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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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#AtoZChallenge – P is for Plaid

30 Sunday Apr 2017

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I am slowly but surely moving through the A to Z Challenge. I lost steam last week after a serious flare. My Orencia infusion cut out early (aka stopped working) and I barely functioned. But, today, I am back with a fun marbled stamping look. I used a fun purely plaid Born Pretty Store stamping plate! I’ve used it before and I’ll use it again.

I did not use any neon green polishes but in the sunlight these two look totally florescent. How cool! I hope you enjoy!

 

IMG_5078I am seriously digging how this final look came out! It is fun and funky, great for this weird hot weather in Spring.

 

plaid2Base: SinfulColors Snow Me White

Stamping: Born Pretty Store Checker and Plaid stamping plate, Barry M Cosmetics Cancun (dark turquoise) , Color Club Twiggie (sea foam green)

 

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#AtoZChallenge – L is for Lines | Nail Art

15 Saturday Apr 2017

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Playing a bit of catch up because of a nasty flare up but I did a quick and simple (and yes, arthritis-friendly) waterfall look for today’s prompt.

I hope you like it!

 

lines.jpgBase: Milani Vivid Violet (old formula)

Details: Zoya Payton, Sephora by OPI Domestic Goddess, Nfu-Oh 51, OPI I Drive a Supernova

 

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#AtoZChallenge – I is for Ice Cream Nails!

11 Tuesday Apr 2017

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Doing your nails once a day is hard…let alone every day for a full month. I considered a few different words starting with the letter I. Last night though, I was eating my favorite ice cream and it just came to me: why don’t I do a simple Neapolitan-inspired gradient?

Admittedly, Neapolitan is not my favorite flavor but I frequently buy it when my favorite brand is on sale. I mix all the flavors together until they are a yogurt consistency and chow down.

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If you live on the East Coast you might be familiar with the Omish Country brand “Turkey Hill”. This brand makes the BEST ice cream. Ever. Seriously, nothing compares. It is super sweet but not sickly. The taste is rich and smooth and totally filling. You want for nothing when eating this ice cream.

My all time favorite flavor is Mint Chip but it is always sold out (especially when the tubs are on sale 2 for $6, which is all summer long). So, I settle, not really, for Chocolate, Vanilla or Neapolitan! Turkey Hill also makes a fantastic coffee flavor too!

So, I hope you like this gradient inspired by my favorite ice cream brand! I used acrylic paints for this look. Unfortunately, the tips of my nails started to wear the next morning (when I take my photos). Tends to be an occupational hazard when not using true polish!

 

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G is for Green || Nail Art

08 Saturday Apr 2017

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G is for green! Of course, Spring could not pass without a mandatory leaves mani! Hope you like it 🙂

 green.jpgBase: Barry M Key Lime

Stamping: Born Pretty Store plate BPL-026, OPI Suzi-The First Lady of Nails, Zoya Giovanna

 

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Pastel Dry Brush || Nail Art

04 Tuesday Apr 2017

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Every so often I participate in Instagram nail art challenges. They are great community builders and awesome ways to make friends! I combined prompts from the Glam Nails Challenge and Clairestelle8 Challenge because, work smarter not harder, right?? Heh…

Pastels are an interesting color palette. They are pretty but are surprisingly difficult to work with. People claim color pops over white bases but I think pastels work better over darker ones. What do you think? I adore how these nails came out…the creamy pastels really jump out at me!

GlamNailsChallenge | Clairestelle8Challenge

 

pasteldrybrush_edited-1Base: Zoya Anais

Details: Color Club Twiggie (green), China Glaze UV Meant to Be (blue), SinfulColors VIPeach (yellow), Urban Outfitters Westside (orange), Sally Hansen Petal Pusher (pink)

 

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AtoZ Challenge: A is for Abstract April

01 Saturday Apr 2017

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The Blogging A to Z Challenge starts today! Every day in April, bloggers write a post about a word starting with the corresponding letter. I took part last year and loved every minute of it. I do not have a theme, like most blogs, but I know I will focus on nail art, rheumatoid arthritis, and animals. That’s theme enough, right?

 

For today’s nail art I took a leaf out of my friend Kim’s book (blog: KimettKolor). Last year, she created nail art for each month’s gemstone. Using her idea, I thought it was fitting to start out this month’s blogging challenge with April’s own birthstone, the diamond.

 

I hope you enjoy today’s look! It is ultra shiny and sparkly!

diamondsaprilBase: Barry M Cosmetics Chai, China Glaze Fairy Dust sparkle topper

Stamping: Pueen Cosmetics stamping plate PUEEN45, Color Club On the Rocks (silver), Zoya Matte Aspen (pearly white)

 

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