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Peacock Feather Water Decals || Nail Art

14 Wednesday Nov 2018

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You all know how much I L-O-V-E water decals. They are the epitome of easy, arthritis-friendly (or, chronic pain-friendly) nail art. So, I am always on the look out for new to me designs and willing to try most any of them.

I eyed these peacock decals from Born Pretty Store for a while and finally decided to try them. They were cute and pretty but honestly, I was a little let down. First, the product only comes with 10 designs which is a little unusual…That’s not a lot to work with. For example, if I wanted to use a decal on each nail that would only leave me with enough for one manicure, right?

Though, to be fair, these are similar to full nail designs which never come with a lot.

My other biggest issue was the gradient style of the background ended in white which means I could only use it over a white base. Not a big deal but makes the decal way less versatile.

Otherwise, they performed well, slipped from the backing properly and didn’t bunch on the nail.

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Peacock Feathers Water Decals Nail Art ft. Born Pretty Store ReviewPeacock Feathers Water Decals Nail Art ft. Born Pretty Store ReviewBases: Zoya Rocky (blue), Essie blanc (white)

  • Dry brush detailing

Water Decals: Born Pretty Store peacock feathers* ($0.99/piece)

 

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Yellow Watercolor Flower Decals || Nail Art ft. BornPrettyStore

11 Thursday Oct 2018

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Born Pretty Store Watercolor Floral Decals product ID 30401

I’ve often said water decals are the easiet way to get fun, cute nail art without the work.  This sentiment goes for anyone really but especially those of us with Rheumatoid Arthritis. We just don’t have the pain tolerance or downright dexterity to create tiny masterpieces on our nails (not that I have the patience to that to begin with).

 

I get most of my water decals from Born Pretty Store because they are cheap and good quality. These floral numbers were more delicate than usual but I’m not sure if that was the design or decal, itself.

Born Pretty Store Watercolor Floral Decals product ID 30401 Review

The colors are pastel and subtle (aka the watercolor effect) so I think the flowers would look best against a white or off-white base.

I added mine on top of a smooshy yellow base and they are kind of hard to see. Cool kind of effect, though, so I hope you enjoy them! 

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Yellow Floral Water Decal Nail Art ft. Born Pretty Store, Sinful Colors and Zoya Nail PolishesBase: SinfulColors VIPeach

Details: Sephora by OPI Cab Fare (no longer available), Zoya Maria Luisa, Born Pretty Store water decals (product ID 30401)*

I used a foam-tip eyeshadw applicator to messily sponge the different polishes onto my nails.

 

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#31DC2018 – Pastel Polka Dots || Nail Art

27 Thursday Sep 2018

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I went with a simple and subtle dotticure for the 31 Nail Art Challenge just because I’ve gone heavy on the dots all month. I kind of like it but let me be honest, sometimes it’s hard to incorporate them! Today, however, was not one of those days as “dots” was right in the title!

I hope you like the color scheme — I’m kind of digging it myself 🙂

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31 Day Nail Art Challenge #31DC2018 - Pastel Polka Dots Dotticure ft. Sally Hansen and Zoya PolishesBase: Sally Hansen Petal Pusher

Details: Zoya Louise (brown), Zoya Pippa (yellow)

 

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#31DC2018 – Watermarble || Nail Art

27 Thursday Sep 2018

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Whenever I sit down to do my nails I think…’Sure, I could do a watermarble…’ but, I never do. I look back on the last year and realize the last time I did a marble was, in fact, September 20, 2017. Apparently, water marbling is strictly an annual thing for me.

Though I don’t have a lot of practice with it, I have to admit I adore how these came out and of course, I included the dots!

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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (#31DC2018) Watermarble and Dotticure Nail Art ft. Zoya and OPI Polishes31 Day Nail Art Challenge (#31DC2018) Watermarble and Dotticure Nail Art ft. Zoya and OPI Polishes31 Day Nail Art Challenge (#31DC2018) Watermarble and Dotticure Nail Art ft. Zoya and OPI Polishes31 Day Nail Art Challenge (#31DC2018) Watermarble and Dotticure Nail Art ft. Zoya and OPI PolishesBase: OPI Never a Dulles Moment

Details: Zoya Louise

 

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#31DC2018 – Black and White || Nail Art

19 Wednesday Sep 2018

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I considered all the ways I could do this prompt and decided on something simple. I made this look a little late in the day but I was able to get some sunshine for photos…Summer is coming to a close and soon it will be dark by 5pm! Yikes!

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31 Day Nail Art Challenge 2018 (#31DC2018) Black and White Dotticure ft. Revlon, Essie and Wet n Wild nail polishes31 Day Nail Art Challenge 2018 (#31DC2018) Black and White Dotticure ft. Revlon, Essie and Wet n Wild nail polishesBase: Revlon Holographic Pearls

Details: essie blanc, wet n wild Black Creme*

 

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#31DC2018 – Gradient Nails ft. Zoya Nail Polish

15 Saturday Sep 2018

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I’m not sure how I feel about this look. I like all three polishes separately but I’m not sure they work well together. People over on Instagram seem to really like it so I guess it’s a win!
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#31DC2018 (31 Day Nail Art Challenge) Gradient Nail Art ft. Zoya Nail Polish#31DC2018 (31 Day Nail Art Challenge) Gradient Nail Art ft. Zoya Nail PolishPolishes Used: Zoya Rocky (blue), Pippa (yellow), and Sawyer (orange)

 

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#31DC2018 – Rainbow Nails

09 Sunday Sep 2018

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You have no idea how excited I was to share these nails!!! I did post a clean version at the end but honestly, they’re not as fun as the full on splatter. What do you think? Let me know in the comments.

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#31DC2018 - 31 Day Nail Art Challenge 2018 Rainbow Splatter Nails ft. Essie Polish#31DC2018 - 31 Day Nail Art Challenge 2018 Rainbow Splatter Nails ft. Essie Polish#31DC2018 - 31 Day Nail Art Challenge 2018 Rainbow Splatter Nails ft. Essie Polish#31DC2018 - 31 Day Nail Art Challenge 2018 Rainbow Splatter Nails ft. Essie PolishWhite dots are Essie Blanc.  Everything else is acrylic paint.

 

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