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Happy Chinese New Year! With Scratch Nail Wraps

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Hi folks!

It's Chinese New Year! (Or Lunar New Year, as this day is celebrated by many people in different countries, not just China). I was sent this set of Ruby Honeycomb nail wraps by Scratch a few weeks back. When I saw the color combination, I just had to save it for New Year's nails (though I was dying to put them on).

I used the Ruby Honeycomb design on two of my fingers and then did glitter gradients on my other fingers. I've reviewed Scratch nail wraps in the past, they continue to be really easy to use and a joy to behold on my nails. I really adore everything about this design- the vivid colors, the geometric pattern, everything. Click HERE to go to the Scratch website to pick up a fabulous set for yourself.

What am I holding in my hand in the first picture? A red envelope! Ok, mine is technically gold in color but red envelopes filled with cash are given as gifts in Chinese culture. It varies from region to region, but in my family the children, students and unmarried receive them from the adults. I guess that makes me not a real adult since I received one this year, hah! Then when I graduate and find a great job, it's my turn to give them out, to my parents, grandma, nephews, nieces, etc.

I used these polishes on my other fingers. Jordana Funky Gold Town, Sally Hansen Red Carpet, Pure Ice First Party and Pure Ice Get Low.

We're not doing anything special today (I actually joked to Morgan that we should pick up Panda Express and a six pack... but he took that as a real suggestion so I guess we're having Panda Bowls tonight...) since we'll be in San Francisco in a couple of weeks for the parade and will celebrate then.

Happy New Year! :D

Product featured were sent to me for review. For additional information, please refer to my Disclosure Policy.

Nail Wraps by Scratch

Thursday, January 10, 2013

So a few months ago I found about a really interesting concept- Scratch. You know how awesome nail wraps are? Easy to apply, no drying time with intricate designs that are near impossible to draw on by hand (especially on the dominant hand, ugh)? Enter Scratch. Nail wraps that come in gorgeous designs. I for one, am not a fan of most of the nail appliques on the market, I find most of the Sally Hansen ones downright tacky.

I was quite excited when I was able to try out these nail wraps. Evil eye design! How wicked cool is that? They come in eight sizes (total of 16) so I could easily find ones that fit. I decided to use white and blue as accent colors. In fact, I actually used excess blue from one of the nail wraps (they're quite long) as the blue on my ring finger. I then applied topcoat over my nails, paying special care to wrap the tips for longevity.

I really, really enjoy the Scratch designs. In fact, I have my eye on the the Ruby Honeycomb design right now. I love that the prints that are used are not frilly or garish but are clean and oh so visually pleasing.

Scratch nail wraps are $12 per set and can be found on GoScratchIt.com. Also be sure to follow them on Twitter @goscratchit and on Instagram!

Product featured was sent to me for review. For additional information, please refer to my Disclosure Policy.