19 Thursday Dec 2013
Posted in Nail Art
My submission to the December Nail Link-Up for the winter solstice!
Two coats Essie No Place Like Chrome as my base.
I marbled Julie G Dance in the Dark and Urban Outfitters Blue Velvet.
I then marbled Julie G White Orchid on top.
A little gold “star” on the tips with Julie G Gumdrops Gift of Gold.
Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.
17 Tuesday Dec 2013
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Essie, freehand, Julie G, marbling, Nail Art, OPI, Orly, Sephora by OPI, Sinful Colors, Zoya
I have been so afraid of marbles! I am not patient enough to let it dry, the polishes smudge, and then I have to take it off…
I decided to try my hand at it again and I LOVE the result.
Tip to the world: NEVER EVER do water-marbling with your Bullmastiff asleep on your lap! (Saachi tends to move in her sleep and convulses when she dreams!)
This reminds me of those spearmint candies!
I wanted to keep the marble bare but I had to damage control after Saachi knocked my fingers (from my left hand) in the cup!
The glitter reminds me of sprinkles!
How cool does this look??
I used 2 coats Julie G White Orchid as my base. It has started to dry and goop (thankfully, for a water marble it does not matter!)
Marbling Polishes:
Sinful Colors Holiday Rebel glitter!
I am so pleased with how this came out! I am slowly getting the hang of the marbling and I am totally hooked!
Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.
14 Saturday Dec 2013
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Bundle Monster, Essie, Nail Art, Sally Hansen, stamping, Zoya
I decided to go with some stars! Even though there was nothing silent about the freezing rain/hail we got today! 🙂
I especially love how the gradient looks on my middle finger!
I used 2 coats Zoya Dream as my base.
I sponged Sally Hansen Triple Shine Slick Black on the tips.
I stamped Bundle Monster plate BM 311 and Essie No Place Like Chrome.
Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.
11 Wednesday Dec 2013
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Essie, freehand, Nail Art, OPI, Sephora by OPI, Sinful Colors, Zoya
I decided to do an abstract holly berry nail art for the competition!
Please vote by clicking here and choosing theriteofagingearly! Thank you!
Two coats Julie G White Orchid as my base.
Nimbus Technique:
Glitter Toppers:
Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.
08 Sunday Dec 2013
Posted in Nail Art
I got the idea from The Nailasaurus “nimbus” tutorial.
2 coats Julie G White Orchid as my base.
Other polishes:
Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.
08 Sunday Dec 2013
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I wanted to do some sponging and picked some polishes. Before I knew it, I had a globe manicure!
A plus, my first Sunsilk photo-bomb!
I used 2 coats Zoya Dream as my base and a sheer coat of Serum No 5 Forest Lights on my ring.
Sponging:
Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.
06 Friday Dec 2013
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This is not really a decoration but it reminds me of it!
My Serum No 5 “Happy Special Day” came in the mail and I am so excited for it! I almost did not want to use it because I love it so much. This is my favorite polish EVER. It makes me really happy!!
For the base I used 2 coats Zoya Giovanna.
On my thumb and ring finger I used a sheer-ish coat Essie On a Silver Platter and 1 coat Serum No 5 Forest Lights. I realized I cannot really tell the Serum polish over the Essie because the glitters look similar. The purple glitters are Essie and the green and blue are from the Serum No 5 polish.
On the other nails I used one coat and the dabbing method to spread Serum No 5 Happy Special Day! EEK! I love love love this polish so much! It is jam packed with glitter and every nail, every time looks different! I was pleasantly surprised to find square large glitters! (On the other hand). I rave about this polish and I love wearing it. All. The. Time. Pictures never do it justice!
Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.
