A Splash of Pink

So I'm trying to figure out whether I have been blogging for me or for attention, and as I try to figure this out, I will not be posting as often or as frequently.  Ultimately, I want my blog to be an extension of my own creative efforts, and I don't want it to be a means through which I gain popularity or attention.  But if you do really enjoy this blog, thank you so much for your support :)

I have been feeling so...bland recently.  I can't conjure up clear images of what I want on my nails.  However, I have also been experimenting a lot with eyeshadows and different eye looks, so I am still playing with colors in that sense.

For this manicure:

• Base Coat - Base Coat by Finger Paints
• Base Colors - aruba blue by essie, I Gotta Blush on You by Sephora by OPI, & Shrimply Devine by Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure
• Pink Matte Glitter - Blush Pink by KleanColor
• Filigree Decal - from bornprettystore (HL 201)
• Top Coat - Matte Me Crazy by NYC

Approximate Completion Time: 1.5 hours

I had learned online that to make a gradient easier to clean up, you can simply apply glue around your nails and letting that glue dry before sponging on the gradient.  That's what I did, and it worked very well!  I enjoy having less to clean up.  Plus, glue is fun to peel off your fingers.  Reminds me of my childhood days...

I don't know when I'll be posting again, but please stay tuned! :) You can follow me via email, on tumblr, or even on twitter!  All those links are to the right (in the side bar).  Aside from that, I hope you all have a wonderful day! :D

Butterflies

I had an eventful weekend, and I met a very important person, so I decided to keep my nails simple and I painted both of my hands for once.

For this manicure:

• Base Coat - Base Coat by Finger Paints
• Base Colors - Penelope by Julep & Tribeca Silver by NYC
• Top Coat - Top Coat by Out the Door
• Stickers - XF409 from BornPrettyStore

Approximate Completion Time: 1 hour

Simple...and clean.

These stickers are bomb-diggity.  Easiest way to spice up your mani WITHOUT requiring too much skill.  I mean, I don't think I could have even painted these butterflies onto my nails.  Also this is a friendly reminder that I have a code that gets you 10% off from BornPrettyStore :)

Anyways, good luck with exams and essays and homework!  You can do it, friends!

Royal Filigree

I honestly thought painting my nails would help me de-stress and get the worries of my bathroom being flooded out of my mind.  Because my bathroom was flooded.  It's an amazing story that I'd rather not tell.

But at least these nails make me feel fancy.

For this manicure:

• Base Coat - Base Coat by Finger Paints
• Base Color - Mary Lee by Julep
• Stamped Color - Good as Gold by essie
• Top Coat - Top Coat by Out the Door
• Stamped Image - SH 211

Approximate Completion Time: 1.5 hours

My bathroom is not flooded anymore, in case you were still wondering.

Thanks for reading!  I hope you have a wonderful day :)

A Study in Blue

Hello all!  I hope you are all feeling great :)

I'm enjoying these nails, but only for so long.  My art is temporary.

For this manicure:

• Base Coat - Base Coat by Finger Paints
• Base Colors - Bess by Julep, Endless Blue by Sinful Colors, Char by Julep
• Stripe Color - Tribeca Silver by NYC
• Top Coat - Double Duty Strengthening Base & Top Coat by Sally Hansen
• Stars - white stars from Claire's
• Tools Used - striping brush, striping tape

Approximate Completion Time: 1 hour

I've been thinking about this design for the longest time, so I'm very satisfied with my end result!

That's it from me for now.  I'll talk to you guys soon, but until then, I hope you live a satisfying life and make good choices :)

Bling Bling by the Beach

I went to a beach bonfire type of party the other day, so I had to dress up my nails appropriately :)

For this manicure:

• Base Coat - Base Coat by Finger Paints
• Base Colors - Black Out by Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear, My Vampire is Buff by OPI, Tribeca Silver by NYC, silver glitter by Shades of the Season
• Gradient Colors - Cloud 9 by Sinful Colors, Pink Punk by Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear, Myrtle by Julep, Dream On by Sinful Colors, Endless Blue by Sinful Colors
• Top Coat - Double Duty Strengthening Base & Top Coat by Sally Hansen
• Studs - white half pearls from Claire's

Approximate Completion Time:  1.5 hours

Studs are fun.  Studying can also be fun.  Dating a stud is great.  Wearing stud earrings is cute.  Okay I'm done - go back to your books, kids.  And I will see you soon :) 

Fight On!

Since this is my last year of college, I thought it would be appropriate to wear school colors (for football and stuff).

EAT THAT CARDINAL AND GOLD RIGHT UP IN YOUR FACE.

For this manicure:

• Base Coat - Base Coat by Finger Paints
• Base Colors - Molly by Julep & Golden-I by Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear
• Top Coat - Double Duty Strengthening Base & Top Coat by Sally Hansen
• Rhinestones - from Sukan Rich

Approximate Completion Time - 1 hour

Thanks for reading :) I will see you all next time!

Summer Dragonfruit

School is starting up soon, and I already know that this year will be my busiest and hardest.  Please be patient with me - I might not be able to upload regularly.

For this manicure:

• Base Coat - Base Coat by Finger Paints
• Base Colors - Too Yacht to Handle by China Glaze, Avalanche by China Glaze, My Vampire is Buff by OPI, Shrimply Devine by Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure
• Fruit - dragonfruit decal from claire's cosmetics
• Top Coat - Double Duty Strengthening Base & Top Coat by Sally Hansen
• Tools Used - striping tape, binder reinforcement labels, striper brush

Approximate Completion Time: 2 hours

I like dragonfruit, but too bad it's pretty expensive fruit so I can't buy it often.  Thanks for reading.  I hope you have a wonderful day!