Inspired by: OR/AS and Smash WiiU

It's happening, you guys!  It's finally finally happening!  SMASH WIIU IS COMING OUT TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT AND GUESS WHO'S GONNA BE PLAYING IT TONIGHT?  ME.  And also maybe some of you.  And maybe some of you others prefer to play Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire.  All personal choice.

Be sure to thank Nintendo at some point tonight.

In honor of this amazing time of my life, I painted my nails to match the occasion:

Yes yes.  The perfect conglomeration of Pokemon and Smash.  I'm really excited.

Oh and guess what!  I decided to change my blog again.  A lot of my designs involve multiple nail polish colors, and since I'm rarely at home with my polishes, it's hard for me to recall exactly what colors I've used.  So until I'm set in a more regular pattern (aka post-graduation probably), I will not be listing the polishes I've used.

If you want to learn about a specific polish, just message me or comment on the post.  But this is really it for now.

SETTLE IT IN SMASH!!

Anniversary Nails

I recently got to celebrate my 3 year anniversary with my boyfriend.  We went to a French American restaurant that was both quaint and semi-formal, so my nails had to match.

For this manicure:

• Base Coat - Base Coat by Finger Paint
• Base Color - My Vampire is Buff by OPI
• Stamp Color - white by Konad
• Stamp Plate - SH 211 by Shany Cosmetics
• Studs - black half pearls from Claire's
• Top Coat - Top Coat by Out the Door

Approximate Completion Time: 1 hour - 1.5 hours

It's a very subtle design, which is good, because I need some subtle designs to balance out my crazy colorful other designs.  I have some of those coming up for y'all real soon!

But until then, stay safe and stay classy :)

Inspired by: Interstellar x Big Hero 6

Both movies are opening this week...end?  Weekday?  What kind of a day is Friday anyways?  But yes, that is happening.

I just saw Interstellar.  I have plans to see Big Hero 6 next weekend, but in terms of Interstellar...let me tell you this much: as a science major, I am very much amazed at how Nolan tried so very much to adhere to the rules of physics (and other theories).  But because I am not a physicist, I cannot say if all the rules were followed.  Plus I am flooded with emotions and numbness from too many emotions.

Anyways, here are my nails dedicated to both movies!

For this manicure:

• Base Coat - Base Coat by Finger Paints
• Interstellar colors - Black Out by Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear, Snow Me White by Sinful Colors, Bess by Julep, Laree by Julep, Char by Julep, Nan by Julep, Endless Blue by Sinful Colors, Pink Punk by Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear, coral glitter by Shades of the Season, blue glitter by Shades of the Season, silver glitter by Shades of the Season
• Big Hero 6 colors - Snow Me White by Sinful Colors, Black Out by Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear, Molly by Julep
• Top Coat - Top Coat by Out the Door
• Tools used - dotting tool, striper brush, make-up sponge

Approximate Completion Time: 1.5 hours

I urge you all to go see this movie in IMAX.  I know it's a good IMAX movie because I felt motion sick near the end.

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 :)