08 Saturday Apr 2017
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G is for green! Of course, Spring could not pass without a mandatory leaves mani! Hope you like it 🙂
 
Base: Barry M Key Lime
Stamping: Born Pretty Store plate BPL-026, OPI Suzi-The First Lady of Nails, Zoya Giovanna
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06 Thursday Apr 2017
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Yesterday I stopped at a traffic light facing a four lane road (two going one way, two going the other). I was on the “side road” so I knew my stop would be long so I fixated on a point across all four lanes.
It amazed me how quickly the cars closest to me zoomed by while the ones farther away seemed to move in slow motion.
from Wikipedia
The eyes and brain are such interesting organs. The way they transfer information back and forth varies from person to person.
How do we know what we see is what is actually there?? Food for thought.
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04 Tuesday Apr 2017
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I stress color. I started with mandalas and markers and graduated to gel pens and themed coloring books. I like coloring. It takes me out of my head for a while. I don’t have to think about my condition or other stresses in my life and above all else it gives me time to be totally and utterly unproductive.
Do you ever feel like every single thing you do has to be part of a bigger picture? Everything has to be done for something else. I always have to work because not working means I’m lazy. No? Well, that’s what society makes us think, right?
But, the truth of the matter is we need time to shut down our brains. Even sleep does not allow us to do that. Our dream state files away moments in our day, brings out hidden emotions and true feelings. When I color, nothing germinates and grows. Other than mixing colors and filling in shapes my mind is totally blank.
That sounds horrible but truthfully, it’s great. In short bursts, coloring reboots my brain so I am ready for the day.
Do you color? Why did you start?
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04 Tuesday Apr 2017
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Every so often I participate in Instagram nail art challenges. They are great community builders and awesome ways to make friends! I combined prompts from the Glam Nails Challenge and Clairestelle8 Challenge because, work smarter not harder, right?? Heh…
Pastels are an interesting color palette. They are pretty but are surprisingly difficult to work with. People claim color pops over white bases but I think pastels work better over darker ones. What do you think? I adore how these nails came out…the creamy pastels really jump out at me!
GlamNailsChallenge | Clairestelle8Challenge
Base: Zoya Anais
Details: Color Club Twiggie (green), China Glaze UV Meant to Be (blue), SinfulColors VIPeach (yellow), Urban Outfitters Westside (orange), Sally Hansen Petal Pusher (pink)
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01 Saturday Apr 2017
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The Blogging A to Z Challenge starts today! Every day in April, bloggers write a post about a word starting with the corresponding letter. I took part last year and loved every minute of it. I do not have a theme, like most blogs, but I know I will focus on nail art, rheumatoid arthritis, and animals. That’s theme enough, right?
For today’s nail art I took a leaf out of my friend Kim’s book (blog: KimettKolor). Last year, she created nail art for each month’s gemstone. Using her idea, I thought it was fitting to start out this month’s blogging challenge with April’s own birthstone, the diamond.
I hope you enjoy today’s look! It is ultra shiny and sparkly!
Base: Barry M Cosmetics Chai, China Glaze Fairy Dust sparkle topper
Stamping: Pueen Cosmetics stamping plate PUEEN45, Color Club On the Rocks (silver), Zoya Matte Aspen (pearly white)
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04 Saturday Feb 2017
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Well, it has been a while but I’ve rejoined the Crumpet’s Nail Tarts group! If you don’t already know, Debbie (The Crumpet on IG) heads this challenge. Every week we, the Nail Tarts, take part in a prompt and post it to social media. This week is “Black and White Valentine’s”.
I sort of kind of hit this prompt but varied it with some bright neon purple. Don’t get me wrong, I adore black and white. I think it looks smart and sleek but I have to be in the right mood for it. And, this week, IÂ am not.
Also, I recently learned American Apparel is downsizing like mad and they no longer carry their super amazing nail varnishes. So, I dug out one of mine and used it in today’s look!
I love the sketchy feel of this look. It’s very Valentine’s without being to in your face like the Hershey’s holiday (is that the term??) I hope you like it! What do you think, let me know in the comments!
Base: SinfulColors Snow Me White
Stamping: Konad Black stamping polish, Bundle Monstser plate BM317, American Apparel Neon Purple
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01 Wednesday Feb 2017
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I hope you enjoy this new video. It is a quick, arthritis friendly makeup look geared towards brightening tired, dull skin and eyes. All products linked below!
Mason Pearson Pocket Size Mixture Brush (there are, however, many dupes on the market that are just as good) – Sonia Kashuk makes a good one!
Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette
Too Faced Shadow Insurance Eye Primer
Chanel Quad – 202 Camelia (similar to Poesie)
