I recently got my hands on the Essie Resort collection 2013 mini set. I have been debating how to best try using the nail tape I had recently purchased and Essie Under Where? jumped out as the color to use in combination with pink nail tape. I also remember I had some hearts to try out too.
So here is my first attempt with “nail bling”. This is a very simple and modest attempt. I started off with two coats of Essie Under Where? I was a bit disappointed by the formula. I had major issues with streaking and patches. I have never had an issue with Essie formulas, so this was a bit baffling, perhaps it is because it is a mini. 
Working with the nail tape provided to be a bit tricky. A lot of patience is needed. I cut the tape as close to the edge of my nail so I wouldn’t have excess hanging off. Applying the heart decorations also required a bit of patience. I tried my best to press the edges of the heart down so they could stick; but it is a useless attempt being that nails are curved and these decorations are flat. I applied a generous coat of Sech Vite. 
This manicure only lasted a day. The edges of the nail tape started lifting up. I tried to fix it by pressing it back into place and applying topcoat to the area. The hearts stayed on but I was bothered by how they looked from the side because you could clearly see that the edges were not stuck to the nail. I had mixed feelings about this manicure due to those issues. Loved the concept and color combination but I need to read up on how to best apply these decorations so that the manicure will last. So if you have any tips to share leave them in the comments.
