Peacock Feather Water Decals || Nail Art

14 Wednesday Nov 2018

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You all know how much I L-O-V-E water decals. They are the epitome of easy, arthritis-friendly (or, chronic pain-friendly) nail art. So, I am always on the look out for new to me designs and willing to try most any of them.

I eyed these peacock decals from Born Pretty Store for a while and finally decided to try them. They were cute and pretty but honestly, I was a little let down. First, the product only comes with 10 designs which is a little unusual…That’s not a lot to work with. For example, if I wanted to use a decal on each nail that would only leave me with enough for one manicure, right?

Though, to be fair, these are similar to full nail designs which never come with a lot.

My other biggest issue was the gradient style of the background ended in white which means I could only use it over a white base. Not a big deal but makes the decal way less versatile.

Otherwise, they performed well, slipped from the backing properly and didn’t bunch on the nail.

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Peacock Feathers Water Decals Nail Art ft. Born Pretty Store Review Bases: Zoya Rocky (blue), Essie blanc (white)

Dry brush detailing

Water Decals: Born Pretty Store peacock feathers* ($0.99/piece)

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Yellow Watercolor Flower Decals || Nail Art ft. BornPrettyStore

11 Thursday Oct 2018

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I’ve often said water decals are the easiet way to get fun, cute nail art without the work. This sentiment goes for anyone really but especially those of us with Rheumatoid Arthritis. We just don’t have the pain tolerance or downright dexterity to create tiny masterpieces on our nails (not that I have the patience to that to begin with).

I get most of my water decals from Born Pretty Store because they are cheap and good quality. These floral numbers were more delicate than usual but I’m not sure if that was the design or decal, itself.

Born Pretty Store Watercolor Floral Decals product ID 30401 Review

The colors are pastel and subtle (aka the watercolor effect) so I think the flowers would look best against a white or off-white base.

I added mine on top of a smooshy yellow base and they are kind of hard to see. Cool kind of effect, though, so I hope you enjoy them!

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Yellow Floral Water Decal Nail Art ft. Born Pretty Store, Sinful Colors and Zoya Nail Polishes Base: SinfulColors VIPeach

Details: Sephora by OPI Cab Fare (no longer available), Zoya Maria Luisa, Born Pretty Store water decals (product ID 30401)*

I used a foam-tip eyeshadw applicator to messily sponge the different polishes onto my nails.

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A Very Monarch Autumn Dotticure || Nail Art

20 Monday Nov 2017

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I don’t know what’s been happening this Fall but I feel extremely uninspired to do nail art. This is extraordinarily odd for me since I salivate over my leaf stamping plates the rest of the year and gravitate towards reds, golds and burgundies during these cooler months.

I thought about forcing my art and getting it done but I know me all to well. I’d lose my mojo even more and retire my polishes for good. It may sound dramatic but my back is still killing me and I don’t even want to sit up.

…Maybe that’s why I don’t want to do my nails? Because I’m in more pain than usual? Food for thought!

Anyways, I got some water decals from Born Pretty Store because we all know I cannot resist water decals in any way, shape or form and the orange Monarch butterflies were Fall enough for me.

I paired these cuties with some Autumn-ish dots and voila…nail art! I actually do like how these came out. Simple, sweet and super arthritis-friendly!

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fallbutterflies Base: Sephora by OPI Metro Chic (close dupe: Sally Hansen Commander in Chic)

Dots: Color Club On the Rocks (dupe: essie No Place like Chrome), essie Blanc, *SinfulColors Feel the Vibe

Water Decals: *Born Pretty Store ($0.99 USD/sheet – Design 1218 here)

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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017-#31DC2017) Frozen Bubbles Inspired Water Decal Nail Art

27 Wednesday Sep 2017

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I rely on Pinterest (my profiled linked here) for the last seven days of the 31 day nail art challenge because it holds of plethora (this word is not used nearly enough in every day language) of inspiration. For today’s artwork-inspired look I used an nature photo of frozen lake bubbles. And, of course, in arthritis-friendly fashion I also relied heavily on bubble water decals!

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Frozen Bubbles in Lake Abraham Lake (image from Pinterest) 31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Frozen Bubble Inspired Water Decal Nail Art Bases: Zoya Saint (blue), essie Blanc

Water Decals: Born Pretty Store

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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 – #31DC2017) Inspired by the Color…Brown Water Decal Nail Art

20 Wednesday Sep 2017

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We’re in the final stretch of the challenge – the inspiration days — and my Rheumatoid Arthritis is flaring so I’m a hot shaky mess. I decided to give my poor arthritic fingers a rest and relied heavily on water decals for this look.

I don’t know why but I’ve really been feeling browns and nudes this month. I don’t usually use them except to highlight colors so maybe I just feel like giving those generally unused polishes a little love!

I hope you like this look…I think I paired the colors well.

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31 Day Nail Art Challenge (September 2017-#31DC2017) Inspired by the Color...Brown Water Decal Nail Art ft. Born Pretty Store Bases: Zoya Sue (cream), Louise (brown)

Water Decals: Born Pretty Store sea themed water decals

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The 31 Day Global Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 – #31DC2017) Blue Water Decal Nail Art

04 Monday Sep 2017

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It took me two days to come up with a design for today’s prompt and after all that thinking I settled on full nail water decals. I kept coming up short as I tried different color combinations…Until I realized I did not have any light blue polishes??? The actual what?? Ah well, that just means I get to do some shopping, right?? **By the way, I am sorry, I didn’t realize these water decals were no longer available!**

Today’s nail art represents my monthly inter-venous Orencia infusion. Orencia is a strong immuno-suppresant that suppresses part of the immune system. This ensures it doesn’t attack the cartilage around my joints. This medication is the most effective for me, even if it cuts out a week early and I spend the last seven days of the cycle fatigued and in bed.

Check out the Inlinkz below and use the social media hashtag #31DC2017 if you participate in this month’s nail art challenge.

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31 Day Global Nail Art Challenge (September 2017 - #31DC2017) Blue Water Decal Nail Art - ft. Born Pretty Store Base: SinfulColors Midnight Blue

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Born Pretty Store Review – Plaid Water Decal Nails (+ Tutorial)

27 Saturday May 2017

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As you guys very well know, I swear by water decal nail art. Water decals are easy to use, create incomprehensibly complicated looks and make you/feel look like a professional artist. They are perfect for autoimmune and chronic pain sufferers.

Look, the truth of the matter is us Spoonies love beauty but many of us can’t manage the physical aspect of it. That’s where these great nail art hacks, like water decal nails, come into play.

Scroll down for photos and a quick review on these inexpensive and cute plaid decals from Born Pretty Store.

When I saw these plaid designs I couldn’t help but place them in my cart. I have a soft spot for water decals and for plaid so if you combine them, you have my heart!

I was very impressed with these decals. I soaked them for only a few seconds and detached them easily from their backing. I had no issues placing them and they did not move around once I did. I did not experience bunching or creasing. I did experience a bit of tearing near the edges but, given the pattern, it was barely noticeable.

The best part about these is the white color is completely opaque!! I did not need a base color, just a base coat, and I was all set. So many wins and so little polish wasted!

What do you think? Is this something you’d wear? Scroll to the bottom for my water decal tutorial!

Born Pretty Store Full Nail Water Decal Review in Plaid