Born Pretty Store Products Review

Hello there!  I took a break from my blog due to my lack of time right now, but I have a Born Pretty Store product review that I'd like to share with you today.  These products include a stamping plate, nail studs, and loose diamond-shaped glitter!  Read on for more pics and info!

Born Pretty Store Stamping Plate images

Irish Weekend, Here We Come!

I have some free moments!!  Well, not really, I have many other things to tend to, including packing for a weekend away (seriously, how often do moms get to do that?!?)  What do I do?  My nails of course!  Read on for more pics and info!

Four-leaf Clover Mani using all indies!

Picture Polish Never Nude Swatch

Hey all! Sorry for the break, trying to catch up on some things!  Anyway, have you ever been in the mood for a good, nude palate-cleanser?  Here's a gorgeous suggestion for you, Never Nude by piCture pOlish.  Read on for more pics and info!

piCture pOlish Never Nude

Press Release: ZOYA NAIL POLISH EXCHANGE

ZOYA NAIL POLISH EXCHANGE

…because healthier is happier!

SinfulColors 2015 Back To School: A Class Act collection -- Part 2: All Nighter

Hello and welcome back!  So you've seen the Chalkboard Diaries part of SinfulColors' back to school collection (check out my review here); how about a couple of those glitter toppers?  You're in luck, I have two from the All Nighter sub-collection to share with you!  Read on for more pics and info!

SinfulColors Late Night Haute and Night Owl macros

Press Release: Zoya Focus & Flair Fall 2015

If you are a lover of fall colors, you are definitely going to have grabby hands for the newest Zoya collections!  I know I am already drooling!

SinfulColors 2015 Back to School: A Class Act collection -- Part 1: Chalkboard Diaries

Is summer over already??  No, it's not, but it is time to gear up for Back to School season!  SinfulColors has some great colors to help you get ready for the start of school season.  Read on for more pics and info!

Macro bottle shots of SinfulColors A Class Act collection

F.U.N Lacquer Summer 2015 Collection

**pic heavy post**

Oooo, do I have some gorgeous in store for you.  I have the F.U.N Lacquer Summer 2015 collection to share with you!  This collection may seem a bit out of place in summer, surrounded by crazy neon collections and whatnot, but this is a welcome bit of "different," reminiscent of clear summer nights under a sky full of twinkling stars.  Read on for more pics and info about these six stunning holographic polishes!

F.U.N Lacquer Summer 2015 Collection

B.I.T.C.H by Jaclyn Nautical Mani

It's summer, I'm keeping busy at work, missing the beach, and have had an idea in mind for a while now to do a nautical themed mani.  Read on for more pics and info on mah fun sailor gradient nails!

Nautical Mani featuring Zoya Genesis

Fair Maiden's Rainbow Brights Neon Collection

*pic heavy post*

Seems I've been on a bit of a blogging hiatus, only posting here and there each week.  I am updating my manis frequently on Instagram, so be sure to check me out there if you want to know what I currently have on my nails.  ;-)  I am not exactly in a position to catch up on all of my past manis here on my blog, so if you saw something you liked on my IG (@dancerspolishedlife) and don't see a blog post but you want to see more shots or know what products I used, please let me know!

Today on my blog I have the Rainbow Brights collex from Fair Maiden Polish to show you!  I don't have swatches but I have some watermarble goodness for you, so read on for more pics and info!

Fair Maiden Polish neon watermarble nail art

Happy Independence Day brought to you by Zoya

Happy Independence Day to those who celebrate!  Today I have a full Zoya mani for you.  Read on for more pics and info!

Zoya Independence Day Mani

Real Men Wear Pink

Hello there!  Welcome back!  I've taken a couple of weeks off from blogging, but I'm happy to bring you a beautiful polish today!  Read on for more pics and info!

Lollipop Posse Lacquer Boys Can't Be Men stamped with MPolish Pish Plashin' Around

Beautiful Dreamer

I have a sentimental post for you today.  This mani is dedicated to a nail friend of mine in honor of her beautiful angel named Rowan.  Please read on for more pics and info about this mani.

Purple Angel Mani

Crazy Pinwheel Watermarbles Errrwhere!

I needed some bright neons in my life, so I made a suggestion about doing Bestie Twin Nails with a friend, which turned into Bestie Quadruplet Nails with two more friends, and I am loving the end result!  Read on for more pics and info!

Pinwheel Watermarble and Stamped Mani

Obsessed with Color Blocking

Every once in a while we need to step out of our comfort zone, right?  Thankfully we have things such as mani swaps and Bestie Twin Nails to help us try new things we wouldn't otherwise think to do. Today I have a mani that was a result of Bestie Twin Nails.  I really enjoyed doing them!  Read on for more info and pics!

Color Block Mani

MPolish Metallics Sneak Peek!

I am happy to share with you today the long awaited Metallics collection from MPolish!  Please read on for more pics and info!

MPolish Metallics stamped over Bear Pawlish Sacrifice

Sliver of Hope Over Harlow

Since it feels like fall outside (seriously Mother Nature, get yourself together, it's SPRING!!), I thought this warm rosy pink/purple from Zoya would be appropriate for the weather.  Read on for more pics and info!

Zoya Harlow stamped with MPolish Sliver of Hope

Peek A Boo! I See You!

Haha, I'm having quite a bit of fun with these corny post titles...  I hope you are too!  Anway, I have an amazing hot pink polish to share with you today called Peek A Boo by Bear Pawlish, and it's stamped with a metallic MPolish that will be releasing very soon!  Read on for more pics and info!

Bear Pawlish Peek A Boo stamped with MPolish Iron

So Where is My Crown...?!?

Hello and good day!  I have a very fun polish to share with you today!  This is She's A Beauty Queen by Lollipop Posse Lacquer.  Read on for more pics and info!

Lollipop Posse Lacquer She's A Beauty Queen

No Ragrets About Dancing in the Streets!

Hello ladies!  I have a few swatches of a beautiful rose gold flakies polish for you today!  Read on for more pics and info!

LaqueredUp No Ragrets stamped with MPolish Dancing In The Streets

Embracing the Warmth!

Hey there!  I think it's Spring finally!  All I've been thinking about lately is grilling and taking the little bugger outside to play.  Oh yeah, and bright fun things on my nails!  Read on for more info and pics about this mani!

Summer lovin' had me a blast!

Hormonal Thermals? But of course!

Today I have a review of a thermal polish by Doctor Lacquer and some stamping over top!  Read on for more info and pics!

Doctor Lacquer Dopamine and MPolish Starflower

Dreaming of Expensive Summer Things

Hehe, trying out some new titles.  Would you rather see the polish names or something silly?  I'd love to hear your thoughts!

So, while I'm sitting here dreaming of expensive summer things, I have some bling on my nails for you to enjoy, starting with Million Dollar Dream by FUN Lacquer!  Read on for more info and pics!

Watermarbling over glitter and lead light nail art

Royal Stamped Mani using FUN Lacquer Storge (H)

Welcome!  The sun is shining and it feels like November, but I hope you are having a wonderful day!  Today I have a mani made for royalty to show you.  Hehe, all I could picture with this mani was a regal event with a monarch dressed in royal purple adorned with gold embellishments.  And with that, let's take a closer look at these polishes!

FUN Lacquer Storge (H) stamped with MPolish gold metallic prototype

MPolish Fresh Perspective Over Bear Pawlish

I have recently realized I have very few "Spring" colors among my indie collection.  I've been looking forward to Spring for awhile (fun fact: it's my favorite season!), so I felt the need to put something Spring-y on my nails.  Read on for more info about the combo I chose!

Bear Pawlish It's A Tiny Shoe stamped with MPolish Fresh Perspective

MPolish the Polish Of My People collection

So, you have probably already seen these beautiful stamping polishes floating around.  I am happy to see so many people using these fine polishes!  They are 5-free, cruelty-free, and are the most awesome stamping polishes I've ever used!  So I'd like to show you some swatches from MPolish's Polish Of My People collection.  Read on for more pics and info!

MPolish Polish Of My People collection of stamping polishes

MPolish Get Lost Over Trust Fund Beauty

I received a lovely gift from a friend during a polish swap and boy did she do good picking it out for me!  This is MPolish stamping polish over Trust Fund Beauty Resting Bitch Face!  Read on for more info and pics!

MPolish Get Lost and Fresh Perspective stamping

MPolish Dancing in the Streets purple stamping polish

I don't even know how to properly express my love for this current mani.  I'm not even sure where to start.  When a polish (or polishes in this case) render me speechless, you know you have a winner.

Today I have MPolish Dancing in the Streets to share with you.  Please read on for more pics and info!

MPolish Dancing in the Streets stamped mani

MPolish I Need A Vacation red stamping polish

Are you ready for another MPolish collection?!?  I am!!

Today I have one from MPolish's summer collection, dubbed the Polish of My People collection.  The names of the polishes in this collection are summer-themed, but are also a nod to a few of Meg's swatchers, testers and friends.  How sweet is that?!?  Read on for more pics and info!

MPolish I Need A Vacation

Takko Lacquer Snow Bunny with MPolish Stamping

Another relatively quick post for you today.  Sorry I haven't been as active lately, blah blah personal stuff, blah blah it doesn't really matter because I have four manis to catch up on blogging about and these polishes are so beautiful!

MPolish Mother's Day Duo over Takko Lacquer Snow Bunny

MPolish Mother's Day Duo

Quick post tonight!  I was having some serious glare issues with pics of this mani, but I hope you can still enjoy it!

In this mani I am featuring two new MPolishes from the Mother's Day Duo I wrote about in an earlier post.  The duo is referred to as Mama Loves Polish duo and can be found for sale on the MPolish website through Mother's Day 2015!

MPolish Annette and Sliver of Hope stamping polishes

March BHB Mani Swap

Who is ready for Spring?  Well, I'm ready for summer, I've already pulled out the NEONS!!  Read on for my inspiration and how I put this mani together!

Fun Floral Mani

MPolish Mama Loves Polish Duo

I have a sneak peek for you today!

You have seen me post many manis lately using this awesome new stamping polish brand called MPolish.  I can't tell you enough how I not only adore this stamping polish, but the owner, Megan, is an amazing and fabulous woman too!  So what's in-store for you today?  No swatches yet (they'll be up very soon), but some pics of just how much love Megs puts into her packages.

MPolish Mother's Day Duo Sneak Peek

Doctor Lacquer Milky Way stamped with MPolish

If you follow me on IG (@dancers_polished_life) you already know that I've found my new favorite polish.  Oh, the stunner I have for you today!  Another thermal polish by Doctor Lacquer, this time from the SomethingSpatial: Galaxies collection, called Milky Way!  Hold onto your wallets, they will run from you screaming after this post!  ;-)

Doctor Lacquer Milk Way stamped with MPolish Snowberry and Black

Doctor Lacquer Betelgeuse stamped with MPolish

I have a new polish from Doctor Lacquer to show you today!  I preordered the Something Spatial: Stars collection, as well as two beauties from Something Spatial: Galaxies collection.  Both sets are thermals and so far they are breathtaking.  Read on for more pics and info!

Doctor Lacquer Betelgeuse stamped with MPolish

Pipe Dream Polish Neon Watermarble

I'm very excited to share this mani with you today!  I finally got my hands on a set of Pipe Dream Polish A Night In Vegas Cremes collection and they really are all they are chalked up to be.  Read on for more pics and info!

Watermarble with Pipe Dream Polish's ANIVC collection

Colors By Llarowe Dirty Diana Mani stamped with MPolish

Fun stamped mani using some brighter colors during this gray, bleak time in winter.  I'm ready for some neons soon!

Stamped Mani featuring MPolish

MPolish is a press sample. Other polishes and supplies were purchased by me.
I was not compensated for this review.  All opinions are my own.

Nail Stamping Guidance And MPolish Tips And Tricks

Forgive me for the ridiculously long, epic post.

This.  This is why I stamp.

F.U.N. Lacquer Burnin' Up (H) - swatch and stamping

First off, this polish is stunningly, jaw-droppingly gorgeous.  It was soooo hard to photograph because I could not do it justice.  Go throw your money at F.U.N Lacquer, lol.  It will be well spent.  Polish swatch and review below!

F.U.N Lacquer Burnin' Up (H)

Serum No. 5 Krypton-Brite Swatch

Sorry I haven't been around for a few days.  I've been trying to spend some more time with my son, so I've been going a couple days longer with the same mani instead of painting.  But today I have a swatch of Serum No. 5 Krypton-Brite for you!

Serum No. 5 Krypton-Brite, three coats no topcoat

Starflower by MPolish - Swatches and Review

Let's get right to it.  This is Starflower by MPolish.  This is by far my most favorite of the stamping polishes I have tried so far.  There are three others (six total) in Megan's spring collection and I will absolutely be picking up every color as I have been blown away by these stamping polishes!

MPolish is a press sample. Other polishes were purchased by me.

I was not compensated for this review.  All opinions are my own.

Stamping with MPolish Starflower

Valentine's Day Mani featuring MPolish Apple Blossom

I have another winner from MPolish for you!  I tied it into a "holiday" appropriate mani too!  ;-)  

More pics and info after the jump!

Most polishes in this post were purchased by me.  MPolish is a press sample.

I was not compensated for this review.  All opinions are my own.

Valentine's Day Nail Art

MPolish - A 5-Free Stamping Polish Review

The MPolish stamping polish in this review is a press sample.

I was not compensated for this review.  All opinions are my own.

Oh, my heart is singing.  Do you hear it??  Do you know why it's singing?  I have finally gotten my dirty little paws (okay, big and ridiculously clean hands) on an amazing stamping polish!!!!!!!

More pics and info after the jump!

Zoya Lael and MPolish Sweetclover

Seahawks Mani for BHB NFL Challenge

Quick post today!  I've been wanting to try a ruffian mani and this one was pretty quick!  I have some work to do with my style, I'll just keep practicing.

KBShimmer Snow Flaking Way

This is KBShimmer Snow Flaking Way, from Christy's Winter 2013 collection.  More pics and info after the jump!

KBShimmer Snow Flaking Way

January BHB Mani Swap

Mani Swap with my nail thread buddy Scoutie!  You can find her on IG as @manimaninails.  Go check out her page, she's very talented and has some great video tutorials posted!

I chose to recreate her ruffian roses mani, but with a little twist of my own.  More pics and info after the jump!

Antique Style Roses in a Ruffian style mani

Bear Pawlish Cold Never Bothered Me with stamping

Here's a beautiful polish I purchased during Bear Pawlish's B2G1 free sale in the beginning of January!  It's called Cold Never Bothered Me and it's inspired by who else but Elsa from the Disney movie Frozen!  More pics and info after the jump!

Bear Pawlish Cold Never Bothered Me stamped mani

Bestie Twin Nails Meets The 90s

I was asked by one my best nail friends Megatuce (IG@megatuce; blog: megatuce.com) to do Bestie Twin Nails and I said absofreakinglutely!  Read on for more pics and info!

90s Inspired Bestie Twin Nails

ILNP Mutagen and Flakies Stamped Mani

I'm in love with this mani!  So much that I've had it on for five days!!  I'll be sad to see it go.

Dual-purpose mani, trying out my new ILNP polish (Mutagen) and new MoYou London plate and stamper, and painting for a football playoff games challenge.  More pics and info after the jump!

Fluff: More Nail Mail

Nail mail!!  I finally got my Bear Pawlishes in from the promo Tennessee ran at the beginning of January, and I dove in and ordered some new stampers from MoYou London too!

Nail Mail!! from Bear Pawlish and MoYou London

Tennessee, owner of the Bear Pawlish indie brand, ran a Buy 2 Get 1 Free promo.  I've had several of her polishes on my wishlist so I certainly couldn't pass up such a great deal!  Her shop is currently closed, but once she works through everything from this promo she'll be back up and running.

Bear Pawlish indie brand polishes

As for MoYou London, they just recently released some new squishy stampers.  I currently own several stampers (Konad double sided firm, BPS double ended XL squishy, two Cici&Sisi squishy stampers from the jumbo sets) but I've been itching for a good marshmallow stamper for my collection.  From the reviews I've seen, the people that have purchased these stampers from MoYou London had some good things to say and they claimed they were both marshmallow squishy sticky stampers.

MoYou London stamping plates and squishy stampers

I found that while the rectangular squishy stamper is a marshmallow, sadly the double ended one is not.  It's still squishy, probably a little less so than my BPS one, but certainly not a marshmallow.  Never fear, I'll find a use for it!  Both stampers came with their own plastic scraper.  Woo hoo!!!

I've also had the Explorer plate 22 on my wishlist forever, since Debbie (@ladyandthe_stamp on IG) received one as a prize from MoYou London.  Since I was ordering stampers, I figured I may as well put this baby in my cart too.  I was not disappointed!!

MoYou London Explorer collection plate 22 and rectangular stamper and scraper

Now for my testing of the stampers.  I used an image from the Explorer plate and Sinful Colors Black On Black polish.  I first tested them unprimed, then I primed a little, then I primed some more until I got a good image.  I primed the stampers using a dry Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and lightly buffed in circular motions until the head was no longer shiny.

The first picture is my double ended stamper.  (Sorry, I can't directly link it right now because it is out of stock.  I'll edit my post once they are available again.)  The top box is where I used the larger end of the stamper, and the second box is the other slightly smaller end.  The smaller end stamped better than I expected unprimed, but once I primed it twice it was good to go.  The larger end took a little extra priming until it was perfect.

MoYou London Double Ended squishy stamper

This second picture is the rectangular squishy stamper.  This actually worked pretty well unprimed, but I thought it may be even better if I primed it a bit.  I stamped twice more after I primed it to make sure it wasn't a fluke.  I'm thoroughly impressed with this stamper and I think it moved to the top of my favorites list.

MoYou London Rectangular marshmallow stamper

Do you stamp?  What is your absolute favorite stamper to use?