Hi! Mondays are a drag, but at least we have Mani Mondays! It’s been a while since I did some nailart so I played around this weekend and created some looks. Last time, I was inspired by giraffe print (view tutorial here). This time, the perfect California weather was my inspiration in creating the perfect… [Read more…]
May 7, 2013
Hello Lovelies, I’m so happy to write this post! 2 reasons for my excitement. I’ve discovered a new topcoat that really challenges my beloved Seche Vite (review here) for the title of All-Time Best! AND… it’s been a while since I hosted a giveaway so I’ve decided to give away a set of my SpaRitual… [Read more…]
April 8, 2013
Hello Lovelies, I hope you had a great weekend! I recently shared my giraffe print nail look on Instagram (@prettygossip) and received a great response. Some of you even asked for a tutorial, so here it is! This nail tutorial is super easy, customizable, and there’s no wrong way to do it. If you’re intimidated… [Read more…]
February 12, 2013
Hello! If you follow me on Instagram, you know I like to experiment with nail polish and nail art techniques. In case you missed them, here’s some of my latest adventures in nail art! Testing out the dotting tool. Note to self… wait until the polish is completely dry before applying topcoat. Some of the… [Read more…]
November 27, 2012
Giveaway is now CLOSED. Thank you to everyone that participated with the giveaway! The 2 lucky winners are… Shasha Y. from CA and Julie P. from TX. Congrats ladies! Happy Wednesday!~ I recently discovered Le Metier de Beaute and have been obsessed with them. Ya’ll know I love to share products I love, so I’m… [Read more…]
November 11, 2012
Saw these Josie Maran Bear Naked Nail Wipes while in line at Sephora and of course, I had to get it. I had my doubts about the little grapefruit scented pads because they seemed too thin and small to be able to remove 10 nails worth of polish… but surprisingly, they worked really well. With… [Read more…]
October 6, 2012
If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram… you know I love me some nail DIYs! I recently tried marbling and it did NOT turn out well. Aside from the less-than-desirable results, it was so~ time consuming. I don’t have the time or the patience! Thank goodness I saw this foolproof, waterless, and mess free… [Read more…]
October 2, 2012
I’ve been crazy for nail art lately! If you follow me on Instagram, you already know this. It’s been so much fun experimenting with Halloween nail looks and sharing some of the best (aka easiest) looks with you (here and here). This nail DIY is no different. Not only is the candy corn nail look… [Read more…]
September 21, 2012
Boo! Can you believe it’ll be Halloween in a few weeks?!? If you’re looking for a Halloween nail DIY, here’s a bloody nail look that’s very easy to create. Probably easier than my Splatter Paint Nails… which by the way, is also fun way to create a bloody splatter nail look! Whatever you dress up… [Read more…]
September 19, 2012
As a member of the Glam Beauty Board, I received a {huge} box of beauty products for a fall makeover. From head to toe, Glam thought of everything and included a little bit of everything ranging from drugstore to department store brands. There’s a ton of stuff, so let’s get started! ~~~~~ {Skincare} ~~~~~ Pur:… [Read more…]
September 17, 2012
Happy Monday!~ I hope everyone had a great weekend. Halloween is coming up, so I spent some time this weekend trying to create a scary, bloody nail look. While I didn’t achieve the bloody look I was going for… I was quite pleased with this beautiful black and glittery red look I created using the… [Read more…]
September 8, 2012
#NYFW#NYFW #NYFW #NYFW and more #NYFW. OMG, its everywhere! While I LOVE seeing amazingly tall and lean models strut on the runway in the latest in fashion, makeup and hair styles… I can’t help but ask myself, “Would I ever be able to wear that?” As much as I want to say “yes,” the honest… [Read more…]
August 24, 2012
{GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED} A HUGE “thank you” from me to you, so it’s fitting I have a HUGE Giveaway! As of right now, I’m only 50 Facebook likes from 2,000. Update: I’m over 2,000 fans! Definitely a reason to say “Thanks” and show my appreciate by hosting a MEGA HUGE Giveaway! Prize Information: I’ve… [Read more…]
August 8, 2012
I posted this photo on Instagram and people seemed to really like the idea, so I thought I’d just do a really quick post on it. If you’re on Pinterest, I’d pin this for later. Just sayin… I’ve had my 2nd set of gel nails for about 2 weeks now and needless to say, they’ve… [Read more…]
July 17, 2012
Happy Tuesday! With so much talk about gel nail polish, I decided to check it out for myself. In today’s post, I’ll provide a step by step tutorial, some best practices, and the pros and cons on gel nail polish. Step by Step: Prepare your nails. Cut, file down to desired length, and clean/push back… [Read more…]
June 25, 2012
With the Olympic trials in full swing and the 4th of July right around the corner, I decided to get patriotic with my nail art this weekend! I searched for a quick and easy way to wear all 3 colors of the American flag and decided that splatter paint would be the perfect (and easiest)… [Read more…]
June 17, 2012
It’s giveaway time again! Woohoo!~ This giveaway will include Pixi’s Bronze Bloom Trio (bronzer + 2 blushes) and 3 fun new nail polish colors! The bronzer and 2 blushes are great for all skin tones and the nail polish colors are sooooo cute! (Cost: $28. Available at Zappos | Target | ASOS) Bronzer: The palette… [Read more…]
May 22, 2012
I share my nail polish looks frequently on Instagram, and sometimes on Facebook… but I thought I’d do a nail post and share some of my favorite looks with you. Hope you enjoy!~ ::Colorful Nails:: 1. OPI: Meet Me On the Star Ferry + Sally Hansen: Big Money 2. Sally Hansen: Big Money 3.Nails Inc:… [Read more…]
May 21, 2012
Here’s a quick review and tutorial on how to use the Salon Express: Nail Art Stamping Kit. I got my kit at Ross for $7. It was cheap so I decided to give it a try. Scroll down for the finished look, but first… here’s some pros and cons: It’s time consuming- you have to… [Read more…]
April 12, 2012
I posted this photo on my Facebook and Instagram and asked all of you which you liked better. Most of you chose the Salon Effects from Sally Hansen over the OPI Trend Tips. I liked that one too Is it just me, or did anyone else immediately think of the movie “Nacho Libre” upon seeing… [Read more…]
March 25, 2012
This weekend, I hosted a Benefit Cosmetics / Beauty Party! Thank you Benefit Cosmetics and House Party for choosing me to host the “Laughter is the Best Cosmetic” house party and sending me great products to test out and share with Pretty Gossip’s earliest supporters and personal friends! Benefit sent a ton of stuff to share,… [Read more…]
March 17, 2012
Over the past year, I’ve accumulated 4 different types of cuticle/nail oils. Why? I wasn’t satisfied! So my search continued… until now. See which one of these 4 nailed it!~ Sally Hansen: Cuticle Massage Cream (~$5) This cuticle cream is very dense, but I wasn’t happy with the moisture it provided. I used it a… [Read more…]
February 22, 2012
I’m so glad I got to try myface cosmetics… just in time to share a gift with purchase code with you!~ Use code: blogbling to receive a free Silver Screen Blingtone ($20 value) with the purchase of any other myface product (at least 1 myface item must be purchased to receive the free blingtone). The… [Read more…]
January 18, 2012
Well, it’s been 5 days since I gave myself a mini-manicure and I’m impressed with Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat! It totally performed! Even after an active long weekend, my nail polish is STILL looking great!~ Wow. Here’s a look at day 1 and 5 days later!~ You can see that my nails… [Read more…]
January 13, 2012
I’ve been wearing Essie’s Cocktail Bling + Pure Pearlfection and have gotten many compliments! So I wanted to share with you how the pair looks together. Plus, I just picked up a bottle of Seche Vite… heard soooo much about this top coat. We shall see… Cocktail Bling is a great shade of gray with… [Read more…]
November 27, 2011
The occasional booty shaking and fist pumping on the dance floor is great. But that’s where the shaking and pumping should stay… on the dance floor. If you shake your nail polish and/or pump your mascara, you may want to reconsider. Nail polish: Shaking the bottle will create air bubbles within the polish making it… [Read more…]
November 18, 2011
It was in junior high when I decided that enough was enough. I made the conscious decision to stop biting my nails. Why you ask? Was it because I finally realized how gross, disgusting, unsanitary, and ugly it was? Nope. Those reasons weren’t enough… I wanted to wear the sheer pink nail polish by hello… [Read more…]
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