Pictures just don't do this manicure justice. So like I mentioned before, I got a huge haul from Born Pretty Store, which included mermaid powder, and I also got a bunch of colored chrome powder. The only crappy thing about ordering from that place is that the bottles all look identical, and nothing is labeled. So I figured, let's paint the nails black and slap each color onto a nail. It was an easy and...

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I've learned that I've grown out of my 3D nail art phase. And I learned that after I finished this manicure. I didn't hate it, but I definitely didn't love it. I like the addition of the clear holo, which makes it look more like stone. I guess this manicure knew I didn't like it, because the very next day it peeled off. So, I guess it worked out. lol ...

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I've been looking for a subscription box that has Japanese or asian makeup items, and I thought Kira Kira Crate might satisfy my craving since it does include Japanese cosmetics. All of the items are from Japan, in fact, which is a nice departure from the Korean cosmetics and skincare that I'm used to. It's not that I've been getting bored with Beauteque, I just wanted to try something different, and I missed getting Japanese...

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I got a huge haul from Born Pretty Store recently, which included holo nail art stickers, and mermaid powder! So of course I had to combine the two, and I LOVED this manicure. I think I'll definitely be doing this again! I wanted this to be pretty pastel, but it ended up being the same colors as the Starbucks Unicorn Frap, and it happened to be around the same time. So, that's what I'm going...

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This is a new Long's that recently opened in the fairly new Shops at Kukuiula, an expensive shopping center catering to the tourists in Poipu. Needless to say, items are pretty expensive at this particular Longs. The story isn't as big as the other Long's on the island, and their variety is very limited.  As usual, they sell Physicans Formula, but I couldn't find prices anywhere on this section! Isn't that crazy?  The sections were...

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I didn't realize I had holo foil, but when I figured that out, you bet I was all about putting it on all my nails! the picture really doesn't do it justice. It was so, so shiny and amazing. I liked the reverse french thing going on with the black polish, and I was pleased with my stamping placement with the diamonds. The only thing I didn't do was file down my base  before adding...

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Or CVS, to the rest of you on the mainland. I don't know why we still call it Long's in Hawaii. But anyway. This particular Long's is located in Kukui Grove. The store has been around for decades. I found that the variety at this particular store was much more than the others. For example, this is the only place I've seen that sells L.A. Colours, albeit a small section.  Long's Lihue displays newer collections...

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Lately I've been feeling the regular polishes, and I decided to try out a design I saw from The Saracen on their YouTube channel. Its a design for gels, but I think it came out alright with regular polish. I need to work on my freehand skills, but I also think I need better brushes... ...

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