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Purple to Pink Gradient || Nail Art

01 Monday May 2017

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I haven’t done a gradient in a very long time and I just felt like doing one! Pink and purple together are always a great and forgiving option. I mean that I can spend half as much time sponging the gradient when the colors complement each other! This is a great thing when I am feeling stiff from the RA.

Enjoy! I added double stamping because well…why not? Do you like the index finger or the others better? I can’t decide!

 

gradient2I actually forgot I had these China Glaze polishes in my stash since they were all the way in the back. After clean-up, though, I kind of remember why I don’t use them that often.

 

gradient3Though, these colors blended so well I am kind of mesmerized! I did use a transition color between the bright pink and dark purple and that really elevated this gradient to the next level.

 

gradient1Base: SinfulColors Snow Me White (to make the colors on top pop)

Gradient: China Glaze Purple Panic (pink), Caribbean Temptation (transition), Zoya Haven

Stamping: Pueen Cosmetics stamping plate PUEEN83, Konad Nail Art Stamping Polish – White, Color Club Nail Lacquer On the Rocks (silver)

 

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#AtoZChallenge – P is for Plaid

30 Sunday Apr 2017

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I am slowly but surely moving through the A to Z Challenge. I lost steam last week after a serious flare. My Orencia infusion cut out early (aka stopped working) and I barely functioned. But, today, I am back with a fun marbled stamping look. I used a fun purely plaid Born Pretty Store stamping plate! I’ve used it before and I’ll use it again.

I did not use any neon green polishes but in the sunlight these two look totally florescent. How cool! I hope you enjoy!

 

IMG_5078I am seriously digging how this final look came out! It is fun and funky, great for this weird hot weather in Spring.

 

plaid2Base: SinfulColors Snow Me White

Stamping: Born Pretty Store Checker and Plaid stamping plate, Barry M Cosmetics Cancun (dark turquoise) , Color Club Twiggie (sea foam green)

 

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N is for New and Improved

17 Monday Apr 2017

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Two years ago I started wearing a menstrual cup. I said “GOODBYE and GOOD RIDDANCE” to tampons, pads, and other reusable feminine hygiene products. To this day, I used the same box of daily liners and finished the half used boxes of overnight pads.

Well, the other day, I needed a new box of dailies. Unfortunately, I leak quite a bit on the first day and am not 100% comfortable going forth into the world without backup. I skipped into the feminine care aisle with every intention of staying there for no more than three minutes.

Boy, was I wrong! It took 15 minutes and one panic attack to find what I was looking for.

 

There are still only two major brands: Tampax and Kotex, plus the generic versions but within each brand there are countless varieties. Some come in small pocket size versions, while some come in four different sizes (and no, I am not talking about absorbency). Others have three separate versions of the same product, some come in thin or extra thin but all of them come in an assortment of loud bright colors and packaging.

Long gone are the days of three different absorbances in three different colors for easy reference. I’ve never been more thankful for a menstrual cup before!

 

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#AtoZChallenge – L is for Lines | Nail Art

15 Saturday Apr 2017

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Playing a bit of catch up because of a nasty flare up but I did a quick and simple (and yes, arthritis-friendly) waterfall look for today’s prompt.

I hope you like it!

 

lines.jpgBase: Milani Vivid Violet (old formula)

Details: Zoya Payton, Sephora by OPI Domestic Goddess, Nfu-Oh 51, OPI I Drive a Supernova

 

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#AtoZChallenge – J is for Just Barely

12 Wednesday Apr 2017

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During a flare every sentence starts with “just barely”.

I just barely got out of bed.

I just barely washed my face, brushed my teeth and ate my breakfast.

I just barely made it to work.

I just barely kept my own head together playing emotional referee to second graders.

I just barely forced dinner down my throat due to nausea.

I just barely slept because every position was painful and I kept moving.

 

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#AtoZChallenge – I is for Ice Cream Nails!

11 Tuesday Apr 2017

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Doing your nails once a day is hard…let alone every day for a full month. I considered a few different words starting with the letter I. Last night though, I was eating my favorite ice cream and it just came to me: why don’t I do a simple Neapolitan-inspired gradient?

Admittedly, Neapolitan is not my favorite flavor but I frequently buy it when my favorite brand is on sale. I mix all the flavors together until they are a yogurt consistency and chow down.

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If you live on the East Coast you might be familiar with the Omish Country brand “Turkey Hill”. This brand makes the BEST ice cream. Ever. Seriously, nothing compares. It is super sweet but not sickly. The taste is rich and smooth and totally filling. You want for nothing when eating this ice cream.

My all time favorite flavor is Mint Chip but it is always sold out (especially when the tubs are on sale 2 for $6, which is all summer long). So, I settle, not really, for Chocolate, Vanilla or Neapolitan! Turkey Hill also makes a fantastic coffee flavor too!

So, I hope you like this gradient inspired by my favorite ice cream brand! I used acrylic paints for this look. Unfortunately, the tips of my nails started to wear the next morning (when I take my photos). Tends to be an occupational hazard when not using true polish!

 

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#AtoZChallenge – H is for Holiday Nails

10 Monday Apr 2017

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For today’s post, I went with a speckled eggs and spring flowers nail art! I unintentionally only used Zoya polishes and MoYou London stamping plates!

I have to say, I kind of dig it. Hope you do too!

 

easterBase: sponged acrylic paints

Speckles: Zoya Gwin (orange), Reece (pink), Saint (blue), Giovanna (green)

Stamping: MoYou London plate Suki-09, Zoya Louise (brown)

 

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