Matching Manicures - Inspired by Fashion

Kako sam osoba koja ne prati modu, trendove i sl. ova tema mi je posebno teško pala. No, s druge strane, tema je takva da nismo ograničeni samo na savremene modne tendencije već se možemo inspirisati i modom prohujalih doba ili drugih naroda, civilizacija. Stoga sam se odlučila da inspiraciju potražim u dalekom Japanu, a tome je sasvim sigurno doprinela činjenica da je prošle nedelje održan Japanizam i da se preko puta mog štanda nalazio štand Tsubaki kimono.

Being someone who is not into fashion, trends and such, I found this theme to be a chore, which is why I am only publishing this article at the last moment. However, on the other hand, the theme is such that we are not limited to current fashion trends, but we can take our inspiration from fashion of times gone by, of different peoples or civilisations. That is why I looked for my inspiration far away, in Japan, and the fact that Japanizam had just ended and that Tsubaki kimono booth was right across mine had figured greatly in this decision.

MoYou London Fashionista 11

Osim lakova za nokte, NailLand drži i opremu za pečatiranje nekih od najpopularnijih brendova. MoYou London i Mundo de Uñas su dva takva brenda. MoYou London pločice koštaju 6,50 €, a Mundo de Uñas lakovi za pečatiranje su 2,20 € (5 ml) i 4,90 € (14 ml). NailLand šalje robu širom sveta - za Evropu šalju GLS-om (General Logistics Systems) i mađarskom poštom (Hungarian Post), a za ostatak sveta samo preko mađarske pošte. Za Srbiju šalju preko mađarske pošte (sa praćenjem) i poštarina je 10 € za narudžbine do 5 proizvoda, odn. 15 € za narudžbine preko 5 proizvoda, a besplatna je za pošiljke preko 75 € odn. 100 €. Ako se nađete u Budimpešti, možete posetiti i njihovu radnju u centru WestEnd u Váci ulici. Takođe svake nedelje organizuju takmičenja na svom Instagram nalogu u kojima možete osvojiti kupone za popust na njihovom sajtu.

https://moyou.co.uk/products/fashionista-plate-collection-11

Besides nail polishes, NailLand carries stamping supplies by some of the most popular brands. MoYou London and Mundo de Uñas are two of those brands. MoYou London plates are 6.50 €, and Mundo de Uñas stamping polishes cost 2.20 € (5 ml) and 4.90 € (14 ml). NailLand ships worldwide - for Europe via GLS (General Logistics Systems) and Hungarian Post, and for the rest of the world only via Hungarian Post. Shipping via Hungarian Post is with tracking and costs € 10 for orders up to five items and € 15 for orders larger than five items. They also offer free shipping for orders over €75 (up to five items) and € 100 (over five items). If you are in Budapest, you can visit their shop at WestEnd City Center at Váci street. They also organize weekly contests on their Instagram and you can win discount for shopping on their website.

Cuccio Beijing Night Glow

Još jedan od brendova koji ćemo moći da vidimo na predstojećem Dodiru Pariza je Cuccio. Moje dosadašnje iskustvo sa Cuccio lakovima je bilo frustrirajuće. Prvi lak koji sam probala je bio san snova (Dubai Me An Island), a naredni krajnje razočaravajuć (So So Sofia). Zbog toga mi je bilo potrebno ovoliko vremena da se nateram da probam preostala dva koja sam kupila. Sada mi se mišljenje o brendu ipak popravilo, a u nastavku teksta možete pročitati i zašto. Cuccio je američka firma koja proizvodi profesinalne proizvode za manikir i pedikir. Lakovi su od 13 ml, 3-free su i nisu testirani na životinjama.

Another brand we'll get to see at upcoming Touch of Paris expo is Cuccio. My experience Wwith Cuccio Color so far has been frustrating. The first polish I've tried was a dream (Dubai Me An Island), but the second one was an epitome of disappointment, which is why it had taken me this long to try the other two I have. I needn't have worried, my opinion of the brand has improved and you can learn why if you continue reading. Cuccio is an American brand that makes professional manicure and pedicure products. Cuccio Colour nail polishes come 13 ml bottles, they are 3-free and cruelty-free.

Trind Nail Brightener

br /> Lakovi za vizuelno izbeljivanje noktiju su kategorija proizvoda koja dobro zvuči u teoriji, ali u praksi sam pre za prave izbeljivače, a ne samo za optičku varku. No kao ovi proizvodi imaju svoje mesto u svetu manikira, mislim da je red da vam predstavim jedan od svega par takvih proizvoda dostupnih na našem tržištu - Trind Nail Brightener.

Optical nail whiteners are category of products that sound great in theory, but I am more for real whiteners, not just optical illusions. But since these products have their place in manicure world, I believe it is time to show you one of only few such polishes available in Serbia - Trind Nail Brightener

Trind Caring Color CC195 Sea Green

Još uvek sam u zoni plavih lakova, ali ovog puta imam veseliju nijansu koja me asocira na topla mora iako nije iz letnje već iz jesenje/zimske kolekcije Trind lakova, iste kojoj pripadaju Emerald Swirl i Sunset Orange. Poput drugih Trind lakova ima 9 ml i košta oko 850 dinara. Spisak prodajnih mesta možete naći ovde Gde kupiti.

I am still in blue nail polish zone, but this time I have a cheery shad that reminds me of warm seas even though it isn't from some summer collection, but comes from a fall collection that gave us Emerald Swirl and Sunset Orange. Like other Trind polishes, it comes in 9 ml bottle and retails for about 8 €.

Nedeljna rutina

Poslednjih meseci sam neredovno vodila računa o svojim noktima, ali u proteklih nekoliko nedelja, par meseci, počela sam sa stalnom nedeljnom rutinom. Morala sam da je uvedem kada sam shvatila da "skratiću nokte sutra" za jedno veče može da me dovede iz "sviđa mi se kako mi nokti izgledaju" u "mrzim svoje nokte" raspoloženje. Činjenice da su mi nokti nezgodnog oblika i da se krive posle određene dužine su samo pomogle da učvrstim ovu odluku. Jesenas sam pisala o sređivanju noktiju kod kuće, ali tu sam pokrila razne načine za kućni manikir i želja mi je bila da vi same otkrijete šta će vama odgovarati. Ovo je ono što meni trenutno odgovara i što jednom nedeljno radim da bih nokte koliko je to moguće držala u redu.

My nail care has been irregular during last months, but I have implemented a weekly routine these past several weeks, couple of months. I had to start it once I realized that "I'll shorten my nails tomorrow"can turn my attitude towards my nails from "I like the look of my nails" to "I hate my nails" in a single night. The fact that my nails flare and that they bend after they grow over a certain length have only helped me in making this decision. Last fall I did an article about at home manicure, but that was a general guide meant to help you find what suits you best. This is what works for me and what I sit to do once a week in order to keep my nails tidy as much as possible.

Darivanje, darivanje, darivanje

Prekjuče je moj blog napunio tri godine i tim povodom želim da vas pozovem na blogorođendansko slavlje. Ovom prilikom sam organizovala pet magradnih igara. Četiri nagrade su sponzorisane i veoma sam zahvalna Primaxu, Ultra Sunu, Kolinu i MoYou Nails na doniranim nagradama. To su kompanije prema kojima osećam veliko poštovanje, sa kojima imam dobru saradnju i u čije proizvode imam poverenje. Jednu nagradu sam sama uzela na nedavnom putovanju u Beč i nadam se da će vam se moj izbor lakova za tu nagradu svideti. Sve nagradne igre su otvorene za čitateljke iz Srbije, ali nisu sve otvorene za ceo region ili ceo svet. Slobodni ste da se prijavite za bilo koju ili sve nagrade za koje možete, ali znajte da ukupno možete osvojiti samo jednu nagradu. Sve nagradne igre se završavaju 4. juna u 00.00 časova. Imena dobitnika ću objaviti na blogu i Facebooku i oni će onda imati 48 časova da me kontaktiraju bilo porukom na Facebooku bilo preko e-maila. Obavezni uslovi za učešće su isti za svaku nagradnu igru - treba da pratite moj blog i posetite Facebook stranice mog bloga i sponzora te nagrade. Ostali "zadaci" vam povećavaju šansu da dobijete nagradu i nisu obavezni.

Two days ago my blog turned three and I'd like to invite you to join in my blogaversary celebrations. This time I have five giveaways for you. Four prizes were donated by importers I have cooperated with, who I respect and whose products I have faith in. One prize was bought by me while I was in Vienna and I hope you'll like my choice of polishes for that prize. Only two giveaways are open to people outside of Serbia so make sure to read description of each giveaway to see if you are eligible. All giveaways end on June 4th at midnight. I shall announce the winners here on blog and on my Facebook page and they will have 48 hours to send me an e-mail or message. Mandatory entries are the same for each of these giveaways - you have to follow my blog and visit Facebook page and sponsor's Facebook page. Other "tasks" are there to improve your odds at winning and aren't mandatory.

Trind razređivač

U članku o razređivačima laka za nokte sam spomenula da se kod nas u ponudi nalazi i Trindov razređivač, ali tek sada sam imala priliku da ga probam. Prodaje se u bočici od 10 ml i košta oko 560 dinara. Spisak prodajnih mesta možete naći u mojoj sekciji Gde kupiti, a o svim novostima i posebnim ponudama se možete informisati na Trind Srbija Facebook stranici. Trenutno je sav Trind asortiman na sniženju od 10% u svim apotekama koje ga drže.

I have mentioned Trind Thinner in my post about nail polish thinners, but I haven't had the chance to try it until now. It comes in 10 ml dropper bottle and retails for about €6.

Flormar Supershine 41

Proletos i letos sam kolekciju osvežila lakovima koje sam dobila u razmeni za svoje neželjene lakove. Tako se i Flormar Supershine 41 našao u mom vlasništvu. Supershine linija Flormar lakova sada ima novo, niže, pakovanje, a neki su dobili i imena umesto samo broja. Ove lakove možete nabaviti u DMu po ceni od 140 dinara.

I have revamped my collection last spring and summer by swapping some of my unwanted polishes. That is how Flormar Supershine 41 came into my collection. Supershine line of Flormar polishes now has a different, shorter packaging and some of them have even gotten names. Not this one, though.

Born Pretty Stamping Plate BP25

Danas je na redu poslednja od tri Born Pretty Store pločice za pečatiranje koje sam dobila da predstavim. Sve naredne će biti one koje sam kupila, sem ako mi ne pošalju još koju na recenziju.

https://www.bornprettystore.com/rose-queen-theme-nail-stamp-template-image-plate-born-pretty-p-17202.html

This is the last one of three Born Pretty Store stamping plates I have gotten to show you. The others I plan to show you will be the ones I have bought myself, unless I get more to review.

Trind Caring Color CC119

Otkad sam ga videla kod Scrangie, Trind Caring Color CC119 mi je bio na listi želja. Ovo je lak iz osnovne linije Trind negujućih lakova, a to su lakovi koji nemaju imena, samo broj. Na svu sreću kod nas u prodaji se nalazi i deo osnovne linije lakova, uključujući i ovaj. Poput drugih Trind lakova CC119 ima 9 ml i košta oko 850 dinara. Spisak prodajnih mesta možete naći ovde Gde kupiti, a o promocijama i posebnim ponudama se možete informisati na Trind Srbija Facebook stranici.

Since I first saw Scrangie's swatch, Trind Caring Color CC119 has been on my wish list. This polish is part of core range of Trind Caring Colours, which don't have names, just numbers. Like other Trind polishes this one comes in 9 ml bottle and retails for about 8 €.

Trind Caring Color 192 Sunset Orange

Narandžasti lakovi su mi među omiljenima, posebno kada je vreme tmurno. Ovaj koji predstavljam danas ne spada u jarke letnje nijanse već je kao stvoren za jesenje i zimsko vreme. On i jeste iz jesenje/zimske kolekcije Trind lakova, iste kojoj pripada Emerald Swirl. Poput drugih Trind lakova ima 9 ml i košta oko 850 dinara. Spisak prodajnih mesta možete naći ovde Gde kupiti.

Orange polishes are among my favourites, especially on overcast days. The polish I am showing you today is not my usual bright summery orange, but is perfect for fall and winter. It actually is from Trind fall/winter collection, the same one Emerald Swirl came from. Like other Trind polishes this comes in 9 ml and retails for about 8 €.

Favoriti i promašaji godine

Kraj je godine i tada se obično u blogosferi sabiraju utisci i objavljuju razne liste favorita. I srpske kozmetičke blogerke su napravile svoju listu omiljenih proizvoda (možete je videti ovde), ali pošto na toj listi nije bilo mnogo mesta za proizvode o kojima ja pišem želela sam da sa vama podelim svoje ovogodišnje noktofavorite i promašaje.

It is the end of the year and at this time bloggers usually sum up their impressions and write their faves lists. Serbian beauty bloggers have too made their list of favourite cosmetics products (you can see it here), but since there was not enough room there for stuff I write about I wanted to share my nail faves and fails.

Trind Soft Cuticle Pen

Stiže zima, a to znači da valja pojačati negu ruku, noktiju i zanoktica. Danas vam predstavljam Trind ulje u olovci, koje već neko vreme koristim za ciljanu negu zanoktica.

Winter is coming, which means we should up our hand, nail and cuticle care. Today I have the pleasure to show you Trind cuticle oil pen that I've been using for some time now on my cuticles.

Trind Nailpolish Remover

Iako sam veoma privržena svom standardnom skidaču laka, s vremena na vreme napravim izlet među druge brendove ili sastojke za uklanjanje lakova. Skidač koji vam danas predstavljam je još jedan od Trind proizvoda koje sam koristila devedesetih, a koji je i danas u ponudi kod nas. Današnja ambalaža mu je lepša od starije, a kakav je kao skidač možete pročitati u nastavku teksta.

Although I am faithful to my regular nail polish remover, I do sometimes try some other brand or new nail polish removing ingredients. The nail polish remover I get to show you today is another Trind product that I used to use in the 90's and it is still available. I like the new bottle better and you can read how it performed as a nail polish remover after the page break.

Morgan Taylor Under The Stars

Danas vam napokon predstavljam Morgan Taylor lak koji me je privukao ovom brendu - Under The Stars. Poput drugih Morgan Taylor lakova ni ovaj ne sadrži formalin, dibutilftalat i toluen i nije testiran na životinjama. Bočice su od 15 ml i koštaju 864 dinara. O novinama u Morgan Taylor ponudi se možete informisati na Morgan Taylor Srbija stranici, a lakove možete nabaviti kod uvoznika GP Contour u Novom Sadu i Beogradu. Na 24. sajmu kozmetike Dodir Pariza ovog vikenda ćete moći da ih kupite na štandu 110 i to po 20% nižoj ceni. Stižu i nove kolekcije (Enchantment, Midnight Masquerade, Playin' It Cool) i dopuna neonaca.

Today I finally get to show you THE Morgan Taylor nail polish that had actually drawn me to the brand - Under The Stars. Like other Morgan Taylor polishes, this one is big 3-free and cruelty free. It comes in 15 ml bottle and has wide flat brush.

Staklene turpije

U tekstu o alatu za skraćivanje noktiju sam ukratko spomenula staklene turpije, a kako sam u međuvremenu nabavila još jednu volela bih da uradim uporedno predstavljanje svih staklenih turpija koje imam. To su: kineska mala, Titania 1251 B, Mont Bleu BC-M08 i Trind.

I have mentioned glass nail files in my post about tools for nails shortening and shaping and since I've bought another on in the meantime I wanted to do a comparative post about four glass nail files I own. Those are a small Chinese one, Titania 1251 B, Mont Bleu BC-M08 and Trind.

Trind Caring Color CC201 Mellow Yellow

Hajde da rasteramo ovo sivilo jednim veselim žutim lakom. U pitanju je Trind negujuća boja Mellow Yellow iz letnje kolekcije Beauty and the Beach, trenutno dostupne u apotekama. Kao svi drugi Trind lakovi i ovaj ima 9 ml i košta oko 850 dinara.

Let's drive away this gloomy weather with a cheery yellow polish. This is Trind caring colour in Mellow Yellow, from summer collection Beauty and the Beach. Like other Trind polishes this comes in 9 ml and retails for about 8 €.

Trind Ridge Filler

Ako me pratite na Facebooku ili Instagramu mogli ste videti da su u prodaji novi Trind proizvodi. Jedan od njih je ravnajuća baza, koju isprva nisam planirala zasebno da predstavim, ali sam se uverila da ipak zaslužuje posebnu recenziju. Trind proizvode možete naći u određenim apotekama (vidite moju sekciju Gde kupiti), Ridge Filler košta 720 dinara, a pakovanje je od 9 ml. Ova baza je 5 free, tj. ne sadrži dibutilftalat, toluen, formalin, kamfor ni tosilamid.

If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram you may have seen that there are new Trind products available in Serbia. One of them is ridge filling base coat, which I initially didn't intend to dedicate an individual post to, but it so deserves one so here it is. This base coat is big 5 free.

Baze za nokte

Izgled i trajanje manikira zavise od više faktora, a jedan od važnijih je bazni lak. Njegova uloga je da poveže lak sa noktom, da zaštiti nokat od pigmenata iz laka i po potrebi da neguje nokat. Baza ima najrazličitijih, što je dobro jer se ne slaže svaka sa svakim tipom ili brendom laka. Takođe ne slaže se svaka baza sa svačijim noktima te nije loše isprobati više različitih baza dok ne nađete onu ili one koje vam odgovaraju. Obratite pažnju na njihov sastav jer će vam to pomoći da kasnije prepoznate baze koje vam manje ili više odgovaraju. Sve baze sadrže rastvarače, sastojke koji drže na okupu druge sastojke a potom isparavaju ostavljajući aktivne sastojke na noktu, zatim plastifikatore, čija je uloga da daju fleksibilnost i celulozne sastojke koji služe da povežu nokat i lak. Odnos količina ovih sastojaka i drugih dodataka čini svaku bazu posebnom.

Look and longevity of a manicure depend on several factors with base coat being one of more important ones. Its role is binding polish to the nail, protecting nail plate from pigments in polish and if needed to provide additional care. There are so many different base coats, which is great as not every base coat agrees with every type or brand of nail polish. Also different people have different nails and they require different base coats. It is good choice to try several different sorts of base coats in order to find the one(s) that work well for you. You should pay attention to the ingredients list so that you can recognize which ones might be good for you later. All base coats contain solvents, which keep other ingredients in solution and deliver them to the nail, then there are plasticizers, which give flexibility and cellulose chemicals to give connection between nail and polish. Ratio of these ingredients and additional components is what makes each base coat unique.