All nails are by me unless otherwise posted. My personal blog was getting flooded by my nail art so I gave my talons their own blog.Tumblr (3.0; @tartsntalons)http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/<p>You know you might have a nail polish addiction when you get a package in the mail but can&#8217;t remember what you ordered. You say this out loud and your kid says, &#8220;It&#8217;s probably nail polish!&#8221;</p> <p>It wasn&#8217;t. :(</p>http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/49291949190http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/49291949190Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:21:01 -0700nail polish<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/236ba025576b68077a1ab1ce011feae5/tumblr_mlvh9wOKfG1r629cto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>04.26.13</strong></p> <p>I did my nails to match my sundress! My blue base is Essie <em>Butler Please</em>, message me if you want to know the rest of the colors.</p>http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/48938275182http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/48938275182Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:15:32 -0700tartsntalonstarts n talonsnail artflowersfloralessiemanicurenail polish<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/11cf59351de7b0a0d5724dd94d78894a/tumblr_mld06rgqCB1r629cto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>04.16.13</strong></p> <p>I’ve been so busy I haven’t painted my nails in ages much less photograph them. Also I’m trying out a new nail shape.</p> <p>Essie <em>Turquoise & Caicos, A Crewed Interest</em></p> <p>Colorclub <em>Gingerbread</em></p>http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/48131584691http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/48131584691Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:49:39 -0700tartsntalonstarts n talonsnail artessiecolorclubglittersparklerhinestonesnail blingpastelgoldmanicurenail polish<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a806f354d5a9192cac863ae7247c17c7/tumblr_mkylm5CslR1r629cto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>04.08.13</strong></p> <p>Three coats of OPI <em>Pink Yet Lavender</em></p>http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/47491174049http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/47491174049Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:08:00 -0700opitartsntalonstarts n talonssparkleglitterpinkholographicblingnail blingnailsmanicurenail polish<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/8cdf867e373d0aeffdbdfb29ec82bb23/tumblr_mkn24bBdrc1r629cto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>04.02.13</strong></p> <p>Inspired by fabric on a pillow.</p> <p>Revlon <em>Bare Bones, Stormy</em></p> <p>China Glaze<em> Four Leaf Clover</em></p> <p>Essie <em>Bachelorette Bash</em></p>http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/46947455783http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/46947455783Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:33:47 -0700tartsntalonstarts n talonsnail artnailsmanicurenail polishdotsdasheslinesnudegreygreenpink<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6b365276b914ff249670c5a9e485faec/tumblr_mke7eexrqp1r629cto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>03.28.13</strong></p> <p>I broke 3 nails in one day! Ugh. I’m distracting myself with one of my favorite glitters.</p> <p>China Glaze <em>Sunday Funday</em></p> <p>All That Glitters <em>Hole Hearted</em></p>http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/46540895678http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/46540895678Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:49:26 -0700tartsntalonstarts n talonschina glazeblueglitterblack and whiteheartschunky glitternailsnail blingmanicurenail polish<p>Hey, thanks for the tip! Not that I don’t have enough red polishes… *ahem* another bottle won’t hurt, right?</p>http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/46375172902http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/46375172902Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:35:57 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1b64a90d7d0b2e7b79aafe1c03b0a392/tumblr_mk8ula3DEH1r629cto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Oh yeah, they do! So awesome.</p>http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/46300532788http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/46300532788Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:24:46 -0700crushing<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f231ac4f2bdb749fee26de864753bef1/tumblr_mk8lpaYkiL1r629cto1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/aaa693afd4006453aa8660aa36a1ce49/tumblr_mk8lpaYkiL1r629cto2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>03.25.13</p> <p>Inspired by <a href="http://www.kruelladenfer.com/">Kruella D’Enfer</a>.</p>http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/46283790777http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/46283790777Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:12:00 -0700tartsntalonstarts n talonsnail artdotspolka dotsnailsmanicurekruella d'enfer<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e2c8ffe418ead51fc8697649d28c7e4b/tumblr_mjx7cqOVpl1r629cto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>03.19.13</strong></p> <p>Inspired by Nailside’s Freehand 80’s look. </p> <p>Essie <em>Bachelorette Bash</em></p> <p>Stripe <em>Rite Black</em></p>http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/45768317662http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/45768317662Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:29:14 -0700tartsntalonstarts n talonsnail artpinkessieblackmanicurenail polishnails<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/dd0282e6dee80ff29abbfd7be7e4eab4/tumblr_mjiagwofjV1r629cto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>03.11.13</strong></p> <p>I’m anxious for Spring, so wanted to do a Spring-like mani. So I went with the watercolor technique.</p> <p>WNW<em> French White Creme</em></p> <p>Sally Hansen <em>Mellow Yellow</em></p> <p>Nina Ultra Pro <em>Violet It Ride</em></p> <p>China Glaze <em>Sunday Funday, Spontaneous, Four Leaf Clover, Fairy Dust</em></p>http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/45117582547http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/45117582547Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:12:32 -0700tarts n talonstartsntalonswatercolornail artglittersparklechina glazerainbowmanicurenailsnail polishnail blingpastelneon<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3f67d5a808d5044bbf14ce3a0926ee02/tumblr_mjenkjqNDT1r629cto1_500.jpg"/><br/> Vivid Lacquer I Deglaze With Wine<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/906fb2d35dd06242349dd11943319393/tumblr_mjenkjqNDT1r629cto2_500.jpg"/><br/> Vivid Lacquer I Deglaze With Wine- 1 coat over OPI Vant to Bite my Neck?<br/><br/> <p>This über-feminine glitter polish is <em>I Deglaze With Wine</em> by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VividLacquer?fref=ts">Vivid Lacquer</a>. <em>I Deglaze With Wine</em> is a glitter topper filled with a wide range of purple, red, and garnet hex glitter. I layered one coat over OPI <em>Vant to Bite my Neck?</em> I bet it would look great over a number of different colors!</p> <p>You can buy <em>I Deglaze With Wine</em> from the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VividLacquer">Vivid Lacquer Etsy Shop</a>.</p>http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/44952757191http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/44952757191Sat, 09 Mar 2013 10:05:07 -0800tarts n talonstartsntalonsvivid lacquerglittersparklemanicurenail polishetsynailsnail blingpinkpurplegarnetfrankenpolishindie polishopi<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8100404f0d6dd283d40ff273c0ec8281/tumblr_mjd05h4PUZ1r629cto1_500.jpg"/><br/> Vivid Lacquer Metamorphosis<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e0e06eeb09d57fd7041c23ad92d3c1fd/tumblr_mjd05h4PUZ1r629cto2_500.jpg"/><br/> Vivid Lacquer Metamorphosis- 1 coat over China Glaze Sunday Funday.<br/><br/> <p>This colorful polish is <em>Metamorphosis</em> from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VividLacquer?fref=ts">Vivid Lacquer.</a> <em>Metamorphosis</em> is a glitter bomb in a clear base. The variety of glitter includes holographic silver butterflies, large pink holographic hexes, and blue and brown hexes in various sizes. Don’t you just love the butterflies?? This is just one coat over China Glaze <em>Sunday Funday</em>.</p> <p>You can buy <em>Metamorphosis</em> from the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VividLacquer">Vivid Lacquer Etsy shop.</a></p>http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/44879989917http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/44879989917Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:41:41 -0800tarts n talonstartsntalonsvivid lacquerglittersparklebutterfliesbutterflyholographicconfettiindie polishfrankenooakmanicurenailsnail blingchina glazebluerainbow<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/86a01a77c737061c54245864b9a5e1db/tumblr_mjctscVvoO1r629cto2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d9d447331106cb3e91d91b13a61c7052/tumblr_mjctscVvoO1r629cto1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>03.08.13</strong></p> <p>Inspired by Kenzo Fall 2013 Collection.</p> <p>Wet N Wild <em>Black Creme, French White Creme</em></p>http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/44871668505http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/44871668505Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:24:12 -0800tartsntalonstarts n talonsnail artblackwhiteblack and whitekenzofashioneyeseyeballsnailsmanicurewet n wild<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/253e6481fbf28f320760c38e3f829b6c/tumblr_mjb9aedIxN1r629cto1_500.jpg"/><br/> Vivid Lacquer Snowjob<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/fa1a9a57192063dcb1900f017d4b493e/tumblr_mjb9aedIxN1r629cto2_500.jpg"/><br/> Vivid Lacquer Snowjob- 2 coats over Sally Girl Coconut.<br/><br/> <p>This subtle polish is called <em>Snowjob</em> from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VividLacquer?fref=ts">Vivid Lacquer</a>. Okay, first up… SNOWJOB. hahaha! That name! Anyhow, <em>Snowjob</em> is a sky blue base filled with iridescent hexes and shreds, plus chunky and fine white glitter. This polish is part of the Winter 2012 collection, and is limited edition. I layered a couple coats of <em>Snowjob</em> over Sally Girl <em>Coconut.</em> It’s so pretty! It really does remind me of twinkling snow.</p> <p>You can pick up bottle of <em>Snowjob</em> at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VividLacquer">Vivid Lacquer’s Etsy Shop.</a></p>http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/44809220702http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/44809220702Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:03:50 -0800tarts n talonstartsntalonsvivid lacquersnowglittersparkleiridescentsky bluelight blueetsyswatchnail polishindie nail polishfemininemanicure<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/31305b30b439dc65b64201cce77c8d1e/tumblr_mjapz5n7ls1r629cto1_500.jpg"/><br/> Vivid Lacquer Step Away From the Tinsel<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a0393968d2b286d252886cfdcf500ae9/tumblr_mjapz5n7ls1r629cto2_500.jpg"/><br/> Vivid Lacquer Step Away From the Tinsel- 2 coats over WNW Black Creme.<br/><br/> <p>Another awesome polish from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VividLacquer?fref=ts">Vivid Lacquer!</a> This glitter bomb is <em>Step Away From the Tinsel</em>. It’s a glitter topper filled with mini iridescent and holographic bar glitter, plus small iridescent hexes. This polish is part of the Winter 2012 collection.</p> <p>I layered two coats over black and sealed it all with some SV. You can buy <em>Step Away From the Tinsel</em> at the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VividLacquer">Vivid Lacquer Etsy Shop</a>.</p>http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/44785360864http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/44785360864Thu, 07 Mar 2013 07:06:41 -0800tartsntalonstarts n talonsvivid lacquerglittersparklebar glittersquare glitteriridescentholographicswatchreviewetsyindie polishfrankenpolishmanicurenailsnail polishnail bling<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f509f0f247a2da1f69af4f3964ff2583/tumblr_mj9iqpQ0Xt1r629cto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>03.06.13</strong></p> <p>Press-on nails? Nah. How about ones that screw on??</p> <p>OPI <em>My Paprika is Hotter Than Yours!</em></p> <p>NYC <em>Sidewalkers</em></p> <p>Stripe Rite<em> Black</em></p>http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/44740118771http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/44740118771Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:32:00 -0800tarts n talonstartsntalonsnail artscrewsnailsstudsopiorangemanicurenail polish<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/be9e9cd2d01d8bc7bdf1c985ff8163be/tumblr_mj7n4bPxkW1r629cto1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a11d2ea7e0671293a9ed1eb6670af6dc/tumblr_mj7n4bPxkW1r629cto2_500.jpg"/><br/> Vivid Lacquer Theoretical Girlfriend- 2 coats over Revlon Pale Cashmere.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/208f48d395cf19fcaea854c0617d2b94/tumblr_mj7n4bPxkW1r629cto3_500.jpg"/><br/> Vivid Lacquer Theoretical Vegan- 2 coats over Essie Turquoise & Caicos.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e3993248dbb9cc04907337edeb3cc2a0/tumblr_mj7n4bPxkW1r629cto4_500.jpg"/><br/> Vivid Lacquer Theoretical Gamer- 2 coats over Sally Girl Coconut.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/922caad869b620924554462377a2fa85/tumblr_mj7n4bPxkW1r629cto5_500.jpg"/><br/> Vivid Lacquer Theoretical Blogger- 2 coats over China Glaze Spontaneous.<br/><br/> <p>Lots more <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VividLacquer?fref=ts">Vivid Lacquer</a> polishes to come! Anni expanded one of her most popular polishes, <em>Theoretical Rockstar</em> (you can see <a href="http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/39223748388/this-is-the-last-vivid-lacquer-polish-that-ill-be">my swatch here</a>.) She’s come up with four more polishes based on the same idea. <em>Theoretical Girlfriend, Vegan, Gamer, </em>and<em> Blogger</em>. They’re jelly polishes packed with coordinating colored glitter and a small dose of holographic powder. BAM! Click on each picture to see what I layered them over.</p> <p>You can buy these polishes and more at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VividLacquer">Vivid Lacquer’s Etsy Shop.</a></p>http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/44710009463http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/44710009463Wed, 06 Mar 2013 08:00:05 -0800tartsntalonstarts n talonsvivid lacquerswatchreviewglittersparklenail polishmanicureindie polishetsyfrankenpolish<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e464702d38e7ae4442abec4af26c6732/tumblr_mj7acyEeo11r629cto1_500.jpg"/><br/> Vivid Lacquer Leprechaun Dust<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/60444610b9e66f9ea6cad3ff8d359201/tumblr_mj7acyEeo11r629cto2_500.jpg"/><br/> 3 coats Vivid Lacquer Leprechaun Dust<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7cbc27da74cdd8671a6ec35e96c31754/tumblr_mj7acyEeo11r629cto3_500.jpg"/><br/> Vivid Lacquer Rainbow's End<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1b79629cfd2004ac88ab32957af2f103/tumblr_mj7acyEeo11r629cto4_500.jpg"/><br/> 1 coat VL Rainbow's End over VL Leprechaun's Dust<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f5a78431df55af0171e95253a1787dfb/tumblr_mj7acyEeo11r629cto5_500.jpg"/><br/> 1 coat VL Rainbow's End over WNW Black Creme<br/><br/> <p>More <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VividLacquer?fref=ts">Vivid Lacquer</a> polish swatches! These two stunning ones are part of Anni’s St. Patrick’s Day Collection.</p> <p>First up is Vivid Lacquer <em>Leprechaun Dust. Leprechaun Dust</em> is a limited edition polish. It features a dark grass green crelly base, designed to be warned without a base color. It is filled with iridescent glitter in several sizes for a subtle shimmer. I used three coats for my mani.</p> <p>Then we have Vivid Lacquer <em>Rainbow’s End. Rainbow’s End</em> is a limited edition glitter topcoat reminiscent of a pot of gold sitting in a grassy field. It features round gold glitter, and holographic green/gold glitter in multiple sizes in a clear base.</p> <p>You can buy them and other awesome polish at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VividLacquer">Vivid Lacquer’s Etsy shop</a>.</p>http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/44640074986http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/44640074986Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:36:34 -0800tarts n talonstartsntalonsvivid lacquerst. patrick's daygreenglittergoldindie polishfranken polishetsyswatchreviewmanicurenailsnail art<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b6c052ba49169ac0c347b96d7a1582d2/tumblr_mj3g6l4aRm1r629cto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>03.03.13 It’s My Birthday!</strong></p> <p>WNW <em>Black Creme</em></p> <p>Vivid Lacquer<em> Woo! Tangent</em></p> <p>Color Club <em>Beyond Mistletoe</em></p>http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/44463312605http://tartsntalons.tumblr.com/post/44463312605Sun, 03 Mar 2013 08:51:57 -0800tartsntalonstarts n talonsnail artglittersparkleconfettiwet n wildcolor clubvivid lacquerindie polishmanicurenailsnail polishbirthday