Candy Crush nails

To those that have seen my instangram would have already seen this set. Totally reminds me of the sweet I use to like having when I was younger. Using colours from angelpro, No. 22, 3 & 47.

Black & White Tweeds

My first attempt on tweeds, felt that I need to make the lines thinner and finer to actually have it look neater. Will try this set again to perfect it (:

All time Favourite

Like I mentioned, My clients loooove florals. Been doing soooo many of these in year 2012. I cant wait for CNY now that most of my appts slots are taken (:

Pink V French

Love the V shape french and with the ribbon charm I have.

Blue Floral set

Did this set in purple before and client requested light blue instead. This design is credited to Cynfulnails.

Purple & Black Floral

I believe I did this set before but cos Google deleted  my pics thus the repost (:

UPDATES OF CNY SLOTS

Slots have been released for the 6thFeb Last slot for that day. Christina Tang, My son accidentally deleted your no. from my phone. I would appreciate if you can contact me (: Your slot will be reserved till tml 25/01/2013 9pm. If I still dont get a reply/dep I would need to release your slots.

28th Jan
9am-11am : Available
11am-1pm : Available
1.30pm-3.30pm : Available
3.30pm-5.30pm : Availa...ble
6pm-8pm : Available
8pm-10pm : Taken
10pm-12am : Available

29th Jan
9am-11am : Available
11am-1pm : Available
1.30pm-3.30pm : Available
3.30pm-5.30pm : Available
6pm-8pm : Taken
8pm-10pm : Taken
10pm-12am : Available

30th Jan
9am-11am : Available
11am-1pm : Taken
1.30pm-3.30pm : Available
3.30pm-5.30pm : Available
6pm-8pm : Taken
8pm-10pm : Taken
10pm-12am : Available

31st Jan
9am-11am : Available
11am-1pm : Available
1.30pm-3.30pm : Available
3.30pm-5.30pm : Available
6pm-8pm : Taken
8pm-10pm : Taken
10pm-12am : Available

1st Feb
9am-11am : Available
11am-1pm : Taken (Dep not paid)
1.30pm-3.30pm : Available
3.30pm-5.30pm : Taken (Dep not paid)
6pm-8pm : Taken
8pm-10pm : Taken (Christina Tang, Please contact me)
10pm-12am : Taken
12am-2am : Taken

2nd Feb
9am-11am : Taken
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1.30pm-3.30pm : Taken
3.30pm-5.30pm : Taken
6pm-8pm : Taken
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12am-2am : Available

3rd Feb
9am-11am : Taken
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1.30pm-3.30pm : Taken
3.30pm-5.30pm : Taken
6pm-8pm : Taken
8pm-10pm : Taken
10pm-12am : Available
12am-2am : Available

4th Feb (Fully Booked)
9am-11am : Taken
11am-1pm : Taken
1.30pm-3.30pm : Taken
3.30pm-5.30pm : Taken
6pm-8pm : Taken
8pm-10pm : Taken
10pm-12am : Taken

5th Feb
9am-11am : Available
11am-1pm : Taken
1.30pm-3.30pm : Taken
3.30pm-5.30pm : Taken
6pm-8pm : Taken
8pm-10pm : Taken
10pm-12am : Taken (Dep not paid)

6th Feb
9am-11am : Taken
11am-1pm : Available
1.30pm-3.30pm : Taken
3.30pm-5.30pm : Taken
6pm-8pm : Taken
8pm-10pm : Taken
10pm-12am : Taken
12am-2am : Taken

7th Feb (Fully Booked)
9am-11am : Taken
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1.30pm-3.30pm : Taken
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8th Feb (Fully Booked)
9am-11am : Taken
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1.30pm-3.30pm : Taken
3.30pm-5.30pm : Taken
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12am-2am : Taken

Hand Drawn Floral & Lace

Instead of using the usual pastel range, Client requested for a dark coloured and we did this set in dark blue.

Snow man & Xmas Tree

Got the snowman & Xmas Tree from Junying! Really adore this set cos de lil snowman is just simply adorable. And yes de xmas tree is 3d not drawn thus de effect (:

Blue Xmas

Who say Christmas must always be in white or silver?! Aileen decided on the tiffanyblue that I had and wanted the lil snowman on. 

Fat Santa

Customer took a picture from FeliciousNail and sent it to me asking me for the exact design. Manage to copy the same design. Was a lil worried at first cos her nails were rather short and the santa would be a lil fat with short body but who knows, its sooo cute!

Red x Gold

This set feels like its for cny than xmas. HAHA! Got this set from WenQing.

Yellow Lace

Think its a trend now to have the ring finger in a different colour. Customer came to me asking for a half moon set with hand drawn lace and wanted bling gelish for her ring finger! She came in the morning becos her flight to Zurich was in the evening. So jealous of her cos she is heading to Paris too!

Sweet Leopard

I have always liked leopard prints. But so far none of my customer did it becos they loooove my floral more. LOL! So when Jaime told me she wanted sth different for Christmas I was quite happy!

Christmas with everything cute.

What can I say about this set?! Everything cute is on. Penguin, Rudolph, Christmas Tree, Snowman and MR Santa! Customer feedback that all her colleagues and friends exclaimed cute de moment they saw this set.

Bad experience with Chiffonier Couture

Im not trying to be mean just by posting this here but honestly, I would like my readers/customers and any1 who reads this to step into my shoe and tell me if Im right or wrong? And so, I bought this dress from Chiffonier Couture which is managed by an acquaintance & her boyfriend. I wanted to support her, afterall its not easy setting up an online business considering that Im using the online way of advertising my business.

Anyway, I received the dress in late oct/early nov (I cant exactly rmb the exact date as Im quite busy) I checked that all the threads are secured & that the zip was usable before throwing it into the machine. Honestly speaking, I wouldnt bother complaining if I didnt check the item and yet threw it into the machine but fact was I checked my item without trying it on. Cos knowing that even if it did not fit me I still need to keep it an wont get an exchange. 

So, after washing the dress I didnt bother using it yet as I was preparing to wear for a wedding in end Nov, few days before the wedding I actually tried on the dress (THANKFULLY I DID) and realise that the zip at the back would keep opening. At that moment, I thought it was my fault cos I threw it into the washing machine, but no, I checked the zip and it was in perfect condition. So, I immediately whatapp Valerie (Convo have been deleted as it was close to 3 months back) I MENTIONED MY DRESS WAS BEING WASHED BUT IM PRETTY SURE IT WASNT THE MACHINE FAULT AS THE ZIP WAS STILL IN PERFECT CONDITION. I guess she didnt exactly read my whatsapp which explained why she mentioned in the below msg saying I mentioned it only after giving the dress to her. 

Just so Im not making this story up, I've decided to post photos of the convo I had with her earlier on and you be my judge if Im doing sth wrong here. 

Click on the pictures to zoom in. (:



 


And just for their benefit, they did mentioned that washed clothes cant be returned/exchange but fact was if this is the customer service they have for their customer, will you get things from them? I always believe in customer service and I was really shocked when I received her msg cos usually if I have an angry customer I would try my best to figure a problem and even offer to have her next set of nails done at a discounted rate to see where the faults lies. Of cos, if the customer is lying I would be able to see (I have been in the nail industry for 2 yrs before attending a nail school & opening my own business.) Customer Service has always been my value in my business, but seeing her reply I guess she should do something about her service/attitude towards her clients.

AngelPro Tutorial

I did a tutorial on Angelpro Gelly before but cos ALL my pictures were removed by Google I had to redo this again. I cant tell you how I loooove Angelpro Gelly. Its 100% Gel and its safe for the nails. ok. I will write another post on the different types of gel in the market another time just so this post doesnt turn too wordy. (:

1. Apply a layer of Angel Pro GELLY BASE on to prepped, filed & cleansed nail. Place the nail under a professional UV/LED lamp to cure. 

2. Im using a UV Lamp thus I will be "curing" the nails for 2 mins after every layer is applied.

3. Apply an even layer of Angel Pro GELLY POLISH gel nail lacquer on to the entire nail without touching the skin/cuticles.

4. Apply a second layer of Angel Pro GELLY POLISH gel nail lacquer if required.

5. Do any art that will be needed before applying a layer of Angel Pro GELLY SHINE for long lasting shine. Avoid the skin around the nail. Place the nail under a professional UV/LED lamp.

 6. Dampen a cotton pad/lint free wipe with Angel Pro GEL CLEANSER. Clean the nail with the cotton pad/lint free wipe to remove the sticky residue on the nail surface.

7. Your nails are ready! Angel Pro GELLY POLISH last for more than three weeks on your nails.



Gold Xmas

Just got this gold gel polish not long an Mabel decided to have them on for Christmas together with my Christmas Sha Nail Stickers I got from my supplier (:

Rainbow

Have been seeing this set on instagram an had a few customers that texted me this design and finally some1 decided to get it done!! Really loove the clouds alot! Makes me feel soo carefree.

Red x Black

Did another handfolded ribbon, this time in Black. Seem like alot of customers are in love with the ribbon! Imma premake quite a no. for CNY just so you ladies can have it for CNY!! (:

CNY Slot update


Hello,

Ive decided to do an updated CNY slot availability.

 28th Jan
9am-11am : Available
 11am-1pm : Available
 1.30pm-3.30pm : Available
 3.30pm-5.30pm : Available
 6pm-8pm : Available
 8pm-10pm : Taken
 10pm-12am : Available

 29th Jan
9am-11am : Available
 11am-1pm : Available
 1.30pm-3.30pm : Available
 3.30pm-5.30pm : Available
 6pm-8pm : Available
 8pm-10pm : Available
 10pm-12am : Available

 30th Jan
9am-11am : Available
 11am-1pm : Taken
 1.30pm-3.30pm : Available
 3.30pm-5.30pm : Available
 6pm-8pm : Available
 8pm-10pm : Available
 10pm-12am : Available

31st Jan
9am-11am : Available
11am-1pm : Available
1.30pm-3.30pm : Available
3.30pm-5.30pm : Available
6pm-8pm : Available
8pm-10pm : Taken
10pm-12am : Available

1st Feb
9am-11am : Available
11am-1pm : Available
1.30pm-3.30pm : Available
3.30pm-5.30pm : Available
6pm-8pm : Taken
8pm-10pm : Taken
10pm-12am : Taken
12am-2am : Taken

2nd Feb
9am-11am : Taken
11am-1pm : Taken
1.30pm-3.30pm : Taken
3.30pm-5.30pm : Taken
6pm-8pm : Taken
8pm-10pm : Taken
10pm-12am : Taken
12am-2am : Available

3rd Feb
9am-11am : Taken
11am-1pm : Taken
1.30pm-3.30pm : Taken
3.30pm-5.30pm : Taken
6pm-8pm : Taken
8pm-10pm : Taken
10pm-12am : Available
12am-2am : Available

4th Feb
9am-11am : Available
11am-1pm : Taken
1.30pm-3.30pm : Taken
3.30pm-5.30pm : Available
6pm-8pm : Available
8pm-10pm : Taken
10pm-12am : Available

5th Feb
9am-11am : Available
11am-1pm : Available
1.30pm-3.30pm : Available
3.30pm-5.30pm : Taken
6pm-8pm : Taken
8pm-10pm : Taken
10pm-12am : Available

6th Feb
9am-11am : Available
11am-1pm : Available
1.30pm-3.30pm : Available
3.30pm-5.30pm : Taken
6pm-8pm : Taken
8pm-10pm : Taken
10pm-12am : Taken
12am-2am : Taken

7th Feb (Fully Booked)
9am-11am : Taken
11am-1pm : Taken
1.30pm-3.30pm : Taken
3.30pm-5.30pm : Taken
6pm-8pm : Taken
8pm-10pm : Taken
10pm-12am : Taken
12am-2am : Taken

8th Feb (Fully Booked)
9am-11am : Taken
11am-1pm : Taken
1.30pm-3.30pm : Taken
3.30pm-5.30pm : Taken
6pm-8pm : Taken
8pm-10pm : Taken
10pm-12am : Taken
12am-2am : Taken

HelloKitty & MyMelody Christmas

Amanda wanted HelloKitty and MyMelody on her nails thus we mixed the 3Ds with Mr snowman & Rudolph. And she wanted crystals too. So, I added 3 crystals on each finger. (:

Mistletoe

Got this design off 1 of the magazine I had. It shd be the NailMax dec issue. Becos the art is quite detailed thus I chose to draw it using Acrylic paint instead of gel, but lace are drawn using gel (:

Tiffany Floral

This lady wanted to try my floral set but yet didnt want pink thus she chose 1 of de pastel blue I had. Always felt this blue looks like the Tiffany & Co. colour. Reminds me of the lil blue-green box.

Handfolded ribbon

Have been trying to do a perfect ribbon for a very long time. and I finally mastered the techniques to doing so. And yes, this will be slightly more pricey than de usual charms as its handmade and not easily found in retails. Perfect for bridal nails.

CandyCane

The CandyCane stripes was taken off the internet, de rest was just roughly of an idea came out by cust & I. Handdrawn Mr Santa & 3D Mr Snowman.

Cath Kidson Floral

This set was taken off the internet. I cant rmb where my cust got this but this reminds me of Cath Kidson. Everything pastel with florals.

Floral x Lace

I ever posted this set on my blog before but cos all the pictures were deleted, Ive decided to put it up again. I really adore this set. It just spells sweet, demure & princessy.

Simple Christmas set

Gradiant is an all time favourite art. Mainly, cos its affordable and when your nails grows you cant really see the base growing out. But cos its the christmas season, So SzeHan decided to have Mr Santa aka her new found bf on her thumbs.

Christmas 2012

This set is a full set of Christmas stuff. I dunno what to call this already as everything is sooo christmasy. And yes, this set is fully handdrawn by your truely (:

Melody x Christmas

Did lotsa accessories for this set. Wanted to always try the 3d self Charm that I made myself. My customers usually aint a fan of 3d nailart thus when I received a text from this lady I was soooo happy and was trying my best to figure how to do de accessories.


Happy 2013

Hello Lovies,

Happy New Year!! Its 2013 already, I felt 2012 passed real quick. Had sucha wonderful year. I wanna post on the things that made my 2012 a good year.

1. Met sooooo many lovey customers. Customers that I treat them more as friends than clients.
2. Being able to see my lil baby growing into sucha fine lil boy (he is still quite a terror)
3. Having to maintain my business which I thought I would fail even before trying. (im thankful)
4. Having Family and Friends supportive of my doings esp my hus which have been there for me.
5. Being able to save up xxxx amt after spending xxxxx on my nail business.


All these made me really proud of myself. I went thru hell lot to actually achieve this. And sometimes I cant believe Im actually holding a fulltime job which I really loooove.

Anyway, I made up a few Resolutions for 2013 and am hoping I would fulfill it by end of 2013.

1. to save xxxxx for my future nest.
2. bringing in more nail products for customers to choose.
3. able to handle my business and not neglecting my family.
4. to improve in my nail arts and offer wider range of services.
5. to be known by more ppl.

Im not gonna have alot of redolutions cos given my personality I usually wouldnt fulfill it. LOL! But no! Im intending to do so for this year onwards. (:

I know this is quite a wordy post but felt like penning down my thoughts (:

Once again, Have a great year ahead and may we be healthy and rich and have hella fun in the coming year.

Love,
Trina Lee