RAWR Shop- PIZZA SHARKS!

DANA.....DAAAAAANAAA.....DAAANADANADANADANA

Hey friends! I have something epic today to share with you.

Kira came back for a fill earlier this week and THIS happened. I have to say that this set is my FAVOURITE to date that we've ever put on her! *FREAK OUT*

I can't even put into words how much I LURVE this mani....so we will just leave it as this:

 So this idea came about because of Shark Week and also Kira's new found obsession with Pizza Sharks.

What are Pizza Sharks?! Well....take a look:

I don't think further explanation is required.

Sharks don't eat people. They eat pepperoni pizzas.

<3

Have the most fabulous weekend, you sexy beasts!

RAWR SHOP- Happy Birthday, America!

You guys, I made my first GIF

Be proud of me!

In the past week and a half, I've had not one, BUT TWO people requesting Americana Themed manis!

So I thought that it is only suiting that I share them with you today.

First up, Jewel is off to San Francisco with this fun set! 

This was my first time meeting Jewel, she came to see me with her existing CLAWS and I immediately knew that we were going to get along JUST FINE!

We weren't really sure what was going to happen but we decided to live a little, and let our imagination run wild. I have to say that I am VERY VERY happy with the outcome!

Nice meeting you, girl! Have fun in SF!

Next up, we have the ever so lovely Amanda! She's taking her set to Vegas!

I absolutely LOVE it when Amanda comes for a visit. We share the same obsession- ALL THE GLITTERS

Every time Amanda shows up, it's like...*BAM* INSTANT GLITTER BOMB!

(Source: Tumblr)

Amanda's going on a trip to VEGAS, so she wanted some FIERCE claws. And FIERCE claws is what we gave her. We did a refill and reshape on her existing set, and continued to apply glitter to ALL THE NAILS.

You guys, this set has GLITTER on EVERY NAIL!

Needless to say, at the end of the night, I looked fabulous. Like I just walked out of the Pride Parade.

*love it*

Amanda knew exactly what she wanted, on which finger! It's always a blast seeing this pretty cat lady ^_^

Sending sets off on vacation is like...a piece of me is ALSO going on vacation...

Since I can't physically accompany these lovely people (and let's face it...it'd be a bit creepy) this will have to do!

Hope you two have the BEST time ever!

Well that's all for me today!

Happy birthday, and have all the apple pies for me, 'Murrica! 

Have a splendid day, peoples!

Almost Done....

Hey lovers!

Just want to update you on what's been going on since we last talked.

SCHOOL IS ALMOST OVER!

However that means it's crunch time...I'll be doing a 400 question theory test next Tuesday...and  a 4 hour practical exam the week after...

So I guess you could say that I'm feeling a little overwhelmed...

>_<

BUT! That means in 2 weeks, I'll be a CERTIFIED NAIL TECHNICIAN!!!

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?!

Little bit about what I've been up to...

I did the marble mani above with the gel polishes I bought. I recently got addicted to the pressed glitter technique ....so GLITTER BOMBS!!!

Also, I sent these two manis off to VEGAS...I'm a little bit jealous....

So that explains my recent MIA tendencies...but we're almost there! So bare with me...

......When school is done, I'm throwing a party.....

YOU'RE ALL INVITED!

RAWR SHOP- Roses, Glitters, and Awesomeness

HEY GANG!

Hope you're all having a great week so far! Today I have a RAWR Shop mani to show you.

Amanda came for a visit couple of days ago, and this was the outcome.

This is a gel set, we gave her a wee bit of length using Amore International products.

For the art, we used China Glaze's Turned Up Turquoise, Flip Flop Fantasy, and Fairy Dust. 

I also created a glittery fade using Platinum and Paradise from Michael's

I may or may not have a glitter problem....

Amanda wears colours VERY well. So basically everything looks great on her.

...and roses...everybody loves roses!!

This, I find, is a great way to introduce nail art to those who have yet to experience the awesomeness of it all.

and quite honestly...what girl doesn't like a little bit a lot of glitter?

Well folks, that's all for me today! Hope you enjoy your nails, Amanda!

Have a fantastic day, pretty friends of mine!

RAWR Shop- Hot Pink

Hey lovers!

How are we doing today? Me....I'd love to crawl back into bed....Mondays and I are NOT friends.

Today I have a saucy mani to show you. Everybody, meet Amanda's claws! 

Amanda came with a game plan, love it when that happens.

For this mani, we used China Glaze's Beauty Within and a variety of KISS studs.

These nails were inspired by a VERY talented artist: Bret Taylor from howyadoin Graphics

He had an art show this past weekend, LOVE his work. Make sure you check him out!

When I found out that Amanda's taking her set of claws to the art show, 

I was SO excited I drafted a bunch of ideas!

We couldn't decide which design to put on her thumbs....

So she picked two that spoke to her the most. GREAT choices!!

I am very much in love with this set of nails. 

Amanda pulls it off so well!

It was so nice meeting you, Amanda! Enjoy your fierce claws!

That's all for me today, hope you guys liked this mani 

^_^

Have a wonderful day, my lovelies!

RAWR Shop- Simply FIERCE

Oh HEY lovers!!!!

Ever have one of those days when you just want something simple, but don't want to be boring?

Despite my need to be obnoxious at all times, believe it or not, I too feel that way...sometimes...

^_^

Today I have something very simple for you at the RAWR shop!

Kira came back to see me yesterday, and it was everything I thought it would be: GLORIOUS!

For this mani, we used:

Color Club- Master of Disguise

Essie- Snap Happy

Oh yes, the accent fingers.....

I raided my local drug store, and hoarded a bunch of KISS Nail Artist studs a while ago...

The lady at the checkout thought I was nuts...But it was on sale!!!!

 After painting her nails black I just HAD to finish it up with the red....It felt right at the time and I'm extremely happy with the outcome! I know these Louboutin nails have been around forever...but I finally got to try it....and yup, I LIKE IT! I LIKE IT A LOT!

I'm so glad that Kira embraces my weird.... 

I'm really digging the tapered squares, and the studs make the accent nails SO MANY FIERCES!!!

Plus I mean...she wears it so well!!!

(source: Instagram @Blondegasm)

Well that's it for me today!

Hope you enjoyed this mani as much as I did doing them!

Have a FANTABULOUS day, my lovelies!

RAWR Shop- Beautiful Bali

Hello Lovers!

I'd like to wish all you beautiful people a very happy Valentine's Day! 

I'm celebrating today with work, nail school and a test! It's going to be the best Valentine's ever.....

Today I have a completely non Vday related post for you!

My friend Ceci came to visit The RAWR Shop and brought her beautiful daughter Alex along.

This mother-daughter combo is off to Bali for a whole month tomorrow. I'm slightly jealous.

Anyway, without further adieu, here are their mani's

 -Ceci-

-Alex-

In this bonding session, I decided to USE ALL THE China Glazes

Flying Dragon

Flip Flop Fantasy

Turned Up Turquoise

Fairy Dust

Masai Red

Eye Candy

Ceci wanted something shiny....and without any hesitation, we went with red and gold combo.

For Alex, she wanted something vibrant and fun...like any 12 year old would...

I had my first experience with drawing palm trees....something tells me I'll be doing a lot more of them now.

:D

It's like a part of me is going with them to Bali!!

('coz that's totally not creepy....right?)

RIGHT!

Enjoy your trip, Ceci and Alex! Hope you like your manis! <3

Have a loverly day folks!

*psst*

When I get to 100 followers, I'm going to be holding a giveaway!! Only 9 more people to go!!

So keep your eyes peeled.

RAWR Shop- Weekend Getaway

Why hello my wonderful lovers. 

Wow, 2 posts in one week! I've really outdone myself this time (not)

Today I have a RAWR SHOP post for you.

Remember Kira? Of course you do! She came in for a rebalance on her gel set...

So naturally we had to put something even MOAR epic on her this time.

(Photo Credit: Hair By Katie Rose <-- she's really awesome)

Since she's going away for the weekend, we decided to sharpen her claws and match them to her newly purchased Betsy Johnson bag...and WOWZA, what a great idea that was.

Her nails literally blends in with her bag!!

When she first proposed the idea, I was petrified...because YOU GUYS! I've NEVER done roses on nails before!!

So after some research, thanks to the power of the interwebz, we decided to just go with it.

Thank goodness they turned out lovely!

I used Color Club's Black Is Black and acrylic paint for all fingers except for one! The ring finger is OPI's Liquid Sand in The Impossible. It's impossible NOT to love this polish, I tell ya (see what I did there?)

During this session, we've discovered the following:

Boys are dumb

We *squee* at the same things

She's going to have TONS of fun this weekend

and I'm jealous

:) 

That's all for me today! Hope you enjoyed this mani....because I CAN'T STOP LOOKING AT THEM.

Have a good trip Kira!!

Guess what?

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Tomorrow's FRIDAY!!

RAWR Shop- Sponge-Mania

Well hello friends! Hope you are ALL doing fantastic! It's been a week since we last talked...felt like years :(

Today at The RAWR Shop I have prepared something "spring-like".

Since school started, I haven't really been able to do much nail art...but yesterday, the beautiful Dani @ Call It Beauty and I FINALLY got to see each other and make magic.

For this mani, we used the following:

China Glaze- Aquadelic, Flip Flop Fantasy, Glistening Snow

Zoya- Zuza, Ginessa

OPI- DS Magic

Rimmel London- Wild Orchid

Silver Hexa-Glitters

 (I know...so many)

I'm experiencing a little bit of blog identity crisis...

Not sure if I should stick with a black background or white...I must say though, the colours did come through more vibrantly with a white background...

So I guess it all depends on the mani.

I'm still undecided...help?

We were going to put more designs over top, but Dani liked the effect so much, she didn't want to cover them up.

By the By!! This design is on top of a gel set my friend and I did for our final exam!

Speaking of which...

I'M DONE LEVEL ONE of NAIL SCHOOL!!!!!!

...and you will be pleased to know that I passed with 98.66% in theory, and 100% in practical

That means in 5 months, I'll be a Certified Nail Technician!

*excite*

in the meantime...I'll just be this...

Who am I kidding, I'm gunna be FOREVER THIS!

...ngehehe...

Have a SUPER weekend, folks!

RAWR Shop- Kitty Tribal

Hello lovers!!

I hope everyone's been doing well! You should know that I've been thinking about you everyday.

Today I have a set of RAWR SHOP claws to show you!

Thanks to the power of social networking, Kira and I connected via Twitter.

She was looking for something fierce on her tips and I'm so grateful that she picked me to make it happen!

This is a full GEL set done with Amore products and nail art painted on afterwards.
Kira came up with the concept of her claws. I am very much in love with this.

We used China Glaze's Kalahari Kiss as base, and various neon pastels for colour accents.

Then on the ring fingers, we incorporated what matters most to her-- CATS

I couldn't stop staring at the kittehs!

...while we were making this happen, someone was supervising....

(photo credit: kixy_stabbs)

This took us into the wee hours of the night...but OH MY GAWSH it was so worth it!!
then it just so happened that she wore her RAWR shirt last night :D

Thanks again for letting me do your nails, love!
Hope you enjoy them CLAWS!!

Have a wonderful day, people!