Wednesday, February 6, 2013

ABC Challenge - Essie

Hello darlings, long time no blog. I missed last weeks challenge, which was D, so I'm starting back with the other ladies this week. I apologize for my lack of posts, this comes for two reasons, one is my computer crashed.. again. Second, ive been having a pretty rough couple of weeks at work, which has had me stressed, anxious, and not like myself. I have a really great friend to thank in helping me and giving me really great words of encouragement, I really saw a whole new light after a couple of emails. Gin, (who by the way once she hits 100 followers on her blog will be having a giveaway) is my saving grace, we've been nail mail buddies since October, and we have shared probably well over 300 emails, she really is my polish best friend:) thanks gin.
Enough sap and sorrow, onto the nails I say! Today I have for you some essie's. I looove Essie polish, the formula, the colors, the pigmentation, all pure perfection. So while shopping I saw these two colors and knew it was meant to be.
On my pointer and pinky fingers is two coats of Butler please. On my middle, ring, and thumb is two coats of Bikini so teeny. I also went back to my nail art roots. Its been so long since Ive done any nail art, I really enjoyed doing this, so for accents I made a side french leopard print. All topped with seche vite, which my bottle is now super thick and caused bubbles:(
I plan on coming back strong especially once I get my stupid laptop back. What do you think of today's mani? Make sure you check out the other wonderful ladies in the challenge!
Until next time! -Sammi



24 comments:

  1. I am so in love with this mani. I love leopard print, and how it's only on the side of the nail. This looks great!

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  2. It looks lovely! I hope the situation at work will calm down :)

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  3. Two of my favorite essie colors! Love the design and I hope you can cheer up soon :)

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  4. Absolutely love this!!! Leopard print is one of my favs and I love how you did the accents! Gorgeous lady!! :)

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  5. Doll I am glad you are up and runing again and OFC making me jelly with the pretty buttler please and perfect leopard print :) keep up the good work

    xoxo
    gin

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  6. Super cute! I love the color combo

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  7. I like it, alot. That half-leopard effect is striking, and works beautifully with the colors you picked.

    Great job!

    Here's hoping things soon improve on the work front. Sending you good vibes from New York.... :)

    Lisa

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  8. I completely get the work stress thing - I'm gonna be in the same boat in a couple of weeks with school & work...you'll get through. Crossing my fingers that you'll get your laptop back soon! The manicure? LOVE IT! Beautiful colors! I will be stealing this idea, just so you know.

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  9. I love this mani! The colors are great together!

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  10. This totally rocks!! It looks so cool!! Nicely done! :D

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  11. I love me some Essie! I finally grabbed Butler Please the other day, and I cannot wait to wear it. I used all Essie for my challenge as well, just have to convince my toddler to sit still for a bit so I can post it!

    This mani is freakin awesome too. I love the blues, and the accent nails rock!

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  12. Very nice! I like the symmetry in this design.

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  13. Sooooo lovely! And I hope that things will be better soon. :)

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  14. Your mani is absolutely amazing Sammi! I hope I can get my hands on Butler Please, that's a gorgeous bright blue and I need something like that. I have a hard time with Essie's though, only a couple worked for me so far.
    I hope you'll be back and healthy and happy soon :)

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  15. That is stunning, I love me some leopard print! :)

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  16. I love these colors and your design!! I'm so happy you're back!! I hope things let up :)

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  17. This is so cute! I love the colors and the leopard print is awesome!

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  18. That is so gorgeous! I love the vibrant blue and the leopard print really pops out! Great job :) I hope work life is gonna be a little easier on you from now on :)

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  19. Oh my goodness, this is awesome!!! Great job!!!!

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  20. This is such an awesome mani! I love it!

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  21. butler please!!! I need to get that one! its a great color!

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  22. I love this!! Leopard is my weakness, that and anything neon! It's amazing how much stress at work affects everything! If you think about it, you spend most of your waking hours at work and if you're not happy, well, it's no good! I hope things start looking up for you!!

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  23. This is so cute! I love the leopard, and Bikini So Teeny is one of my very favorite colors. So pretty and springy!

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