40GNAI - Mint + Accent Nail

Hello !

As I am writing this post, I didn't have coffee..so sorry if I am confusing in my post or I make more mistakes than usual.

This last week has been gloomy and cold. It's almost like we skipped directly to fall. Ugh. I need heat and sun, please.

EDIT: Still so damn cold. Who stole summer?

The prompts were mint for everyone and accent nail as my personal prompt.

I didn't have a clue of what to do until the last minute and honestly, I am still "eh" about it,

 

I used Enigma from Gilty Girl Cosmetics (I don't know if they are still up and running) for the "plain" nails.

 

I wore this polish over a year ago and I didn't remember how the formula was. I was just praying it wouldn't be too much of a pain.

 

I was really surprised to see that it was almost a one coater. The formula was a little bit on the thicker side but very manageable. It looks almost like an off-white with a subtle hint of green/mint in it. I looove it.

 

 

For the accent nails I did a "smoosh" with Enigma, Beyond Cozy (Essie) and a white polish.

 

It looked pretty and very subtle. I hope you like it ! :)

 

Happy polishing!

 

Irrationails xo

 

 

 

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Madam Glam Soak Off Polish: First Impression + Review

Hello, lovely people!

Today, I have something new to show you!

DISCLAIMER: I am not an expert on this subject, it is only my personal opinion and my personal experience  :)

A few months ago, I started noticing a new brand -to me- showing up on Instagram. Madam Glam offers a wide range of regular nail polish and the most important thing for this post today, gel soak off polish. I was intrigued by the brand and the reviews I saw popping everywhere.

Usually, I don't go for the gel polishes because I like variety and I change my polish every two or three days, but I thought it could be a good thing for my mom who likes to have her nails polished. I don't see her every week and they say it can last up to two weeks so, of course, I had to try it to see if it was actually true!

I placed my first order and not even after four days I got my package! Fast shipping much?? I have to mention I'm in Canada and it was shipped from NY. I didn't expect it before a week or ten days at least. I was impressed already with the service.

I'm not familiar with the price of soak off polish, but I found it pricier than regular polish (19.95USD). Luckily, Madam Glam offers often coupon codes (30%, 40% or 50% off), so it cuts down the price to a more affordable one.

Phew, let's talk about the polish, shall we?

This is "Summer's Coming", a gorgeous pink almost nude gel polish. I love this color, because it's neutral with a touch of color and it makes your hands look good. :)

The application was pretty easy, but you have to be extra careful when you apply it because you can't use the regular clean up method with gel polish. Once cured, it's too late.

I wore this polish for a whole week and I saw no chipping whatsoever. Very impressed! I could have probably get a longer wear time, but for me it was the maximum time I could do. I was itching to wear regular polish :P

Overall the mani in itself was pretty easy to do. You do need a little bit of patience for the application but I think it's a little bit more faster than doing your nail the "regular" way.

I have a lot more Madam Glam polishes to try and I am pretty excited to wear them.

So, what do you think? Gel polishes are a yay or nay?

And finally have you wore any Madam Glam polish?

Happy polishing!

Irrationails xo

40GNAI- Wedding

Hello, hello!

Today's finally FRIDAY-YAY!

The prompt for today was wedding. We are used to see discreet/French mani for the big day. I haven't see much of extravagant nails for wedding. Why is that?

I decided I wanted some BLING for my wedding nails. I had crystals from Born Pretty Store I still hadn't used and thought it was finally time to try them.

Overall I reaaally enjoy this mani. So girly. So bling-y!

 

I used "Cosmo" from Zoya for my accent fingers (pinky and thumb). That one is a stunner in the sun. Who wants some sparkle?!

 

For the others fingers I used Beautifully Bizarre from Orly. Gaaaah. I am in love. It's such a special polish. I think the name is perfect. Beautifully. Bizarre.

 

That pink base and the blue shimmer! Did I say I love it? No, wait. I adore it.

 

 

 

"Macro" on the crystals.

 

I am wearing this mani for two days and they still hold on onto my nails. I think I'll be using these crystals in the near future. I like them!

 

It looks delicate doesn't it? (In a bling-y sparkle way)

 

So tell me what do you think? Too much? Just enough? Would you be wearing these nails at a wedding?

 

Happy polishing!

 

Irrationails xo

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