The Arts Of Nail

Monday, May 31, 2010

Did You Miss Me? Maybe?

Hi everyone! I am so sorry that I was gone for so long (almost a month!) but my life is finally settling down a bit and I can get back to my favorite hobby. So this post is going to be an update on my life and my nails, but the real nail posts will begin tomorrow.

So after I got through the craziness of my finals, I had to pack all of my things and wait patiently for housing to tell me to move. That week I started my new summer job as a secretary, and then that Wednesday I was told to move at 5pm. In the rain. Fantastic. So I get my key from the guy and I asked him to double check to see if it was the right room because it looked wrong. He gave me a snotty tone and said it was right. I spent all night hand-moving all of my things to the new room bcause I have no car, it took about 6 hours. After everything was moved, I found out that I had been placed in a male suite. Fantastic. So I spent the next day moving again to the room that I was supposed to be in. It was a complete nightmare. Then I started my summer classes and that has been keeping me busy too.

Moving my nail polish was quite the trek, below are the pictures of them after the move and then there are corresponding pictures of them re-organized. Nothing got broken thank goodness (I would have cried) but it looked like a hot mess. The nail polish melmer is now stored under my bed because it being on top of my flimsy bookcase was not a good place to put it. I like it there, and I have more room to spread out when I polish my nails and toes.








All of that moving also took a huge toll on my nails, they pretty much all chipped or snapped off, which is a big reason why I haven't been posting. They still aren't great, but at least they are even and a reasonable length now. I feel like I can take pictures of them at least lol. They are still rounded, but I hope to square them back off soon. I have literally been so busy that my no-buy lasted much longer than I thought, in fact I just bought nail polish for the first time since the end of February. How did I survive for so long? Needless to say I picked up a few of the pretty China Glaze Poolside polishes, I got Pool Party, Kiwi Cool-ada, and Flip Flop Fantasy. I am trying really hard not to go overboard, so three for now will be just fine. ;)


So all in all, I am ridiculously excited to be back in the community again, I missed you all so much!!! I feel so out of the loop and I am sorry that I have missed so much of what has been going on. The plans for the near future are to have a giveaway soon, to post some backlogged swatches, and to swatch some of the polishes of my roommates in my apartments, they all love nail polish too. They think I have too many polishes..... because I do, but they have a lot of colors that I don't have that I would love to swatch for all of you! Yay! Thank you guys for sticking with me while I have been away, I hope that you continue to enjoy my ramblings and the blog! :)

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Agnes b Voyage bags for sale! Limited Edition from Japan

Hi Ladies!

I have some Agnes b Voyage bags for sale. These are all purchased directly from Japan . I only have 1 piece for each design. It's their latest Spring Summer 2010 Collection and very popular in Japan! They are all 100% authentic and have verified with the Japanese staff that these designs are only available in Japan. All item comes with the dust bag and paper bag. Please email me at estella85@yahoo.com
Thanks~!



Agnes b VOYAGE - LARGE Black Ab Heart Sequin logo cotton tote bag [Only in Japan! Limited Edition] [Spring-Summer 2010 collection]




The perfect casual cotton active in the spring season, and a sense of sequin-directed high-level Model. It is made of thick cotton hand, less shapeless, competitive nylon cuteness points. And two side pockets, ◎ utility is also equipped with four pockets on the inside. 100% AUTHENTIC!

Personally i'm carrying this bag as well and i liked it very much!

Size: Opening width 44cm * width 48cm * high 26cm * Thickness 15cm. Raise the height of 18cm
Inside pocket x4
outside pocket x2

Condition: Brand new. Purchased directly from Japan.
Price: SGD$400
Comes with dust bag and original paper bag. can show proof of receipt








Agnes b VOYAGE - SMALL Black Ab Heart Sequin logo cotton tote bag [Only in Japan! Limited Edition] [Spring-Summer 2010 collection]




Size:
Opening width 33cm * width 38cm * high 20cm * Thickness 12cm. Raise the height of 14cm
Inside pocket x4
outside pocket x2

Condition: Brand new. Purchased directly from Japan.
Price: SGD$330
Comes with dust bag and original paper bag. can show proof of receipt



Agnes b VOYAGE - MEDIUM Black Ab Heart Nylon Tote bag [Only in Japan! Limited Edition] [Spring-Summer 2010 collection]




Size: W27cm / H21cm / D12cm
Condition: Brand new. Purchased directly from Japan.
Price: SGD$240
Comes with dust bag and original paper bag. can show proof of receipt




Agnes b VOYAGE - LARGE Black Ab Heart Nylon Tote bag [Only in Japan! Limited Edition] [Spring-Summer 2010 collection]



Size: W46cm / H29cm / D14cm
Condition: Brand new. Purchased directly from Japan.
Price: SGD$280
Comes with dust bag and original paper bag. can show proof of receipt




Agnes b VOYAGE - MEDIUM White Ab Heart Nylon Tote bag [Only in Japan! Limited Edition] [Spring-Summer 2010 collection]




Size: W27cm / H21cm / D12cm
Condition: Brand new. Purchased directly from Japan.
Price: SGD$240
Comes with dust bag and original paper bag. can show proof of receipt

Saturday, May 29, 2010

8ty8beauty Spree #38 - 23/50 slots taken up!

hi ladies,

8ty8beauty spree #38 status:
23/50 slots taken up!

Please do hurry if you wish to join the spree. The slots are filling up fast!

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Asia Fashion Wolesale Spree #2

Hi ladies,

This is my second time ordering from them. Their quality are not too bad based on the price you pay. The best thing is, there's alot of variety and choices!

My advise is, read carefully on the measurements.

http://asia-fashion-wholesale.com

The prices are quite reasonable.

Exchange rate
US$1 : S$1.5 (Fixed)

MOQ
20 Pieces

Shipping Fee
Overseas Shipping - US$12 / kg via DHL

Handling Fee
SGD$1.00 per item

Order Format
Item URL:
Item Name:
Product Code:
Price in USD:
Weight in grams:
Size: (if applicable)
If OOS:

Calculation of cost per item =
(Price in USD x 1.5) + (Weight in kg x US$12 x 1.5) +SGD$1.00 handling fee


Internet Banking account:
POSB SAVINGS 157-03577-0
UOB Savings 128-192-133-4

Internet banking or ATM transfers only. (no inter-bank transfer) Must be from the same bank.

Transfer via: ATM /IB(nick)
Amount:
Date:

Method of collection:

Normal/Registered/Meetup
Strictly postage (normal/registered) from my house to yours for 2 items and below

*Meet up minimum 3 items at Ang mo kio/Orchard/bukit batok (wkend for BB)


Postage rates will be advised upon receiving your items and weigh accordingly.

For registered, please top up extra $2.24 **Highly Recommended**

Please email your orders to estella85@yahoo.com

Thanks!

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Most Popular OPI colors ordered - TOP 10

Hi ladies,

it's been very long since i last update the list of the popular colors ordered. hehe.. i've consolidated the list of TOP 10 OPI colors spree-ers are ordering for the past 3 sprees. I hope it will be a useful guide if you are not sure what colors are nice =)





Spree #38 is now open! if you wish to place order, pls visit http://wowprettynails.blogspot.com/2010/05/8ty8beauty-spree-38-open.html for more details!


Thanks!

8ty8beauty Spree #38 - OPEN

Hi everyone,

8ty8beauty Spree #38 is now OPEN! thank you everyone for your OVERWHELMING support. All my sprees have been doing well and response is great! If this is your first time ordering from me, dont worry, i'm reliable and a responsible organiser. I've ordered more than 3900 bottles of nail polish for my past 37 sprees and it's still counting~

For those who've joined me before, welcome back! hehe... *pardon me for repeating the same verse if you've read this over and over again but there's always someone who's reading it for the first time.

For spree #38 I will be ordering from www.8ty8beauty.com
*Pls go to the website and choose the colors and availability. (Don't ask me if stocks are available or not. what you see is what i see)

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Please choose your OPI colors from www.opi.com as you will not see it on 8ty8beauty



Try out OPI latest collection:

OPI Shrek Forever After Collection

OPI Pink Softshades 2010 collection



OPI H36 - Is Not that Precious? (A Preciously pretty light pink)
OPI H37 - Pink-a-Doodle (Oodles Of Shimmery Pale Pink)
OPI H38 - I Think in Pink (And I Think I Love This Pop Of Pink!)
OPI H39 - It’s a Girl (And She Adores This baby Pink)

OPI Hong Kong 2010 Collection


http://wowprettynails.blogspot.com/search/label/OPI%20Hong%20Kong%202010%20Collection



Color Club latest collection - Pardon my French



http://www.8ty8beauty.com/nail_polishes/color-club-a.htm

Orly latest collection - Foil FX Collection




China Glaze latest collection

Poolside Collection


Pool Party (CG80945), Flip Flop Fantasy (CG80946), Sun Worshipper (CG80947),
Yellow Polka Dot Bikini (CG80948), Kiwi Cool-Ada (CG80949), Towel Boy Toy (CG80950)

Up & Away Collection 2010



Pls email your orders and enquiries to estella85@yahoo.com



Pls read the terms & conditions carefully.
Spree will close once i've hit 50 PAID orders!!

OPI Nail colors - SGD$11/bottle NETT (priced at USD$4.48 on website)

** OPI Suede & Matte collections are S$11.50 instead (Priced at USD$4.68**)

OPI Designer Series - SGD$16/bottle NETT(priced at USD$6.75on website)

OPI Nail treatments – SGD$11/bottle NETT

  • Top coat High-gloss protection
  • Natural base coat
  • Natural Nail strengthener
  • Ridge Filler
  • Arcylic base coat

OPI Start-to-Finish, Original/Formaldehyde Free Formula - $15/bottle NETT

OPI Nail Envy Series SGD$18/bottle NETT

  • Matte Nail Envy
  • Original Nail Envy
  • Dry & Brittle Nail Envy
  • Sensitive & Peeling Nail Envy
  • Soft & Thin Nail Envy

OPI Drip Dry 0.3oz - SGD$14.00/bottle NETT

OPI Avoplex Nail & Cuticle Replenishing Oil - SGD$16.50

China Glaze Nail Polish - SGD$8.50/bottle NETT (priced at USD$2.68 on website)

China Glaze Nail Polish - SGD$9.00/bottle NETT (priced at USD$3.38 on website)

ORLY nail polish - SGD$9.50/bottle NETT


Essie nail polish - SGD$11.00/bottle NETT (Please go to www.essie.com to choose the colors)


Essie Matte About You SGD$14.00/bottle NETT **NEW!! Transform to Matte finish**

Color Club nail polish – SGD$7.80/bottle NETT

Creative Nail polish – SGD$8.50/bottle NETT

Seche Vite dry fast Top Coat - $11.00/bottle NETT ~~POPULAR~~

**price includes shipping fee from US to Singapore EXCLUDE local postage fee**

If you would like to order other items from the website but not listed above, pls feel free to contact me to arrange.




Terms & Conditions
I will only take in orders of those who pay up first before the spree closes as shown on my IB statement. No payment no order.

1. Refunds will be done if items are out of stock or you can opt for credit for next spree
2. Nail polish will be bubbled wrapped and taped for extra security
3. feel free to email me directly at estella85@yahoo.com for any enquiries/questions

Internet Banking account:
POSB SAVINGS 157-03577-0
UOB Savings 128-192-133-4

Internet banking or ATM transfers only. (no inter-bank transfer) Must be from the same bank.

Transfer via: ATM /IB(nick)
Amount:
Date:

Method of collection:

Normal/Registered/Meetup
Strictly postage (normal/registered) from my house to yours for 4 items and below

*Meet up minimum 5 bottles at Ang mo kio/Orchard/bukit batok (wkend for BB)

Normal postage rate (bubble wrapped + Styrofoam) for nail polish:
a. 1 bottle: $1.50
b. 2-3 bottles: $2.50
c. 4-7 bottles: $3.50
d. 8 bottles onwards: $4.00 (8th bottle) + $0.50 per extra bottle.

For registered, please top up extra $2.24 **Highly Recommended**

(I will not be responsible if items are damage after i've post out due to poor handling by the postman. I will ensure that all items are in good condition before sending out. I will also not be responsible if the mail went missing for normal postage )

Please post in this format *not responsible for any wrong order due to wrong format

Name of product:
Code:
Quantity:
Total Price:

Mode of Collection: Post/Meetup

contact number:

Mailing Address:

Pls email your orders and enquiries to estella85@yahoo.com

Thank you for your support!

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Agnes b Voyage Bag spree - Anyone?

Hi ladies,

greetings from Japan!

Anyone interested in Agnes B Voyage Bags??
it's cheaper than in Singapore.

interested pls email me the picture of the bag you are looking for? I'll see the response whether to conduct a spree or not =)

Closing date: 23May

Thanks!

email: estella85@yahoo.com

Friday, May 14, 2010

Going to Japan till 24May

Hi everyone,

i'm traveling to Japan and will be back on 24May. nail polish spree will only open end of May. Please do not email me to place orders now until spree opens. To be notified on the spree, pls join my mailing list (on the right).

Thanks!

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Japan Burberry Blue Label Spree - PRE ORDER

Hi ladies,

Japan Burberry Blue Label Spree - PRE ORDER

i'll be traveling to Japan from 15-23May. All items will be purchased directly from Japan store.



Orders closing date: 20 May 2010

slots: 10

Website:
http://www.burberry-bluelabel.com/

Terms & Condition:
1. Please state the alternative for your orders. Full refund will be given if the item you ordered is OOS.
2. Orders will be based on the URL/picture/descriptions you give. I will not be responsible if wrong URL/picture/description is given.
3. Full payment is to be made upon confirmation of orders. No refund/cancellation of orders is allowed once payment is made. NO PAYMENT = NO ORDER
4. Exchange Rate will be based 1JPY= 0.0160SGD. No adjustments will be made.
5. Handling fee: $80 for bags, $50 for wallets
6. Meet up at AMK/Orchard/Bukit Batok
7. Please send in your orders to : estella85@yahoo.com

Thanks!

8ty8beauty Spree #37 - Arrived!

Hi ladies,



many thanks for your patience.



Our orders have just arrived! For those who opt for postage, your item will be posted out tomorrow.



Please note that i'll be in overseas from 15May - 23May. So for those who've opted for meet up, pls try to collect before i travel unless you don't mind collecting after i've returned from my trip. If you are unable to collect, you can also opt for postage.



Here's my meet up schedule:



10 May - Mon



AMK Hub 12.15pm - 2pm

Blk 303 AMK Ave 1 3.45pm-9pm



11 May - Tues



Afternoon TBA

AMK Hub 1.30pm-2.30pm

Blk 303 AMK Ave 1 3.00pm 6.45pm - 9pm





12 May - Wed



Orchard ION 8.45am - 5.30pm

Orchard MRT 5.50pm

AMK MRT 6.05pm

AMK Hub 6.15pm

Blk 303 AMK Ave 1 6.45pm - 9pm





13 May - Thu



Orchard ION 8.45am - 5.30pm

Orchard MRT 5.50pm

AMK MRT 6.05pm

AMK Hub 6.15pm

Blk 303 AMK Ave 1 6.45pm - 9pm



14 May - Fri



Orchard ION 8.45am - 4.50pm

Orchard MRT 5.05pm

AMK MRT 5.20pm

AMK Hub 5.25pm

Blk 303 AMK Ave 1 6.00pm - 9pm



* please note that my schedule are subject to changes. Appreciate if you don't give last minute notice as i don't carry your items 24x7 with me.



I'll also email the above schedule to those who opt for meet up.



Next spree #38 will be open after i've returned from my trip.



Thanks =)

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

8ty8beauty Spree #37 - On the way to Singapore!

Hi ladies,

pleased to inform you that our orders are on the way to Singapore!

There are quite a number of out of stocks.

i'll email to those who are affect. please check ur emails, especially spam/junk mail folder.

Will update again once it arrives~

Thanks!

Monday, May 3, 2010

Taking a Short Break, I'll Be Back Soon!

Hi everyone! Due to the 5 difficult final exams that I have to take this week in addition to starting a new job and the fact that I can be forced to move my belongings to a new dorm room at any time, I have decided that I will not be posting on this blog until either Friday or Saturday. I am just too busy to do my nails, and frankly they are a hot mess right now anyways. I do not have time to take pictures and edit and write. Sorry guys, I feel bad because I am typically so good about posting consistently every single day. I hope that you understand that I am busy and that I will be back very soon. On a good note, I am almost better from that nasty cold I had last week. I don't feel sick anymore but I am still coughing. Once I am back and settled and in a groove with my new dorm room and classes and such; I plan on having a giveaway! Yay! So be on the lookout for that probably later this month.

If you really miss me, I do have a post scheduled for 1pm MDT on my piercing blog and you can check out that blog if you are interested. I may need to put off Thursday's post on that blog until Friday. I am also planning on checking my twitter page (@gildedangel) occasionally if you need to ask me a question or contact me. I have been having some minor troubles with my e-mail account so contacting me on Twitter will be best.

Again, I'm sorry that I won't be posting. I hope that you can forgive me for it. I will talk to you all the weekend! I love you all! <3

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Essie Ruby Slippers

Hey everyone! Today is a polish that I managed to find a mini of, Essie Ruby Slippers. This is China Glaze Ruby Pump's chunkier sister. The color is great, but the glitter is definitely chunkier than in Ruby Pumps. This is also more of a yellow-based red to the bluer-based red in Ruby Pumps. This applies much like a traditional glitter in that it needs a few coats, but it dried nicely. It does need a thick topcoat if you want a smooth finish though. I love how this color sparkles in the sun, and it is a very pretty color. I get lots of compliments when I wear it. It is a pain to take off (like any other glitter), but it is a lovely color to have on!

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Comparison: Metal Versus Plastic Konad Scraper

Hi everyone! Awhile back I got a plastic scraper because I am harsh on my Konad plates and they are pretty scratched up. I push way too hard on the plate to scrape the polish off; I can't help it. After using the plastic scraper for awhile, I can safely say that getting the plastic scraper is totally worth it. I think that it does a much better job of scraping the polish off of the plate cleanly and it scratches less than the metal one. It can still scratch your plates, but not nearly to the extent of the metal one. So if you are like me and easily scratch up your konad plates, I suggest picking up a plastic scraper. You can buy this and all of your Konad from Kathleen at OC Nail Art. This isn't a paid placement or anything; Kathleen is the freaking best! Her prices are hard to beat, but to make it better her customer service is unbeatable! She is so sweet! I am pimping her site out because I love it!