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#31DC2015 – Roundup Post

02 Friday Oct 2015

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Well, I feel like I should be really proud of myself because I got through the entire challenge but this month flew by and I never once felt rushed! For the most part I had really great looks! Of course, there were times I wanted to re-do some but I certainly didn’t have the time for that during the 31 Day Challenge! I finally embraced my autoimmune and focused on RA-friendly techniques which are pretty quick!

If you want to see all my looks click on the 31-Day Challenge tab at the top of the page but I compiled my favorites from this month below!

 

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Yellow | Blue | Purple | Polka Dots | Glitter | Inspired by a Color | Inspired by a Song | Inspired by a Pattern | Inspired by the Supernatural

I am going to go out on a limb here and say my favorite techniques were sugar-spin and dots? Is that too much of a stretch? Heh!

I am going to spend the weekend catching up on Inlinkz and Instagram. I realized I missed a whole of posts as I looked through other roundup posts!

 

See you next week!

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#31DC2015 – Honor Nails You Love: Watermarble Decals

01 Thursday Oct 2015

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This month went by surprisingly fast. I never felt rushed or uninspired like in previous years. I focused on fast, easy RA-friendly techniques. Watermarble decals fall into this category! I’ve been meaning to try these ever since I saw Sveta Sanders’ gorgeous accent nails.

She created a bullseye in the water, let the polish dry and applied it to the nail like regular decals.

 

I am really happy with how these came out. I unfortunately nicked my ring finger while applying the decal to the middle finger but other than that little snag (heh) these were simple to make and apply!

 

#31DC2015 - Watermarble Decals Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: OPI Lincoln Park after Dark

Marble: Sephora by OPI Cover Me in Petals, OPI Lincoln Park after Dark

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

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#31DC2015 – Inspired by a Splatter Tutorial

30 Wednesday Sep 2015

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For today’s prompt I used a video tutorial from Ohmygoshpolish! She did a cute splatter manicure for the fashion prompt a few days ago and I wanted to re-create it today! In the spirit of following the tutorial I used straws but I think I definitely prefer a brush.

 

#31DC2015 - Green Splatter Recreation | The Rite of AgingBases: Sephora by OPI I Come in Peas, Metro Chic

Splatter: Sephora by OPI It’s Totally Karma

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

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#31DC2015 – Phoenix Stamp and Sugar-Spin Nail Art

29 Tuesday Sep 2015

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Today’s prompt is always a difficult one for me. I do not really care for the supernatural or scary things in general so I always hit a creative wall.

I combed through my stamping plates and water decals in hopes of finding inspiration when I happened across a phoenix. They are gorgeous mythical creatures that represent life, death and rebirth. I decided to go with a cool silver scheme instead of the warm flames phoenixes are associated with.

I hope you like it!

 

#31DC2015 - Phoenix Stamp and Sugar-Spin Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBases: Serum No. 5 Sleepy Holo, Formula X Nails Platinum Prime

Stamping: Bundle Monster plate BM314

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

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#31DC2015 – Inspired by a Flag

28 Monday Sep 2015

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On the Fourth of July I was in the middle of a bad flare and only managed a simple red, white and blue glitter gradient. I used today’s 31-Day Challenge to try out the design I actually wanted to do and I really dig it! I wish I had the dexterity and energy for it…maybe next year!

I hope you like it too!

 

#31DC2015 - Patriotic Dotticure Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBases: Barry M Gelly Chili, Milani Blue Print

Details: Formula X Nails White Matter

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

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#31DC2015 – Green and Orange Smoky Nail Art

27 Sunday Sep 2015

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For today’s nail art, I was inspired by these ink blobs I saw on HonestlyWTF. They are super cool and it finally gave me the chance to try out Sarah’s smoke tutorial from Chalkboard Nails!

I did not realize that I used Indian flag colors until I was editing my photo and this could easily pass for tomorrow’s prompt as well!

 

Ink Blobs from HonestlyWTF

 

#31DC2015 - Orange and Green Smoke Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Sally Hansen Oil Slick

Details: pure acetone, artist’s brush, Cult Nails Deal with It, Color Club Wham! Pow!, SinfulColors Whiteboard

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

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#31DC2015 – Pillow Pattern Nail Art

26 Saturday Sep 2015

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For today’s prompt I went with a fun pillow pattern I pinned from HauteLook. I tried to recreate the circular pattern but it never turned out quite right so I decided on a diagonal one instead.

I hope you like it.

 

Dotticure Pillow from HauteLook

#31DC2015 - Dotillism Dotticure Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Barry M Lychee

Dots: acrylic paints, dotting tools

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

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