I have so many flower stamp designs from multiple brands but I always gravitate towards the lone one from Bundle Monster. This year, I made a conscious decision to use the other multiple flower patterns collecting dust in their protective sleeves.
I always wanted to try a flower on vine type look. Did I pull it off? I have mixed feelings about the final product. What do you think?
It’s been ages since I last did a dry brush/watercolor nail art look. Dry brush is super arthritis friendly nail art technique and does not require materials other than your nails and polishes and nail polish remover.
My primary school colors were purple and gold, a very odd color combination that I disliked immensely all my years at school. Now, I match this unlikely pairing without a second thought. In fact, I did the same thing last year!
I hope you like this look! Don’t forget to check out the Inlinkz below and the social media tag: #31DC2017.
Bases: ZoyaPayton (dark purple), SinfulColors Rebel Rose (shimmery pink-purple), Pahlish Mind Like a Diamond (light pastel base for plaid)
Watercolor: American Apparel Neon Purple, Color ClubOn the Rocks (silver), Sally Hansen Color Foil Purple Alloy (dark purple), SinfulColors All About You (gold)
It took me two days to come up with a design for today’s prompt and after all that thinking I settled on full nail water decals. I kept coming up short as I tried different color combinations…Until I realized I did not have any light blue polishes??? The actual what?? Ah well, that just means I get to do some shopping, right?? **By the way, I am sorry, I didn’t realize these water decals were no longer available!**
Today’s nail art represents my monthly inter-venous Orencia infusion. Orencia is a strong immuno-suppresant that suppresses part of the immune system. This ensures it doesn’t attack the cartilage around my joints. This medication is the most effective for me, even if it cuts out a week early and I spend the last seven days of the cycle fatigued and in bed.
Check out the Inlinkz below and use the social media hashtag #31DC2017 if you participate in this month’s nail art challenge.
What is there to say about green except it represents nature, growth and health. I feel at peace and happy when I am outside and in nature. I miss the days when I could hike for hours, kayak and rock-climb outdoors. Now, it seems like a distant memory.
I really love the look I came up with for today’s 31 Day Global Nail Art Challenge. I used one of my favorite Born Pretty Store stamping plates (in general, they make some very cute leaf designs). I double-stamped on top of my new Chanel polish in Fantastic which is a funny neon. Over a white base it pops but on it’s own it is your average bright green. Though, for this look, it’s exactly the color I neede. Can you see this as a print for a bag? I definitely can!
As per usual, don’t forget to check out the Inlinkz below and use the social media hashtag #31DC2017 if you participate!
This year I’m trying something a bit different. I will match each look with something RA-related. I am not sure I can for every single color but I will try my darn-dest!
For the first day, I went with a simple ombre red with some sort of abstract design. Yes, specific, aren’t I?? This look represents every single blood draw I sit through for my Rheumatoid Arthritis. Techs prick me at least twice a month, sometimes more. They are so consistent that the vein in my left arm is permanently inflamed. You know how after you exercise your veins pop out and you feel “pumped”. That’s what the vein on my inner elbow looks like all the time.
Funny story: My blood has bled these four shades before depending on my health and hydration levels…Have you experienced the same thing?
Anyways, check out the Inlinkz below to see all the other cool designs and don’t forget to use the social media tag: #31dc2017!
Wow, how time flies…It feels like just yesterday I participated in the last 31 day challenge!
This is arguably the biggest challenge of the year. Nail artists across the globe participate and share their gorgeous looks on blogs, Instagram and Twitter. Use the nail art social media hashtag: #31dc2017 to ensure everyone sees your designs!
Every day in September we tackle a open-ended prompt and create looks to our heart’s content. Of course, in true Monica with RA fashion, I stick to primarily arthritis friendly looks because that is a lot of small motor function for a month!
Here is the badge I will use on my blog but there are four more here. Save it, share it, use it and participate! The more the merrier, always!
Products provided for review. All opinions remain my own.
As you guys very well know, I swear by water decal nail art. Water decals are easy to use, create incomprehensibly complicated looks and make you/feel look like a professional artist. They are perfect for autoimmune and chronic pain sufferers.
Look, the truth of the matter is us Spoonies love beauty but many of us can’t manage the physical aspect of it. That’s where these great nail art hacks, like water decal nails, come into play.
Scroll down for photos and a quick review on these inexpensive and cute plaid decals from Born Pretty Store.
When I saw these plaid designs I couldn’t help but place them in my cart. I have a soft spot for water decals and for plaid so if you combine them, you have my heart!
I was very impressed with these decals. I soaked them for only a few seconds and detached them easily from their backing. I had no issues placing them and they did not move around once I did. I did not experience bunching or creasing. I did experience a bit of tearing near the edges but, given the pattern, it was barely noticeable.
The best part about these is the white color is completely opaque!! I did not need a base color, just a base coat, and I was all set. So many wins and so little polish wasted!
What do you think? Is this something you’d wear? Scroll to the bottom for my water decal tutorial!
