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!

Emerald Ikat

Hello beautifuls!

Last week, Brittney from Precious Polish came up with an excellent idea to do a group post on this year's trend according to Pantone: Emerald!

I personally do not think this colour compliments my anything...so naturally it was challenging coming up with something...went through my stash, and here's what I found:

More so turquoise than anything, it looks like...haha!

SO what's a girl to do? I decided to mix two polishes together:

China Glaze- Turned Up Turquoise

Cometic Arts- no name

I sponged them on as gradients, and the colour came out subtle but fitting to the theme!

Also, I developed a new obsession with glitters....I'm not sure what took me so long....but I bought these:

Look at them....it's like a party on your finger nails....

:D

Anyhoo...as you can already see...this mani didn't photograph as well as I had hoped...I have no idea why...but these Ikats are IMPOSSIBLE to photograph...maybe I just need better picture taking skills

-______- 

(Winnie Fail)

But you guys! Believe me when I say this: this print looks absolutely amazing in real life...

so very sophisticated in my opinion.

That's all for me today, hope you enjoyed my Emerald Ikat mani!

Be sure to head on over to check out all these lovely ladies' creation of Emerald Nail Art:

Precious Polish

DrinkCitra

Dressed Up Nails

Bellezza Bee

YAY FRIENDS!!!!!

Have a wonderful day, my lovelies!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hello lovers!!

Before we begin, I'd like to give you the BIGGEST virtual hug known to mankind and wish you a very happy 2013!! Hope everyone had a good holiday, and indulged in copious amount of NOMS!

As you know, I haven't been blogging much since Nail School started.

But fear not! Today I have for you-- life update!! 

:D

We learned how to do gel sets in school, so here are a couple of gel sets I have done:

Here are some mani's I have failed to blog about....(I'm SORRY!)

 Wore this to a wedding.

and this to BF's work Christmas party

It was Alexis Leigh's 1 year bloggaversary last week and I did a guest post!

So make sure you head on over to wish her blog a Happy Birthday!

*NOW*

...on to some MOAR news....

On December 27th, I was named 2012's Best Self Taught Nail Artist on Jezebel.

I couldn't believe it when I found out...and I may or may not have done this stupid crazy dance of joy and tripped and rolled on my ankle then cried a little.

So here's my acceptance speech:

I am humbled and extremely honoured to be even mentioned in this article, as many of the nail artists I look up to are also featured. I want to express my gratitude to those who helped me every step of the way...

Without you, I'd just be this crazy person that likes to put crazy things on her nails.

Thank you to all you wonderful readers of The RAWR Shop for your continuous support.

Thank you to all that gave me the opportunity to express my weird self.

The blogging community is so amazing, the love that's flowing around here in cyberspace is unbelievable.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

*PHEW*

But wait, there's more!

Over the Christmas break, I collaborated with a team of talented people. We came up with 3 looks and here is a sneak peek of one of the looks we did:

Credit: Photography: Tony Lee, Model: Susie Clemens, Makeup/Hair: Joyce Yeh

^#^$%*()@!(@_!%&*$*&%@

Right?!

Can't wait to show you the rest!! This is eventually what I would like to end up doing.

So excited to see what's to come in the near future. 2013 is going to THE BEST YEAR EVAR!!!!!

I think that covers it all...mostly....

Thanks for visiting! :)

HAPPY 2013 LOVERS!!

'Tis the Season

HELLO my loves! Happy Christmas Eve!

I'm usually not the one to do festive manis, but it's been a while since I last posted so it's happening!

It's going to be a short one today, because there are tons of shopping I still have to do...

-____-

For this mani, I used Essie's 2012 Winter Collection:

Beyond Cozy and Snap Happy

They are both so amazing; formula and application-wise! So if you come across any of their Winter Collection, be sure to snag one.You will not regret!

I just want to take the time to thank everyone for the continuing love and support.

I know I haven't exactly been on it with blogging, but just know that I think of you everyday
<3

 Hope you all have a fabulous Christmas.

...and now I shall go and stuff my face!!!

Have a wonderful day you lovely bunch of coconuts!

The RAWR Shop- First Article, EVER!

HOH-MAH-GAH!!!!!!!

Look, you guys!!! The RAWR Shop was featured on MSN.com!!!!!!!

- read the article here-

I was presented with this opportunity a while back from my nail hero: Steph @ Haus of Lacquer

I must say, I know some pretty amazing people.

<3

One thing I'd like to add though, is that I used the very talented Nailsaurus' gradient tutorial.

*this tutorial is not mine* 

So if any of you are wondering how it was done, head on over HERE to check it out!

This is a first for me, and I'm so grateful for the opportunity!

I'm so very happy that I got the chance to do this.

Thanks for everything, lovers!!

Have the most beautiful day!

<3 

Movember Gala Event

(photo cred: Movember Canada)

OH HELLO!!!!

I know it's been forever since we last talked...but just know that I've been thinking about you...

LOTS!

I was contacted by the very wonderful and talented Brittany from Smack of the Hand about doing an event for Movember Canada...and of course, after I pranced around the house and performed a couple sumo lunges due to over excitement, I said YESSSSSSSS lol

So without further adieu, I present to you......

My set up.

I know, pretty clever right?

Some of the mani's I managed to snap pictures of (click to enlarge!)

Never in my life have I painted this many moustaches on this many people...haha but I LURVE IT!

and because why wouldn't you?....

Final thought:

This is by far the best event I've done. I met so many amazing people, gathered for an amazing cause.

Thank you Brittany for the referral, and thank you Movember Canada for letting me be a part of this awesome event. Really looking forward to next year's party!!!!

Hope you all enjoyed today's post!! I promise I'll be back soon!!

In the meantime, I LOVE YOU ALL!

Have a fantastic day, everybody!