Tag Archives: OPI

Friday Nails: Quick Diamond Gem Accent Nail tutorial

  By nionvox | March 21, 2013 - 4:31 pm | ,
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Products: Essie ‘Aruba Blue’ Swarovski crystals from Nails Inc ‘Bling it on Rebel’ kit Glitter clear coat from Sephora. Music: “We Are Free” by Zep Hurme (feat. Snowflake) http://ccmixter.org/files/zep_hurme/31607 is licensed under a Creative Commons license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Subscribe to our YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/strangekittyca Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strangekittyca Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Strangekitty_ca

Friday Nails: Bow ties are cool! 11th Doctor nail look

  By nionvox | March 14, 2013 - 5:27 pm |
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I might be a little obsessed with Matt Smith’s Doctor. Maybe. Probably. Anyway, here’s a look inspired by our beloved eleventh Doctor himself. Because bow ties are cool, I paint bow ties now!   Like if you’re a proud Whovian! Products: Sephora by OPI ‘You Don’t Know Jacques’ Essie ‘Fishnet Stockings’ Essie ‘Lapiz of Luxury’ Music: “Longing for Home” by Gurdonark http://ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/12670 is licensed under a Creative Commons license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/sampling+/1.0/ … Continue reading →

Friday Nails: Winter Love + DIY dotting tool

  By nionvox | February 14, 2013 - 3:48 pm | , ,
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Hey guys! This look is a combination of Valentines and winter colours. I’ll show you how to easily make cute little hearts with your own DIY dotting tool. The nice thing about this is that it’s so subtle, you can wear it after Valentines and not look strange. Products: Essie ‘No Place Like chrome’ Essence ’19′ (Grey with pink shimmer) Sephora by OPI matte clear coat Pencil with eraser + flat … Continue reading →

Friday Nails – Winter Sparkle

  By nionvox | January 31, 2013 - 9:49 pm | , ,
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From now one, i’ll be doing the nail tutorials as videos! Please  like and subscribe, and comment if you have ideas you’d like me to try! Easy nail tutorial on glitter gradient in grey, white and multicoloured sparkle. It’s a great winter look, or for prom/weddings. Products: Sephora by OPI ‘Thyme for a Mani’ Sephora by OPI ‘Meet me at the Disco’ Wet n Wild white glitter (Fast dry polish) … Continue reading →

Friday Nails: Strangekitty, here kitty!

  By nionvox | January 17, 2013 - 3:24 pm | , ,
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Happy birthday to us! This is the look I wore this week, and it’s super easy, so easy, that it doesn’t even need instructions! I drew it on with a sharpie Make sure you protect your art with a topcoat! -Dannielle  

Friday Nails: Layla Flash Black review/looks

  By nionvox | January 10, 2013 - 4:09 pm | , ,
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Hey guys! So I was looking around for some brands I haven’t tried, while I was trying to find some of the OPI Skyfall polishes before they’re all gone. I came across ‘Layla‘(Link in Italian). I’ve never seen this brand before in person, and playing around in their new holographic collection, I picked up ‘Flash Black’. (About $16 here, which is steep for polish but it’s worth it) It seems to be … Continue reading →

Friday Nails: Reverse French Glitter Manicure

  By nionvox | December 20, 2012 - 2:26 pm | , ,
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Hey guys! Here’s a cute Xmas party look. Bored of your average French manicure? Try a deep purple with a little sparkle! You will need: A deep purple – I used Sephora by OPI Just a Little Dangerous A glitter coat - I used Sephora by OPI Only Gold for Me Binder reinforcement stickers (or French manicure guide stickers). Step one: 2-3 coats of your purple. Make sure it’s completely dry … Continue reading →

Friday Nails: That’s a wrap!

  By nionvox | November 29, 2012 - 4:44 pm | , ,
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Hey guys! This week’s nails are a classy, elegant way to do a Xmas theme. I’m bringing in chrome, purple and glitter. (There had to be glitter.) It’s inspired by some cute silver and purple striped boxes I saw this weekend. It’s also an entry in Nail Polish Canada’s Holiday theme competition. (Voting closed) You will need: A silver polish, I used Essie ‘There’s No Place Like Chrome’ A deep … Continue reading →

Friday Nails: Fall trends 2012

  By nionvox | September 27, 2012 - 4:00 pm | ,
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Hey kittens! I’m giving my nails a break this week because they’re honestly a mess But never fear, Nion is here to give you the scoop on the latest trends i’ve snooped out for you. Textures Oh man, if you haven’t heard of Ciate yet, i’d like to see the rock you’re living under! We’ve seen the famous caviar manicure, then the velvet, and now, sequins! I haven’t had a chance to try them personally, but … Continue reading →

Friday Nails: Summer’s End

  By nionvox | September 13, 2012 - 5:42 pm | ,
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Hey guys! This week’s manicure is a blend into fall, with brown and gold. I’m gonna miss you summer! You will need: A brown colour A gold glitter Some q-tips, or a small brush Step one: 2-3 coats of the brown. Whatever it takes to reach a solid colour. Step two: Using the q-tip, dab the gold glitter haphazardly up your nail. It should kinda fade off towards the tips. If … Continue reading →