24 Tuesday Dec 2013
Posted in Nail Art
Enjoy!
I layered in the following order:
I used a mix of cotton swabs, painter’s brush, Zoya Remove and pure acetone to “scratch away” at the layers.
Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.
17 Tuesday Dec 2013
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Essie, freehand, Julie G, marbling, Nail Art, OPI, Orly, Sephora by OPI, Sinful Colors, Zoya
I have been so afraid of marbles! I am not patient enough to let it dry, the polishes smudge, and then I have to take it off…
I decided to try my hand at it again and I LOVE the result.
Tip to the world: NEVER EVER do water-marbling with your Bullmastiff asleep on your lap! (Saachi tends to move in her sleep and convulses when she dreams!)
This reminds me of those spearmint candies!
I wanted to keep the marble bare but I had to damage control after Saachi knocked my fingers (from my left hand) in the cup!
The glitter reminds me of sprinkles!
How cool does this look??
I used 2 coats Julie G White Orchid as my base. It has started to dry and goop (thankfully, for a water marble it does not matter!)
Marbling Polishes:
Sinful Colors Holiday Rebel glitter!
I am so pleased with how this came out! I am slowly getting the hang of the marbling and I am totally hooked!
Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.
11 Wednesday Dec 2013
Posted in Nail Art
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Essie, freehand, Nail Art, OPI, Sephora by OPI, Sinful Colors, Zoya
I decided to do an abstract holly berry nail art for the competition!
Please vote by clicking here and choosing theriteofagingearly! Thank you!
Two coats Julie G White Orchid as my base.
Nimbus Technique:
Glitter Toppers:
Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.
25 Sunday Aug 2013
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Essie, freehand, INM, Milani, Nail Art, OPI, Seche Vite, Urban Outfitters
I have been overwhelmingly low recently so I have not prepared any posts. I finally got myself to paint my nails. I decided to go bright colors in hopes that I might feel better.
I started with two coats of Essie “Blanc”. I then used the cling-wrap method to splotch the colors on top. For the colors I used Urban Outfitters “Westside”, Milani “Peacock”, and OPI “Red Lights Ahead…Where?”. I alternated adding the colors in dots and stripes just to see if the effect would be different. It splotched the same.
Bright Cling-Wrap Mani
I let the colors dry for about 30 seconds before adding a very thin layer of butter London “Knackered”. I cling-wrapped lightly. It added a little shimmer without being too overwhelming. It is a very sheer color so it did not affect the colors underneath. I finished the look with a coat of Seche Vite Top Coat which softened the look and then added a coat of INM Northern Lights Holographic Top Coat. It is an amazing glitter top coat. The shimmer is very sparse and subtle. It adds a little finishing touch.
Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.
22 Thursday Aug 2013
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Bundle Monster, Milani, Nail Art, OPI, stamping, Urban Outfitters
After my last post I had circles on the brain.
Since June 2011 (when I was diagnosed) I have noticed certain patterns: In June, I laugh at the sheer ridiculousness of how my life has turned out; in August, my mood drops; in November, I worry about how my body will react to the weather and if I will get sick; February is always an awful month; between April and June, I am the happiest.
When I worked two jobs I drove in a circle. I started at home, I drove to the first job, took the road that connected both jobs, and then I took the highway back home in the evening. A diamond without the sharp edges.
It is unfortunate that my health is tied to my father’s but that is how life is. As Newton’s Third Law of Motion states: For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Urban Outfitters “Blue Velvet” over Milani “Peacock”
I apologize for my sloppy stamping, I am still practicing getting the polish onto the rubber stamper.
For this nail art, I applied two coats of Milani “Peacock”. This has a fantastic formula for a pastel blue creme. It is not goopy or runny and has the right consistency for an even, thin layer. It dries quickly which is always a plus.
I used a bobby pin to apply dots of Milani High Speed Fast Dry “Quick Teal” and OPI “Red Lights Ahead…Where?”.
I used Bundle Monster’s plate “322” and Urban Outfitters “Blue Velvet”. This was such an impulse buy. I was itching to buy a new nail polish and I was standing in line at the Urban Outfitters check out. For four dollars I thought ‘why not buy one?’. Honestly, I did not expect to like this polish. I mean, most times you get what you pay for! This polish is absolutely amazing. The polish is on the thinner side. That is my personal preference. It is easier to apply even coats and I do not need as steady a hand. By itself it is absolutely electric. I am not a huge blue fan for my nails but I really love this color.
Urban Outfitters “Blue Velvet”
Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.
