Recently, I was in Ocean State Job Lots (our version of Big Lots) looking for a glass container to store rye flour that I use for bread baking. Unfortunately, I came up empty. But so the trip wasn’t a total waste, I went for a stroll down the makeup aisle.
There were a number of intriguing things on sale in Cosmetics. Unfortunately, I was feeling cheap so I passed on the gold Milani eyeliner pencil that I now wish I had bought for $2. Instead, I picked up a box of Revlon Nail Art 3D Jewel Appliques, aka nail stickers. I’ve always been curious about them, but the $10 that they cost at CVS was waaaayyyyyyy too much for a one-shot deal with paper stickers. After going back and forth on which design I wanted, I went with Brocade Garden, pale pink background with raspberry and green flowers on a textured, brocade-like paper “fabric”.
They were fairly easy to apply. Some fit my nails better than others. If you haven’t tried them, they come in a variety of sizes to fit different nails. They have adhesive on them, so you just stick ’em on. I trimmed off the excess with a nail scissors, or you can just pull the excess down and file it off with the nail file that comes with the kit or with your own, if you like. It also comes with a pointed stick-like thing that I’m not sure what you do with — smooth out the appliqués? Afterwards, I applied a couple of coats of Orly Sec n Dry.
I am mani-challenged, meaning I can’t do fancy manicures. So the nail stickers provide me with a bit of fun and a new look that lasts a few days. I managed to slice off part of one sticker when I was dicing onions with my chef’s knife, so I replaced that sticker. Otherwise, they have stayed on surprisingly well. At the Ocean State Job Lot price, they were worth the splurge! They’re usually sold at drugstores or mass merchandisers, and they’re good for a single manicure.
Have you tried nail stickers? Are they just for kids? What do you think about them?
Are they textured? Or are they just a bit crumply? I’ve used nail stickers before and liked it. It’s a quick and easy way to work a really creative nail look.
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They are textured. I agree: an easy way to get a creative nail look!
They look very beautiful, Allison !
I am not a nail-art addicted, but my girls are! I bought them nail polish with little colored heart shapes, and they love to apply it on another nail color for different looks.
Dima Al Mahsiri recently posted…Garnier Pure Active 3 in 1 Wash-Scrub-Mask Review
Thank you, Dima! I’ve never done it before, so it was fun to try. I liked seeing a floral print on my nails for a few days 🙂
So fun!!! I am totally horrible at applying appliques,. Tried a few times and no good for me. I think cause my little stubby nails arent long enough. But I so wish they were so I could try these. They look fun!
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They fit me fairly well, Jamie, and they were fairly quick to apply. It was a fun change!
i like that print. so cute
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I thought it was cute too and a fun change from polish!
Cute print!
I thought so too, Jess. A fun change from polish.
I have used art appliqués before, just wish I had more time and patience with them.
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I just kinda went for it, and didn’t spend too much time applying. They were fun and a different look but not sure I’d buy ’em again.
I am in love with these!
Aw shucks, thanks, Ange!
Appliques and my nails don’t mix! haha
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They weren’t a perfect fit on me either, Destany, but they weren’t bad. I should’ve filed the ridges out of my nails first, but I just wanted to try it.
Interesting mani
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It was fun for a change, Phyrra
I really love the design! I use the nail appliques when I need a mani that will last through anything. Like vacation!
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I thought it was girly and pretty and a little old-fashioned. That’s great that you use them when you need a long-lasting mani!
These are super cute. I like that they’re so textured
Aleya Bamdad recently posted…Adovia Moisturizing Mineral Soap Review
Thanks, Aleya! They are indeed very textured. I don’t think I realized it when I bought them 🙂
The print is beautiful!
Aprill C (@GlitteryGlossy) recently posted…Finger Paints Pop Movement Summer 2014
I think so too, April 🙂
I haven’t tried them because I don’t think they look natural
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I agree, Betzy, they don’t look natural, but then neither does the green mani I’m wearing today 😉
I never tried any of the revlon appliques, but I think they are so fun. this design is oober cute.
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Thanks, Honey 🙂
I like these! I have a bunch from essie and I should pull them out.
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You should, Justina. They’re fun for a change!
They do look like brocade! Kinda crumply and textured.
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I’m laughing just reading your comment, Nidia: “kinda crumply and textured” 😀
They are a cute design but I think I’d prefer them without the texture finish
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Kimmi, I’m on the fence about the texture, ‘coz I’m typically not a texture gal, but it seems to fit the brocade pattern.
I love that floral pattern, it looks very cute 🙂
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Yes, it is cute and different from my usual plain mani
I love the cosmetics aisles of Big Lots type stores – always lots of treasures to be found!
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At Ocean State, it’s a bit hit or miss, Sheila, but in general, it’s so much fun looking through all the stuff at such low prices!
I love using nail wraps. They’re so easy to apply (most of the time). I really love that these are textured!
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I had fun with them too, Noelle!
Cute, but I think I would prefer them to not be textured.
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For me, texture works with this brocade design, but I’m not really a texture person either, Cindy.
I’ve tried several appliques but non work with my nail shape
Lisa Heath recently posted…Jindie Nails Freaks At The Fair For July A Box, Indied
I hear ya, Lisa. They worked pretty well but not exactly with my nails. I didn’t want to devote a lot of time trying to get them to work perfectly. Just fun for a change.
super cute! I love these!
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Thanks, Kendra 🙂
I really adore nail stickers. I can’t usually do falsies like everyone else because my nails aren’t as wide & I usually have them longer so they’re perfect!
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They are a bit tricky to fit everyone’s nails, and I would prefer to have long thinner nails like you do, Stephanie