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Purple to Pink Gradient || Nail Art

01 Monday May 2017

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I haven’t done a gradient in a very long time and I just felt like doing one! Pink and purple together are always a great and forgiving option. I mean that I can spend half as much time sponging the gradient when the colors complement each other! This is a great thing when I am feeling stiff from the RA.

Enjoy! I added double stamping because well…why not? Do you like the index finger or the others better? I can’t decide!

 

gradient2I actually forgot I had these China Glaze polishes in my stash since they were all the way in the back. After clean-up, though, I kind of remember why I don’t use them that often.

 

gradient3Though, these colors blended so well I am kind of mesmerized! I did use a transition color between the bright pink and dark purple and that really elevated this gradient to the next level.

 

gradient1Base: SinfulColors Snow Me White (to make the colors on top pop)

Gradient: China Glaze Purple Panic (pink), Caribbean Temptation (transition), Zoya Haven

Stamping: Pueen Cosmetics stamping plate PUEEN83, Konad Nail Art Stamping Polish – White, Color Club Nail Lacquer On the Rocks (silver)

 

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Christmas Needle Drag | Nail Art

24 Tuesday Nov 2015

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I always wanted to try the marble drag technique because it looked abstract and RA-friendly but never got around to it. I used the Formula X Infinite Ombre kit because the green, red sheer tints blended so well together and really popped over the silver base. And, of course, no nail art is complete without snowflakes so I added them for good measure!

I did not have very good luck with a toothpick because I pressed to hard and brought up the base color so I used the tip of a paintbrush. I ended up with a Picasso swirl but I still got the gist of the needle drag.

I hope you like it!

 

Christmas Needle Drag Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Formula X Nails Platinum Prime

Drag Marble: Timeless Teal, Boundless Berry

Stamping: Konad Special Polish White, MoYou London Festive plate 02

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Pink Snow Globe | Nail Art

22 Sunday Nov 2015

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Water decals purchased by me.

The Born Pretty Store Christmas decals are my absolute favorite and I purchase them every October. This year was no exception and I paid special attention to the snowmen  and reindeer who are absolutely adorable.

Today’s nail art is fashioned after a snow globe nail art I did two years ago (linked here) except this time I managed the look a little better.

I am on the fence with this one because I like last year’s better.

Maybe I shouldn’t have chosen pink and used a clear top coat for the layers? I do like it but something about this one isn’t quite right. I actually considered not even posting it but it took me so long I just had to! And, I mean, look at those smiling faces!

I hope you like it!

 

Pink Snow Globe Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Essie Mademoiselle

Details: Deborah Lippmann Popular, Sally Hansen Petal Pushers

Stamping: Konad Special Polish White, Bundle Monster plate BM319

Water Decals: Born Pretty Store Smiling Snowmen Water Decals (scroll down to see the different sheets…and they even featured my review nail art!! How cool is that?!)

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Kitteh Full Nail Stamping and Water Decals Nail Art

09 Sunday Aug 2015

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Every time I stamp I want to try the decal thing. As I ready myself to try it: set up my table, pool out the polishes, line up my dotting tools and grab my stampers; I shrug off the feeling and finish with a traditional stamp. 

Well…alright. Next time?

 

There are quite a few challenges taking place in the Instagram world right now and I am picking and choosing which to participate in.

Today’s/yesterday’s (by the time I snapped photos, uploaded and edited them I was too exhausted for words) look combines the #dreamnailschallenge (cats) and #glamnailschallenge (paws).

While it is not too surprising I own multiple paw print and feline stamps, which I accumulated randomly over the last few years, it is surprising how difficult it was to choose the final products.

In the end, I decided on a mix of easy water decals and my Born Pretty Store (BPS) kitty plate. I filled in they eyes with a teal as Sunsilk’s pupils are rimmed with that exact color. This is my first first attempt at full nail stamping decals and I have to say they came out pretty well! Execution could use a little work; I was so upset when I used too much acetone during cleanup and dissolved portions of the decal! No matter, I just need more practice!

 

kitteh decals inspiration

I hope you like it!

 

Kitteh Stamping and Water Decals Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Barry M Chai

Stamping: BPS plate BP-59, Essie Naughty Nautical, Konad Special Polish Black

Water Decals (paws): Pueen Cosmetics

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

OMD3 – Neon Saranwrap Nail Art

26 Sunday Jul 2015

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Ah, I finally shaped my index finger properly! I LOATHED putting up photos just because my index nail drove me insane. I am still working on the C-curve on the right corner but the nail definitely looks better than it did!

Apologies on my skin tone in the picture…I thought it was hard to photograph neons with a point and shoot camera, well it’s perfection next to a phone camera! However, the neons are completely color accurate!

Today’s OMD3 prompt is peace…can you find the hidden peace signs in my nail art? Heh, I wanted them to blend in and I have to say I love how this look turned out! I hope you do too!

 

#OMD3NAILS - Neon Peace Signs Saranwrap Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Sinful Colors Snow Me White

Saranwrap: China Glaze Daisy Know My Name?, Sun Worshipper, Purple Panic, Color Club Wham Pow!, Pucci-licious

Stamping: Sinful Colors Snow Me White, Bundle Monster plate BM320

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.


Stamping and Ombre Nail Art for NAIL

20 Wednesday May 2015

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I am still down with the hip flare and am using a combination of a cane and  walker to get around. Last Wednesday I went climbing but I felt really good afterwards. My current flare did not start until mid-Friday so I don’t know if they are related but I cannot see any other correlation!

Unfortunately, I was supposed to clean my room and bathroom this weekend but could barely get out of bed without assistance. A cluttered room does not usually bother me but when I am sick it gets on my last nerve. I just can’t stand laying in a disorganized environment when I cannot do anything about it. Do you feel like cleaning more when you’re ill, too?

Sometimes, if I do not have the luxury of a full clean I lightly tidy. During a bad flare I am unable to move very much so I incorporate a little re-organization when I do get up. It only takes a couple of extra minutes to put little things away and I feel a whole lot better! Of course, this is not the time to do any heavy lifting, like vacuuming, but a little dusting goes a long way! If I have to get up to go to the bathroom or get something to eat I might as well do a little housework as well. I feel like I am actually getting something done without tacking on extra movement.

 

I wanted something quick and easy for today’s nail art. The ombre style is very RA-friendly and a no-hassle way to include multiple colors! I hope you like my slightly embellished ombre look!

 

Blue Stamping Ombre | The Rite of AgingBases (from index to pinky nail):

Glitter Gal Bluemerang

China Glaze UV Meant to Be

Pop Beauty Pacific Hoot

Anise Neon – Make Waves

I stamped with Pueen Cosmetics plate PUEEN 76 and Konad Special Polish White.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Neon Watercolor Dotticure and Stamping Nail Art

29 Sunday Mar 2015

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I’ve been dying to try out this technique after I saw this recent video on Tartofraises Nail Art’s Youtube Channel! I not only love the look because it is neon but also because it is neon over black! In the past it took me forever and multiple layers for neons to show up over black. This is a great alternative for those bright colors to really pop!

 

I loved how the final look came out. It was super fun and easy and I will definitely try it again with a different design!

Neon Sheer Watercoloring | The Rite of AgingI started with 2 coats of Wet n Wild Black Creme as my base.

I stamped with Konad Special Polish White and Pueen Cosmetics plate PUEEN44.

I used a toothpick and Milani Spotlight White.

I used polish thinner, a fluffy artist’s brush, American Apparel Neon Red, Color Club Wham! Pow!, Warhol and China Glaze Sun Worshiper to color in the white design.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.