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NAIL May Theme Four: Tape Manicure

29 Thursday May 2014

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I should get on my A-game and buy some manicure tape! All I own is masking tape!

I have not stopped using green polishes since last week’s Emerald challenge and I was feeling this combination.

In retrospect, for photo purposes, I should have used better contrasting polishes but I really like the subtle effect on the nail.

 

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ImageI used 2 coats of Zoya Yara as my base. I waited for it to dry completely before adding masking tape to the right half of my nail.

I sponged Zoya Giovanna and Serum No 5 Forest Lights on the other side.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Gnarly Gnails’ Neverending Pile Challenge – Polish Trend That Died Before You Wore It

28 Wednesday May 2014

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Yay for spotty participation in this challenge! But, as you know, I rarely own untrieds since I cannot help but play with new nail polishes! However, when the challenge started I noticed a few prompts I wanted to take part in so I refrained from using certain polishes.

 

A few months ago, I noticed the Nails Inc. Feathers Effect polishes were on sale at the Sephora website. They looked interesting and I had nothing like them. Since the originally $11.00 polishes were on sale for $5.00 I excitedly put one in my basket.

After months, there is still one color left. Is that any indication of how well this trend did?

Regardless of this challenge, I never have occasion to use this topper. It is an extremely odd polish. On the nail, the bar pieces appear hairy. The affect does not add to the manicure. I can see why this trend never made it.

That being said, the formula is great. I am an avid fan of Nails. Inc polishes and this polish does not disappoint. The clear base is thin and easy to manipulate. The feathers are dense and I did not have to fish for them in the bottle. The best part of all? They self-level! A win of a formula.

 

ImageI used 3 coats of Nails Inc. Sprinkles Pudding Lane as my base.

I concentrate Nails Inc. Feathers York at the cuticles and brushed towards the tips.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

Don’t forget to check out the nail polish trends graveyard below!

Crumpet’s Nail Tarts May TPC #4: Purple, Red, Green

27 Tuesday May 2014

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Today marks the last May Tri-Polish Challenge. I have come to appreciate this set of colors. Before this month I had never put them together but I am very pleased with all my ideas for this challenge!

For this manicure I took inspiration from Vic at glowstars.net. I really love her nail designs. They are funky and so precise!!  I especially swooned over her splatter-foil manicure, linked here. Unfortunately, my Color Club polish was too thick for a proper splatter but I think it came out interestingly enough anyways!

 

ImageI used 3 coats of Cult Nails Deal with It as my base.

I sponge-gradiented Zoya Cheryl on the tips.

I detailed with Color Club Mrs. Robinson.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

The Crumpet’s SIMPLES Challenge: Week Two – The Non Pattern Skittle Manicure

26 Monday May 2014

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I rarely do non pattern skittle manicures unless it is an Ombre-style. I tried to push myself out of my comfort zone for this challenge but somehow ended up in the same color category!! I thought the bright yellow worked well with the other purples. That counts, right??

 

ImageFrom thumb to pinky (all three coats + Seche Vite)

  • Color Club Mrs. Robinson
  • Color Club Pucci-licious
  • Zoya Payton
  • (1 coat) butter London Cotton Buds, Urban Outfitters Banana Hammock
  • Sephora by OPI Caffeine Fix

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

FingerFood’s Themed Weeks: Nature

26 Monday May 2014

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For this week’s Theme Buffet (Facebook group linked here) I decided on a solar flare. I tried water-spotting for the first time. It did not come out exactly like the tutorials show but I think it really encompasses the flare-like feel. I really want to try this again with an ocean/water color scheme!

I hope you enjoy!

 

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ImageI used two coats of Color Club Almost Famous! and one coat of Sinful Colors Chick Chick as my base.

I water-spotted with Sephora by OPI Mr. Right Now, Zoya Cheryl, Cult Nails Captivated and Color Club Wham! Pow!.

I used two very generous coats of Seche Vite to even everything out before topping off with a coat of INM Northern Lights for a sparkling finish!

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

Check out the other manicures for this week’s theme!

NAIL May Theme Three: Emerald

25 Sunday May 2014

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I bought a light box! I am playing around with pictures and brightness and things so please let me know if you like the picture quality!! Though, I think this picture came out a little more yellow than I would like.

When I saw the NAIL prompt for this week I instantly thought of the Deborah Lippmann “Wicked” set I purchased from Sephora. What better way to express Emerald than with references to the Wizard of Oz’s Emerald City?

I did a simple gradient by a different technique. I usually gradient with a sponge eyeshadow brush but it looks a little choppy so I am practicing the makeup sponge gradient style.

I think it came out pretty well. I hope you like it!

 

ImageI used three coats of American Apparel Parakeet as my base.

I used Deborah Lippman Defying Gravity in the middle and One Short Day on the tips.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Celebrate the Occasion Nail Art Challenge Day 5: Peace Day

22 Thursday May 2014

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I really stretched the theme today but I was feeling bright polishes so I went with an ever popular tie-dye. At first, I only stamped my ring finger and do I wish I stopped there. The stamping polish was very water-y but it looked ok on the stamper…until I transferred it.

It would be fine if all my nails were the same…but alas, what can I do? This manicure took me a long time and I was not in the head space to start over.

I hope you like it anyways!

 

ImageI used 1 coat of butter London Cotton Buds as my base.

I tie-dye swirled with American Apparel Neon Red, Neon Yellow and Color Club Wham! Pow!, Pucci-licious, Mrs. Robinson.

I stamped with Konad Special Polish in White and Bundle Monster plate BM-320.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

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