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Small BornPrettyStore Haul

Small BornPrettyStore Haul

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Small BornPrettyStore Haul

Hi guys,

I did a small haul from Bornprettystore.com, which is a site that stocks everything from nail art, accessories,makeup brushes, beauty stuff, toys,watches and even clothing. If you love nail art, you will find innumerable options and you will be stuck on the site whole day 😀

Here is what all I got:

A cute,tiny, PINK eyelash curler. I wanted to try this kind of eyelash curler since a long time and also it is quite handy to be carried in your bag.

A polka dots, pink retractable lip brush. Again it is very tiny and goes in my handbag 🙂

A beauty blender dupe (wanted to try it, lets see how it works)

A multi layered, braided bracelet. It has anchor, infinity, etc., very cute.

My favourite is this pearl tasseled hand harness. This is so pretty, I am going to wear this a lot!

And last but not the least, a Pedi Spin. Its a handy tool for at- home pedicures, comes with a polishing and a finishing plate, and 12 extra polishing pads. I know Scholl has Express Smooth Velvet Pedi but this is like 1/6th the price :p

You can get 10% off on bornprettystore.com using my coupon code ‘KKAG10’ 🙂

They have beautiful accessories, inexpensive makeup brushes and a lot of tools for nail art. The best thing is they have Free Shipping worldwide! And your order gets dispatched in a day, though it is usually sent through post, so takes about 3-4 weeks to arrive.

What did you like the most? Do let me know in the comments below.

Revlon Introduces Two New Nail Art Duos in India

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Revlon Nail Art Introducing two new nail art duos for on-trend textures and finishes

Revlon introduces two new additions to the Revlon Nail Art collection: Revlon Nail Art Sun Candy and Revlon Nail Art Shiny Matte. Inspired by the leading trends in fashion and beauty, both dual-ended nail polishes contain everything you need to create unique textures and finishes for your nails.

Shiny Matte

Revlon Nail Art Sun Candy builds on the popularity of Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy, offering sunny colors with sparkling topcoats for a dazzling solar effect. Available in 6 brilliant shades.

Revlon Nail Art Shiny Matte allows you to achieve the shiny/matte trend with matte and metallic enamels. The dual-ended nail enamel has a sophisticated matte base coat and shiny coordinating top shade with a skinny nail art brush to create glam designs with the matte/shiny textures. Available in 4 runway-worthy shades.

Sun Candy- Shades

FEATURES/BENEFITS/KEY INGREDIENTS:
• Two new varieties of dual-ended nail enamels contain everything you need to create unique textures and finishes
• Revlon Nail Art Sun Candy has a bright base coat and iridescent top coat for a dazzling solar effect;
• Revlon Nail Art Shiny Matte has a matte base coat and shiny top coat in a coordinating color with a skinny nail art brush. Matte base has a frosted vial to easily identify matte shades.

Sun Candy- Shimmering Sunset

SHADES:
• Sun Candy: Sun Burst, Sun Shower, Northern Lights, Shimmering Sunset, White Hot, Lava Flame.
• Shiny Matte: Pinstripe, Tortoiseshell, Leather & Lace, Emerald Suede.

SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: INR 375/-

AVAILABILITY: June 2014 retailers nationwide

Haircut and Nail Art at the Juice Salon

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Haircut and Nail Art at the Juice Salon

Hey everyone,

If you follow me on Instagram, you must have seen my pic getting a haircut at Juice :p (shamelessly promoting my Insta..please follow :D)

So, I went to the Juice Salon in my area (Juice has 8 salons in Mumbai)..for getting a haircut..and then got the nail art done too..

Its a nice spacious salon..has two three rooms and one with a shower for the spas.

I was assisted by Rohit for my haircut..and since my hair was already pampered at Jean Claude Biguine (read HERE), it was super smooth and looking great..I did not wish to get a cut :p But a cut was long due..as the ends had grown out..

I wanted layers as they always have been that way and wanted to maintain my length..so he kept my length and gave me short layers at the crown so that I can get that volume and bounce..and side swept bangs..which I can partition either ways..

I loved the cut..he used TIGI Epic Volume Shampoo (which is SLS free and was quite nice..recommend this) to wash hair first..and he told me a good volumising shampoo is enough for my hair coz they are good texture wise 😀

And also a heat protectant serum was used at the start itself..and after the cut, he showed me the hair with cold blast blow drying before styling too..and it looked great without the styling maintenance too.

They use all TIGI products mostly at Juice..



Here is my before and after haircut..

And then there is this nail bar..does’nt it look amazing..with so many colors around..

I had to select a design from these options for the nail art..

And I chose this glitter one…I wanted something simple and quick..she used three nail paints for this..2 Jordana Glitters and one Love..First silver glitter was applied all over..then the love one with very find golden shimmer on the front half and then the Jordana orange gold glitter again on the front half layered, followed with a top coat.

I loved the final effect..and its been 6 days and its still almost intact..and she said if maintained it can stay 10-12 days..they also had gel nail option..

Read more about the Juice Salon at http://juicesalon.in/

So, did you like the hair cut and nail art ? Have you been to Juice Salon ?

P.S: Services were offered by the brand but it has not affected my opinion.

Revlon ColorStay Nail Enamel 230 Bonsai Review, NOTD

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Revlon ColorStay LongWear Nail Enamel 230 Bonsai Review, NOTD
What the Company claims: – We are thrilled to announce Revlon ColorStay Longwear Nail Ena mel, a nail innovation that provides up to 11 days of lasting color* and gel-like shine. 
 
*When worn with Revlon Colorstay™ base & top coat 
 
KEY FEATURES/BENEFITS/INGREDIENTS: 
Inspired by Salon Gel Nails- gel- like shine- no UV light 
ColorStay technology instantly wraps nails in a shatterproof shield of color 
Easy to remove, gentle on nails
Unique double barrel brush for a smooth, even, streak-free application 

 

A complete wardrobe of 16 timeless shades, plus a base and top coat SHADES: The ColorStay Longwear Nail Enamel is available in 18 exciting and vivacious shades like Red Carpet, Delicious, Velvet Rope, Passionate Pink to name a few. 
 
EXPERT TIPS:
– Apply Revlon ColorStay Longwear Base Coat
– Apply two coats of Revlon ColorStay Longwear Nail Enamel and let dry.
– Apply Revlon ColorStay Longwear Top Coat for 11 days of lasting color!
MRP: Rs.350/- for 11.7ml
 
These are formaldehyde, toluene and DBP free and also UV sensitive which is the first..
 
Comes in a long bottle..and the quantity is quite good (11.7 ml is what no brand offers !). The brush is perfect..and 2 coats give a nice opaque perfect coverage..
And these indeed stay for 11 plus days as claimed..I have applied it from more than 10 days…and it has only chipped a little from the tips..
 
Only issue is it takes forever to dry ! Like forever..I waited for sooo long..and still messed up a little..and also takes some time to remove..

But otherwise, these are just perfect..a little on the expensive side..but if you are someone who is always pressed for time..and do not have the time and patience to change nail paints regularly, this is a boon for you !

230 Bonsai is a grass green shade with gold shimmer..

Something which I have never tried till date..quite a different shade..and it looked so fab ! I even received compliments for the shade 😀
 
I lovee the shade Passionate Pink, Blue Slate, French Roast, Sequin, Vintage Rose..I think I love all the shades ! Such unique, interesting and fab shades..but they have released 30 shades in the US and only 16 here..I am disappointed 🙁 I hope they have some good shades for us here too..
 
Highly Recommended !
 
Rating:

Quality: 4/5 
Value for money: 3.75/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the Revlon ColorStay Longwear Nail Enamel ? Your favorite ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Revlon by Marchesa Nail Art 3D Jewel Appliqués

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Revlon by Marchesa Nail Art 3D Jewel Appliqués™

Exclusive Limited Edition textured appliques inspired by Marchesa runway gowns

Cover your nails in couture with Revlon by Marchesa Nail Art 3D Jewel Appliqués™, a limited time collection that harmoniously brings together Marchesa’s renowned design expertise and Revlon’s authority in colour and trend. Marchesa founders Keren Craig and Georgina Chapman have collaborated with Revlon to translate their coveted couture gowns into a collection of intricate textured appliqués accented with opulent jewels and dainty beads. The Revlon by Marchesa Nail Art 3D Jewel Appliqués™, feature rich metallics, intricate prints, and opulent colours that are perfect for every woman that has ever dreamed of gracing the red carpet.

Royal Burgundy

“Fashion and beauty are about self-expression and experimentation, and taking a creative approach to your personal style.  Nails have become the ultimate accessory, so we are so excited to translate our signature Marchesa design motifs into a collection of 3D Jewel Nail Appliqués for our first collection with Revlon,” – Keren Craig, Marchesa Co-Founder.

With these gorgeous on-trend designs, you can create a variety of glamorous nail looks. Dress up any outfit by adorning every nail, or add a little something to the everyday by adding appliqués to your already painted nails. Instantly elevate your manicure with an accent nail that matches your personal style or use the appliqués as strips or tips for instant, glam nail art that polishes off any mani!

Crown Jewels

“These appliqués offer all of the trends for this season. 3D beaded textures and bold prints = instant glam. They have a high-impact look and require minimal effort to apply. It’s an easy, chic way to bring fashion to your fingertips.” – Leeanne Colley, Revlon Nail Expert

Features:
·      Exclusive 3D jewel designs inspired by Marchesa’s signature design motifs
·      Salon-like nail art quality that is easy to apply at home
·      No dry time and won’t dry out
·      UV cured technology made to last
·      Each package contains 18 strips to fit most nail sizes and won’t stain nails
·      Appliqués can be worn alone or over top coats and/or coloured nail enamel for a variety of looks.

Revlon by Marchesa Nail Art 3D Jewels Appliqués™ are available in 4 intricate designs:, Beaded Couture, Crown Jewels, Jeweled Noir, Royal Burgundy

Availability: Jan 2014 across all major departmental stores

Nail Art Tips for Beginners

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Nail Art Tips for Beginners

Well with the Maybelline Color Show Nail Paints launch, there has been a derth of nail art designs everywhere..people are trying out different designs..out of their comfort zones..

Well, obviously nail art is not that easy..especially the jazzy ones..

Here are some tips for you all to begin with nail art..

1. Use nail art stickers..you get fully designed stickers where you just have to stick them on your nails…and file out the extra. L’oreal Paris, Ayesha.accessories and a few other brands have them.

2. Nail art stickers also comes in different designs..like this one from Maybelline..it has hearts, moustache, etc..like these, you get tons of designs to choose from..just stick it on your nail and you are good to go.

3. Use cellotape. You can do French, diagonal, half and half..many different designs with a cello tape..just apply a base coat, cello tape on how you want the design to be and another color on the opposite side..thats it..

I did a reverse french using a cello tape here..the base is Keep Up the Flame (red) and Denim Dash (blue) on the tips..I did the opposite on the other hand but since Denim Dash is matte..the red was not showing up on it..and it did not look neat enough. But I loved how the blue came up on this red. You can try different options in colored French Manicure.

Here are few more designs..

Slide Show: Diagonal Stripes..using Orange Fix and Buried Treasure.

Cat Stripes: Using Bold Gold as base and Blackout for stripes.

Reverse French : Using Tenacious Teal and Crazy Berry

4. Stamping Kit. When one is well versed with these basics, they can buy a nail art stamping kit which consists of stamping plates, stamping polish and one stamper and scrapper. Konad has many different kinds..the below one is a basic one.

5. Nail Art Brushes and Dotting Tools. Once comfortable with these basic things, one can buy different nail art brushes and dotting tools..it comes in a set and there are different kinds of brushes for different designs..there can be endless number of possibilities once you know how to work well with them.

So these were a few basic..quick and easy ways to start with nail art..which is your favorite ? What do you like to use ? Any tips you would like to add..please share in the comments below..

Are you well versed with nail art ? What do you use ?

P.S: 8th image from Google.

L’oreal Paris Color Riche Nail Art Stickers Review, NOTD

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L’Oreal Paris FashioNAILable Color Riche Le Nail Art Stickers Review, NOTD

Price : 299 INR/- for 18 stickers


What the product claims : Need a manicure but don’t have time to wait for the polish to dry? Get ready to get FashioNAILable with L’Oreal Paris Le Nail Art stickers. Inspired from luxury fabrics, these stickers are easy to use and can stay on for upto 10 days.


We have three timeless collections that create ultimate nail wardrobe ranges:

Couture– Nail stickers that are inspired from the latest catwalk trends

L’Or– The timeless black and gold nail art stickers can add a vintage feel to your look

Diamantisse – Diamonds are a girl’s best friend! These stickers aren’t just stickers, they are nail diamonds!

What makes these nail stickers so unique?


The Nail Stickers are easy to apply. You just have to select a sticker that fits your nail, apply the sticker on your nail, fold the remaining over your nail tip and file off the remaining.

1. Zero Application Mistakes: Since the stickers are easy to apply, chances of any mistake is nil

2. Zero Dry Time: Since these are stickers, you do not have to wait for it to dry! It saves you of all the misery of waiting for your nail colour to dry. Isn’t that a blessing?

3. Doesn’t require a nail colour remover: When you feel like changing your sticker, all you have to do is, peel it off. It’s that simple!

4. Zero Nail Damage: Worried if these stickers will damage your nails? Here’s the good news. The stickers are safe to use and will not damage your nails.

The nail stickers not only glam up your look but also give your personality a whole new definition. Truly, nails are your style canvas! It’s time to get FashioNAILable, instantly!

Give your nails a luxurious makeover. Treat them with sophistication with Le Nail Art Stickers. Match your mood and your outfit with these fun nail stickers. All it takes is few minutes of your time.


I have 003 Denim..its royal blue with silver shimmer sparkles..its very easy to use..and can be used on the go..



And there are 18 stickers..9 each of different sizes..so one can use whichever fits..some issues I had with this are..some did not fit in on my nail bed..some had extra edges..and some felt short..I somehow managed those which were close enough..still there is some part falling outside the nail bed..and the excess ends which are to be filed off..did not come out neatly 🙁


And it started chipping within 1-2 days at the tips..so obviously does not stay for 10 days as claimed..

But it has some really pretty designs..and good for some special occasion..when you want some nail art..much cheaper than the nail salons..

Pros:

1. Easy to do DIY Nail Art.
2. Can be used anywhere.
3. 18 stickers..9 each of different sizes.
4. Lots of nice designs to choose from.
5. Safe to use.
6. Easy to remove..just need to be peeled off.

Cons:

1. Did not fit well on my nails.
2. Started chipping at the tips within 1-2 days.
3. A little expensive at 299..since these are one time use..but ya cheaper than nail salons.

Overall these are good to use for some special occasion when you want some nail art..and are quite easy to use too..with some unique and nice designs to choose from..
Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 3.5/5
Availability: 4/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again : May be..

Have you tried the L’oreal Paris Color Riche Nail Art Stickers ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Jordana Pop Nail Art Design with Precision Brush Review

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Jordana Pop Nail Art Design with Precision Brush Review

What the Company claims:
Intense Pigments
Precision Brush Applicator
Easy to Use
DBP, Toluene & Formaldehyde Free

Pop Art Nail Design allows people to express their individuality and creativity. Jordana’s collection comes in various stylish colors. These are easy to use and you can crate amazingly beautiful designs when you are in the mood for creating beautiful fingernails & toenails.

Paint your nails in the colors of your imagination with Pop Art Nail Design with Precision Brush! You can choose from various shades. These come in 0.20 fl oz/6ml.

Best Suitable For:

All types of nails

Tips & Tricks:

Apply Jordana Nail Polish of choice, let dry, and choose coordinating Pop Art Nail Design. Apply thin light strokes of Pop Art Nail, let dry between applications. Choose as many shades to create a more elaborate design, let dry and then apply Jordana top coat for a finished look. For classic French, choose natural shades of Jordana Nail Polish, let dry, use Pop Art Nail Contemporary White or colored if desired, gently stroke tips of nail to create the perfect smile lines, let dry for at least 1 minute, apply Jordana Top Coat for finish and shine.

Available in 26 shades.
MRP: Rs.166/- for 6ml

It has a super fine brush for making precise designs..its long enough for keeping control. For girls who love nail art, this sure is a must have..

Here is something I tried..messed a little in the last line..:(

Pros:

1. I like the fact that it comes in 26 shades to choose from.
2. 6 ml of product would last quite long as you do not need much for designs.
3. Long handle and brush for precision.
4. Economical.
5. Its DBP, Toluene & Formaldehyde Free..so safe to use.

Cons:

1. Availability is an issue. You can get it from here

No other cons as such. I quite liked this..and I think Indian brands should also come up with something like this.

Rating:

Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 3.5/5

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Would I buy it again: Yes in white,black and other shades..

Konad Stamp/Scraper Kit Review

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Konad Stamp/Scraper Kit Review

Now nail art can be real fun..but if one has shaky hands or if one is not creative enough or patient enough..(someone like me :p) they can and should go for the Konad nail art kits..with which you can create lots and lots of designs without much of an effort.

You would require:

Konad 5ml Special Nail Polish- Rs.140/- each
Konad Stamp/Scraper- Rs. 170/-
Image Plate Holder- Rs. 65/- (This is not mandatory)
Konad Image Plates- Rs. 175/- each

You can buy this stuff from Nailsandbeauty.in

Directions for use:

m56 and m45

It was tricky at first and I just could not get it right..but after 2-3 trial and errors I finally managed it..the main thing is to do it super fast..like apply the nail paint on the design you want, scrape off the excess, get it on the stamper..all this should be done within seconds..if the nail paint dries even a little bit, it just wont come on the stamper. Once you get the design on the stamper its easy to place it.

Is’nt the bow cute ?? I loved it….

I highly recommend this stamp/scraper if you like nail art but do not have too much time for it..

P.S: Product sent by site for review but it has not affected my opinion.

Get a Hello Kitty Stamping Plate free..HURRY..

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For all of you to know…you can use this coupon code BP299 at bornprettystore.com to get a free Hello Kitty Nail Art Stamping plate..Just go to this link..http://www.bornprettystore.com/product_info.php?products_id=932 and add it to your cart, open a customer account and check out entering the above given code and its yours !!!

But do hurry as only 500 pieces to be given..This site has free shipping option and is worth checking out..

The plate looks like this..

Best of luck…