Cherish @ My Cup of Tea
I do have to admit that I didn't even know it was Autism Awareness month.  Pretty bad considering I'm a caregiver for adults with developmental disabilities.  To be fair, none of the clients I currently work with are stricken with Autism.  Although I have worked with clients who are, and let me tell you, they happen to be some of the most loving and wonderful people I've met!  So without further ado this is what I came up with. 



 For the base color I used China Glaze "Secret Peri-wink-le"
I stamped the clouds with China Glaze "First Mate" using my M79 Konad plate
I used Konad special white polish to stamp the dove from my Chez-Delaney plate T40. 
Of course, topped off with Seche Vite Top Coat.

Thanks to Glitta Gloves for the genius idea of celebrating this month with blue nails!!


Cherish @ My Cup of Tea
Ok, so it's my 100th post so I gotta kick it off right. I entered a contest to win the new Bundle Monster set.  I really need everyone's support here. 
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I don't want to post all the rules here, but basically I had to use the first set of Bundle Monster plates to create a design to enter into the contest.  They are picking 25 winners to win these plates.  All you have to do is CLICK HERE, find the post titled "SINGLE VALENTINE'S" and click LIKE!!!  You know you wanna!  I really need you guys' help!  These are so amazing and I just HAVE to have them!  I promise I will post lots and lots of cool manis if I win these!
 
Another set of news, there's another release for the set.  And an example of the full nail design!!  YAY!!
 Now, how cute is this? She used both of the top left hand stamps and look how well they cover!  

Thanks for reading EVERYONE! I love you all and please please please VOTE for me!
Cherish @ My Cup of Tea
Just a quick post to show the newest sneak peek from Bundle Monster 2. I wanted to beat Prettyfulz to it!! So here it is:

How awesome is that shoe pattern? I'm also loving all the Holiday designs!

Cherish @ My Cup of Tea
So this post is going to be a little different than what I normally post.  But I guess that's sorta the point of this blog.  It's not a nail polish, it's not a fashion blog.  It's just a blog about stuff that I like, my cup of tea, so to speak.  LOL!  Sorry, had to.  Anyways, here they are. 
 Black, they have silver swirls on the temples!  I'll be doing a mani to match soon!
**I'm starting to realize I need to get a darker foundation now that I am tanning**
I actually really like these ones, because of how NOT low-key they are.  I usually reach for something low key and non-noticeable when wearing glasses, but that's why I like these!
I look really surprised!  LOL!  But these are my favorites!! They're not crooked, my head is tilted!  

So I thought I would share WHY I bought three pairs.  They were all under $20!  Take a visit to Zenni Optical.  If any of my friends decide to order and need help or advice on what to choose and what options to include on lenses, keep in mind that I was an Optician for a few years.  So I'm free for vision advice!  

I would LOVE opinions!!  Thanks Lovelies!
Cherish @ My Cup of Tea
Ok, two more weeks and all this madness will be over!!
 
BUT til then, I've got another Bundle Monster sneak peek.  This time--a comparison of the full nail sizes between the first set and the new one.  Check this out!

 Much better, huh?  I Love that one on the far right that looks like falling petals!

Cherish @ My Cup of Tea
I saw Bundle Monster's Facebook post last night and since I wasn't home, I couldn't post.  I emailed Prettyfulz, so she could let everyone know!  But Bundle Monster has finally received their whole set.  It's gorgeous.  They've also released two more sneak peeks.  Also, if you look closely at the third picture you can see a few designs previously unreleased.  I'm sure since they've showed us these pictures they will release all plate previews soon.  So, without further ado:






Cute, huh?  I love the vintagey looking tree design and aztec-like pattern. 


 Sneak peek numero dos.  I can't get over how cute that rainbow is.  

Can you spy a few designs we haven't seen yet?  Hehe.  

We've also been told that they will have a backing similar to actual Konad plates, and the price will be $21.99 for the set of 25 plates!  How exciting, right?

Ok, here is the newspaper nails I promised.  


I certainly can't take credit for this design, I did bite it from Starving Nail Addict.  I think I've come up with my own method, which seems simpler.  

STEP 1: Paint a base color, I chose NYC 207. 
STEP 2: Cut newspaper strips.
STEP 3: Soak Cottonball with rubbing alcohol. 
STEP 4: Lay newspaper on cottonball. 
STEP 5: Press firmly onto nail, hold 15 seconds, remove. 
STEP 6: Apply topcoat, I of course love SECHE VITE.  

I used my China Glaze Ruby Pumps to stamp the lips on my thumb and ring fingers from Bundle Monster plate BM02. 



Cherish @ My Cup of Tea
For some reason I rarely do purple manicures, which is strange seeing as how its my favorite color. This time purple on lavender using my H9 plate from Chez-Delaney.
 I like how this turned out.  One step above subtle!
Yup, you guessed it...its another sneak peek from the *NEW* Bundle Monster. I got my tip from Prettyfulz. SHE even sent me a comment this time! I cannot wait for this set to be released!!!

{{I apologize for the short post with no links but I'm blogging from my phone.}}

Cherish @ My Cup of Tea
Hi there, 
I stopped by Sally's Beauty Supply and got two new China Glaze colors. 


Left: Sweet Peri-wink-le (Can be light blue or lavendar depending on the lighting)
Right: Ruby Pumps (Has miniscule red shimmer, going to be perfect for the Holidays)


I've been LOVING all the lace manis that everyone is trying, so I decided to do my own version.  I love this one!  
For the flowers I used Bundle Monster plate BM12
For the net I used Konad plate M79
The base is the wonderful Perwinkle China Glaze above. 
I used Sinful Colors Black for stamping.  

Here are the new plates!  They finally arrived.  The great net pattern used in my lace is from the far left plate.  Below I will show testing of some of my favorite designs.  I couldn't help but to test them out right away!
The reason that I got these plates so cheap was because they said some of the engravings weren't deep enough.  I had no issues.  They're all great!!!
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If ya'll notice I'm now keeping count of my polishes && Konad/Fauxnad plates!  Keep checking back to see how my collection grows!

Cherish @ My Cup of Tea
They released another sneak peek of one of the new Bundle Monster plates today.  I already posted the first one that they posted today.  I just checked, and here's ANOTHER.  In the same day!!!!!!!  That's so awesome.  

 


SO cute.  I love the fishnet pattern, the witch's hate, the 80's pattern, the hearts, the quirky peppermint candy and I'm not really sure what that bottom pattern is.  But I like it.  
I can't wait til this is released.  Does anyone know if they are having a pre-sale?  Or if you can reserve your set? 

Cherish @ My Cup of Tea
I know you guys have been itching to see this as much as I have.  I get all giddy when I hear that there's another sneak peek from Bundle Monster.  I get my news from Prettyfulz since I don't have Facebook anymore.  You can all follow Bundle Monster on Facebook. 

So without further ado, here she is:






Super cute, huh?  Makes me even more excited for Halloween.  I love every design on this one!  You can even tell that the full nail designs are larger.  Yay for that!
Opinions??


Cherish @ My Cup of Tea
My nails were getting pretty long, and I was beginning to love it.  And what happens when I start to love my nails?  One breaks, cracks, chips or I slice it off while shaving my legs in the shower.  Yup, I know its happened to you.  If not, you're a LUCKY!  

*SIGH*

((In case no one's noticed, I like to take some of my nail pictures in the car as the lighting is the best.  That's my steering wheel.  The second best place is at work in the kitchen.  It's just the lighting...Daylight is always best.  
So, here is a new mani, with short nails.  I don't mind the length too much though.  At least they're all even!
I know this one is a bit busy and that wasn't my intention.  Although I still kinda like it anyways.  The picture really does this manicure no justice.  This was shot 1 of 56 and was the best I could get.  
The base is Sinful Colors "I Love You" {{Three coats}}
Over top of that I applied Sinful Colors "Frenzy" {{New buy, look back}}
Then I stamped L.A. Colors in Silver using my Bundle Monster BM16 plate.  

I'd really like to know everyone's HONEST opinions on this one.  I didn't like it at first, but it realllly sparkles in the daylight.



Cherish @ My Cup of Tea
Alrighty folks, I got another Spring time manicure for ya. I really like how this one turned out though!!!
The base color is "Unicorn" by Sinful Colors.
The dots are "Innocent" by Sinful Colors.
For the dots I used Bundle Monster BM19.

Let me know what you think!!

 
Cherish @ My Cup of Tea
...And I don't like it. 
I don't normally do my nails pink.  It might be because of my skintone or that I don't own any pink clothes.  I just never do my nails pink, but I bought a pink polish for Spring.  So I tried it.  




 For this mani I used Sinful Colors in Beautiful Girl 
The glitter is from The Color Workshop (no I.D.)
The Lollipops are from Bundle Monster plate BM02

I think this turned out a little too cutesy for me.  
 
P.S. Keep your eyes on the ever-changing clicker on the right.  I'm now tracking my nail polish collection, the number will likely continue to grow!