July 2016 - Upbeat Nails

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Hello Everyone!!!
I am super exited to review a product from Born Pretty Store today. Its a Clear Marshmallow Silicone Jelly Stamper with Cap & Scraper which is listed under the code ID= 26498 and is available for $3.59. You can use my discount code ASXW10 to get 10% off.
When I first received the product it came damaged - the corner of the stamper was chipped (a small part missing) I contacted lovely Cynthia and she send me a new one which I received in less than two weeks. Talk about good customer service . Isn't that great?

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The Product came wrapped inside white thermocol. When I opened it, stamper was safe inside plastic seal. The head of this stamper is removable and made of a clear jelly silicone. It comes in this Clear holder with cap and with its own BPS scraper.The stamper is somewhere between not too squishy and not to firm. When you pressed the stamper on your nails, the nails kind of disappear on it. It is of course a clear jelly stamper. Its about 42mm in diameter which is more than enough to cover your nails wonderfully.

Remember that time when we all struggle to achieve that perfect stamping. Well with this Stamper it is very easy and handy. The advantage of these stampers is that the back-end of the stamper is open and it allows you to see down through the holder so you can easily position the stamp onto your nail in the exact position you want.

I used BP XO6 Stamping plate. The image picked up perfectly on the first go. I didn't had any problem. Both roll over motion and press straight down technique worked for me. The images printed brilliant in both ways.I used a normal polish not a stamping polish which just work fine for me.

Even when I had such a handy product I couldn't create perfect stamping. When everything was going so well, my top coat decided to ruin the manicure by smearing it.

Verdict : I love this jelly stamper. Its a life saver. Must have product if you are addicted to stamping. Since its clear it is easy to place images where I want them to be. No priming of the stamper is needed. The only down side is that the stamper head falls into the stamper if a lot of pressure is used.

So what do you think of the stamper. Have you tried it before?

If you feel like trying your hand at these Stamper, you can buy them from Born Pretty Store and you can use my discount code ASXW10 to get 10% off your entire order.

You can find them on all of the usual social media outlets too, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Born Pretty Store offers free shipping worldwide.

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July 09, 2016 7 comments

July 07, 2016 6 comments

Hello Everyone!!! How is your weekend so far?

I have another BPS review for you today! I decided to try their Lace Nail Sticker. When I first saw these nail sticker in Born Pretty Store site, I just had to get them. They looked so gorgeous. This Product is listed under code ID=27535 and is available for $2.50. You can use my discount code ASXW10 to get 10%off.

This product comes in a one-roll package. They are available in 27 different pattern so there is lots of choices to choose from. I chose JQ105. All the sticker are equally stunning and feminine. The pattern are beautifully detailed.

When I decided to try this Lace Sticker, it had me confused for more than 10 min. I was really trying hard to figure out how this product can be a sticker? I checked thoroughly to see if it is double layers to peel off the design but it wasn't. I clearly remembered the product was nail sticker, still confused I checked the BPS website.It named this product as Lace Nail sticker and clearly written on their instruction to "peel off" the design by your nail. They even mentioned not to touch the glue. There was nothing to peel off, no glue either. It had me confused and annoyed.

Then I remember I have used similar product like this before the holographic foils. I used the same technique that I did for those foils and eureka it worked.

Image Credit: BPS Website

I will write the How To's because BPS website clearly had it wrong. They should change their instruction in their website as it would be really confusing to those who are using this kind of product for first time.

First apply the base color in your nails. Wait it dry but not totally dry. Press the sticker, onto the nail and rub over using your finger. Remove the sticker and the pattern should transfer on your nail.Apply the top coat to seal the design.

But it is easier said than done.It’s actually a lot harder to get the right nail polish consistency for this sticker to transfer.Wait a little bit too long and the sticker won’t transfer, don’t wait long enough and the sticker pulls the polish with it. I had the misfortune of dealing with both situations and I can say from experience that they are equally annoying.

However after many frustrating attempt I finally managed to transfer the sticker which at least look presentable.

The base color is Cairuo chocolate 33.Then I transfer the sticker on middle and accent nails and used some rectangle gold stud for rest of the nails.

Overall I didn't had good experience with this sticker. First it really annoyed me with the fact that its not Sticker as claimed rather its like a foil. If I knew beforehand I wouldn't have chose to review this product. Even after when I finally managed to use this product it didn't transfer well.

Besides the annoying part I still find this Sticker gorgeous.If you can consistently get these sticker to transfer to your nails then this could be really a elegant product. If you feel like trying your hand at these sticker, you can buy them from Born Pretty Store and you can use my discount code ASXW10 to get 10% off your entire order.

You can find them on all of the usual social media outlets too, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Born Pretty Store offers free shipping worldwide.