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#31DC2014 – September 27: Inspired by artwork

28 Sunday Sep 2014

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For today’s prompt, I initially wanted to do the Picasa swirl technique. In fact, I had the perfect “pin” in mind! Then, I found out the “artwork” was a pillow!…So, begrudgingly, I scoured the rest of my pins and selected a cool one from honestlyWTF. The perfect thing about this picture is it enabled me to use the sugar-spun technique. Isn’t it weird I have not yet done a sugar-spun manicure for this challenge? Well, here it is!

 

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I hope you like it!

 

DSCF1068_fotorI started with two coats of Sephora by OPI Metro Chic as my base.

I “sugar-spun” with China Glaze Sun Worshipper, Milani Power Periwinkle, Peacock, Fast Fuchsia, Zoya Gwin, and Urban Outfitters Blue Velvet.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

Don’t forget to check out the other manicures below!

NAIL (September 2014) – Week Two: Sapphire

27 Saturday Sep 2014

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Check the sidebar for more information on this challenge!

I am running a little behind this month because of the 31DC but I love taking part in the Link-up so I am trying to fit these manicures in here and there.

Blue is my favorite color so I was thrilled by the second week’s prompt. Sapphire is a gorgeous stone. Even uncut, it has a very majestic glow.

 

I was on a water-marbling kick but since I was not feeling too well I only did an accent. The rest was my trusty RA-friendly saran-wrap!

I hope you like it!

 

I started with Zoya Dream as my base.

I detailed with Sally Hansen Blue My Mind and  Julie G White Orchid.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

31DC2014 – September 26: Inspired by a Pattern

26 Friday Sep 2014

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Short post today because I re-started the Orencia infusion today and I’m feeling a little low. Once again, I scoured my Pinterest boards for inspiration for today’s prompt. I used this scarf from the Nordstrom anniversary sale I wanted to buy. Unfortunately, I was too slow on the uptake and the scarf sold out!

It’s a really pretty scarf that so happens to be in my favorite color!

 

℅ Nordstrom.com

℅ Nordstrom.com

I had to deviate a little because my nails were too short to combine all four colors on the gradient. Regardless, I think it came out way cool. I hope you like it too!

 

31DC2014 - Inspired by a Pattern | The Rite of AgingI used 2 coats of Julie G White Orchid as my base.

I created the gradient with a makeup sponge, Sephora by OPI Cover Me in Petals, Color Club Wham! Pow!, and China Glaze Sun Worshipper.

I dotted with the same Julie G polish.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

Check out the other manicures below!

31DC2014 – September 13: Animal Print

26 Friday Sep 2014

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I updated the 31-Day Challenge tab on my blog and realized I never posted this year’s animal print manicure! How did I completely miss this when I posted it to my other social media? …Well, I am posting it now!

I hope you like it!

 

31DC2014 - Animal Print | The Rite of AgingI used 1 coat of Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Petal Pusher and 1 coat of butter London Knackered as my base.

I detailed with dotting tools, artist’s brushes, Milani Peacock and Nfu-Oh Nfu 51.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

Check out the other animal print manicures below!

31DC2014 – September 25: Inspired by Fashion

25 Thursday Sep 2014

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I scoured my Pinterest boards for today’s fashion inspiration prompt when I happened across a Mickey Mouse jacket I saw on HonestlyWTF. I immediately decided to base my nail art on this pin because my new Mundo de Unas’ stamping plates came in and they had the perfect designs!

 

from HonestlyWTF - Child's Play

 

Initially, I wanted to layer two types of stamps to mimic the fabric’s pattern but the dark blue totally covered the lighter blue underneath. I then decided to just layer parts of the nail. Sorry for the stamp smearing, for a fast dry black this Milani polish does not dry very quickly. And I waited a good five minutes before adding top coat!

I hope you like it!

 

31DC2014 - September 25: Inspired by Fashion | The Rite of Aging EarlyI used 2 coats of Julie G White Orchid as my base.

Stamp pairings:

  • Milani Power Periwinkle, Bundle Monster plate BM-315
  • Sally Hansen Blue My Mind, MoYou London plate 09, Suki Collection
  • Milani Black Swift, Mundo de Unas plate CF-02

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

Don’t forget to check out the other manicures for today’s prompt!

31DC2014 – September 24: Inspired by a Book

24 Wednesday Sep 2014

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Going into this month, I thought I would re-create the inscription on the Ring of Power from Lord of the Rings. Unfortunately, RA got in the way so I racked my brain for another idea. I still wanted to do Lord of the Rings but I needed a RA-friendly nail art to go with it.

Distressed nails are one of the perfect RA-friendly nail art techniques! But, what part of Lord of the Rings would the distressed vibe represent? …Fangorn Forest!

The Forest of Fangorn is completely overrun by trees, moss, roots, branches and magic. The forest houses some of the oldest magic of that world. Many who venture into this forest rarely find their way out.

But, I wanted to touch on the magical element as well so I did a accent water-marble. The fireside stories of Fangorn hint at an angry, dark past but it has a whimsical side as well.

 

I kind of really love this. I have a feeling I totally over thought this manicure’s significance but I was inspired, I guess!

I hope you like it, too!

 

31DC2014 - September 24: Inspired by a Book | The Rite of Aging…EarlyI used 2 coats of Sephora by OPI Metro Chic as my base.

The other polishes I used:

  • Sephora by OPI It’s Totally Karma, 212-Sephora
  • Milani Dark Coffee
  • Revlon Gel Envy High Stakes

All these polishes marbled beautifully, including “212-” which is a glitter-y brown!

I sealed the marble with my favorite INM Northern Lights (Silver).

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

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31DC2014 – September 23: Inspired by a Movie

23 Tuesday Sep 2014

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I am debating whether I should forgo part of the challenge. I am really not feeling well but I want to complete the challenge but then again I do not want to post haphazard work. But…I am trying so…we’ll see.

I recently re-watched The Devil Wears Prada. I love this movie. I own this movie. I am such a chick flick fan it is kind of funny sometimes.

The only problem with re-creating the DVD cover is the freehand. We all know my freehand really needs work. I think I did okay, though, I kind of wish I had not cut my nails short just yet.

I hope you like it, please go easy on me! Sorry for the subpar photo, my skin did not want to work the white polish!

 

31DC2014 - September 23: Inspired by a MovieI used Milani Color Statement Spotlight White as my base.

I used red and black acrylic paint for the detailing.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

Check out the other movie manicures below!