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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 – #31DC2017) Neon Tip Gradient Nail Art

09 Saturday Sep 2017

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Gradients are the best! They bring unlikely colors together without too much work. Granted, these are not the most arthritis friendly techniques but they look so freaking cool!

Apparently, I have a knack for creating neons because once again the tips ended up flourescent. I wish I could blame it on my camera but the neon just burst forth in person as well.

I hope you like today’s look as much as I do! Don’t forget to check out the Inlinkz below and use the social media hashtag #31DC2017 if you participate!

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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Neon Tipped Gradient Nail Art31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Neon Tipped Gradient Nail ArtGradient (from cuticle to tip): Zoya Severine, OPI Ro-Man-ce on the Moon, SinfulColors Feel the Vibe

 

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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 – #31DC2017) Day 9: Rainbow Fireworks Stamped Nail Art

08 Friday Sep 2017

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I always struggle with today’s 31 Day Nail Art challenge prompt. I don’t know why exactly except that I do not like the typical rainbow scheme. The colors just don’t match up in my eyes. I finally bit the bullet last year and used all six rainbow colors in a splatter look. I really disliked it but it ended up being my most liked photo that month! That was really weird for me because I still look and detest it!

This year, I decided to try again but by sponging. It sort of looks muddy but kind of works. I stamped some fireworks using Born Pretty Store‘s Celebration stamping plate.

Colors make me happy, especially neon colors, and with a disabling autoimmune condition I need as much “happy” as I can get.

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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Sponged and Stamped Rainbow Nail Art31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Sponged and Stamped Rainbow Nail ArtBase: Barry M Mustard

Rainbow: Milani Blue Print, SinfulColors Energetic Red, Zoya Pippa

Stamping: Color Club On the Rocks, Born Pretty Store Celebration stamping plate BPX-L013 (USD $2.99)

 

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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 – #31DC2017) Day 8: Metallic Stamped Nail Art

07 Thursday Sep 2017

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Every year I participate in the 31 Day Nail Art Challenge I use the same gold-olive base for the metallic prompt! I never plan but I seem drawn to that color. This year, I finally veer away from gold and go silver! I know, weird.

Anyways, I hope you enjoy this look…I use a new time/clock stamping plate from Born Pretty Store. It’s pretty cool and I know I will reach for it often.

Sometimes I wish time would stand still while I wrestle with my RA. But, it doesn’t. Another week, month, even year passes and I am still no closer to getting my DVM. Rheumatoid Arthritis. You annoy me! But, hopefully, one day time runs out and I’m there, getting my degree and living the life I always wanted.

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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Metallic Sponged and Stamped Nail Art ft. Born Pretty Store Time Travel stamping platesBase: OPI I Drive a SuperNova, Zoya Goldie

Stamping: OPI Guys & Galaxies, Born Pretty Store Time Travel stamping plate BPX-LO23 (USD$2.39)

 

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August Beauty Favorites || Video

07 Thursday Sep 2017

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Well, the summer wrapped and we’re on to the Fall. But, before, we make the final transition check out the beauty products I’ve been using this month. Though, I am getting some serious autumnal vibes from this eye makeup look!

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Products Mentioned:

Estee Lauder ‘Enlighten’ Dark Spot Correcting Night Serum

Dior Creme de Rose Smoothing Plumping Lip Balm

Clinique All About Eyes Massing Rollerball

Aveeno Positively Radiant SPF 15 Daily Moisturizer

CVS Health Oil Absorbing Sheets

Milani Eyeshadow Primer

Too Faced ‘Semi Sweet’ Chocolate Bar Palette (shades: Mousse, Butter Pecan)

Anastasia of Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette (shades: Golden Ochre, Venetian Red, Cypress Umber)

Sephora Brand Waterproof Contour Eye Pencil (shade: 5th Avenue)

Make Up For Ever Aqua XL Waterproof Eye Pencil (shade: M10)

Benefit They’re Real Mascara

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Toilette

 

The 31 Day Global Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 – #31DC2017) Day Six: Purple Plaid Nail Art

05 Tuesday Sep 2017

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It’s been ages since I last did a dry brush/watercolor nail art look. Dry brush is super arthritis friendly nail art technique and does not require materials other than your nails and polishes and nail polish remover.

My primary school colors were purple and gold, a very odd color combination that I disliked immensely all my years at school. Now, I match this unlikely pairing without a second thought. In fact, I did the same thing last year!

I hope you like this look! Don’t forget to check out the Inlinkz below and the social media tag: #31DC2017.

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31 Day Global Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Day Six: Purple Plaid Watercolor Nail Art31 Day Global Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Day Six: Purple Plaid Watercolor Nail ArtBases: Zoya Payton (dark purple), SinfulColors Rebel Rose (shimmery pink-purple), Pahlish Mind Like a Diamond (light pastel base for plaid)

Watercolor: American Apparel Neon Purple, Color Club On the Rocks (silver), Sally Hansen Color Foil Purple Alloy (dark purple), SinfulColors All About You (gold)

 

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The 31 Day Global Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 – #31DC2017) Blue Water Decal Nail Art

04 Monday Sep 2017

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It took me two days to come up with a design for today’s prompt and after all that thinking I settled on full nail water decals. I kept coming up short as I tried different color combinations…Until I realized I did not have any light blue polishes??? The actual what?? Ah well, that just means I get to do some shopping, right?? **By the way, I am sorry, I didn’t realize these water decals were no longer available!**

Today’s nail art represents my monthly inter-venous Orencia infusion. Orencia is a strong immuno-suppresant that suppresses part of the immune system. This ensures it doesn’t attack the cartilage around my joints. This medication is the most effective for me, even if it cuts out a week early and I spend the last seven days of the cycle fatigued and in bed.

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31 Day Global Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Blue Water Decal Nail Art - ft. Born Pretty StoreBase: SinfulColors Midnight Blue

 

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The 31 Day Global Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 – #31DC2017) Day Four: Nature-Inspired Green Double Stamped Nails

04 Monday Sep 2017

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What is there to say about green except it represents nature, growth and health. I feel at peace and happy when I am outside and in nature. I miss the days when I could hike for hours, kayak and rock-climb outdoors. Now, it seems like a distant memory.

I really love the look I came up with for today’s 31 Day Global Nail Art Challenge. I used one of my favorite Born Pretty Store stamping plates (in general, they make some very cute leaf designs). I double-stamped on top of my new Chanel polish in Fantastic which is a funny neon. Over a white base it pops but on it’s own it is your average bright green. Though, for this look, it’s exactly the color I neede. Can you see this as a print for a bag? I definitely can!

As per usual, don’t forget to check out the Inlinkz below and use the social media hashtag #31DC2017 if you participate!

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31 Day Global Nail Art Challenge (September 2017) - Day Four: Nature Inspired Double Stamped Green Nails (#31DC2017)

Base: Chanel Fantastic

Details: OPI I Drive a SuperNova, Zoya Olivera, Born Pretty Store plate BPL-026

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.