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Procrastination. It sounds like such a bad word. It is kind of like "sarcastic". It even looks bad.

So I was thinking (this rarely happens) about the title of the previous post and because I think I have spent way too much time with Troll, immature thoughts keeps popping up. Same applies for the title of this post but I am too lazy to come up with something creative. Belonging has sucked all the creative juices out of me.

So I got off track. What I was meant to say many lines ago was that you are more than welcome to click on my photos to enlarge them and admire my beautifully nourished cuticles. They looked horrible once upon a time (I'd say about a month ago, actually). But now, with Lush's Lemony Flutter Cuticle Butter, my cuticles are saved and if I could use a comparative analogy: they used to look like Nicole Richie but now look like the luscious Miranda Kerr. I should get paid for this amazing advertising.

Actually, I'm just bored and don't want to write another stupid introduction. I'm killing trees while wasting ink. Am I killing your time too? Here's a little something to make it up to you, or to give you a heart attack.

I do not own this image, credits to the owner.

I found this a long time ago and saved it. Should I call an ambulance?

It's coming...

Yes, you know what I mean: the much dreaded HSC is coming in 2 days. My procrastination level has reached 99 and is ready to transcend to the ultimate epic. I also haven't blogged in a week. I honestly had nothing to blog about.

Remember my promise not to touch my nails until the HSC? Well I couldn't resist. I mean, there was a massive chip! What else am I suppose to do? Just leave it? I don't think so. The gold mani did last over a week, thanks to Revlon's topcoat. I discovered the chip after I washed the dishes (with gloves). I was pretty "grr" about it. But it gave my an excuse to paint my nails again, I guess. All's well ends well.

Other than the great big chip on the index finger of my left hand, my nails were pretty much perfect. Very faint tip wear was visible but that was probably one of the longest lasting manis ever. Look, I even circled the chip for you. What really scared me was how much my nails have grown in just 1 week. Look at the massive gap between the polish and my cuticles! I think I owe it all to Lush's Lemony Flutter. I feel a review coming soon.

The glitter wasn't as difficult to remove as I had imagined. I got to drool over Channing Tatum's hotness on TV while I scrubbed my nails. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. Then I finally got the chance to paint my nails.

I used OPI Happy Anniversary. It is extremely sheer with a frosty-foil finish. The finish I feel is very similar to OPI Glitzerland, just more frosty. However, it took my 5 coats for a relatively opaque result. I would pile on more but I didn't want to suffocate my nails. I then added 3 coats of Essie Silver Bullion, a silver glitter topcoat. So altogether, I had 9 layers of nail polish on each nail (including basecoat and topcoat). I forgot to take a picture of OPI Happy Anniversary on its own but the result is pretty much the same as what I'm about to show you.

I like how dreamy this photo looks. Matches the end result which is very dreamy yet sparkly. It is hard to describe. It kind of reminds me of the Snow Queen. So clean and pristine but with a magical twist. Here's another photo of the same thing but with better details.

The glitters really come through. And a close up for good luck.

My index finger is looking very ugly at the moment. I guess I'll just have to wait for it to grow until it looks normal again. I think I might call this "Winter Wonderland" just to be cliche.

What happened to black?

I know what you're thinking, "How come you have so much time to paint your nails?" I don't think I'll answer. Otherwise I would sound extremely lazy.

So yesterday was Sunday. I bought Lush Lemony Flutter Cuticle Butter yesterday. When I got home, I applied it religiously. I'll continue to use it for a week then maybe I'll write a review on it. This entry is actually dedicated to showing off my well hydrated cuticles. They look splendid right now.

I used OPI Jade is the New Black from the Hong Kong Collection. I've only just gotten around to using it now. There are still so many colours that I haven't worn yet. The application was easy breezy. 2 coats was enough for a smooth and opaque finish. I've only worn this for 2 days so I can't safely say that this doesn't stain. I remember my crappy experience with China Glaze Four Leaf Clover. It stained my nails like crazy even with basecoat.

According to numerous nail polish gurus, Jade is the New Black is a 100% unique colour with no dupes or twins or siblings. I just like it for the colour. It looks like a forest in the Northern Hemisphere on a foggy day. Yes it has to be Northern Hemisphere because I'm picky like that.

2 coats of OPI Jade is the New Black

My beautifully hydrated cuticles. The colour is much more true-to-life on the close up. Can you tell that I cut my nails? I chopped off so much...