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OMD3 – Neon Saranwrap Nail Art

26 Sunday Jul 2015

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Ah, I finally shaped my index finger properly! I LOATHED putting up photos just because my index nail drove me insane. I am still working on the C-curve on the right corner but the nail definitely looks better than it did!

Apologies on my skin tone in the picture…I thought it was hard to photograph neons with a point and shoot camera, well it’s perfection next to a phone camera! However, the neons are completely color accurate!

Today’s OMD3 prompt is peace…can you find the hidden peace signs in my nail art? Heh, I wanted them to blend in and I have to say I love how this look turned out! I hope you do too!

 

#OMD3NAILS - Neon Peace Signs Saranwrap Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Sinful Colors Snow Me White

Saranwrap: China Glaze Daisy Know My Name?, Sun Worshipper, Purple Panic, Color Club Wham Pow!, Pucci-licious

Stamping: Sinful Colors Snow Me White, Bundle Monster plate BM320

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.


OMD3 – Gradient and Weather Stamping Nail Art

25 Saturday Jul 2015

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Short introduction today because I feel awful and painful.

I had quite a few ideas floating around in my head for today’s prompt. I considered Q-tip cotton, painting cute clouds or just a color-coordinated gradient. In the end, I decided on my tried and true Bundle Monster stamp.

 

#OMD3NAILS - Gradient and Weather Stamping Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Sephora by OPI Metro Chic

Gradient: w/ Anise Make Waves

Stamping: Bundle Monster plate BM312, Color Club On the Rocks

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.


OMD3 – Freehand Fire Nail Art

24 Friday Jul 2015

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I love doing freehand fire nails. There is something really fun about them and because of this reason alone I decided to paint today’s flames!

I would definitely consider these RA-friendly. Even though I had to wield an artist’s brush I did not have to be too precise with the detail work! A win for RA-ridden hands!

 

#OMD3NAILS - Freehand Flames Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Nails Inc. Foubert’s Place

Details: acrylic paints, INM Northern Lights Silver (for the sparks!)

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.


OMD3 – Ocean Watercolor and Stamping Nail Art

23 Thursday Jul 2015

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Many moons ago I did a Galapagos-inspired look for the FIFA World Cup challenge (linked here)! I was trying out my new light box and the photos were horrendous! I was completely bummed as the actual nail art came out really nicely! I always wanted to re-try it for better pictures…except, I didn’t realize how DIFFICULT this look was to photograph! I think there was just too much going on with all the different colors and stamping, etc. I tried my best and still  have to say I love what I came up with.

I hope you do too!

 

#OMD3NAILS - Ocean Watercolor and Stamping Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Milani Color Statement Blue Print (I have to say I am not particularly pleased with the brand’s new polishes especially when compared to the old ones…)

Watercolor: Sephora by OPI Go My Own Way, Sally Hansen Slick Black, Blue My Mind, Zoya Crystal, Yara, Opal, Deborah Lippmann Mermaid’s Dream, Essie No Place Like Chrome, Milani Power Periwinkle

Stamping: Color Club On the Rocks, MoYou London plate SAILOR 08

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.


OMD3/BPS Review – Star Sign Galaxy Nail Art

22 Wednesday Jul 2015

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I just had to do galaxy nails for today’s prompt because it’s been a while since I last did them! And, I have to admit, I’ve never been as happy to be an Aquarius as I was today. It is probably one of the easiest signs to freehand! Of course, mine left quite a bit to be desired but the rest of the look came out awesome…in my opinion, heh!

Today was also the perfect time to try out these star studs I received from Born Pretty Store. If I was going to try 3D studs they had to be in my favorite star shapes. Luckily, they were available in the 2mm size which were small enough for my tiny little nail stubs! I wouldn’t name these particularly RA-friendly as I had to use tweezers to turn them right side up but after that they applied without further hassle. They fell off the nail more easily than the Fimo canes. The bottom is slightly hollowed out so if I apply these with normal top coat application there is less surface area to adhere to the nail. However, they did hold up to light normal finger movement. If I remember to remove them properly the pieces are definitely re-usable. Though, I imagine I will lose quite a few too as I knocked a few out of the tin without realizing it!

 

#OMD3NAILS - Aquarius Galaxy Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Wet n Wild Black Creme

Detailing: Zoya Crystal, Sephora by OPI Go My Own Way, Sinful Colors Secret Admirer, Essie No Place Like Chrome

Studs: Born Pretty Store 2mm Shiny Star Shape Studs (300pc set for $6.07)

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

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OMD3/BPS Review – Stamping and Freehand Butterfly Nail Art

21 Tuesday Jul 2015

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In one of the summer camp classes we learned about butterflies and how they are a huge component of flower pollination. So, for today’s theme I stamped a butterfly traveling from flower to flower! I hope you like it!

This was the perfect time to try these Born Pretty Store Fimo Cane sticks. The pack came with three cute flower designs I knew I could use for today’s prompt!

I was a little nervous about these just because I was unsure how easily I could through cut them. However, I quickly gave them the RA-friendly stamp of approval! I sliced them nicely with a knife and they attached wonderfully with normal top coat application. The “stickers’ didn’t budge once dry and even though I didn’t go through too much wear they took on the usual hitting against desks, shirt changes and general finger bustle. With careful removal they are re-usable, too!

Born Pretty Store Fimo Stick Nail Art Review

Base: Zoya Pippa

Butterfly and Trail: Wet n Wild Black Creme, Bundle Monster plate BM 303

Fimo Flowers: Born Pretty Store 12 Colors/Box Mini Flower Fimo Decorations


Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.


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OMD3 – Amethyst Dotticure Nail Art

20 Monday Jul 2015

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I don’t think I have done an asymmetrical dotticure for the challenge! Seriously, Monica?? Well, I rectified the situation and loved the final result.

My birthstone is Amethyst and I couldn’t be more thrilled! I love purple. And, interestingly, it’s the only non-gold, silver jewelry I wear. I don’t think it has anything to do with it being my birthstone but I just like it the best! If I ever get married I don’t want diamonds on the rings. I want amethysts!

 

I didn’t want to use silver again but the purple just didn’t look right against any other metallic colors! That’s okay, though, it’s a totally different nail art!

 

#OMD3NAILS - Amethyst Dotticure Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Essie No Place Like Chrome

Dots: Barry M Gelly Plum, Sephora by OPI Domestic Goddess, Zoya Haven

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.