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#31DC2015 – Inspired by a Flag

28 Monday Sep 2015

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31DC2015, 4th of July, Barry M, blogging community, dotillism, dotticure, Formula X Nails, Milani, Nail Art

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

 

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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

 

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#31DC2015 – Bright Watermarble Nail Art

20 Sunday Sep 2015

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I almost never want to watermarble with bright colors again until I get my new camera  because this was a bear to photograph! I am beyond annoyed because I really loved how this marble came out and I was looking forward to this prompt since I personally love water marbling!

I did my best to get the marble to show up but I know better pictures were possible. Hope you like it anyways!

 

#31DC2015 - Watermarble Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Formula X for Sephora White Matter

Marble: Barry M Chili, Grapefruit

Accent: Zoya Pippa

 

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#31DC2015 – Blue Galaxy Nail Art

19 Saturday Sep 2015

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31DC2015, Barry M, blogging community, Born Pretty Store, China Glaze, Color Club, galaxy, Milani, Nail Art, Revlon, Wet n Wild

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I should do galaxy nail art more often. It is surprisingly RA-friendly. Galaxies parade around as complicated, tough nail arts but are actually quite simple. All they entail is a lot of sponging with a lot of colors until I am happy with the final result!

I thought this would be the perfect time to use some new star studs I received from Born Pretty Store. I like their holographic finish which goes together quite well with the holographic top coat I used!

 

#31DC2015 - Galaxy w/ Star Studs Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Wet n Wild Black Creme

Details: Barry M Chai, Color Club On the Rocks, Revlon Parfumerie White Linen, Milani Power Periwinkle, Blue Print, and China Glaze UV Meant to Be

Studs: Born Pretty Store ($2.39 for 1 box of assorted colors linked)

 

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#31DC2015 – Freehand Geometric Pattern Nail Art

16 Wednesday Sep 2015

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Do you ever get the feeling you have done the exact same nail art before? I think I have done this in the exact same colors but I cannot find it in my archives! It’s really irritating me like deja vu or forgetting that one annoyingly important task on my list.

Well, if this a repeat nail art I apologize even though I love how this came out. It is super cute and fun and spacing-wise I think I did a pretty good job (we all know how I like to crowd my pinky!)

 

#31DC2015 - Freehand Geometric #nailart | The Rite of AgingBase: Barry M Chai

Details: acrylic paints

 

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#31DC2015 – Tortoiseshell Cat Animal Print Nails

13 Sunday Sep 2015

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You can probably tell I am not one for animal prints. They are just not my cup of tea. I only ever attempt them for challenges (primarily the 31-Day Challenge). In 2013, I painted White Bengal Tiger stripes which came out quite nicely and in 2014, I bit the bullet and attempted a colorful leopard print. I did not want to do designs from previous years but since animal prints do not inspire me, I was at a loss.

I flipped through my archives and came across a NAIL art I did of Sunsilk (linked here)! This was one of my first nail arts and I was really happy with it. Fast forward two years (almost exactly!) to see whether a little more experience under my belt makes any difference!

 

sunsilk tortieSunsilk is part Abyssinian with tortoiseshell markings. She used to have very prominent features but her undercoat lightened with age so it’s harder to see the telltale tortie spots.

It wouldn’t be me if the look wasn’t more abstract. I went with simple “fur” nails and I have to say I love how these came out! I hope you do too!

 

#31DC2015 - Tortoiseshell Cat Animal Print Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Zoya Louise

Details: Zoya Severine, Goldie, SpaRitual Howl, Running with Wolves, Barry M Mustard, Urban Outfitters Westside

 

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#31DC2015 – Marbled Stripes Nail Art

12 Saturday Sep 2015

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31DC2015, Barry M, blogging community, China Glaze, Julie G, marble, Nail Art, Pahlish, Sally Hansen, swatches

This design was inspired by yet another one of Robin Moses’ nail videos (linked here)! I’ve been trying out her techniques and have to say they make my nail art life a whole lot easier!

My forte is definitely abstract so I decided to go with a “marble without water” look. Yes, anything to avoid that dratted striping tape!

I hope you like it..I have to say this came out quite nicely! Below is a quick photo of the base color — which I gushed about on Instagram and serves as my pink for the 30 Days of Colour Challenge!

 

Swatch - Sally Hansen "Petal Pusher" | The Rite of Aging

 

#31DC2015 - Marbled Stripes Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Sally Hansen Petal Pusher

Marble: artist’s brush, acetone, Barry M Grapefruit, Cancun, Pahlish Sunless Sea, Julie G Peep Toe Pumps, China Glaze Purple Panic

 

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