Review - Born Pretty 12 Color Iced Mylar Sheets

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Today I have a review of the 12 color ICED MYLAR SHEETS NAIL ART Glitter Powder Box from Born Pretty.  It includes 12 pots, each generously filled with individual shades of pre-cut mylar housed in a great container for storage.  All 12 shades are extremely shiny and reflective and can be used in a variety of ways. I chose to use them for a shattered glass manicure.  I could use a bit more practice with this technique, but the pre-cut pieces made it easier then having to cut your own.  Some of the larger/thicker pieces weren't flexible and didn't want to sit properly down on the nail, but the smaller pieces adhered well.  I'm looking forward to trying this technique again with some of the other shades.  Practice makes perfect!  If your looking for something like this, you can find it here:

http://www.bornprettystore.com/color-iced-mylar-sheets-nail-glitter-powder-p-227.html

 

And remember, Born Pretty offers a 10% discount to the readers of Ditch The Mittens.

BornPrettyStore 10% off code: DCHW10

 

 

 

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Review - Lady Queen 2Pcs Drill Point Pen Adsorption Stick / Drill Point Nail Art Pen

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Today I have a review of the 2Pcs Drill Point Pen Adsorption Stick / Drill Point Nail Art Pen from LadyQueen.  They come in a set of two and are great for easily picking up rhinestones, beads, pearls and gemstones to add to your nail art.  The rubbery tip picks up and holds stones securely until you are ready to place them on the nail.  The one thing that I really love about this product is that it doesn't leave any residue behind, unlike some of the wax pencils that I have used in the past AND it never needs to be sharpened!  This is a must have for me and anyone who enjoys adding embellishments to their manicures.  You can find them here:

http://www.ladyqueen.com/2pcs-drill-point-pen-adsorption-stick-drill-point-nail-art-pen-na0044.html

Also, LadyQueen has graciously offered a 15% discount code for readers of Ditch The Mittens.

15% off Coupon Code: FLLC15

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Born Pretty Camellia Nail Stickers Review and Discount Code!

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Today I have a review of the Camellia Nail Stickers from Born Pretty.  They are lovely silver metallic and clear flower stickers.  The package contains large and small size flowers in different styles as well as half flowers and you get them all on one sheet.  I applied them once my polish was dry and sealed them with top coat.  They released easily from the sheet and adhered well.  I loved the way this mani turned out!  Get these for your spring nails!

You can find them here:
http://www.bornprettystore.com/sheet-camellia-nail-stickers-chic-flower-gold-silver-edge-nail-tips-stamping-decals-p-20172.html

Also, Born Pretty has graciously offered a 10% discount code for readers of DitchThe Mittens.

BornPrettyStore 10% off code: DCHW10

All polishes used in this post are Essie.

Index Finger - My Better Half
Pinky Finger - Using My Maiden Name
Middle and Ring Fingers - Meet Me At The Alter, Using My Maiden Name and My Better Half

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Review - Mont Bleu Glass Nail Files

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I am a huge fan of glass nail files (also known as crystal nail files).  I first tried one 6 years ago and haven't used a standard cardboard nail file since.  Glass files are so much better for your nails than traditional files.  They seal the layers of the nail which prevents peeling and chipping, a big difference from those cardboard nail files which seem to shred the nail apart.  Glass files are way more cost effective since they last practically forever and don't wear out (just don't drop it because it may break) and I love that they can be washed and sanitized.

Recently, I was contacted by The Mont Bleu Company.  The company is based in Prague, Czech Republic and they have been making beautiful glass nail files for more than 10 years.  They also produce a range of other cosmetic tools decorated with Swarovski crystals. They contacted me and asked if I would be willing to review their glass nail files and of course I responded with an enthusiastic YES! They sent two nail files for me to try.  One is beautifully hand painted and the other is decorated with Swarovski crystals.  These files are gorgeous!

 

I was curious to see how long it would take for the files to arrive considering that they were coming from the Czech Republic, but to my surprise the package was here pretty quickly.  They arrived in a sturdy gift box and each file has its own velvet sheath.

 

These are great quality files.  I'll admit that filing is my least favorite part of nail maintenance, but using these pretty files made it much more enjoyable. They feel very durable and file the nail softly and smoothly. 

Here is a close up of the Swarovski crystals.  I really love the color combination and the way they sparkle.

The hand painted file is beautiful as well.  The design goes down a bit far on to the filing surface, but the reverse side doesn't have the design on it, so that is the side that I used.

 

 Here's a close up of the hand painting.

 

 

I really love these files.  It may be early, but these would make great Christmas/Holiday gifts for friends.  There are many designs and color combinations to choose from, so there is something for everyone's taste. 

If you've never tried a glass nail file, you should and I would recommend that you try Mont Bleu files.  Here are just a few reasons why:

Hygiene  
Glass nail files do not absorb and can be easily sterilized.
Durability
Glass nail files made of Czech hardened glass are almost unbreakable in everyday use.
Longevity
Filing surface has a lifelong guarantee.
Safety 
The ends of glass nail files have been polished by hand.

You can find Mont Bleu files and cosmetic tools here:

http://www.design-glassware.com/

You can also find them on instagram, Facebook and twitter.

http://instagram.com/montbleueu

http://www.facebook.com/MontBleu

https://twitter.com/montblue

Happy Filing!

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