Magpie Jewellery X Beauty School Dropouts

Last Friday evening, from 4-7, I set up at Magpie Jewellery's Rideau Centre location to offer free manicures! We all had a great time - staring into the depths of Alexis Bittar's stunning jewellery and trying out fun nail art ideas.

Me - ready to go! (Taken by the lovely Gaelyn of Magpie Jewellery)

I was so glad to see all you ladies who came out to take advantage of the offer and I loved doing your nails! Check out some of the manicures that ladies walked away with:

 Pink leopard

 Nude fairy nails

 Purple leopard print

 Geographic white tips with tiny black hearts

 Matte black with glossy French tips

Classic red roses

I had such an amazing time - we always love doing nails in new environments and I was thrilled to be surrounded by such a special store filled with creative and beautiful jewellery. I can't wait to do more events like this in the future!

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FREE Pop-Up Manicures - Friday at Magpie!

Hi everyone! We have amazing news for tomorrow! I will be setting up shop at Magpie Jewellery's Rideau Centre location. As part of their hosting of a Designer Showcase featuring Alexis Bittar jewellery, we will be offering FREE manicures. We cannot wait. We absolutely love Magpie and all of the jewellery they carry...I am sure I will be drooling over all the great pieces on display.

I will be there from 4:00pm-7:00pm so make sure to stop by. First come first served, ladies, so show up early! I will bring an inspiration board of nail-art ideas and be sure to check out the blog for ideas if you are stumped! Also, I love a challenge and will jump on any nail design idea you can come up with.


See you there!
-Emilie

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Back on CTV!

Hi everyone! Tomorrow (Wednesday) we will be stopping by CTV Ottawa Morning Live again! Tune in at 9:15am Wednesday, May 30th to see some great & easy summer manicure how-to's. We will be showcasing 3 great manicure ideas....here's a little hint:

See you then :)

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Partnership with Ef Magazine

We are thrilled to announce that we will be writing regular posts for Ef Magazine. Ef is all about sustainable fashion which means our posts will be about eco-friendly nail care! Be sure to check in regularly to read reviews on non-toxic polishes and nail care products and hear the latest from the eco-friendly nail world!

Our first post just went up this morning and is all about a little background research we did about non-toxic nail care. Check it out! We will keep you updated :)

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That was SO BFF!

Us (the BSDs) getting ready to manicure!

The BFF shopping night was such a blast! We got to spend the evening doing what we love best (nail-arting) all the while hanging out with old and new BFFs alike. Cocktail wieners, wine, manicures, giggling, and shopping...what else could any girl ask for?

Manicuring away!

While we were chatting/shopping away at Victoire Boutique in Wellington West all evening, there was also a super fun time going on at viens avec moi - an ah-mah-zing new shop that just opened up down the street (seriously, check it out...you will not regret it!). I already have a mental list of all the things I need to go buy from there, pronto! (If I were you, I would check out their website, like them on Facebook, and follow them on Twitter - you need to get in on their awesome style). They had a free photo booth set up; stocked with balloons, sunglasses, and hats to pose with; where you could get your photos taken by the awesome and uber talented Christopher Schlesak (check out his Twitter here). Once the night was over, we all popped over to VAM boutique to get in on the photo booth action...we can't wait to see the shots!

Pictured along with some of our supplies

Our manicure addiction was satiated on Saturday night, and we are so thankful to all the awesome ladies who came out with great manicure ideas (we also thank the ones who said "Do whatEVER you want!" Seriously?? Score!). 

Check out some of the final products we came up with:

Shelbie opted for adorable white daisies on a light aqua background. So cute!

Amanda chose a silver background, glitter tips, and mustaches. What a fun combination!

The BFFs pictured together - on their way to see A Dangerous Method! (Go Jung!)

Cathia went for a metallic royal blue to match her outfit along with gold glitter on the tips

Magalie chose a deep burgundy with statement glitter tips...awesome!

BFFs showing off their finger tips!

Madison asked for a neutral base with light aqua polka dots and stripes...love this combo!

Carolynn got a beige base with light pink roses - one of our fave's!

Madison and Carolynn showing off their manis...off to a night full of adventures!

Lynne requested this awesome sliver moon glitter manicure inspired by Style by Santina - love it!

Tanya chose the ultimate deep blue glitter mani - ooh!

The BFFs rocking their glitter manicures - shine on!

Jess got a peach and pink version of the Lana del Rey manicure - love this colour combo.

So cute, Jess!

In honor of Crispin Glover's presence in Ottawa at the Mayfair Theater this weekend, Julie requested a Crispin-inspired manicure (the first of its kind, I think). Note: rats and a middle part . Creepily awesome, Julie!

Fortunately, the creepiness doesn't take away from your cuteness! Hope you had fun at the screening :)

Bonita (the Victoire contest winner!) asked for a (tiny) Matryoshka Doll manicure - adorable!

We love it!

Veronica gave us full creative license so I went with silver and plum leopard to match her dress!

Shannon went with the Lana del Rey...this manicure is so awesome! Great choice.

The BFFs goofing off - great way to finish off the night!

Wee! That was such an awesome experience. We can't wait to see you ladies again for more manicure madness. And thank you to Victoire Boutique & viens avec moi for making all of this possible! BFFs joining forces with other BFFs to support each-other - Ottawa is the best!

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