December Giveaway!

For the December Giveaway, I have something really special for you all.

Nailtrixx is a company that sells both Konad stamping kits as well as their own Nailtrixx stamping kits.

Thanks to Nailtrixx, I am able to offer all YGN readers the opportunity to win the following:

1 Nailtrixx Design Plate

1 Bottle Royal Polish

1 Bottle Top Coat

1 Stamper

1 Scraper

Sorry, I don't have a photo as yet of this kit.  It's still in the post on its way to me!  Once I get it, I will put a photo up.

If you haven't yet gotten into nail art, this is the perfect kit to start with. If you're an old pro, it's a chance to expand your nail art collection.

To enter this competition is super easy, as always:

a) Followers of YGN are automatically entered (2 entries)

OR

b) If you're not a follower, leave a comment at the end of this post (1 entry)

c) To get an additional 1 entry, simply post about this giveaway on your blog, and paste a link to the post in the comments below.

This giveaway will remain open until 8pm, Australian Daylight Saving Time, December 28th 2009.  This is open to everyone - including those of you who are international - so long as your postal service accepts this type of mail.

Good luck everyone!

Naily News #12

Stay tuned later today when I announce the details of my December Giveaway.  I'm soooo excited about this one.

Have you checked out the Gum Leaf Mafia yet.  Fabulous Aussie bloggers with a love for lacquers. Check out the links in the sidebar to the left.

Nixxy makes me want to eat tinsel.  Don't ask me why.  Just check out her manicure.

Gilded Angel gradients up my world with a fabulous manicure that reminds me of moons and stars!

I must have Dorothy Who.  Even if it means selling my first born.

Pink Ginger tries a Poison Apple that I would probably would eat to get the colour payoff!

Wan adds yet another lacquer to my list of must haves.  Wan I don't know whether to kiss you or kill you!

Kellie Gonzo is getting me into the spirit of Christmas.

Skye is responsible for another BYS triumph.  I swear, ladies, this is the little Aussie brand that did.  It truly is set for world domination.

Megan has swatches from the new China Glaze Collection.  Which ones are you lemming?

Diana creates an a magical layered manicure.

Dee has a lovely purple manicure that, once again, makes me start to think 'Maybe purple isn't so bad?'

Amarena wants to start a Revvolution. 

Yay!  Nicole is back blogging.  Oh, and she's done a fab manicure.  But, yay!  Nicole is back blogging!

Want naughty nails?  Then check this out (warning, some of the language in this post is not safe for work, or anywhere for that matter  :-)))

Hammer Time!  Sorry, Mary, I had to go there.  Forgive me!

Mmm, I love a good plum.  Thankfully, All You Desire is there to provide the goods.

I hope you're all having a lovely weekend.  My oldest son (4.5 years) is having his little girlfriend come over for a pre-Christmas play date.  How cute!

Chi Chi - Before You Go Go

Woohoooo!

After the disappointment that was Boom Boom Boom, I'm so glad that Before You Go Go is a neon coral delight!

This is an absolutely stunning lacquer.  Ok, so it's still sheer after three coats but I can live with a little visible nail line if the rest of the colour is amazing.

Like Jitterbug, the wonderful jelly quality shines through.  It looks like my nails are soaking wet, when they're not.

Stay tuned tomorrow when I announce the details of my December Giveaway!  For all those lovely readers of mine who are super creative, this will be a giveaway you won't want to miss.

I am also changing the layout of YGN on the weekend.  I don't anticipate any downtime during the transition but I may have to redo some of the links in the sidebear.  The new layout is super cute - I'm sure you guys will love it.

Chi Chi - Boom Boom Boom

Boom Boom Boom is not so much a neon purple as much as it is a dusty pink. 

As much as I tried to get this to bottle colour (the swatch here is four coats), it never quite happened.  I suspect I would need at least 7-8 coats to get to bottle colour and, really, who has the time or the inclination to do 8 coats of lacquer. 

Longevity on this lacquer was particularly poor, unfortunately.  Within an hour of finishing the manicure, I had a massive chip on my index finger. 

The rest had completed chipped within four hours, leaving me with ghetto-like nails at work.  So not happy with that!

In short, this colour is not like its bottle, too sheer, and chips easily.  I think this one will definitely go into the rubbish / recycle bin, which is a real shame because I really thought this one had huge potential.  You don't often see neon purples and I was hoping this would be fabulous.  :-(( 

Chi Chi - Jitterbug + Matte

Oh, how much do I love my Essie Matte About You.

I could not have predicted how lovely Jitterbug would look once it was matte-ified. 

It loses the shine that I loved about the lacquer, but it gets replaced with something that is just so modern, and cute, and perfect for our Australian summer.

And, for whatever reason, the issues I've had around longevity disappears when this is turned into a matte.  I can't figure it out.  I was fully expecting this to chip, but it didn't. 

It stayed matte for two days before I started to get minor tip wear. 

If anyone can explain why this would happen, I'd love to hear a scientific - or any really - reason.