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Oh Mon Dieu 2 Challenge – Day 7: Holographic

08 Tuesday Jul 2014

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In Star Trek, holograms are “projected three-dimensional images made of light and force fields”. (Thank you Sarah!)

Are holograms possible in the color world? They would translate into prismatic arrays of colors. Rainbow shimmer! I only own a couple of holographic polishes from Pretty Jelly (Liquid Jelly Liz’s nail polish line) and I love them! The shimmer is prominent and gorgeous!

I took inspiration from Luciana’s SIMPLES mixed sizes & colors dotticure. The dots are impeccable and the gradient is gorgeous! I was blown away! Click the picture to check out the Facebook post/group!

 

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I matte all the nails but lost the shimmer in the process. Which do you like better? I think I lean towards the matte finish. I can see the gradient dotticure a little better.

 

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DSCF0151_fotorI used 3 coats of Pretty Jelly Dream Cloud as my base.

I detailed with Urban Outfitters Blue Velvet, Pop Beauty Pacific Hoot and Milani Peacock.

I protected the design with Seche Vite and finished with Essie Matte About You.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

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

Oh Mon Dieu 2 Challenge – Day 6: Duochrome

06 Sunday Jul 2014

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I only own 1 duochrome polish. Seriously! What kind of nail art blogger am I?

I don’t t really care for them. Don’t get me wrong, they are pretty and look great on other people. On me, though, they show a very unflatter angle so I generally steer clear of them.

The only duochrome I own is Chanel’s Peridot. I bought it soon after it was released because IT WAS SO FREAKING PRETTY! Then I wore it. It looked awful on me. I rarely wear it but keep it on display.

Funny thing is I am really liking it right now. Maybe it looks better on tan skin? Maybe I changed my mind? That is the interesting thing about duochromes, the same polish always sparks different opinions on any given day.

I hope you like it!

 

DSCF0095_fotorI used 3 coats of Chanel Peridot as my base.

I sugar-spun with Zoya Yara.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Don’t forget to check out the other manicures!

Oh Mon Dieu 2 Challenge – Day 5: Dark/SIMPLES Challenge – Week 6: Different Sized Dots

06 Sunday Jul 2014

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When I think “dark” polish, I think “vampy” and go straight to my highly-treasured Nfu-Oh Nfu 51 flakies polish. I do not use this polish nearly enough but maybe that is a good thing since it was discontinued from the Nfu Oh website. I snagged a bottle and still consider it one of my best nail polish purchases ever.

Ever.

The colors can look completely different based on lighting. I posted two pictures from today’s manicure, on Instagram, and they both look totally different. You have to love flakies!

I hope you like my creation today…The first picture is for the SIMPLEs challenge (different size dots) and the second is for the OMD2 challenge. When I think of flakies polishes I also think fairy tales and fantasy so I was thrilled to see a unicorn stamp in my collection.

SIMPLES Week 6: Different Size Dots

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I used 2 coats of Sephora by OPI Domestic Goddess and 2 coats of Nfu-Oh Nfu 51 as my base.

I stamped and detailed with butter London Cotton Buds and Mo You London plate 04 (Princess collection).

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

Oh Mon Dieu Challenge – Day 4: Bright

05 Saturday Jul 2014

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How am I already behind? Well, hopefully I will catch up today and knock out a few manicures.

I set out with no clear direction for the “bright” prompt. I considered a gradient with metal leaf accents, a picasso-swirl toothpick gradient or a sugar-spun gradient.  In the end I decided on a one color, metal leaf accent. I really wanted to use the glitters!

DSCF0052_fotorI used 1 coat of Sephora by OPI Cab Fare over 2 coats of Color Club Almost Famous as my base.

I used a gradient of gold, light green, and teal glitter pieces over the cuticle part of my nails.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

Oh Mon Dieu Challenge – Day 3: Lavender

04 Friday Jul 2014

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The pain has been replaced by another bout of sinusitis which is complete with blood accumulation! Blood has been dripping out of my nose all day. My head kept pounding so I literally slept…all day. Seriously, I think I was awake for no more than three hours today. This happens quite often and the blood sorts itself out within a couple of days. I just wish I had not lost my steamer in the move!

When I feel better I will get back to my normal schedule but for now I cannot really keep up!

Today’s prompt for the OMD2 challenge is Lavender. I love lavender. It is not only pretty but smells and does wonderful things.

Today also marks the first day trying striping tape. Yes! You read that correctly! I purchased real striping tape and I kind of love it.

I hope you like today’s manicure!

 

OMD2 Day 3: Lavender

I started with 3 coats of Formula X by Sephora Thrilling. I got a sample as part of a Sephora purchase. So far, I like the colors and formulas but the sample size cap and brush are so small it is difficult to get a clean coat. It applied unevenly and dried in clumps. I do not think this was so much the formula as the brush.

I detailed with bubble wrap and Milani Vivid Violet, Black Cherry and striping tape. I re-use bubble wrap and some Pop Beauty joined the party!

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

Don’t forget to check out the other lavender-centric manicures!

Oh Mon Dieu Challenge – Day 2: Coral

02 Wednesday Jul 2014

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What is coral exactly? Is it a pinky-orange, an orangey-pink, a blush tangerine or just a neon red-orange? Yet, regardless of the name it most certainly is not the color of coral!

I see a huge surge in matte nail art and I cannot help but jump on board! Matte all the things!

I hope you like it!

DSCF9972_fotorI used 3 coats of Sephora by OPI Cover Me in Petals as my base.

I used Cult Nails Captivated on all fingers except ring.

I detailed with Sally Hansen Blue My Mind, Color Club Almost Famous, Milani Colorful Coral, and OPI Pros & Bronze.

I sealed everything with Seche Vite before adding a generous coat of Essie Matte About You.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

Don’t forget to check out the other Coral manicures today!

Oh Mon Dieu 2 Challenge – Day 1: Mint

02 Wednesday Jul 2014

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Weeee! Another monthly challenge! I really love these because I am never at a loss for nail art ideas!

The Oh Mon Dieu challenge is hosted by Jacqui over at Craftynail, Brijit from Brijit’s Digits, Jemma from Eeeek! Nail Polish! and Lindsay from Nail That Accent!. Every day features a different prompt with free range on nail art. With each manicure you also receive an entry towards some awesome prizes!!

I hope you like my mint-colored manicure today! (I also have a request: could you let me know how the picture quality/color is? I am having a huge problem with my eyes and the color shifts right in front of them – not great for editing photos!) This particular photo does not seem right..

I decided to stamp some pills today, I’ve had to increase my prednisone dose because of my spine which means more pills!

 

ImageI used 3 coats of Color Club Twiggie as my base.

I stamped with MoYou London plate 03 (from the Scholar collection) and Konad Special Polish in Black.

I detailed with Deborah Lippmann Mermaid’s Dream and Essie Naughty Nautical.

I used a generous coat of Seche Vite top coat and experienced some streaking. I am a little annoyed at this since I took such special care in stamping!

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

Check out the other awesome mint manis!