Cozy Sweater Nails

Hello, Konaddicts!
I hope you're doing well in this new year and staying warm!  I decided to try out an unusual image plate - Vivid Lacquer VL 025.  I love trying a new or different nail plate.  This one was especially fun, since I am a big fan of crocheting.


I bought the plate on Etsy.  It has several unusual crocheting and knitting designs.

The biggest challenge with this plate was trying to decide how to do the stamping - should I apply the dark color over the light one?  the light color over the dark?  I also had a few false starts with colors that were too similar to show the design clearly.

In the end, I used Sally Hansen Insta Dri Raspberry Race as a base and used the shimmery and darker Sally Hansen Insta Dri Pronto Purple for the stamping.


It's different look, it has a cozy feel to it, and I love the overall effect.

Thanks for coming by Konaddicts!  I hope you're staying warm!

Sweetly Peach

Hello, everyone!  We have a sunny day today - very exciting after all the moody winter weather we've been having.  Today, I'm wearing a very easy, super simple two-color manicure.  This is L'oreal Complete Salon Manicure First Kiss stamped with NYC French White Tip.  The plate is the classic Konad M60.  It's simple and sweet, perfect preparation for Valentine's Day!

I hope you're having sun - and love - wherever you are, Konaddicts!  I think I'm going to try out my Messy Mansion plate with conversation hearts for Valentine's Day, so I'll be sure to let you know how it turns out!

Circuit Boards

Hi, everyone!
Today I'm wearing a quick manicure using a design from the newest Bundle Monster set.   The is Revlon Top Speed Emerald stamped with My Online Shop stamping polish in pastel green.  The design is from BM 415.  I did a little dotting with Essie No Place Like Chrome and filled in some space with my stamping polish to add a little variety.

We've got an overcast day; it's actually beginning to feel like Fall.  Stay warm and dry, Konaddicts!

Teal Tones

Hi, everyone!  I decided I would try to catch the last rays of this autumn sun to show you this simple teal manicure I'm wearing.  

This is Nail Savvy Electric, a blue green pearl.  I used a chrome blue, Pure Ice Pussy Cat, for the stamping.  The design is from XL Plate A.

I love it!  It's another case of a simple design that looks very elegant.  Gotta love Konad - even the quick manis can look good!

Be well, Konaddicts!  Treat yourself to some roses - that's what I did!

Simple Zig Zags

Hi, everyone!

Today, I've opted for a simple mani using Konad M78, a pattern I've always wanted to use but never quite got around to trying out.  This is Milani Cherry Pie stamped with Love My Nails Silver Sweep.  It's simple and oh so sweet!

Catch you soon, Konaddicts!

Puzzled (the Remix)

More puzzle pieces!
This is another using the puzzle design from the XL-A plate.

This is Wet n Wild Black Creme stamped with Pastel Blue Special Stamping Polish from MyOnlineShop's Facebook store.  After an exceptionally difficult couple of weeks, I treated myself to several bottles of their stamping polish.  Including shipping, each bottle turned out to be about $6.25/ea.  

Six bucks a bottle is more than I usually like to pay for a polish, but, wow, look at how that color pops!

Is everyone waiting with bated breath for the new set of Cheeky plates?  They're supposed to be out as early as Friday! Woo hoo!

See you later, Konaddicts!

Designer Nails

Hello, everyone!  I was not feeling the 31 Day Challenge "based on art", so I opted for a quick and easy mani using plate QA24 (another eBay find!).

It's a base L'Oreal Walk on the Beach stamped with Kleancolor Military Green (I love this color!) using plate QA24.  I added some accents with a dotting tool in China Glaze Passion and Kleancolor Metallic Aqua.

I'm feeling very "haute couture" with his mani!  Have a great weekend, Konaddicts!

31 Day Nail Challenge - Day 4: Green Nails

Hello, all!  Here's my green mani for Day 4.  I wasn't really feeling very green, so I went for a really simple look.  I started with Sally Hansen Insta Dri Jade Jump and stamped with plate A33 in Kleancolor Military Green.

I can't wait until tomorrow's blue mani.  I'm going to wear my very favorite polish!  See you then, Konaddicts!

Gone green!

Hi everyone!  I wanted to share a design "from manicures past".  This is an easy two color mani using a base of Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Mint Sorbet stamped with Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Sea Breeze.  The plate is A16.

It's a simple and easy combo, but I received lots of compliments on this one!  I love the A-series plates (I get mine from eBay).  I don't have all of them, but some of the designs are really fun to try out!  

I hope you're having a great week, Konaddicts!

Bright Dots

Hello, everyone!  Today, I have an easy and vibrant mani using Cheeky plate CH10.  I started with twocoats of coats of Pure Ice Free Fall.  I used a final coat of Pure Ice Tease, a magenta with a blue shimmer.

I stamped the dots using Cheeky CH10 and Kleancolor Metallic Aqua.  The aqua looked more purple on the nails, but it worked!  Before picking CH10, I tried the dots on Konad M60.  I liked the Cheeky plate better for this mani.  The dots on the plate blend more at the bottom on the Cheeky plate and I liked that look better for these colors.

It's a simple look, but I love the sparkle!

Shine on, Konaddicts!

Simply electric!

Short on time (and on inspiration), I grabbed one of my Cheeky plates for quick and shocking results.  I used Sally Hansen Insta Dri Lightening as the base and stamped an image from CH-5 using Wet and Wild Black Creme.

Dashing off, Konaddicts!  Thanks for stopping by!

PS: Am I the only one waiting with bated breath for the new Cheeky plates and new set of Bundle Monster plates to be released?  I am not a patient woman and am simply bursting to get my hands on these two new sets!

Black and Purple Holo Nails

My holographic nail obsession continues.  I've even treated myself to a few bottles of Layla Hologram Effect polish.  While I'm waiting for that bit of "nail mail" to arrive, I decided to work with what I had - a very old bottle of Sally Hansen Magical Nail Makeup in a holographic purple.  

I stamped using plate A-03 and Milani Black Magic.  I used my standard topcoat so that dulled the holographic effect somewhat, but it still had a cool multi-dimensional look to it.  I only wish that I could capture the entire color effect on "film"!

Here's another look at it:

Okay, Konaddicts, tell me I'm not alone.  What are your current polish obsessions?

Can-Can French Manicure

Hi, everyone!
I've opted for a simple mani today using a design from DRK-A.  For a base, I used two coats of  Orly French Manicure Sheer Nude.  On top of that, I used one coat of Bella Il Fiore - it's a blue-tinged sheer that came from an old French Manicure kit.  Milani Black Magic is my stamping polish.


The blue tint keeps the mani interesting, the pattern is simple and sweet, and, best of all, it was quick and easy! The result reminds me a bit of those leggy French Can Can dancers!


Don't be afraid to kick up your heels, Konddicts!

Simple Filigree

Here's a quick and easy mani I pulled together using Konad plate M83.  The base is Revlon Top Speed Stormy and Kleancolor Pastel Peach is the stamping color.  One reason I love Konad is that even when you don't have a lot of time, you can still come up with lovely results!

Take care, Konaddicts!

Greta Silver Holo and Pink

I'm still entranced by this polish!  I decided to see how Make Up Store's Greta would look with a stamp.  I chose A-10 and Milani Hot Orchid for the dots and dashes.  I used a top coat, which dulled the holo effect a little, but you can still see the color gleaming through!  The colors must have distracted me, though, because my stamping is bit wacky!

Sparkle and shine, Konaddicts!  (Can you tell I've been watching Toddlers & Tiaras?)

Simple Blue on Blue with Cheeky

Hello, everyone!  Today, I opted for a simple manicure.  I used Kleancolor Beach Blue as the base; it's a gel-like indigo blue.  I stamped with Pure Ice Pussy Cat, a light metallic blue, and use Cheeky plate CH-10.

Today, I'm living simply, Konaddicts!

Subtle Bronze and Gold

I love this color!
It is Kleancolor Coffee Addict.  It's a rich bronze that has a sparkle in it.  Gorgeous!
I couldn't leave it bare, so I decided to go with a subtle stamp.  I chose BM 222 and China Glaze Passion for the stamping.  I like the antique-type feel of the look.  I'm feeling more cultured already!

Thanks for reading, Konaddicts!

For Audrey Houndstooth

Hello, Konaddicts!  I'm finishing a very busy work week and getting ready for another busy one.  I opted for a quick Konadicure with China Glaze For Audrey stamped with Sally Hansen Insta Dri Teal Takeoff using M63. I figured that you can never go wrong with houndstooth!

Lime and Teal Art Deco

After all the traditional Christmas colors, I was feeling ready for a bright, out there design.  This is two coats of Kleancolor Melon Green (which has a lovely subtle sparkle to it) stamped with Kleancolor Metallic Aqua.  The pattern is from Chez Delaney (or, at least an eBay version of it) XL Plate B.

Ahh...it's kind of refreshing!

See you in 2012, Konaddicts!

Christmas Tree Nails

Three coats of Finger Paints Sketch and Etch stamped with silver using plate BM205