BPS Metal Flower Stud Review;

hi!

I received some Metal Flower studs (#1542) from Born Pretty Store a while ago.


The studs are a bit big for my nail but they're still so pretty! :D There is a pearl in the middle of the gold, metal flower petals.


Here is my mani without the stud~

Big thanks to Alice of Born Pretty Store. Don't forget, you are always more than welcomed to use my coupon code, KL5X31, & save 10% off your order when you order from Born Pretty Store!~ :)

Have a good one!,
<3Katrina

BPS Sunflower Water Decals Review;

hi!~

Very recently, I received sunflower water decals from Born Pretty Store.


These water decals are BEAUTIFUL and are so easy to use. They look so realistic :)


Big thanks to Alice of Born Pretty Store. Don't forget, you are always more than welcomed to use my coupon code, KL5X31, & save 10% off your order when you order from Born Pretty Store!~ :)

Have a good one!,
<3Katrina

BPS Colorful Square Water Decals Review;

Hi!

Today, I want to share with you some water decals that I received from Born Pretty Store.



I used the colorful square water decals on my middle finger. The water decals are so easy to use and can quickly add an extra touch a simple mani. I definitely received a lot of compliments on this mani! :)

Big thanks to Alice of Born Pretty Store. Don't forget, you are always more than welcomed to use my coupon code, KL5X31, & save 10% off your order when you order from Born Pretty Store!~ :)

Have a good one!,
<3Katrina

BPS 3mm Water Drop Studs;

hi!~

I recently received these 3 mm water drop studs from Born Pretty Store.


The stud is the bigger white stud on my nail. Not the best photo but the stud is beautiful! The stud sits very comfortably on the nail and looks amazing!

Big thanks to Alice of Born Pretty Store. Don't forget, you are always more than welcomed to use my coupon code, KL5X31, & save 10% off your order when you order from Born Pretty Store!~ :)

Have a good one!,
<3Katrina

BPS Champgne Loose Glitter;

Hi!

It's almost been a month, I hope you all have been well! Today, I want to share with you a mani I did with loose champagne glitters that I received from Born Pretty Store!


This is the #6 loose glitters. It comes in a twist top container as pictured above.


To do my nails, I simply painted a clear coat of nail polish on my nails and before the polish dried, I quickly dipped my nail into the container of glitters. I repeated that twice and then sealed with a thick coat of top coat.

The pictures do not do justice!! The glitters are soooo sparkly and I could not keep my eyes off of my nails! :D

Big thanks to Alice of Born Pretty Store. Don't forget, you are always more than welcomed to use my coupon code, KL5X31, & save 10% off your order when you order from Born Pretty Store!~ :)

Have a good one!,
<3Katrina

BPS Galaxy Nail Wraps;

hi!~


I received these nail wraps (style 02) from Born Pretty Store recently.

I figured that since my galaxy nails never turn out well, why not order galaxy nail wraps? hahaha :D They are easy to apply as well as to take off. I received so many compliments on my nails while wearing these! :D

Big thanks to Alice of Born Pretty Store. Don't forget, you are always more than welcomed to use my coupon code, KL5X31, & save 10% off your order when you order from Born Pretty Store!~ :)

Have a good one!,
<3Katrina

BPS Gold Starfish Stud;

Hi! :)

Today, I have a review to share!

I recently received gold starfish studs from Born Pretty Store.




And with the studs, I recreated the infamous beach mani~ The studs are the perfect size! The backs are flat so they lay on the nail comfortably. I also used the 3mm silver seashell studs that I got from BPS, as well as pearls.

I quite like this mani! :D So bright and summer! :)

By the way, I just created an Instagram account specifically for my nails, please feel free to follow -- @katrinasnailblog :)

Big thanks to Alice of Born Pretty Store. Don't forget, you are always more than welcomed to use my coupon code, KL5X31, & save 10% off your order when you order from Born Pretty Store!~ :)

Have a good one!,
<3katrina

July 2014 Manis;

HI!~

Oh wow, it has been a really long time since I've updated ... whoops! Hope all is well~ Just trying to get back on track with catching up on posting old manis ... :D


inspired by @kgrdnr on IG.


My boyfriend said he would help me find inspiration for my mani by sending pictures to be inspired by. Of course, he loves fishing so he sent me pictures of fishing lures :D


Pineapples! :D




This mani was inspired by my phonecase that was purchased from Milkyway ... Cases?

Guess this is it for now~ If you want up to date manis and to see what I'm up to, follow me on instagram :)

Have a good one!,
<3KATRINA

June 2014 Manis;

hey there~

Still trucking along, trying to catch up on my manis from last year. Here are the manis I did last June~


A random skittle mani using the 2-in-1 nail art pen & nail polishes that my (ex) boss got me. The lines aren’t all that clean but it’s not too bad considering the “pen” doesn’t have a brush as the tip.


Matched my nails with the ipad case I got for my mom~


Neon gradient 8)


Terrible aztec designs over my neon gradient.


Mermaid nails inspired by prettyproject.


Leopard print paired with metallic gold and pink~

Guess that's it for June '14!

Have a great one!,
<3KATRINA

Katrina's Nail Blog turns 5!;

Oh my gosh, I can't believe I missed my blog's 5th birthday! What a feat! :)

Thanks for the love & support!

<3KATRINA

May 2014 Manis;

hello!~ :)

Hope you're doing well. It is time for another compiled post of my prior manis .. :)


OPI's Push and Shove. 2 coats, I think.


Serum No 5's Luxe So Good and free-handed zebra stripes.


This floral mani~ Which, by the way, when I went onto tumblr to log in one day, it was the picture on the log-in screen :D As pictured below ...


:D


This mani was inspired by marienails_jpn


Part of a nail wheel I did (and still have yet to finish).


This mani, inspired by superflynails, is one of my favorites :D I don't really like the design on my pointer finger nail but ... I sure do love the colors in this mani :)

That's it for May 2014!~ :)

Have a good one!,
<3KATRINA

Live Love Polish - Seche Vite Opulent Swatch and Top Coat Review;

Hello!~

Live Love Polish recently sent me two Seche goodies; a bottle of Seche Opulent and the ever so famous Seche Vite Top Coat~


This is two coats of Seche Opulent, a beautiful raspberry cream. In some lightings, this polish leans more raspberry, in others, it leans a little bit more raspberry-red, as shown below.


With flash, Opulent looks a bit more raspberry-red.

The two photos shown above were layered with one coat of Seche Vite Top Coat. So shiny and glossy! 8) Of course, this top coat dries super fast! This is my first time using the Seche Vite top coat in almost three years. When I first got into nail art (almost FIVE years ago! ah!), this was my go-to top coat! Unfortunately, when I would get about half-way with the bottle, it would usually causes shrinkage on my manis so I stopped using the Seche Vite top coat. I'm not sure if it would still do the same thing now, but it's definitely a good top coat.

A big thanks to Live Love Polish for sending me these two items. Be sure to check out the site, you can purchase these Seche products and many other great brands of nail polishes as well! :D Also, the Seche Vite Top Coat is currently on sale for $6.99!! :D

Have a great day!,
<3KATRINA

April 2014 Manis;

hello!~ :D

Hope you've been well! Time to catch up on manis ... once again :)




Starting April with my Cath Kidston inspired mani~ Essie Cute As A Button as base :D


My sister in law got her nails done and then I painted and put rhinestones on her nails.


Can't go wrong with a leopard print mani :) I used China Glaze Too Yacht To Handle and Studio M's Sex Symbol (the silver glitter).


A pink glitter gradient~


And this mani was inspired by Megan of razonmeg :D

This is it for now, hope you have a great weekend! :D

Have a good one!,
<3KATRINA

BPS Gold Triangle + Round Flat Studs Review;

hi!

It's been a while~ I started at a new job so things have been hectic. Classes start next week so things may be even more hectic :Z But ... it's ok! :)

A few weeks back, Alice of Born Pretty Store sent me gold isosceles triangle studs and silver & gold round flat studs.


I used the triangle studs as well as the gold round flat studs for this mani~ From left to right, I used Essie Chinchilly, OPI Don't Burst My Bubble, Studio M Gold Glitter, and Zoya Kristen.

A big thanks to Alice of Born Pretty Store. Don't forget, you are always more than welcomed to use my coupon code, KL5X31, & save 10% off your order when you order from Born Pretty Store!~ :)

Have a good one!,
<3katrina