NOTD: Caronia's First Crush + Konad

When was the last time I posted a nail art? Last one was this and I reviewed the summer collection "Expressions" from Caronia here. I missed doing nail arts but it seemed that my time didn't let me to do one. But yesterday, I was able to squeezed in a nail art right after our appointment in Ortigas. Yeap, I work even on Sundays.

Caronia nail polish in First Crush (Regular)

Do I need say more? Yeap, I'm addicted to anything pastel. I'm embracing the summer colors obviously. This nail polish have sat in my mani/pedi bag for long time already and have used this once only as far as I remember. I love the consistency of this shade. I applied 2 coats only and I'm really loving the result; so opaque. A smirk was drawn on my face when I read the shade's name - First Crush. No wonder Caronia named this shade as First Crush because this Lavender speaks sweetness and innocence. So youthful! I love it! I suddenly tried to remember who my first crush was. Hmm... I totally don't remember at all. Haha. How about you?

Since I barely have the time and laziness gotten me almost every time I thought of making nail art, I looked for my KONAD Stamping Nail Art. It's been ages since my last time using KONAD and honestly, I miss it. So timely for moments like: "gusto ko ng nail art pero tinatamad ako. Waaahh!". Lol.

KONAD Stamping Nail Art

I bought this KONAD last April 2010. Obviously, when I started blogging. See my step-by-step tutorial in using this kit here. This is very easy to use and time-saving, too.

Ta-da!

I chose this design over the flowers because I somehow feel overwhelmed already of anything summer-y but hey, I am not complaining. I don't know what this called but it looks like a fireworks. Is it? Huh! That's what you get when you choose things randomly; to figure what the hell it is and have a hard time thinking what to call it. But nevertheless, I find it cute and unique yet simple nail art.

(Sorry, this photo is over-exposed. I used my iPhone 5 for all the photos in this post and these were all taken beside my window under natural light).

So, there you go. A plain polished nails; or...

... with a cute nail art. 

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Decorate Your Nails with KONAD Stamping Nail Art

I got a lot of nice comments about my nails. They asked me where and how much did I pay for my nail art. I just say: "I just did it myself". They don't believe hahaha. So, I want to share with you on how did I achieved a Salon-looking nails without costing too much money for a beautiful, kikay nails. It’s fun and easy to do. I bought a Stamping Nail Art by KONAD, it’s a Korean product. This Stamping Nail Art Kit lets you decorate your nails easily. I bought the basic kit for Php530.00 only that includes Special nail polish (5ml), Image plate, Stamper & Scraper. You can buy it on Shopwise Cubao, KONAD have a booth there.

Basic Kit

What's inside? Stamper, Special nail polish, Scraper & Image plate.

I want to share with you a tutorial on how I achieved the nail art which I named French & Flowers. So here it is:

Please be noted that I made this nail art six (6) days ago, and I just put top coat again after 3 days to refresh the shine and to make the nail art last longer.

1.) Apply a base coat ( I used Caress frosted in Shower Party) to nails or any nail polish of your choice. Apply 2 coats. Let it dry.

2.) Make a French tip using the Elianto polish in Extremely Black (or any Black nail polish of your choice). Let it dry.

3.) Apply Konad Special nail polish to desired image on a Plate.

4.) Scrape it across Plate with the Scraper to remove excess Polish.

5.) QUICKLY, press the Stamper onto the Plate to pick up the design.

6.) Stamp the image onto your nail with a gentle rolling motion, or just press down.

7.) For lasting wear, apply a top coat as quickly and slightly just once dividing into 2 or 3 parts. Do not dab or repeat.

So, there you go. Isn't it so easy and fun to do? I hope this tutorial helps you. Though, there are directions already in the kit. Guys, I'd love to hear from you soon.

XX,

Jenniya