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St. Patty’s Day Green Waterfall | Nail Art

21 Monday Mar 2016

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I am surprised I didn’t hop on the St. Patty’s green bandwagon this year. I own more green nail polishes than any other color but I felt like I had used them all too many times. Surprisingly, there are very few (if any) green polishes I never use!

However, I knew I had to dress up my digits for the “holiday” so I went with something simple and RA-friendly: a waterfall manicure.

For this look, I used some new Born Pretty Store nail art brushes. The one I bought from Sally’s Beauty frayed recently and I wanted smaller strokes than my other brushes could give. This trio of brushes is nice and I can sometimes get a rather thin line but each was a little thicker than I originally anticipated. They are cute, easy to control and sturdy so I really have nothing bad to say about them!

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I hope you like the two looks I created!

 

greenwaterfallBase: American Apparel Parakeet, Deborah Lippmann Mermaid’s Dream

Waterfall: Zoya Yara, Giovanna, Goldie, Cult Nails Deal with It

Brushes: Pink handle nail art brushes ($4.60/3pcs set)

 

bluegradientI’ve also included another look I created with the brushes when I first recieved them last week! I hope you like this one too!

Base/Gradient: Milani Power Periwinkle, China Glaze UV Meant to Be

Details: Pipe Dream Polish Sonic Transducer, Serum No. 5 Sleepy Holo, SinfulColors Secret Admirer

Brushes: Pink handle nail art brushes ($4.60/3pcs set)

 

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St. Patrick’s Day Dotticure Nail Art

27 Friday Mar 2015

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I did a dotticure for Valentine’s Day so I made one for St. Patrick’s Day. I am still on my green kick so I classified the nail arts under this holiday!

 

Anyways, due to stress and fatigue I am beyond tired. I considered not painting my nails but I needed a pick-me-up and nail art perks me up. However, I am sort of flared up so I fell back on RA-friendly non-uniform dots.

The picture is different as the usual lights are on the fritz. I pulled out my dusty light box and tried it out again. I now know how to set my camera more properly so I’m hoping I can get the hang of it. What do you think? Good picture or not? I have a lot of trouble focusing the details in the light box but I think that is due to insufficient lighting. However, my skin always looks so smooth! I guess there is a trade-off!

 

I hope you like today’s nail art!

St. Patrick's Day Dotticure #nailart | The RIte of AgingI started with 2 coats of Sephora by OPI It’s Totally Karma as my base.

I “nimbus-ed” with Zoya Giovanna and Pahlish Sunless Sea. I sealed the design with Seche Vite to create a semi-3D effect.

I dotted with Cult Nails Deal with It and Color Club Twiggie.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Sponging Nail Art for St. Patrick’s Day

20 Friday Mar 2015

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With St. Patrick’s Day recently past I am still in a very green mood. Eh, let’s face it, I don’t need a holiday to justify green manicures, though!

I wanted to give the dotted sponge technique a go. After I saw Ali’s (over at Fixin’ to Faff) primary color sponging I fell in love (Take a look at her wonderful post here)! I just had to choose the opportune nail art window!

I love how this came out. I alternated between sponging one, two, or all three colors to achieve this look. I have to say, I dig this technique a whole lot better than the traditional sponge eyeshadow applicator one. It is definitely a lot more RA-friendly, that’s for sure!

I hope you like it!

 

St. Patrick's Day Sponging Nail Art | The Rite of AgingI started with a base of Pahlish Sunless Sea.

I sponged with a makeup sponge, Pahlish Sunless Sea, La Royale and Zoya Goldie. Apart from the fantastic colors and formulas, Pahlish polishes are extremely easy to clean up off the skin!

 

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Watermarble Nail Art for NAIL – St. Patrick’s Day

20 Friday Mar 2015

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Due to some personal stuff going on I didn’t have the time nor was I in the mood to paint my nails. But, I knew no matter how long I went without painting my nails I had to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Green is my favorite nail polish color after all!!

It has been a while since I participated in the NAIL linkup. I wanted to but wasn’t feeling particularly inspired (I think mostly due to stress) so I am glad I was able to sneak one in before the month’s end!

But, as you guys remember neons spook my camera. I am completely thrilled that I was able to capture it even if my skin tone took a beating in the photo. I hope you forgive me!

 

St. Patrick's Neon Watermarble | The Rite of Aging

I started with a thin coat of American Apparel Neon Green as my base.

I marbled with Barry M Matte Cancun and American Apparel Neon Green.

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.