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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 – 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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Some products provided for review. Opinions are my own.

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 – 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.


OMD3 – Sugarspun and Love Stamping Nail Art

19 Sunday Jul 2015

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First off, thank you so much to everyone who are requesting a tutorial on my sugar-spin looks! I will definitely attempt one at the end of the month! I am not sure how to do it except for tips though just because I am unfamiliar with video..but I will give it a try!…

 

I had so many different “love” stamps in the Pueen – Love Elements collection and pulled out nearly six plates to decide upon…then I saw the little leaves in this one and knew I had to do a “for the love of Earth” manicure…I hope you like it!

 

#OMD3NAILS - For the Love of Earth Sugarspun Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBases: Cult Nails Just Deal with It, Zoya Severine + Sephora by OPI 212-Sephora

Sugar-spin: Cult Nails Just Deal with It, Pahlish La Royale

Stamping: Pueen Cosmetics 37, Milani Dark Coffee

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.


OMD3 – Stamped Leaves Manicure

11 Saturday Jul 2015

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I promised I tried. I really tried not to use the Born Pretty Store plate. I have so many vines or foliage stamps; gorgeous, pretty stamps on my Pueen plates but I cannot help but use this BPS one. It has the perfect leaves for the look and feel I want.

I’ve seen this look so many times. It is especially popular on tourists shirts. Well, why not? Nothing quite says warm vacation more than summery neon plant fronds!

I dreamt about this look and knew exactly what I was going to do for today’s prompt. It came out exactly the way I wanted and I was so excited I posted them on Instagram early.

I hope you like this as much as I do!

 

#OMD3NAILS - Stamped Neon Leaves Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: American Apparel Neon Green

Stamping: Born Pretty Store plate BP-19, The Creative Stamper, Sephora by OPI I Come in Peas, Barry M Matte Cancun

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.


OMD3 – Pattern

09 Thursday Jul 2015

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Patterns…What are patterns? They are recurrent shapes or lines of any colors. That means I can do absolutely anything with this prompt. Initially, I wanted to stamp but I stared at every single “pattern” and had no idea what to do with it!

So, I back peddled a little and went with quick and easy dots. I don’t know if it technically counts as a pattern as it doesn’t repeat on each nail…but it is the same across the hand…so, it’s a pattern, right??

 

#OMD3NAILS - Dotty Pattern Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Sephora by OPI Metro Chic

Dots: acrylic paints

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.