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CYNA – 12 Days of Christmas: Candy Cane Dotticure | Nail Art & Tutorial

16 Wednesday Dec 2015

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I am so behind on the 12 Days of Christmas challenge it’s not even funny. At the end of last week I felt lousy due to a potentially cracked rib and as the days crept by I realized I was not remotely inspired by ornaments or ugly Christmas sweaters (albeit, I already planned on skipping the ugly sweater prompt). I tried a couple of ornament looks and the designs I liked the most were too big for my nail so I opted out of that one as well. However, I want to go back and try the wrapping paper idea because I could go any which way with that prompt!

Anyways, back to today’s look. I sat down ready to start my candy cane stripes when I realized I was too picky to have mismatched stripes so I opted for dots!

I also managed a video tutorial for this look so I hope you like it!

 

 

CYNA 12 Days of Christmas - Candy Cane Dotticure Nail Art and Video Tutorial | The Rite of AgingBase: Formula X White Matter

Dots: OPI Ro-Man-ce on the Moon (light red), Guys & Galaxies (dark red)

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Starlight Saran-Wrap | Nail Art & Video Tutorial

15 Sunday Nov 2015

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Well, I have something exciting to show you today: my first ever nail art video!

I received a few Starlight collection polishes from Preen.Me and OPI as part of the PreenMeVIP program and they asked that everyone involved submit a couple of videos. I struggled for a good while with this. I really wanted to start making videos but I was still using my phone for photos and I was not too keen to use a borrowed dinosaur of a camera.

I bit the bullet and tried the regular point and shoot but since it did not want to cooperate I fell back on my phone. I lost a lot of quality through uploading and editing but I am really pleased with my first ever video!

I didn’t really expect this to go up on the web so I went with a nice, easy and simple saran-wrap look. After playing around with editing and filming I took the plunge and uploaded to YouTube!

I hope with practice and time my videos are going to get better! I will definitely have a sugar-spun tutorial up soon!

 

 

Starlight Saran-Wrap Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: I Drive a SuperNova

Saran-Wrap: Ro-Man-ce on the Moon, Guys and Galaxies

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Top Three Nail Polishes for Fall | Autumn 2015

11 Sunday Oct 2015

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Top Three Polishes for Fall | The Rite of AgingMost of the polishes I own are used only for nail art and when it comes to wearing plain nail polish on my fingers I am very fickle. Now that summer is long gone I decided to root around my polish cupboard and pull out my favorite autumnal colors. Below are the three I know I will wear over and over again this fall! Yes, only three!

 

SpaRitual – Howl (2 coats)

SpaRitual Swatch - Howl | The Rite of Aging

Howl is a dark brown with golden shimmer running through it. When the shimmer is prominent it elevates the color to a rich golden brown. The formula is a little thick but it is easy to work with and dries quickly.

 

OPI – Lincoln Park After Dark (2 coats)

OPI Swatch - Lincoln Park After Dark | The Rite of AgingLincoln Park After Dark is a deep almost black oxblood. The color generally looks black but every so often the light hits it and I get a glimpse of the subtle red tint. There is a reason this polish is a cult favorite. It looks great against all skin tones and I feel extremely confident wearing it. There is just something about pulling off a gorgeous dark shade like this. The formula is sheer but three coats covers any bald spots. This polish stains so I always use two bases.

 

Serum No. 5 – Sleepy Holo (2 coats)

Serum No. 5 Swatch - Sleepy Holo | The Rite of AgingSleepy Holo is a stunning deep silver holo. In normal indoor light the silver shimmers  beautifully but in the sun it explodes. The rainbow holo is out of this world (and you can probably see it from there too) and I cannot help but look at my fingers when I wear this.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

#31DC2015 – Honor Nails You Love: Watermarble Decals

01 Thursday Oct 2015

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This month went by surprisingly fast. I never felt rushed or uninspired like in previous years. I focused on fast, easy RA-friendly techniques. Watermarble decals fall into this category! I’ve been meaning to try these ever since I saw Sveta Sanders’ gorgeous accent nails.

She created a bullseye in the water, let the polish dry and applied it to the nail like regular decals.

 

I am really happy with how these came out. I unfortunately nicked my ring finger while applying the decal to the middle finger but other than that little snag (heh) these were simple to make and apply!

 

#31DC2015 - Watermarble Decals Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: OPI Lincoln Park after Dark

Marble: Sephora by OPI Cover Me in Petals, OPI Lincoln Park after Dark

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

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OMD3 – Dots and Decals Nail Art for #mynailsandmybag

31 Friday Jul 2015

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I really don’t understand why sometimes my camera decides to take different types of pictures at different points in the day. I take my photos in the same room, inside the house, away from natural light…so, I would think the photos would be unaffected. My phone is quite odd sometimes. My photos are pretty subpar today but I really couldn’t win the fight. Hopefully when I do the last prompt tonight it will no longer throw its tantrum!

Anyways, I hope you like my nail art inspired by my Jonathan Adler bag! I saw this about a year ago on the Gilt.com website and immediately bought it. No hesitations or questions. I needed this bag.

Hope you like it!

 

Jonathan Adler Dogs Bag | The Rite of Aging

 

#OMD3NAILS - Dots and Decals Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: OPI Red Lights Ahead…Where?

Dots: Anise Make Waves

Decals: Pueen Cosmetics

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

OMD3 – Brushed Gradient and Glitter Nail Art

28 Tuesday Jul 2015

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When I think of princesses I think of pink and glitter and tiaras. However, as you know, I am not a huge pink or glitter or tiaras girl! So…what do I do for today’s prompt?

I settled on a pink, purple, peach brushed gradient with one of my favorite glitter toppers. It is a princess look with a little flare mixed in! Hope you like it!

 

#OMD3NAILS - Brushed Gradient and Glitter Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Sinful Colors Snow Me White

Gradient: acrylic paints, flat top artist’s brush

Glitter: OPI Polka.Com, INM Northern Lights Silver

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.


OMD3 – Glitter Gradient Nail Art

07 Tuesday Jul 2015

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From the not so RA-friendly to the super RA-friendly, I bring you a simple glitter gradient!

I really love this glitter topper. It always reminds me of circus big tops!

Fun fact: I am terrified of the circus and any included parts. I don’t have any particular reasons, they are completely irrational with no basis at all!

 

I was a little skeptical to put this glitter against the same silver base from a couple of days ago but it just didn’t pop against any other color! I hope you don’t mind!!

 

#OMD3NAILS - Circus Glitter Gradient Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Essie No Place Like Chrome

Glitter: OPI Polka.Com

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.