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#31DC2015 – Neon Gradient Nails

10 Thursday Sep 2015

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I have never ever had so much trouble photographing a nail look. Ever. I know my Samsung doesn’t photograph neons well but this became a whole new level of ridiculous!! I spent all day snapping pictures in different lights, inside, outside, sideways and upside down and only managed a few good shots none of which captured the actual gradient..

It was pretty defined and ranged from yellow to neon pink to neon purple but there is no way you can see it!

I have a couple of pictures in this post because I actually liked how both came out…even if I couldn’t quite capture the colors properly; so, I apologize in advance for that! Hope you like it anyway!

 

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2-gradientflashBase: SinfulColors Whiteboard

Gradient (from cuticles to tips): Zoya Pippa, Color Club Warhol, American Apparel Neon Purple

 

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#31DC2015 – Rainbow Splatter Paint Nail Art

09 Wednesday Sep 2015

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I finally did it. I used the traditional rainbow color scheme on my nails! I think this is the first time in, well, ever I’ve done this! And I am going to be perfectly honest with you…I don’t like it…

This was the day of the month I least looked forward to. I love colors, neons, clashes etc. but when it comes to the ROYGBIV array I cannot get on board. I watched Robin Moses’ splatter paint technique (linked here) and immediately gave it a try. I could not think of anything else (except maybe dashes) for this prompt.

What do you think? I personally don’t like it but that’s my personal color preference. I think I should have gone with one or two colors – in different shades. I almost did not even want to post this but…

 

#31DC2015 - Rainbow #splatterpaint #nailart | The Rite of AgingBase: Color Club On the Rocks

Splatter: watered down acrylic paints, artist’s brush

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

#31DC2015 – Metallic Flower Stamping

08 Tuesday Sep 2015

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I am so proud of myself! I killed THREE birds with one stone. I recently joined the 30 Days of Color group on Facebook and want to take part in the September 30 Days of Color challenge. Of course, I will not be able to do all the prompts but I hope to dip my toes, so to speak!

Not only that, I combined the #clairestelle8sept flowers and #31DC2015 metallic challenges on Instagram! I am on a roll today!

I hope you like both the swatch and nail art photos…I took them inside because I could not pick up the gold shimmer in the sunlight!

 

Zoya - "Yara" Swatch | The Rite of AgingZoya Yara

 

#31DC2015 - Metallic Floral #nailart | The Rite of AgingDecals: Pueen Cosmetics

Gold Stamping: Zoya Goldie, Bundle Monster plate BM311

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

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#31DC2015 – Black and White Nails

07 Monday Sep 2015

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(The first photo is my first attempt, the second is my actual black and white nail art for the 31 Day Challenge).

 

For today’s black and white prompt I attempted two different designs. At first, I wanted to incorporate the #31DC2015 and #clairestelle8sept challenges into one look. I recently received a set of beach stickers from Born Pretty Store which I thought  would be perfect!

Unfortunately, these stickers did not perform well. They were easy enough to use. I peeled off the stickers with tweezers and applied them to my nail. However, I had difficulty laying the stickers flat and even after top coat application I could see the edges and any air bubbles trapped underneath. I would recommend using these with light, already top-coated base colors. Beware, if the base is still tacky and you re-position the sticker, it will bring the polish up with it…These remind me of the cell phone screen protectors!! They are extremely easy to use but I would prefer to stick with the BPS brand water decals.

 

Black and White Coral Nails | The Rite of Aging

Stickers: Born Pretty Store Magico Brand Stickers ($3.69/1 sheet linked here). Since these are not the BPS brand nail art decorations they are a little more expensive than what we usually see from them!

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The above look did not turn out at all the way I wanted so I stripped the white nails and re-did them.

Hope you like the final look!

 

#31DC2015 - Black and White Glitter Nails | The Rite of AgingBases: Sinful Colors Whiteboard, Wet n Wild Black Creme

Glitters: Sally Hansen Scale Up (iridescent); Milani Sprinkles (black & white)

Puppy Decal: Pueen Cosmetics

 

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#31DC2015 – Purple Waterspotting Nail Art

06 Sunday Sep 2015

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It was a bear photographing this look. The more detail my phone has to focus on the worse off it becomes. Poor little smartphone. It focuses in and out for seconds before it settles and most times it just stops on the blurriest sight. I cannot wait until I get my hands on a new camera!

 

Anyways…

What ever happened to flakies? They had a serious moment a while back and have since been forgotten. I only own one or two and do not look forward to the day I run out of my favorite Nfu Oh. I gave into Gotham Polish’s recommendation and bought a 51 before the company discontinued the shade. I really should have bought two. I have not seen one that is identical to this one…and honestly not a whole lot are even similar; depending on the base color the flakies literally shine any color of the rainbow and it is fabulous!

I hope you like today’s look. At first, I didn’t like the colors because the flakie leaned so red but after trying other combinations and disliking all of them this one grew on me. It is definitely interesting!

 

#31DC2015 - Purple Waterspotting #nailart | The Rite of AgingBase: Barry M Plum, Nfu Oh Nfu 51; (accent) Milani Vivid Violet, butter London Knackered

Water-spotting: Color Club On the Rocks, Zoya Payton, hairspray

 

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#31DC2015 – Blue Waterfall Nail Art

05 Saturday Sep 2015

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We are only five days in and I already hit nail artist block?? I tried five different designs and none of them looked right! I racked my brains, I skimmed through old photos and I met with absolutely no inspiration.

I realized this morning most of the looks I did in August were all blue! No wonder! I am burnt out. Hopefully if I lay off the color I will recharge my blue batteries.

I did not necessarily want to do this design but I couldn’t do anything else. I pulled out some old polishes I had not used in a while. I forgot how much I love the Nails Inc. glitter. The colors shouldn’t work together but they do somehow!

Hope you like it!

 

#31DC2015 - Blue Waterfall #nailart | The Rite of AgingBases: Barry M Chai & Glitter Gal Galaxy Holo Top Coat; China Glaze UV Meant to Be & Nails Inc. Sprinkles Pudding Lane

Waterfall: acrylic paints

 

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#31DC2015 – Green and Silver Stamping Nail Art

04 Friday Sep 2015

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Today I went with some simple stamping. I just re-did my 31-Day Challenge tab and realized today’s look is nearly identical to last year’s: silver stamping over a dark green. However, this year, I used a different base and a different stamping plate!

I hope you like it!

 

#31DC2015 - Green and Silver Stamping #NailArt | The Rite of AgingBase: Glam Polish Fangorn Forest

Stamping: Color Club On the Rocks, Pueen Cosmetics PUEEN33

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

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