tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29414800005515337182024-02-20T00:15:34.041+01:00By ManliManlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923931799587409184noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941480000551533718.post-53646156774103844722013-08-08T15:38:00.001+02:002013-08-08T15:41:17.358+02:00NON-ACTIVE BLOG<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Please note that I am not going to update this blog anymore. I am keeping it online for the people who want to look back at my old posts. Please visit my new blog at <a href="http://manlitang.blogspot.com/">manlitang.blogspot.com</a>. Thank you.Manlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923931799587409184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941480000551533718.post-12191007090663589812012-02-13T20:35:00.001+01:002012-02-14T01:01:43.432+01:00Moustache nails<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-71zpXGeeYUw/TzllKqQly8I/AAAAAAAACQY/0XvJMqm4I6w/s1600/IMG_0403.jpg" /></div><br />
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I still remember that I wanted to do moustache nails in Movember but I couldn't find the time for it. Today my younger sister did them! She used the moustache nails tutorial from Cutepolish at Youtube.<br />
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Essence - #02 White secret<br />
Essence - #20 Fatal<br />
Essence glitter top coat</blockquote>Manlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923931799587409184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941480000551533718.post-49780046930359785822012-02-02T15:57:00.001+01:002012-02-02T16:57:07.438+01:00My first China Glaze babies!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V-uKchpptrE/TyqdFZUr58I/AAAAAAAACNs/39v4tFwT1oc/s1600/IMG_0082.jpg" /></div><br />
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Yesterday I turned 19 and I got these China Glaze swatches from my two girlfriends! ♥ Somehow, I didn't expect this at all but it made me soooo happy! I think they heared me complaining too much about how bad I wanted the Let it snow collection :p I don't care Christmas is over, the colours are gorgeous ♥<br />
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These are my first China Glaze swatches. I'm a real budget person so I never considered buying expensive nail polishes. I was so surprised when I saw the size of the bottles, they are so large! I always thought they were a smaller size. Lol, I'm such a noob.<br />
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I can't wait to wear all the coloursssss! My favourite colours are probably the greens!Manlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923931799587409184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941480000551533718.post-2799919316160704032012-01-29T14:14:00.001+01:002012-01-29T14:14:48.721+01:00Tutorial: Icicles nails<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8N2nDgZR-f4/TyVChoSL4II/AAAAAAAACKo/8SqHhxxhUNQ/s1600/IMG_9878.jpg" /></div><br />
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It's been a long time ago since I did a tutorial so here's a short one. I'm going to show you how to create simple icicles.<br />
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<b>Let's get started!</b><br />
<b>1.</b> Choose a blue nail polish as your base colour.<br />
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<b>2.</b> Take a silver nail polish which is opaque enough and polish your tips with it. Do it with your free hand cause it doesn't matter at all if you do it uneven. I polished my tips unevenly on purpose.<br />
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<b>3.</b> Gently draw the spikes. Remember to do this slowly! The spikes might become too large and wide because you go too fast. I just used the brush of the silver swatch and used a smaller brush to make the edges sharper. Of course you can choose to use the small brush to create the whole spikes but that will take some more time.<br />
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Done! I didn't create too much icicles because I don't want busy nails :p<br />
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Wynie - Shimmery blue (from the market at The Hague)<br />
Essence - #80 Icy princess<br />
Small brush</blockquote>Manlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923931799587409184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941480000551533718.post-88687934423481335552012-01-28T20:27:00.000+01:002012-01-28T20:27:18.293+01:00Your new best friend: Pursenal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WGL9wYUcIMs/TyQ1_EAUUAI/AAAAAAAACJY/dBmdwFbmhLs/s1600/IMG_9847.jpg" /></div><br />
Whenever I'm going to a restaurant with my friends I actually don't know where to place my bag. I usually put it on a chair next to me, if there is. Cause putting it on the table or on my lap is kind of annoying -___- If there's no chair I have to do it with the ground.. which is not so clean. I recently got a new bag and I don't want it to get dirty!! ò___ó<br />
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Hi! Her name is Pursenal and she might be your new best friend! She will always be by your side as she is easy to take with. Yes, she is foldable. And the best of her is.. She can carry your bag whenever you don't know where to leave it! Simply place her on the side of a table and let her carry your bag. She doesn't like your bag to get dirty or even to get stolen! Your bag will stay clean and it will keep others from your bag since it's always in your sight.<br />
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I started a mini company with nine classmates in order of a school project. And this is our product we're selling! It's pretty, isn't it? I bought a Pursenal for myself already and it's really useful. Never have to put my bag on the dirty ground ever again.<br />
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Do you want Pursenal to be your next best friend and are you living in The Netherlands? Leave a comment with your email address so I can contact you or directly send a message to manli.tang93@gmail.com. You can choose the Pursenal in three colours: yellow, pink and purple. They all have a flower in it as well. Price? It's only 7 Euros ^___^<br />
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Oh, this might be a gift tip for your other friends too! A nice valentines day gift for your beloved (female) ones!Manlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923931799587409184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941480000551533718.post-59539886295534827142012-01-27T17:26:00.003+01:002012-01-31T15:00:43.106+01:00Review: Dolly eye - Natural 3 tones blue lenses<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<a href="http://www.uniqso.com/">Uniqso</a> is a popular webshop with a wide range of circle lenses. They also sell mascara, eyelashes and liquid eye liners to create a complete big eye look. But other than items for big eyes they also sell nail polish ♥ Lovely! I also like how organized their website is. The circle lenses are categorized by colour, brand, power and price. So you have choice enough to decide how you want to look up a certain circle lens or other product.<br />
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<a href="http://www.uniqso.com/Brand/Dolly-Eye/Dolly-Eye-Natural-3-Tones-Blue/flypage.tpl.html"><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>DOLLY EYE - NATURAL 3 TONES BLUE </b></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Brand: </b>EOS </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Water content: </b>42% </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Diameter:</b> 14mm</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Base curve: </b>8.6mm</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Replacement period:</b> 12 months</div><br />
I got these pretty blue circle lenses sponsored by <a href="http://www.uniqso.com/">Uniqso</a>! Their service is great and I love how fast they replied to my emails every time. Sometimes it almost felt like a chat conversation. Yes, it was that fast!<br />
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I received the package within two weeks after shipping and the circle lenses were safely packed in this super cute box. And I didn't got one lens case but two! A pink and blue one. So nice! I used the blue lens case for my blue lenses of course :D<br />
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I love the colour and design! I like how the blue shade is not too obvious because I usually want to go for a natural look. The lenses look like light blue but when I have them in they appear darker. Sometimes it's even hard to see it's blue. It might appear more like grey. But I like this way much better than a light blue colour which appears totally unnatural on me. Despite the fact it's blue it merges pretty well with my natural colour because of the yellow/green-ish area in the middle. <br />
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<b>Comfort ★★★★☆</b><br />
The comfort is okay. It doesn't hurt or anything but I feel my eyes get tired easily whenever I'm wearing the lenses.<br />
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<b>Enlargement ★★☆☆☆</b><br />
Since the diameter is only 14mm the lenses don't make my eyes appear very large. But because my eyes are pretty small I'm totally fine with it. I do feel like my eyes appear a little bit bigger but it seems other people can't notice at all. A friend of mine didn't even notice that I was wearing circle lenses until I told her so. She then said it's only a little bit noticable hahah. <br />
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<b>Overall ★★★★☆</b><br />
I love these lenses in every aspect expect for the comfort because my eyes get tired easily. I'm in love with the colour and design because it doesn't appear too outstanding and unnatural. The enlargement is limited but for me it's perfectly fine. I don't recommend these lenses if you really want big big eyes and clear blue eyes.<br />
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A big thank you for <a href="http://www.uniqso.com/">Uniqso</a> for sponsoring these lenses and check our their site! ♥ Feel free to use the code <b>MT10</b> to enjoy 10% discount on your order, in case you're going to order from them.Manlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923931799587409184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941480000551533718.post-30027838847148875672012-01-25T17:39:00.000+01:002012-01-25T17:39:56.765+01:00Magnetic zebra traces<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wthkMnGauYU/TyAmxZS9cAI/AAAAAAAACHA/3BEPbzmU3Qg/s1600/IMG_9802.jpg" /></div><br />
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I am loving my animal print stamping plate by Essence! I used the stampy polish (by Essence too) which I always use for stamping purposes. The formula is extra thick so the prints are very clear. This nail polish is also inexpensive so if you don't know what nail polish to use for stamps.. Essence recommended!<br />
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What polish do you use for stamps?<br />
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Essence nail art magnetics - #03 Magic wand!<br />
Essence nail art stampy polish - #001 Stamp me! White<br />
Essence animal print stamping plate</blockquote>Manlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923931799587409184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941480000551533718.post-88529851919536695142012-01-22T14:45:00.000+01:002012-01-22T14:45:35.674+01:00Sparkling lace champagne<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gs07P7VOLcA/TxwSQW9DoSI/AAAAAAAACGY/W9PPCXydejQ/s1600/IMG_9741.jpg" /></div><br />
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</div>Had this design in my mind for a few weeks already and now it finally turned into reality. I want to try this out with pink shades too. What do you think?<br />
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Do you have any nail design requests or anything else? :D Because I'm slowly running out of ideas!<br />
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Essence crackling base coat - #01 Sparkling champagner<br />
Gosh - #003 Groovy grey (special edition)<br />
<a href="http://www.bornprettystore.com/product_info.php?ref=521&products_id=1917&affiliate_banner_id=1">Born Pretty store's white lace stickers HL210</a><br />
Essence glitter top coat<br />
Tape</blockquote>Manlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923931799587409184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941480000551533718.post-37038301368297088942012-01-19T13:08:00.002+01:002012-01-31T15:22:40.165+01:00Nails feeling festive<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PO1Jyg0efeY/TxgFFp4qsUI/AAAAAAAACEY/8da1E_Mujvc/s1600/IMG_9457.jpg" /></div><br />
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I bought this glitter nail polish at a market in The Hague and it's lovely, giving my nails that festive feeling. Although I don't feel festive because it's tests week! Still more than three tests to go.. ):<br />
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Are your cuticles also suffering from the cold weather? My cuticles get dry so easily! I can't wait till Spring and the sun. And the new nail polish collections!<br />
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Catrice - #350 Hip queens wear blue jeans<br />
Paris Memories - Glitter polish (from the market)</blockquote><br />
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I'm sorry for the lack of blogposts but there are some school tests going on! With this short blogpost I want to let you know I'll be doing a circle lenses review soon! (:<br />
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Also, check out <a href="http://bunnynails.blogspot.com/">Bunnynails</a> her blog! She was so kind to give me the Cute blog award. Thank you! ^__^Manlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923931799587409184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941480000551533718.post-47897228141727591162012-01-10T20:18:00.001+01:002012-01-10T20:27:48.963+01:00New layout #1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c9Zu5HnF6vU/TwyL_y_dc2I/AAAAAAAACBc/BrDif3_Yjw8/s1600/Untitled-1.jpg" /></div><br />
New layout! I wanted a more abstract layout with neutral colours. The most elements of my blog are still the same though. I find the old layout too cute-ish so that's the reason why I changed it.<br />
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Also, in case you haven't noticed, most of my blog photos are all watermarked now. I saw someone took one of my nail photos and posted it on Tumblr. Without any blog link as source. It reached over 5.000 notes -__-Manlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923931799587409184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941480000551533718.post-65623137097048215812012-01-08T14:48:00.000+01:002012-01-08T20:09:26.445+01:00Review: Born Pretty dry dried flowers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B1c0ktCLiVg/TwcdDW0eBvI/AAAAAAAAB-o/RgAK2pbelGw/s1600/IMG_9161.jpg" /></div><br />
Here is the second part of the <a href="http://www.bornprettystore.com/?ref=521">Born Pretty</a> review! If you haven't read the first part about the lace stickers, click <a href="http://bymanli.blogspot.com/2012/01/review-born-pretty-lace-stickers.html">here</a> to go to that post.<br />
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<b>Dry dried flowers</b><br />
When you order this you get 12 different styles and colours of dried flowers. They are in individual clear jars with screw-on lids. Easy to open, easy to close. Born Pretty store says the combination of the flowers are determined by random selection. The design of each package may vary per kit, but you will always get 12 different flowers. If you really want a specific colour or flower you can always try to mention this in the comment box before checking out. The price for the 12 bottles is $7.08. So you could say one bottle costs $0.59 which is pretty reasonable in my opinion.<br />
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As you can see I received two different kind of flowers. The flowers with large leaves and the ones with ultra-small leaves. Each bottle contains three till five pieces of dried flowers. I think you will need tweezers for the small leaves because it's pretty difficult to take them up with your fingers. I used my nails to take them up and it was annoying. I don't have problems with the large leaves though. The flowers are very thin and they actually smell like flowers!<br />
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The flowers can be applied on natural and artificial nails. Here I used the small leaves to decorate the black tips <i>(Essence - #85 Galactic black)</i> on my natural nails. I applied them when the nail polish was still wet. After I applied the leaves I finished it with adding a glittery top coat <i>(Essence glitter top coat)</i> to set them.<br />
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I recommend these <a href="http://www.bornprettystore.com/unique-dried-flower-nail-design-p-129.html?affiliate_banner_id=1&ref=521">dry dried flowers</a> for anyone who wants to add an elegant and unique touch to their nails. The small leaves might be a little struggle but otherwise it is not difficult to use them. Totally recommended!Manlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923931799587409184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941480000551533718.post-82874807341266673002012-01-03T15:43:00.007+01:002012-01-19T16:35:18.327+01:00The universe, everything that exists<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CmXAseu7_Ew/TwcT2JwTiUI/AAAAAAAAB8M/seGtXlA1tJA/s1600/IMG_9307.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4mv390cTMOc/TwcT1ldFrkI/AAAAAAAAB8E/vuziW3f9TmI/s1600/IMG_9305.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">Thanks to that one person who inspired me to do another galaxy design, but purple. If you are reading this, you know I mean you <span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">♥</span> It's incredible how large and beautiful the universe is.. It just freaks me out, really :/<br />
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And again I used the shimmery black <i>(Essence - #85 Galactic black)</i> as my base colour. Then I applied the darkest colour which is a bit taupe/purple-like <i>(Catrice - #640 Grey's kelly) </i>using a sponge. After that I applied a sharp purple <i>(Essence nail art twins - #08 Gabriella)</i> and a glittery purple <i>(Essence - #380 Forget-me-not!)</i> to it. Now I've got different kind of purple shades. To add more variation I applied a little bit of <i>Catrice - #450 Sand Francisco</i>. And lastly I added some stars with a toothpick using <i>Essence's white stampy polish</i>. <b>There is no certain method of where and how you have to apply the sponge on your nails, just do it the way your feeling thinks it's the prettiest!</b><br />
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Essence - #85 Galactic black<br />
Catrice - #640 Grey's kelly<br />
Essence nail art twins - #08 Gabriella<br />
Essence - #380 Forget-me-not!<br />
Catrice - #450 Sand Francisco<br />
Essence nail art stampy polish - #001 Stamp me! White<br />
A piece of sponge</blockquote></div>Manlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923931799587409184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941480000551533718.post-27724662138304190892012-01-01T12:53:00.004+01:002012-01-29T17:16:36.409+01:00Review: Born Pretty lace stickers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ts0kbwNoB5s/TwcdF-mjpsI/AAAAAAAAB_E/dRLH13TaZIE/s1600/IMG_9171.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
Yay, a review of Born Pretty store to start 2012 with! <a href="http://www.bornprettystore.com/?ref=521">Born Pretty store</a> gave me the opportunity to choose two items to review! I love nail art decorations but they have to be flat! I just can't stand 3D nails, I always tend to peel the 3D parts off my nails -___- So I chose <a href="http://www.bornprettystore.com/product_info.php?ref=521&products_id=1917&affiliate_banner_id=1">white lace stickers</a> and <a href="http://www.bornprettystore.com/product_info.php?ref=521&products_id=129&affiliate_banner_id=1">dry dried flowers</a>. And today I'm going to review the lace stickers.<br />
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First of all I want to thank them for sending me these items! They are really kind and their service is great. Secondly, I want to compliment them because of the super fast shipping! I received the package in five days! I can tell you a shipping of five days from China to The Netherlands is really fast!<br />
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<b>Lace stickers HL210</b><br />
The price of the stickers is $3.66 which is totally inexpensive. First I thought it's $3.66 for one sticker sheet. When I opened my package I saw 10 pieces of stickers. I went crazy and thought: 'why do I get so many?!?' I went to their website and saw that it comes with 10 pieces in total. Lol, I'm so stupid that I overread that. So actually it's only 40 cents per sticker sheet. What a bargain!<br />
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At the back of the sticker sheet you can find a description in English and Chinese of how to use the stickers. You have to cut the stickers to fit your nails which might be a struggle sometimes. For me, one row is enough for four fingers. Too bad it's not enough for a whole hand but since it comes with 10 pieces I don't mind at all! In general they are easy to apply. But getting the stickers off might take more time. Overall I'm veryyyy satisfied with these stickers! Recommended!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: left;">Here I applied the lace stickers on top of </span><i style="text-align: left;">Catrice - #450 Sand Francisco</i><span style="text-align: left;">. They made my plain nails really more elegant! What do you think?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Click <a href="http://www.bornprettystore.com/?ref=521">here</a> to go to their store and <a href="http://www.bornprettystore.com/10pcs-elegant-lace-style-sticker-nail-glitter-hl210-p-1917.html?affiliate_banner_id=1&ref=521">here</a> to go to this product. Follow me if you haven't yet and stay tuned for the <a href="http://www.bornprettystore.com/unique-dried-flower-nail-design-p-129.html?affiliate_banner_id=1&ref=521">dry dried flowers</a> review!</i></div>Manlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923931799587409184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941480000551533718.post-58072127043232667012011-12-31T15:55:00.004+01:002012-01-29T17:16:49.669+01:00To infinity and beyond<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LqrfAEVKxO4/TwcdCyoq0vI/AAAAAAAAB-k/lXFyDfd4AV0/s1600/IMG_9144.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
I thought a sort of galaxy nails would be suitable for this evening. The black base coat as the black sky and the other colours on my nails are the colours of the firework. You don't see it? No, I don't see it either hahah. Just felt like doing galaxy nails. This nail art made me think of something Buzzz Lightyear from Toy Story always says: to infinity and beyond! So that's how I named this post :p<br />
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After I applied the shimmery black colour I used a sponge to apply a green-like colour<i> (Essence - #38 Choose me!)</i>. This one is really shimmery so after this step I actually wanted to finish my nails already. They looked like the galaxy already! But I wanted more depth so I applied some soft pink<i> (Catrice - #210 Just married)</i> and light brown<i> (Essence - #33 Just in case)</i> onto my nails. And to finish it I applied the <i>Essence - #38 Choose me!</i> one more time. Be sure the colours you use are transparent enough!<br />
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Essence - #85 Galactic black<br />
Essence - #33 Just in case<br />
Catrice - #210 Just married<br />
Essence - #38 Choose me!<br />
Piece of sponge</blockquote>I hope all of you are going to have fun today and tonight. Happy new year!Manlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923931799587409184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941480000551533718.post-58630728766491003002011-12-29T11:38:00.002+01:002012-01-29T17:17:00.613+01:00Imitating animal print<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dIzGiY4s9kk/TwcdAhCHw-I/AAAAAAAAB-I/ceFNiJHDcWA/s1600/IMG_8981.jpg" /></div><br />
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I love this effect with the crackle top coat! I think it's perfect if you want to imitate animal prints :D So if you're feeling lazy, just apply your crackle top coat and you have some awesome nails done! The method is to polish with small diagonal stripes. If you want the prints to be small, don't use too much polish on your brush. And if you want the prints to be bigger (as on the nail of my pinky), then it's okay to have a bigger amount of polish on your brush (:<br />
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Essence - #33 Just in case<br />
Essence cracking top coat - #01 Crack me! Black</blockquote>Manlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923931799587409184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941480000551533718.post-20303671608674208482011-12-29T10:51:00.007+01:002012-01-29T17:17:12.211+01:00The edge of the sea bottom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oLvVjAg3gsw/TwcdACnrRvI/AAAAAAAAB98/qfWU5xGDjSI/s1600/IMG_8972.jpg" /></div><br />
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I hope all of you had a cosy Christmas time! :D Mine wasn't very special. Christmas is never a big issue in our family. Anyway, these are two Essence swatches I bought yesterday. Buy one and get the second item for half of the price at Kruidvat ^__^ I bought four swatches and I liked the combination of these two swatches. What do you think? I think the gold one is perfect for gradient effects since it's so transparent. This combination makes me think of dark mermaides or the bottom of the sea :p<br />
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Essence - #77 In style<br />
Essence - #67 Make it golden</blockquote>Manlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923931799587409184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941480000551533718.post-55266362070876064362011-12-25T11:18:00.006+01:002012-01-29T17:32:57.695+01:00Catrice - #550 Marilyn and me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-whc-jvO_aaQ/TwcT2YgqLCI/AAAAAAAAB8Q/ImzEcR9ps4c/s1600/IMG_8925.jpg" /></div><br />
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</div>Did you know Catrice changed the brush of their new swatches? I compared the brush of #550 Marilyn and me with #450 Sand Francisco, which is longer part of their collection. The brush is a little bit wider and the edges are less sharp. I think this is a positive change since the new brush is more suitable for applying the nail polish in the area along the cuticles. The brush has round edges, just like our cuticles (: Usually I'm sloppy when I have to do my right hand but when I applied this nail polish on my nails it went pretty well! I hope they are going to apply this brush in more future swatches cause I noticed another new Catrice swatch I have has the 'old' brush.<br />
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Manli, family and FujiManlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923931799587409184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941480000551533718.post-80802297080052444322011-12-24T12:20:00.007+01:002012-01-29T17:17:23.958+01:00Gradient crackle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X7iKNgxKtTA/TwcTzxY4K2I/AAAAAAAAB7s/ar1auZBM6EM/s1600/IMG_8816.jpg" /></div><br />
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Hi everyone! I felt like using my gold nail polish from Catrice and black cracking top coat from Essence. Using tape I did vertical crackled strokes. The widest at my thumb and getting narrower to the pinky. So... Tomorrow is Christmas already. How are your nails going to look like?<br />
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Catrice - #650 Goldfinger<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Essence cracking top coat - #01 Crack me! Black</span> </blockquote>Manlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923931799587409184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941480000551533718.post-27294569834239095212011-12-21T16:17:00.002+01:002012-01-29T17:33:28.050+01:00Say hi to Fuji<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rYXKPOaJus4/TvH1sJ3NsxI/AAAAAAAABwM/KjaQWwz6TIw/s1600/FUJI.JPG" /></div><br />
Say hi to our family member, Fuji! We have our little puppy three days now and today I travelled two hours to home just to see him! Unfortunately I have school tomorrow ): So tonight I have to travel back to Rotterdam again. But it's so worth it! He is so tiny and cute.<br />
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This little boy is a cross of a Chihuahua and a Jack Russel and he is only two months old. You'll be going to see Fuji more on my blog in the future. More cuteness on my blog it is!!<br />
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For this nail art I used a stamping plate from <a href="http://www.bornprettystore.com/?ref=521">Born Pretty store</a>. I really like to use their stamping plates because they're easy and the prints are clear. Did you know they now offer stamping plates for only $1.55? Go visit their website <a href="http://www.bornprettystore.com/?ref=521">here</a>!<br />
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The time flies! I simply can't believe we're only one week away from Christmas. Too bad I haven't seen any snow in our country yet. Are you going to celebrate Christmas with presents, food and stuff? Cause I won't ):<br />
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Gosh - # 547 Blue monday<br />
Essence nail art stampy polish black<br />
<a href="http://www.bornprettystore.com/product_info.php?ref=521&products_id=1084&affiliate_banner_id=1">Born Pretty stamping plate m59</a></blockquote>Manlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923931799587409184noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941480000551533718.post-54471183131771980342011-12-11T15:21:00.003+01:002012-01-06T17:21:38.085+01:00Tutorial: Snow runway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lLuyUa44Nj0/Twcc9VkfLdI/AAAAAAAAB9g/PP2PRQe_mAQ/s1600/IMG_8516.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JuaBxF86Acw/Twcc9VIqvyI/AAAAAAAAB9c/SddVfcHXl_s/s1600/IMG_8522.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Tutorial time! You don't necessary have to call these Christmas nails, but it sure can give you the holiday feeling.<br />
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<b>Let's get started!</b><br />
<b>1.</b> Apply a base colour on your nails.<br />
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<b>2.</b> Take the brush in the picture below, a piece of paper and white nail polish. Put some nail polish on the piece of paper and dip the middle part of your brush in the polish (not too much!).<br />
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<b>3.</b> Apply the brush in the middle of your nail, starting from the top. While sweeping to the bottom you have to make little movements to left, right, left, right, left, right etc. Your nails should look like this:<br />
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<b>4.</b> Apply some colour glitters on the white part you want to pair up with the base colour and you're done.<br />
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Catrice - #250 I sea you!<br />
Essence tip painter white (the polish, not the brush)<br />
Essence nail art twins - #06 Edward<br />
Brush</blockquote>Manlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923931799587409184noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941480000551533718.post-81675828432674973522011-12-11T14:35:00.000+01:002011-12-11T14:35:25.184+01:0050 followers giveaway winners!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--bCGQuOUW-Q/TqLcjG2cFlI/AAAAAAAABJA/j9-efC7gswI/s1600/IMG_7267.jpg" /></div><br />
Thanks for being patient with me! My first giveaway ended two weeks ago and now I'm going to announce the winners :D I want to thank everyone who entered it, although there weren't many people who entered. But in the meantime I reached more than 100 followers. Thank you so much! So who are the lucky ones to win the prizes?<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>First winner gets...</b></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1.</b> Born Pretty's nail art foil stickers, military print</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2.</b> Mini Hello Kitty comb</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>3. </b>Essence nail art stickers</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>4.</b> A small photo frame </div></div><br />
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</b></b></div><div style="font-weight: normal;"><b><b>Second winners gets...</b></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Born Pretty's nail art foil stickers, swirl-ish pattern in 2 colours</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="display: inline !important;"><b><b>2.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> Mini Minnie Mouse comb</span></b></b><br />
<b>3.</b><span class="Apple-style-span"> Essence nail art stickers</span><br />
<b>4.</b><span class="Apple-style-span"> A small photo frame</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Congratulations girls! I'm going to send you an email for your address so I can ship the prizes (:</div></div>Manlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923931799587409184noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941480000551533718.post-65200782986383565422011-12-02T00:16:00.000+01:002011-12-29T22:47:29.517+01:00Review: Andrelon's new products for straight hair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1UuzLiaSItg/TrQySpX0GlI/AAAAAAAABLs/4YMgxpADHJ0/s1600/IMG_7757.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qwjw32SIZ14/TrQySIS4o3I/AAAAAAAABLo/HZf_eGkm8iY/s1600/IMG_7759.jpg" /></div><br />
In <a href="http://mlt93.blogspot.com/2011/11/preview-andrelons-new-products-for.html">this</a> blogpost I already introduced you to a review I would write about Andrélons new products for straight hair. Well, here it is! <br />
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I was so happy that I could review these products for straight hair because my hair isn't like most typical Asian hair (read: super straight). My hair has got actually lots of waves sometimes. Whenever I use my straightener my hair won't stay straight long enough. It would become wavy a few hours later already. Soooo I was very excited about these products and if they would actually work on my hair!<br />
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I applied the products in my hair (except for the hairspray of course lol) before using my straightener. It's a straightener that won't get very hot.<br />
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<b>The heat protector</b><br />
In my opinion this product isn't very different from the other heat protectors from Andrélon, for example the heat protector of the damage and care line. I actually don't have the feeling that this product makes my hair straighter eventhough you could expect this since it's a special heat protector for straight hair. I do believe the product protects my hair from heat, treats my hair and gives my hair optimum condition. But I don't think it's any more different than the other Andrélon heat protectors. Of course a heat protector is always usefull when using a hairdryer and/or straightener . But I don't want to recommend this specific heat protector since it's as good as other heat protectors.<br />
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<b>Mousse</b><br />
This product prevents fuzzy and static hair, protects your hair against heat and gives your dry and damaged hair more volume and care. I used this product together with the heat protector before using my straightener. My hair is never fuzzy so I can't say anything about that. But it did prevented static hair. In this cold weather it's normal that hair gets static regularly because it's cold outside and warm inside. But I didn't had this problem! I was really happy about this because I just hate static hair =.= My hair comes till my butt so it's pretty heavy, even the mousse couldn't solve the problem. Eventhough it wasn't stated on the bottle of the mousse.. It did keep my hair straight! The next morning it was still as straight as the previous day. Remember I said my hair gets wavy after a few hours already when I don't use products while straightening? Awesome right? :D My hair does get oily faster because of the mousse but that's okay with me. I don't recommend the heat protector but I do recommend the mousse since it got many functions.<br />
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<b>Hairspray</b><br />
And finally the hairspray! This product prevents static hair and provides extra reinforcement. I find the spray not too harsh and your hair won't feel sticky. I didn't need the hairspray because the mousse was enough to keep my hair straight. I do recommend this product when your hair is very stubborn.<br />
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<b>First picture: </b>After straightening using the heat protector and mousse. Look how straight it is *___* My hair is never like this when I don't straight it.<br />
<b>Second picture:</b> My hair the next morning after getting out of bed. Still as straight as the previous day. <br />
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These products are available in Dutch drugstores, such as Kruidvat and Etos.Manlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923931799587409184noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941480000551533718.post-37780527604060076932011-12-01T20:06:00.005+01:002012-01-29T17:33:49.366+01:00Black scars on it<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z3Um35KPKWk/TwcTy4XeotI/AAAAAAAAB7Y/NNTGDg5Fz14/s1600/IMG_8091.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
... It reminds me of Chucky O:<br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq"><b>Items used:</b><br />
Catrice - #320 Back to black<br />
Essence matte tip painter - #01 Berlin story (I love Berlin collection)</blockquote>Manlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923931799587409184noreply@blogger.com0