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OMD3 – Stamped Book Nail Art

13 Monday Jul 2015

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I am making it right under the wire today! I am teaching two half-day summer camps this week so in an attempt to make myself feel less tired today, I did all my chores yesterday but that just made me too tired yesterday to paint my nails! Ah, irony.

Just as well, though, because today’s prompt was a no-brainer. I only have one “handwriting” stamp and I wanted to create an old parchment watercolor base.

I am really digging this new watercolor technique. I use torn up pieces of latex-free makeup sponge completely saturated in acetone. I dilute the polishes completely and dab them on the nail to build up opacity until I am happy!

Hope you like it!

 

#OMD3NAILS Stamped Handwriting Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Barry M Chai

Watercolors: Barry M Chai, Zoya Severine, SpaRitual Bismuth, Milani Dark Coffee

Stamping: Creative Shop stamper, Bundle Monster plate BM311, Zoya Louise

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

OMD3 – Stamped Leaves Manicure

11 Saturday Jul 2015

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I promised I tried. I really tried not to use the Born Pretty Store plate. I have so many vines or foliage stamps; gorgeous, pretty stamps on my Pueen plates but I cannot help but use this BPS one. It has the perfect leaves for the look and feel I want.

I’ve seen this look so many times. It is especially popular on tourists shirts. Well, why not? Nothing quite says warm vacation more than summery neon plant fronds!

I dreamt about this look and knew exactly what I was going to do for today’s prompt. It came out exactly the way I wanted and I was so excited I posted them on Instagram early.

I hope you like this as much as I do!

 

#OMD3NAILS - Stamped Neon Leaves Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: American Apparel Neon Green

Stamping: Born Pretty Store plate BP-19, The Creative Stamper, Sephora by OPI I Come in Peas, Barry M Matte Cancun

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.


OMD3 – Neon SkratchArt Inspired V Shapes

08 Wednesday Jul 2015

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I am trying to stay one day ahead of the challenge. That way, if I experience a bad flare one day and cannot nail paint, I don’t fall hideously behind like last year! It’s the worst feeling in the world to miss a couple of prompts and not be able to catch up.

You know what I can’t find very easily anymore? Skratch Art pages! They were my favorite crafts and so easy to find in the kid’s aisle at the drugstore. Now everything has gotten all fancy-shmancy and I can’t find these simple pleasures. I may not be able to play with the real thing but I can certainly re-create it on my nails!

I L-O-V-E how this came out! Neons are my faves…and while I may not be the biggest fan of chevrons, these KBShimmer decals are easy and work well with this design.

 

#OMD3NAILS - Neon V Pattern Nail Art | The Rite of AgingChevron Decals: KBShimmer

Neon Base: Zoya Pippa, Color Club Warhol, Barry M Matte Cancun and Pop Beauty Pacific Hoot

Topper: Wet n Wild Black Creme

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Purple Watercolor and Decal Nail Art

30 Tuesday Jun 2015

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Where oh where was I? Starting work on my Oh Mon Dieu looks! I cheated and started early because I worked full-day camps this week. I knew I would be too tired to get much done.

I badly wanted to keep up with the challenge so I tucked away some prompts when I felt up to painting my nails.

Today, I switched the order of my meds to see if I’d feel better in the evening and I did! I am still in a fair bit of pain but I still felt like painting my nails. I went with a simple, RA-friendly watercolor look inspired by a picture of a purple flower and bumblebee I posted on Instagram. I received a request to do a nail art for it so here it is!

 

Purple Watercolor and Floral Decal Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Milani Power Periwinkle

Details: makeup sponge soaked in acetone, Milani Power Periwinkle, Zoya Haven, Barry M Plum, China Glaze Violet Vibes, Sephora by OPI Domestic Goddess

Decals: Pueen Cosmetics

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Challenge Your Nail Art – 3D Candy

18 Thursday Jun 2015

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Why of course I had to do another sugar-spin for today’s prompt! I kind of stretched it to include sweets because I was at a loss for actual candy.

I created a funfetti cupcake base with chocolate frosting. I am not a huge cake or cupcake person but the above is the only type I will ever eat. It looks fun and the frosting is yummy!

 

Chocolate Frosting Sugar-Spun Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Barry M Lychee

Funfetti Detailing: (pond manicure) Milani Gems layered with OPI So Many Clowns…So Little Time

Frosting: Milani Dark Coffee

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

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Can’t Get Enough of These Gradient Nail Arts

28 Thursday May 2015

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I posted this on IG already because I was too excited! I seriously could not get enough  gradients. And, I did not even have to think about what colors to use!  The two blues were sitting next to each other, looking perfect!

 

I promised myself I would practice my freehand skills. I put it off just because it  was really freaking difficult! But, I felt the itch and bit the bullet because there was an  upsurgence of freehand designs on all my feeds.

In the spirit of National Arthritis Month, the gradient is RA-friendly. THE FREEHAND, however, IS NOT. NOT. NOT. I set out only wanting to do one nail (hey, I have to start out slow) and am I glad that was it. Had I wanted to do more, I would not have been able to: I developed a severe case of the shakes. As in, my arm, all the way up to my shoulder was trembling like mad.

Regardless, I am really happy with how my freehand came out! But, I’m a long way from anything too complicated!

I hope you like it!

 

Blue Teal Gradient Nail Art | The Rite of Aging

 

 

  • Blue Teal Gradient with Freehand Accent | The Rite of AgingI started with a base of China Glaze UV Meant to Be.
  • I used a makeup sponge and Barry M Cancun at the cuticles.
  • I used acrylic paint for the accent.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Pink Gradient Nail Art

23 Saturday May 2015

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Rest in peace, dear Fujifilm, rest in peace. My camera of 10 years died on me. It just wouldn’t turn on! It was a good camera and one of the best point and shoots at the time. The manual settings left much to be desired so while it was great to take out and snap some pics, for blogging purposes I was generally frustrated.

On the bright side I can finally buy a new camera. I’ve wanted to upgrade for about six months but life got in the way and I put off the purchase. My Samsung Note takes relatively decent pictures but it is totally dependent on whether it is sunny outside Unfortunately, in my neck of the woods, weather forecasts are not completely trustworthy. So, now that I do not have a camera, I need a camera!

I had my eye on a couple of Canon cameras and I narrowed it down to the G16; but while I wait for my new toy the pictures will be taken with my phone.

 

I bought a new nail stamper (specifically, the Creative Stamper) and I was dying to try it out. However, when I saw how well my gradient base turned out I couldn’t bring myself to add anything on top! Heh…hard to believe, right?

I hope you like my RA-friendly sponge gradient!

 

Pink Gradient | The Rite of AgingI started with a thin coat of Milani Spotlight White. I strongly dislike the consistency of this polish but I can’t bring myself to toss and waste it. I use it exclusively with bright colors to help them pop!

I used a makeup sponge and (from cuticle to tip) Barry M Rhossili, Grapefruit and Sally Hansen Petal Pusher.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.