintage chic color and knew I needed that one too. This is my entry for the Julep NOTD contest - drop by and give me a vote? 

Isn't it fantastic?? I just HAVE to try her over some other colors! My husband did not like this color but I knew the stamping potential was going to be amazing and, sure enough, he loved the final result on this one.

Sorta short today - bottomline Julep cremes are amazing for stamping. BUT they are super spendy sadly enough...then again so is special stamping polish! And I can do a manicure as well as stamp with these. Want to try Julep's at a bargain? Visit here and use the code NEWYEAR2012 for a discount :)