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Dotticure and Stamping Nail Art: Puppy Pink

05 Thursday Feb 2015

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I had no clear vision for this nail art. All I knew was I wanted to do a dotticure stamping combination. Almost a year ago I attempted a neon combination and I was crazy about it (linked here). Since then, this double combo has become a favorite technique of mine.

Previous trends prevail and Saachi still serves as my inspiration for my manicures. I am pleased because the last time I tried this stamp I had a lot of trouble transferring the image to the stamper. This time it worked with my favorite stamping polish!

I hope you like it!
Puppy Pink Dotticure and Stamping | The Rite of Aging

I started with 2 coats of Dance Legend 373 as my base. I loved how this color looked on me! I can’t wait to wear it again!

I dotted with Milani Mauve Medley, Sephora by OPI Mr. Right Now, and Color Club Warhol.

I stamped with Essie No Place Like Chrome and a Pueen Cosmetics plate from the Love Elements collection.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Water-Spotting Nail Art: Sky Blue Royal Purple

01 Sunday Feb 2015

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I have not painted my nails in almost a week! What is this? I just have not been in the mood really. What with Saachi’s recovery, my own flare and not being in the right mindset. I considered muddling through and forcing myself to paint my nails but I didn’t want my hobby to become a chore! What nail artist wants that??

Today I have an easy-going water-spotted nail art! It only took 30 minutes to complete it! On top of that, I was constantly amazed how quickly and easily this Emily de Molly polish cleaned up with acetone (even with the glitter pieces)!

I hope you like it!

 

Blue and Purple Splatter Nail ArtI started with 3 coats of Emily de Molly Candy Coated. I managed to get my hands on this polish during a Llarowe sale! I am not going to even lie: I always scroll through the sales page. I managed to get a Picture Polish lacquer once!!…Which is neither here nor there in this post but I thought I’d share anyways! 🙂

I “water-spotted” with hairspray, Revlon Parfumerie Fresh Linen and Zoya Haven. I had this image in my mind of the final result. I should have used an opaque white instead of Fresh Linen because the sheerness makes the base look thin in some spots. I promise that is not Candy Coated but Fresh Linen.

I protected the design with Seche Vite before applying a nice coat of INM Northern Lights Silver. Speaking of which, are they no longer selling the Gold counterpart? I use it for certain color combinations and recently ran out but can’t find it anywhere!

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Sponged Nail Art: Butterflies and Scarves

28 Wednesday Jan 2015

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When I sponge, I always like how pink and blue mix the best. It does not matter which shades I use or which brands; just the colors in general! Maybe because the mix is not as jarring? Who knows…

Anyways, it was not until I flipped through my decals that I remembered my favorite butterfly scarf greatly resembled my current nails!

You’ve seen a similar manicure for the “fashion-inspired” prompt of the OMD 2 challenge back in July.

OMD2 - Day 28: Fashion-Inspired

OMD2 – Day 28: Fashion-Inspired

I rather like this more recent nail art better. It looks cleaner; it is fun to see how my ability evolves!

 

Sponged Butterfly Decals | The Rite of AgingI started with 2 coats of Color Club Warhol as my base.

I detailed with a sponge-tip applicator, Dance Legend 373, Barry M Matte Rhossili, Emily de Molly Candy Coated and Milani Power Periwinkle.

I used buttefly Pueen Cosmetics water decals on select “accent” nails.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Patchwork Nail Art: In Stitches

28 Wednesday Jan 2015

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Well, Saachi was scheduled for surgery after she collapsed earlier this week. I don’t really want to go into a lot of details right now as she is still in recovery and we are waiting on some biopsy results. I am happy to report she is mending nicely and hopefully will be home on Thursday if everything goes as planned (EDIT: She is recovering so well she may be home a full 24 hours early!)

 

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Anyways, this is the first patchwork nail art I’ve done that hasn’t made me cringe. I used acrylic paint and while it is not particularly perfect by any means I am proud of my creation!

 

DSCF3058_fotorI started with Barry M Gelly Lychee and Seche Vite as my base.

I achieved the watercolor distressed look with a square paintbrush, acetone, SpaRitual Howl, Running with Wolves and Barry M Gelly Lychee.

I used black acrylic paint for the stitches.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Nimbus Nail Art: Ticking Time Bomb

25 Sunday Jan 2015

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I am in a green mood. Okay, I am always in a green mood. Interestingly, it is not my favorite color but it is a chosen for nail art..is that odd? Maybe it is just one of my many quirks!

I am still not feeling one hundred percent yet. I am actually feeling worse so nimbus is a great nail art technique. What else is RA-friendly? Water decals! …and my Pueen Cosmetics ones have been long neglected..

I hope you like it!

 

Ticking Time Bomb | The Rite of AgingI started with 2 coats of Barry M Gelly Chai and 1 generous coat of Seche Vite as my base.

I nimbus-ed with acetone, Q-tips, China Glaze In the Limelight, American Apparel Neon Green, Revlon Colorstay Gel Envy High Stakes, and Pahlish La Royale.

I used clock decals from Pueen Cosmetics.

 

EDIT: I did not initially make this nail art for any challenge but realized it fits one of the prompts for the #31DC2015! Check out the other 3 shades of green or yellow manicures below!

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Saran-Wrap Manicure for A2Z Nails: K is for Kitchen Sink

24 Saturday Jan 2015

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I am all about chaos on my nails. How many times have you seen one of my manicures and thought…Monica definitely didn’t need to add that or this would look better with out this…Well, I certainly have. However, the kitchen sink idea just made me nervous! There is a method to my madness, whether I am using the same color scheme or technique.

Kitchen Sink prompts as many colors, techniques, embellishments, and designs as I can possibly fit on my little nails. CONFUSION!!!

Unfortunately, my wrists decided to leave me hanging again so I opted for some fun, simple RA-friendly saran-wrapped (read: bubble-wrap) and color foiled nails.

 

At first, I did not really like my final result but it grew on me. It is definitely not soemthing I would normally choose but it kind of sort of works, right? Maybe if I got rid of my pinky?

What do you think? Is this a miss?

 

Kitchen Sink Brights | The Rite of AgingI used (from index to pinky) China Glaze In the Limelight, American Apparel Parakeet, Girly Bits Supersonic, and American Apparel Neon Yellow as my bases.

I sponged Nfu-Oh Opals Nfu-51 on my index and pinky finger before applying color foils (from Born Pretty Store).

For the middle finger, I bubble-wrapped with Pahlish La Royale and American Apparel Neon Violet.

On the ring fingre, I bubbled wrapped with Color Club Warhol and applied a sheer coat of Zoya Maria Luisa.

When the index and pinky nails dried I sponged a little Neon Yellow to blend out the colors.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

Don’t forget to check out the other kitchen sink nails below!

Distressed Nail Art for 31DC2015 – Day 20: Rainbow

21 Wednesday Jan 2015

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I love the rainbow prompts. I can use as many colors as I want! However, I never actually use traditional “rainbow” colors. I don’t think the colors work well together…at all! I know, I know, I’m super weird!!

Anyways, I hope you like today’s abstract, distressed look!

 

Blue/Green Distressed Nails | The Rite of AgingI started with 3 coats of American Apparel Parakeet as my base.

I used a paintbrush, acetone, Pahlish Le Bijou de Roi, Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Hunger Flames, Girly Bits Supersonic, and Color Club Pucci-licious.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

Check out the other rainbow manicures below!