Polka Dots and Bows + XL Stamper

Hey guys,

After all the glitter last week, I felt like taking a breather with a very simple and classic stamping manicure. Video included...

Here it is:

I think this is so cute and girly.

Manicure:
1 coat Perfect Formula Gel Coat
2 coats Perfect Formula nail polish in Leah (I got this on qvc.com, but couldn't find it there anymore)
Essie A Cut Above used for the center of the bow (I used a dotting tool to fish out the glitter)
1 coat Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Hard as Wraps
1 coat Dazzle Dry Top Coat

Of course, there is a story behind this base nail color. 

There is a QVC host who is known for having beautiful nails: Leah Williams.  She has had a signature color for years and everyone asked repeatedly what the color was.  I think there was mention of a discontinued OPI color, but it wasn't sold on QVC so I'm still not sure what the color is.  If anyone knows, please share.

Leah coordinated with the maker of Perfect Formula to create a similar color.  I don't think it's the same, but it's close and very pretty against my skin tone IMO.

Verdict?
The formula is a little sheer when compared to Julep, Nails Inc and Zoya which are usually opaque in one coat.  This is a definite 2 coater, but it's a neutral pink that's worth it.

I did something different this week in using my XL stamper to pick up these images. I use it when I want exact placement of images (eg. french tips, small images, and images with lines that I want straight).  I used the XL stamper for my argyle manicure a few weeks back because I wanted the pattern centered on my nail.

TIPS
1) I find that rolling the stamper on the image works better with the XL stamper.  It doesn't pick up well for me when I simple press down and pick it up.
2) Because the stamper is so "squishy" I simply press my whole nail into the stamper and the image is perfect when I lift it out.
3) Nail polish remover seems to move around the nail polish on the stamper instead of cleaning it.  An almost dry cotton swab can clean off the nail polish with friction.  The dry nail polish just beads up and off.

So here's to the cute and simple.  Enjoy!

Wishing you amazing manicures,

Bevy of Nails