CNY bookings now open!!!

DEAR Customers..Thanks for all the support during the PEAK season of CNY :)
I hope to see you guys again after this new year.. :D
Oh, there will be a great promo coming up this coming monday!! 
First come first serve ya??
LASTLY, a Happy Chinese New Year to everyone!!
May all your wishes come true and always have long n beautiful nails!!! :))


CNY slots fully booked!Thanks for the support!
NOTE: In many cases, there might be unexpected delay and longer waiting time.
I hope that all my dear customers can understand my situation.
Everyone wants to have lovely nails right??? :)
(In cases where u can't accept, pls let me know and i'll be glad to do a refund!Thanks)

 Advice:  Based on first made deposit basis.

 Deposits accepted via i-banking.Minimum deposit is $20. 

 Note: Price increase stated clearly at $1 per hour or part thereof
 SMS me for appt. booking and deposit payment 

 CHINESE NEW YEAR pretty nails PACKAGES 

 1.Gel Overlay + Gel glitter + Manicure + Pedicure + FREE 10 Crystals at $80 Only 

 2.Gel Tip Extension + Gel Glitter + Manicure + Pedicure + FREE 10 Crystals at $100 Only 

 3.Glitter gradation Manicure + Glitter gradation Pedicure + FREE 10 Crystals at $50 Only 

NOTE: $1 per hours surcharge still apply to all packages/services

 *****PLEASE DO NOT be LATE as it will greatly affect customers that come after.

(Imagine u are the next customer but the one before you is late, causing your slot to be delayed)

 **There will be a late surcharge OR partial service done if such cases happen.. 

I love beautiful shining nails!~ 

Tata!~Shining

For the Misfits

We are all given the same amount of

time in a day.Its up to us what we 
become as a result of how we use this time.

Your own happiness is also up to you. 

Of course there may be people

in your community or family members around

you that drag you down or  just don't 

understand you. Maybe you don't

even have many friends...It doesn't matter.

In the end...you are the only 

one that can control your life. If you really

want to go to a certain country or you

really want to have a certain career or dress 

a certain way...What is really stopping 

you except  money or worrying about 

what others think ? 

Money can come over time... and negative,

closed minded people don't matter. 

Concentrate on the fact that whatever it is 

that you yearn to do...as a result of

completing it you will be happy...no matter

what it takes. 

Don't suppress something you want to do...

it will just be on your mind all the time...

If you feel you cant 100 % complete your

goal...at least try somehow. 

For those obsessed with asia in some way 

or maybe with acting, gaming or 

anything considered of out of the ordinary...

The point is - you have passion.

Being obsessed with something means

you have passion and you aren't just a 

lifeless soul drifting through the day. 

There are many passion-less people out 

there  and most of the time they are the 

ones that try to drag people like you down. 

So, if there is anything you feel unresolved 

about, anything that you just wanna do

so bad...I hope that you complete it in 

2011...or at least make the first step to 

completing it. After-all, in the end, it's

all about taking those baby steps to a 

bigger goal.

Dont lose hope.

Do all you can do to make

your life the way you want it. 

We get so used to being a certain

way sometimes...and doing

'out of the ordinary' things 

require a strong burst of bravery. 

There is a way to do almost anything

in the world if you really want it badly

enough...and are willing to sacrifice

and work hard.  

Keep that passion and absolutely

always do what makes you happy

even if others come at you

with negativity ! On this road

to doing what you want...there

will be unhappy times.

But, remember that it will be worth 

it someday. 

I believe that we must create our

own destiny. 

"The only way to predict our 

future is to create it " 

CHINA GLAZE - HOT APPLE

This ladies and gents was my VERY FIRST China Glaze I ever bought. Not this bottle but this color. Isn't it crazy that I can remember something like that but can't remember what I ate yesterday? Anyway, I loved this color. This was my first foray into my "love affair" with ChG. I remember drooling over how well this polish applied, I was super hooked after just one use. I couldn't wait to get back to Beauty Co (our local store chain that was like Sally's) and buy some more. This is one of the few bottles of nail polish that I used the whole bottle of - no joke.

This color has since been discontinued and I have only been able to find it on Ebay. I tried to order this once before only to get a note from the ebay store saying they couldn't find it. I came across it the other day and scooped this bad boy up (and a back up bottle too I might add).

I got this from a really great store that I wanted to share with you all. I was super impressed with not only the quickness in response of my order, but also in how quickly I got my order. From the day I ordered it to the time I had it in my hands was like 3 days! Both bottles came individually wrapped in bubble wrap and encased in a sturdy card board box. I got really great customer service too, which is why I wanted to share this place with you all. The store is PRETTY THINGS FOR YOU AND ME. You guys know how much I appreciate great customer service and I think I was really treated well using this store. I especially like how quickly I got my goodies too. The price wasn't too bad either. I saw that they sell lots of other discontinued and hard to find polishes also, so if you are looking for any of those you might see what they have to offer.

Anyway I always try to spread the word on great CS and wanted to give this store a little shout out!

Happy New year!!

Life's short, enjoy while we can!!!

Did this design on the last day on 2010..

Rocker?!?! Lol..

Stripes and Stars on extensions

Have a great year ahead everyone!! 

And do make your CNY bookings soon!! 

While slots last!

I love beautiful shining nails!~ 

Tata!~Shining

Fetishes ?

So, this may be a random post...but recently more and more
Im realizing there is some rather .......... interesting material on 
youtube...to say the least.


Well, really Ive realized that there are so many fetishes in this
world that I just didnt even know about.
One is long toe nails, another is being scratched or watching
someone scratch skin or other surfaces & also
shoe play...which is where someone slowly removes or puts 
on their shoes and rubs their feet around a bit & they film it. 
There are tons of videos apparently on these things on youtube
as I keep getting messaged by people who enjoy those
sorts of things. 


Another thing is straight men wearing polish...usually
on their toe nails so noone can see. But its just purely for 
their own enjoyment.


I have gotten a few messages to my youtube
asking if I would 'scratch' them with my long nails. 
Lol.


There are some interesting people in this world...


To each their own I suppose... 


Have you guys heard of these things ? 

hmm...

Ok, i don't know..is it a trend now?? Maybe everyone is feeling happy? Haha!!

Very seldom will i post up simple pictures of classic mani or simple nail extensions..

But...

Look at the couple ring..and it means?? Guess which belong to the guy?

Then came another customer of mine who wanted something so colourful!!!

Again, very seldom will i take photo of toes.. Hmm.. But look at this!!!

I dare you to this!! LOL! (*°∀°)"

 She loves her design.. Loads!!

Close up!
Polka dots with ribbon

I'm doing up a kawaii bear design...Wait till i'm free to finish them up!!

Meanwhile, get your slots booked!!Limited slots for CNY !!

I love beautiful shining nails!~ 

Tata!~Shining

Pretty Nails Pt. 5

NOTD - NEON PRANCER!

This is my nails of the day. I used Eyeko Punk Polish for neon nails and then topped it off with Wet N Wild Prancer. I really like this. It almost looks like a Valentine's Day mani.


When I get home I'm going to put China Glaze's Party Hearty over this!! I think it will look AWESOME!

NOTD - SALLY HANSEN COCKTAIL PARTY

These was my mani over the Christmas holiday. I know pretty boring. I hadn't intended on it being my full mani, I was going to top it with a fun glitter top coat but things were busy so it didn't happen. Oh well - that's life! :)

PUPPY UPDATE

Well I hope everyone had a great Christmas! Mine was good. I got lots of new nail polish I can't wait to try out - that Santa Claus sure does know my taste! It's almost as if I picked it out all by myself and stuck it in my own stocking. . . .


The puppies are doing good. No signs of eyes opening yet but they sure are getting big! Especially the little white female. She is like doubled in size and is double the size of the little boy.


Can you see the size difference in the two??




I have named her "FAT MEATIES". Fat meaties is what I usually call the back sides of doggy legs, the really squishy part of their upper thigh - well she is just a big ball of squishy fat meat so that's what I'm calling her! lol - I don't have normal names for my animals...



He was sort of hidden this morning so I couldn't get a really good picture of him. I haven't come up with a name for him yet, I'm still working on it.

How was everyone's Christmas? Anyone get any cool nail polish related goods that they want to share with us? Would love to hear about them in the comments section :)

I broke a nail !

Heres what I do when that happens : 





I was cleaning and it somehow bent completely 
forward....it didnt snap off right away but 
after a while it started to tear at the line in which it bent. 
Then recently it just totally  came off : ( 
Ah, well no problem. This is a good time to show you what I do & how
I get it back long with no problems. 
This doesnt happen very often...
Maybe once every 9 - 12 months or something so
I thought I'd share this time ! 
The last time I broke a nail was the day before Halloween '09 
It seems to be a pattern with me and holidays...not that 
halloween is a holiday but you know what I mean...haha


P.S - OPI Nail Glue & Tips are great...really strong 
and it feels quite natural. 

Short nails = no nail art?? No worries

This customer of mine told me that she had her nails cut..

But she wanted to have the pastries dessert nails..Hmmm...

So I modified it!! Into a miniature set!

Look at the small 3D designs, some slanted to fit them in.. LOL!!

Love the hearts.. one is love, another was a tiny sweet!! 

CNY appt booking coming up!!

I love beautiful shining nails!~ 

Tata!~Shining

At-Home Pedicure from Skyy Hadley of As "U" Wish Nail Spa

We all know that winter is our skin's enemy, no matter your skin type, it's always dry during the cold winter months. We're really good at keeping our bodies moisturized but we tend to forget about our feet during the hustle and bustle of this season. Skyy Hadley of As "U" Wish Nail Spa in Hoboken, NJ has come with some great tips to keeping our feet soft, supple and looking good.

TIP ONE: Milk It

After removing nail polish and spraying feet with an antiseptic, soak feet in water and milk. Adding milk is a crucial step as water can strip skin of moisture and leave feet drier. Milk naturally exfoliates and nourishes the skin and it’s right in your refrigerator.

TIP TWO: Care for Cuticles with Caution

Lightly shape the toenails by cutting nails back slightly and massaging toes and feet with cream or oil. After feet have soaked for a few minutes, push back the cuticles – do NOT cut them. Cutting them creates more hangnails and can even lead to infection.

TIP THREE: Scrub Wisely

Lightly buff the nail plate while it is still moist with a cuticle cream or conditioner. Then buff the skin on your feet by applying a foot scrub and massaging the formula deep into the skin, concentrating on trouble spots.

TIP FOUR: Pick Your Shade and Polish Away!

Choose from a range of rich, eye-catching colors for a unique style all your own. To stick with the holiday spirit, I recommend a shimmery metallic, bold bright hue, or a festive red. After applying color, add a top coat. Then place a beautiful, sparkling Swarovski crystal creation on the nail of your choice for a little holiday cheer. Your Bedazzled beauty can range from a single stone to a cute cluster.

Last but certainly not least - don't forget to visit As U Wish Nail Spa if you are in the neighborhood!

CND's Fireberry for Christmas

I know this might be a bit predictable but I've decided since it's Christmas, why not wear a beautiful red. While some people are going all artistic with nail designs from ornaments to Santa dancing (I'm guessing), I decided to capture the true Christmas red with CND's Fireberry, a gorgeous creamy opaque red.

I did try out the CND Teal Sparkle over my pinky to see the effect but I preferred just the Fireberry because it's such a beautiful standout red (apologies for the messy handiwork but had a slight hand accident - major nail damage too - difficult to apply nail polish when pain is involved).

Until next time (and a bit of healing) - Merry Christmas

ZOYA MAKES MY CHRISTMAS ROCK!!!

OMG - imagine my surprise today when I rec'd a package from Godiva chocolates! I thought this must be a mistake, I couldn't think of anyone that would be sending me a box a chocolates. But as I opened up the package I found a little envelope with a note from none other than ZOYA!!





How awesome was that? This was certainly something that Zoya didn't have to do at all, especially for a little ol' blogger like myself, but it sure did give me a great feeling. It is so nice to be recognized as an important part of Zoya! I know I don't work FOR Zoya but I have worked with Zoya through my blog for product reviews, which really is nice enough. So THANK YOU ZOYA, this was really nice, generous and thoughtful.

*I wanted to post this to share with you all what a wonderful company Zoya is and what great customer service they have!