... Technique Tuesday - Dots ..

Trying my hand today at Technique Tuesday which is a fortnightly theme. I must admit I'm loving the fact that it's a fortnight. So many AN Monday manis, don't make it to the blog as I don't have time to photo/edit but having that extra week made this so easy! I really hope that this becomes a regular thing.

Anyway, I'm very happy with how these worked out. No smudges, great sized dots! Ah! Awesome!

I used Chi Chi Walkin on Sunshine (woahhhhhhhh-ohhhhhh) as the base and the dots are a combination of Chi Chi Look At Me and Pink Flamingo in the Pool and covered in the Essence Gel Look Top Coat for no dotting bumps!

As I mentioned in the top paragraph, I generally smudge dots or don't get them looking round. I've realised lately that this is simply due to my lack of patience. I just want to get in there, get it done and hope for the best. This time, I took my time and voila! I'm so pleased with how they are looking. It's like someone else painted my nails for me.

I know yellow nails aren't for everyone but I really liked how bright and vibrant they are. I'm also so glad that the pink and the magenta colours worked so well together. And I'll leave you with a shot under UV light. Mmmm Glowy! 

... Ozember! Plus Cate Ruby Dixie-Dawn ...

So welcome to Ozember! One of those extra months of the year, along with Smarch! I have a lot of Aussie untrieds and I really need to make some sort of dent into the collection so November is Aussie Aussie Aussie!  Wish me luck as I'm actually on a blogging roll lately which I'm enjoying!

Dixie-Dawn is a beautiful purple that I would probably put into the matte category. It's not super dooper matte like other shades I own but if I put a top coat on it then it would definitely change the shade colour.

As always, Cate Ruby polishes come in that gorgeous bottle with that diamante ring on the the lid. So pretty! This is the 9ml version and the smaller bottles definitely match the larger round 15ml ones.

And as is the case these days, I couldn't just leave it alone so I added dots! These are using Cate Ruby Metal Mix and I think it works really well. Shiny sparkly glitter on top of matte goodness!

I think it works really well in this combo. I've been loving it heaps! Plus my dots finally worked out decent for once! Hurrah!! New doting tools works wonders!

Providing I can bring myself to take this beauty off I'll be back tomorrow for more Ozember action! If anyone else decides they want to join in celebrating the beauties Australia has to offer, let me know and I'll link you to my posts this month!

Polishes were provided for review but all opinions, Aussie humour and dodgy photography are my own!

... Aussie Nails Monday - Dots ...

It's been awhile so here's Aussie Nails Monday! Today's theme is dots and while I like the look of dots, I seriously need a lot more practice!!

I've chosen to use Ulta3 Black Satin, Rimmel Matte Finished and the dots are Layla Mirror Effects Mirror Chrome, Metal Plum, Titanium Sky and Pink Iron.

I really loved the contrast between the matte of the black and the shiny mirror metallic from the Laylas. I'm not entirely happy with my effort but practice makes perfect. I'm hoping one day I'll figure out how to do foolproof beautiful dots!

For more pretty Aussie Nails check us out on Instagram using the tag #aussienailsmonday or check out the following ladies!

Elissa - Ten Little Nubs

Bec - Nail Gun XS

Marie - Marie’s Manicure Madhouse

Sarah - Shatter Me Claire

Chantelle - A Polished Prance

Teneil -Shades of Phoenix

Nicole - The Epitome of Superficiality

Bec - Lacquer Dreams

Naomi - NananaisNails

Eboni - Enamoured With Enamel

Adelle - Adelle1985 (Instagram)

Kelly - Kelly's Kolors

Rebecca - Polished Peripherals

Rosemarie - Every Little Polish

Melissa - Mel My Issta

Natalie - Walk In My Eyeshadow

Jennifer - JennLojko (Instagram)

Erin - Erinzi’s Nails

Astrid - Lovessweetas (Instagram)

Jasmyn - Jas’ Blingtastic Nails

Kate - Mckfresh (Instagram)

Jessica - Maedaynails (instagram)

Elizabeth - Lili_Bete (Instagram)

Cassandra - The Reluctant Femme

Tammy - Lacquer and Leather

Julia - Messy Mansion

Ann - Nailovelogy

Ronda

Theresa It's All About The Polish

Katie - Pretty Polish Please

Melissa - polished_off (Instagram)

Jennifer - jennersx (Instagram)

Rachael - thepolishedclaw (Instagram)

Julz - Julzperrinails

Caylah

Tash

Jane - Nails In Oz

Jasmine - Nailed By Jasmine

Sylvia - lilyandjinks (Instagram)

Genna - Eternal Dreamer

Tammy - http://ohmygoshpolish.blogspot.com.au/

Stacey - @staceymeldrum (Instagram)

Jess - radjecca (Instagram)

Shannen - shannen_arrowsmith (Instagram)

Sarah - lilyloveslouise.blogspot.com

Tracy

Kate - Pimped Out Nails

Casey - Drama Queen Nails

Holly - nails_by_holly (Instagram)

... Orly - Melodious Utopia ...

Orly - Melodious Utopia

$18.95 AUD at selected stockists. Check the Orly Australia website!

Another pretty from Orly today. This is Melodious Utopia which is described as a "soft yellow creme" but it's definitely not another pale pastel. It's very pretty and I thought it worked really well with my skin tone.

There is a bonus shimmer inside which is a pain to capture but it's definitely there. It's like the hidden surprise that you weren't expecting! So pretty! It seems to appear as a yellow but in certain light it goes towards more of a coral.

I'm not sure why yellows aren't loved as much as they should but if you haven't branched into the happiness that yellow can offer, then I'd recommend trying this one! Like the other polishes in this collection it's 3 free.

If it's too much yellow for you then you can easily tone it down with some nail art. I've gone for some simple dots today and I've dotted using Orly Coachella Dweller that I reviewed in my last post.

I really enjoyed this polish. I try to love all yellows but a lot don't work with my skintone but this one looked fab. I like to wear brighter polishes through autumn before the doom and gloom appears with the cold weather and this one will definitely be on my rotation.

Polishes were provided for review but all opinions, Aussie humour and dodgy photography are my own!

... first dot attempt ...

When I first started on blogger I saw someones suggestion to use a pin in the end of a pencil to do dots [if this was you please let me know - I want to give you credit!!!!] - I finally got around to locating some pins and raiding the kids pencil stash and voila.

I'm quite pleased with myself [although I know I really need to buy some actual dotting tools] and I guess you have to start somewhere and that practice makes perfect.

Base is Bourjois 17 No Chips

Dots are in Rimmel I ♥ Lasting Finish 280 Sunshine

I'm quite enjoying this look to be honest. It's different for me and it's bright and happy on a cold winters day.