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Purple to Pink Gradient || Nail Art

01 Monday May 2017

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I haven’t done a gradient in a very long time and I just felt like doing one! Pink and purple together are always a great and forgiving option. I mean that I can spend half as much time sponging the gradient when the colors complement each other! This is a great thing when I am feeling stiff from the RA.

Enjoy! I added double stamping because well…why not? Do you like the index finger or the others better? I can’t decide!

 

gradient2I actually forgot I had these China Glaze polishes in my stash since they were all the way in the back. After clean-up, though, I kind of remember why I don’t use them that often.

 

gradient3Though, these colors blended so well I am kind of mesmerized! I did use a transition color between the bright pink and dark purple and that really elevated this gradient to the next level.

 

gradient1Base: SinfulColors Snow Me White (to make the colors on top pop)

Gradient: China Glaze Purple Panic (pink), Caribbean Temptation (transition), Zoya Haven

Stamping: Pueen Cosmetics stamping plate PUEEN83, Konad Nail Art Stamping Polish – White, Color Club Nail Lacquer On the Rocks (silver)

 

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Shimmer and Shine Double Stamping | Nail Art

06 Saturday Feb 2016

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I never got the hang of double stamping. The images never came out quite right. I cannonballed right in without thinking, tried two different patterns and never nailed the landing.

Today, I took a step back and tried something simpler. It took a little practice but I finally decided on the best look. I used the same pattern but simply positioned the second stamp higher than the first. And, while this is nothing special I think it is a huge accomplishment for me!

I hope you like it!

Metallic Double Stamping Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Pahlish La Royale

Stamping: Pueen Cosmetics plate PUEEN45 (Love Elements collection), Zoya Goldie, Severine

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

New Years Sparkles and Water Decals | Nail Art

29 Tuesday Dec 2015

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Long time no see, everyone!

After my cracked rib I lost my nail art mojo and then we had guests from out of town for the Christmas holidays. They loved painting their nails and I hung out with them while they did but I realized doing my own nails was a very solitary exercise. Not sure why, but that’s how I felt!

Of course, I felt the pang of not posting and as we quickly came up to New Year’s I felt a little sparkle was in order.

I hope you like my simple nail art today!

 

Easy New Year's Sparkles Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: OPI Ce-less-tial is More

Water Decals: Pueen Cosmetics, Born Pretty Store (purchased by me)

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Green Autumn Leaves | Nail Art & Video Tutorial

28 Saturday Nov 2015

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Next week I will take part in the Challenge Your Nail Art “12 Days of Christmas” extravaganza so I will not post any more autumnal looks. I realized I had done the typical fall colors and leaves nail art but I had completely ignored green! There are still remnants of green leaves and the grass remains vibrant so I decided to do a simple stamping and glitter look…with a video tutorial!

I hope you like it!

 

 

Green Leaves Stamping Nail Art & Video Tutorial | The Rite of AgingBase: Zoya Charlotte, Louise

Glitter: China Glaze Can I Get an Untz Untz?

Stamping: Pueen Cosmetics plate PUEEN76, Sephora by OPI I Come in Peas

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Fall Leaves Stamping | Nail Art

03 Tuesday Nov 2015

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Now that Halloween is over I can focus on fun autumn looks. And, since winter/holiday nail arts are my absolute favorite I will definitely sneak those in as well!

For today’s looks I tried triple stamping! I used a variety of different stamps and plates and am so thrilled with how this came out. I sometimes struggle with double stamping so this was a real treat for me!

I debated between a pure gold or white gold base and am glad I chose the latter. The orange wouldn’t have shown up as well and it works nicely with the other colors.

My nails remind me of looking down at the ground! Everywhere. We had a massive rainstorm and it took down all the leaves last week. Unfortunately, now they have all turned brown and dead but hopefully we have another wave of leaf fall before the winter!

I hope you like it!

 

Triple Stamping Fall Leaves Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Zoya Severine

Stamping: Barry M Chili, Zoya Louise, SinfulColors Feel the Vibe, variety of stamps from both Pueen Cosmetics plate PUEEN76, Born Pretty Store BP19

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

#31DC2015 – On Wednesdays We Wear Pink Nail Art

23 Wednesday Sep 2015

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I think I mixed up the days/prompts. I thought today was inspired by a book so I posted my Lord of the Rings nail art and then realized today was actually inspired by a movie so I am posting this now and fixing my Inlinkz.

I immediately fell back to Lord of the Rings today but I wanted to do something different. While I was on Netflix Mean Girls popped up on my queue and it hit me!: today is Wednesday AND the movie prompt for the 31 Day Challenge. How perfect.

Mean Girls will always hold sentimental value for me. I was not bullied in school but the history behind the movie has a lot of well, history, for me! I giggle whenever I watch the movie and I love watching it with old friends.

Funny story: I saw the woman who plays Cady’s (Lindsay Lohan) mother as Elphaba in the NYC revival of Wicked so I thought it was fitting to use ‘Popular’ from the Deborah Lippmann Wicked collection in today’s look!

 

#31DC2015 - On Wednesdays We Wear Pink Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Sally Hansen Petal Pusher, Deborah Lippmann Popular

Stamping: Pueen Cosmetics plate PUEEN28, Julie G Beauty Peep Toe Pumps

 

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#31DC2015 – Delicate Stamping Nail Art

15 Tuesday Sep 2015

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If you don’t use it, you lose it! What am I talking about? Stamping, of course! I had a time getting my stamp on today but I practiced and practiced because I haven’t done any recently.

Today was a Pahlish type of day. It is one of my favorite indie brands. The formula is awesome, the colors are unique and they look awesome together. I think it has something to do with the shimmer than runs through them!

Hope you like today’s simple look!

 

#31DC2015 - Delicate Stamping #nailart with #Pahlish | The Rite of AgingBase: Pahlish La Royale

Stamping: Pahlish Sunless Sea, Pueen Cosmetics PUEEN46

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

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