October Nail Art Challenge Day 7: Halloween

The end of the October Nail Art Challenge is finally here. Day 7 brings us Halloween and I couldn't be any more excited.

October Nail Art Challenge Day 6: Gradient

I've had a grand vision of a beautiful black and gold gradient, sparkling in the light, capturing everyone's attention as they oooh'd and ahhh'd over my nails...

October Nail Art Challenge Day 5: Orange

Nothing says Fall and Halloween like the colour orange. And that's what today's theme is; Orange.

October Nail Art Challenge Day 4: Abstract/Geometrical

I was not too pleased with the person who picked this category (oops, that was me!). I had such a hard time. When I finally figured what I was going to do, I realized that my good stamper was missing. Back to the drawing board!

I finally decided to take a little inspiration from a very well known Halloween candy: Candy Corn.

October Nail Art Challenge Day 3: Fall

Day 3 of the October Nail Art Challenge is probably one of my favourite manicures so far. I absolutely love Fall. Having lived up north for most of my life, I've seen so many beautiful trees. The colours are just gorgeous. So I wanted to translate that into this manicure.

October Nail Art Challenge Day 2: Ghosts

Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian friends & readers! I hope you're all having a great time with family and friends. At the Gemstone Beauty household, we're cooking our very first turkey!

Instead of Mani Monday, I'm bringing you a different themed nail each day of the week! Take a look at yesterday's nail and make sure to check out other participants' nails as well! (Link at the bottom)

Day 2 of the October Nail Art Challenge brings us Ghosts. First thing my mind goes to are the Boo ghosts in Mario. It was a love/hate relationship with those levels.

October Nail Art Challenge Day 1: Black

Today marks Day 1 of the CBB October Nail Art Challenge. A small group of us got together and came up with some fun ideas for this time of year (Sarah, Chantal, Miranda and myself). We invite everyone to join in; whether you blog, or just want to showcase it on Twitter or Instagram, be sure to use #CBBOctNails so we can take a look at your creations!

Beauty & Makeup Haul

Hey guys!

I'm finally getting myself back together and I have so many review, swatch and look posts for you guys that I barely know where to start. So for now, here's a little sneak peek at my haul. It's all things beauty related that I purchased in from August 28 - September 28.

So, any requests? 

Mani Monday: Metallic Gradient

I have several polishes that are just hanging around, looking pretty and untouched. I decided that I needed to crack them open and use them. But what happens when you can't just pick one?

Pick two and create a gradient!

Toronto IMATS + Haul

The International Makeup Artist Trade Show is a yearly event that makeup artists and makeup enthusiasts look forwards to every year. Held at different times and locations throughout the year, IMATS offers a place to be around others with a similar interested while offering some great discounts or access to brands that you might only be able to purchase online.

US Haul + Sigma Visit

Hi beauties!

It's been a hectic two weeks. Between visiting a very close friend, going to the Mall of America in Minnesota and some work stress, it's been chaotic. I had to step away from everything for a bit, relax, regroup my thoughts and then get right back at it!

While up north visiting my dear friend Christina and trying on a bridesmaid dress, we spent the weekend in Minnesota. Nothing like 2 hot chicks, Starbucks, a muscle car and the open road. Ohhh yeah!

I know you just want to see my haul and other pics, so I wont go into too much details about our trip. Went to the Cheesecake Factory - it was delicious! First time going to Ulta, and not only did we visit the Mall of America, but it is the home of the ONLY Sigma store in existence.