NOTD: Essie Barefoot In Blue and stamping (plus KKCenterHK plate review)

Morning loves! Happy Tuesday!

Today I have a fun stamping mani to share with you all. Awhile back, KKCenterHK Online store sent me some products to review. One of those products was this cute stamping plate with several images that I really wanted to use in some fun manicures. This is the first image that caught my eye, and given the name of the polish,  thought it was a perfect fit!

I started with 2 coats of Essie Barefoot In Blue, a lovely light blue crelly that I received when Toms and Essie teamed up for A Day Without Shoes. Then I stamped the footprint image from KKCenterHk Plate MB46 using China Glaze First Mate and topped it all off with a coat of SV.

I dig this mani! Those little footprints are just too cute! And Barefoot In Blue is such a gorgeous blue.

This is the second image plate from KKCenterHK that I have used, and I have to say that these plates are awesome! The images are engraved well and the images transfer perfectly every time. I did have some smearing on my index finger, but that's from my topcoat. The quality of the plates is up there with Mash and Bundle Monster, and the images are unique and fun.  I'm certainly impressed with these image plates and for $5.05 they're a steal!

The image plates come sealed in a resusable ziploc-type bag and are covered with a clear, protective plastic. Each plate has from 5-7 designs and range from Full Nail to small delicate images. They do not have the paper backing though, so be careful when handling these.   This particular plate is Item  SPPMB46 and can be found here, or by clicking the image above. KKCenterHK has tons of nail art supplies at great prices and they ship worldwide. You can also save 10% on your order by using code "KimbersKorner" at checkout!

What do you think of these images? Would you rock footprints on your nails?

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber

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Final 30 Days of Blue Mani: Water Marble Stripe (or Does this mani make my nails look fat?)

Few words today since I'm still feeling quite tired, even though I'm slowly improving. I did this mani a good 4 days ago when I was feeling inspired to try out some water marble stripes, and although it doesn't look as bad in person, I wasn't all that happy. I used a Milani White, and it kept blending with the blue (China Glaze First Mate), and my hands just weren't steady enough to really get clean lines. Damned albuterol! I also added the stars on the second day, which made my top coat bubble and pool around them. I think they're a bit too tall to really cover with top coat and keep them clean looking.

I think this mani made my nails look a bit wide, don't you? Sorry for the crappy pics, I didn't have much patience for photography that day. I also didn't bother shaping my nails before working on this mani. Man, sick people are damned lazy, right? ;)

Fun, but I really wish I had attempted this when I wasn't so sick. Next time I'll know to stick with my usual white, and to go slow. I like my lines a bit strighter, and when they aren't they tend to throw me off visually and I can't tell if my nail is shaped weird, or if the lines make them look that way. Not fun for someone with OCD, lemme tell ya!

Thus ends the 30 days of nothing but blue, which was fun and a cause so dear to me. Thnks to everyone that read our story, shared it, and spread some awareness. I am so touched that so many people commented, emailed and posted. You guys rock. And of course a special thanks to Megan for creating this 30 day campaign. 

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't dying to wear a different color though! ;) Let's hope my body cooperates and lets me stay awake to change my polish tonight. I don't get much rest, which is one of the reasons I'm not kicking this virus very fast, so my body has been just shutting down at night lately. And since I really want to feel better, I haven't been fighting it.

Happy Polishing!
-Kimber