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August Blues 2019.2

02 Monday Sep 2019

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I went to Colorado State University for my undergraduate degree and had to divert any dreams of continuing to vet school when I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Disease. My dream is to become a veterinarian and not pursing it is absolutely heart-breaking.

At the beginning of each semester, I see the fun, excited posts from the CSU and CSU vet school Instagram accounts awaiting new students, returners and excited DVM pursuers. These posts remind me I am not one of them and I don’t know if I ever will be again.

I miss college, I miss Fort Collins, I miss CSU. Every August, I feel blue because I am not getting ready for a new semester with my fellow Rammies.

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August Blues Arthritis-Friendly Easy Dry Brush Nail Art ft. Zoya Rocky, Chanel Les Vernis Vibrato and Born Pretty Store stamping platesAugust Blues Arthritis-Friendly Easy Dry Brush Nail Art ft. Zoya Rocky, Chanel Les Vernis Vibrato and Born Pretty Store stamping platesAugust Blues Arthritis-Friendly Easy Dry Brush Nail Art ft. Zoya Rocky, Chanel Les Vernis Vibrato and Born Pretty Store stamping platesPolishes: Chanel Vibrato (vibrant blue), Fortissimo (dark blue), Zoya Rocky (light blue)

Stamping: Born Pretty Store stamping plate

 

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Fun in the Orange Sun || Nail Art

20 Tuesday Aug 2019

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Some items were sent for review. All opinions are my own.

I’m hanging onto the last remnants of summer by sporting neon nail polish. I recently received some new nail stamping plates from Born Pretty Store and had to try them out!

The first item I used is a constellation/galaxy-themed plate (was there any question I had to have it?) that has an assortment of constellations, zodiac and galaxy signs. I was a little skeptical as the images were pretty small and thin but I have had no trouble with the images! They transfer nicely to the stamper. And, because they are so small there is a great assortment of images to choose.

I tried a new short stamper from BPS, as well and it worked perfectly at picking up the smallest of details. I, honestly, had low expectations for this stamper because the second I opened the package every component fell out of the handle! This includes the top, the squishy clear stamper itself and some plastic apparatus on the end. I couldn’t get the stamper to sit flat in the handle again but even though it was uneven it still stamped perfectly. I think I have a new favorite stamper! The fact it keeps falling out really annoys me but it performs so well I am willing to look past the issues.

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Chanel Les Vernis Ultrasonic and Glisten and Glow Snow Cones and Skinny Dipping Nail Polishes, Constellation Stamping Nail Arth with Born Pretty Store Products ReviewPolishes: Chanel Ultrasonic (orange), Glisten and Glow Snow Cones and Skinny Dipping *still available as of 8/19)

Stamping: Born Pretty Store Short Clear Jelly Stamper ($2.99), Harunouta Constellation Stamping Plate ($1.99)

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August Blues 2019.1

16 Friday Aug 2019

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If you follow me on Instagram (@MonicawithRA) you may have seen my recent break down. I felt low, defeated and overwhelmed. I needed to vent to move on from those emotions. Afterwards, I felt more empowered, productive and ready for the brighter side of things.

August is always a funny month for me. Year after year, I remark on my “August Blues”. This is the one month I am sad, unmotivated and physically unwell. And, I don’t know why. The month starts with my mother’s death day anniversary. Do I just start out the month in a bad mood? Does it dictate the following weeks? Who knows.

I spent the first ten days really messed up. I had absolutely no will to do anything and I slept through each day. I focused only on the negative thoughts. I started and ended my days in a funk. Then, I woke up and decided I needed to get my ass into gear and start working.

I decided to do a short series on the blog documenting my blue thoughts with a corresponding nail art/swatch. Is it going to be weekly? Is it going to be every few days? I cannot say but what I do know is I will write out my feelings and let them go. Feeling some type of way? Let me know in the comments!

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In August, the sun sets much earlier than in June or July. It is a very concrete indicator that the summer is ending. Early sunsets remind me I didn’t take advantage of the summer while it was here which in turn upsets me because these are the only two or three months out the year my RA does not flare from the weather.

Soon, it’s going to get cold, dark and dreary and I will spend a good portion of the year actively trying to keep my symptoms in check.

Now, on to the fun bit!

Scroll through to see swatch photos of Parrot Polish’s brilliant Baboon Blue. It’s a great electric neon color that is dark and bright all at the same time. Photos below show 3 coats over a white base.

Parrot Polish 2018 Welcome to the Jungle collection Blue Baboon Neon Blue Shimmer Nail PolishParrot Polish 2018 Welcome to the Jungle collection Blue Baboon Neon Blue Shimmer Nail PolishParrot Polish 2018 Welcome to the Jungle collection Blue Baboon Neon Blue Shimmer Nail PolishParrot Polish 2018 Welcome to the Jungle collection Blue Baboon Neon Blue Shimmer Nail Polish

Find Blue Baboon (part of the Welcome to the Jungle collection) here.

 

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Purple-Hearted Polka Dots

25 Thursday Apr 2019

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Oh boy, am I behind on sharing my nail arts on the blog! Long story short (and a dedicated post coming up), I’ve been really really ill for…months. This has to be one of my worst years since my diagnosis and I’m not talking pain or fatigue. Just plain old sick!

Anyways, here is a fun purple dotticure I did during February for Valentine’s Day. The asymmetrical dotticure is always RA-friendly and easy to achieve. Scroll all the way down to see a tutorial on a similar look! But, before you do, don’t forget to…

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Valentine's Day Easy Purple Asymmetrical Freehand Dotticure featuring SinfulColors, OPI, Zoya, Color Club and Pipe Dream Nail PolishesBase: SinfulColors

Dots: Zoya Payton (dark purple), Color Club Warhol (neon pink), Pipe Dream Polish Sonic Transducer (holo), OPI (raspberry pink) OPI by Popular Vote*

 

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Abstract Valentine

23 Saturday Feb 2019

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I’m all about the easy nail art and dry brush is one of the simplest techniques possible. You don’t need any extra tools and all you do is scrape the excess polish from the brush, on the side of the bottle and swip it across the nail until you’re happy with the final result.

I’m feeling the purples right now so I grabbed a few and away I went. I hope you like the finished product!

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Easy Abstract Valentine Dry Brush Nails ft. Sally Hansen Miracle Gel, Insta-Dri, Zoya and Sephora by OPI Nail PolishesEasy Abstract Valentine Dry Brush Nails ft. Sally Hansen Miracle Gel, Insta-Dri, Zoya and Sephora by OPI Nail PolishesEasy Abstract Valentine Dry Brush Nails ft. Sally Hansen Miracle Gel, Insta-Dri, Zoya and Sephora by OPI Nail PolishesBase: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Hunger Flames*, Zoya Haven

Details: Sephora by OPI Domestic Goddess, OPI OPI by Popular Vote*, Crayola x Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Wild Watermelon*

 

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Satisfied Sunday – 2/10

10 Sunday Feb 2019

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This week I am grateful for…

 

nature photography of river near trees…the relatively warm weather!! I walked Mocha twice daily without any major health issues.

 

What are you grateful for this week? LMK in the comments!

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Love is the Air!

03 Sunday Feb 2019

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It’s February which means love is finally in the air; even if the merchandise has been out since Boxing Day! It’s time for everyone to start sharing their festive Valentine’s Day nail art looks and I don’t plan on being the exception.

In the spirit of keeping things “arthritis-friendly” I’m startin with simple stamped hearts. I used single heart images and put them along one edge of the nail. Random placement makes for less dexterity and less anxiety on perfection! Random is my friend, lol.

I hope you like this easy, simple yet lovely nail art! Let me know in the comments.

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Simple, Easy, Arthritis-Friendly Valentine's Day Nail Art: Stamped Silver Hearts with Color Club, Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish and Pueen Cosmetics stamping platesSimple, Easy, Arthritis-Friendly Valentine's Day Nail Art: Stamped Silver Hearts with Color Club, Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish and Pueen Cosmetics stamping platesSimple, Easy, Arthritis-Friendly Valentine's Day Nail Art: Stamped Silver Hearts with Color Club, Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish and Pueen Cosmetics stamping platesSimple, Easy, Arthritis-Friendly Valentine's Day Nail Art: Stamped Silver Hearts with Color Club, Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish and Pueen Cosmetics stamping platesSimple, Easy, Arthritis-Friendly Valentine's Day Nail Art: Stamped Silver Hearts with Color Club, Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish and Pueen Cosmetics stamping platesBase: 2x coats of Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Hunger Flames*

Stamping: Color Club On the Rocks, Pueen Cosmetics stamping plate PUEEN43

 

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