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31DC2016 -Metallic Watermarble | Nails

16 Friday Sep 2016

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Once I get bitten by the watermarble bug I cannot help but do them over and over. For the sake of the 31-Day challenge I will consciously try not to do the same nail technique twice in a row but sometimes I just gotta give!

I cannot decide on this look. The marble came out well but the metallics are so different. The final look is absurd but cohesive.

I hope you like it!

 

metallicBase: Chanel Peridot

Marble: Color Club On the Rocks, Wet n Wild Burgundy Frost, Zoya Goldie, Pipe Dream Polish Clearwater

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Check out the other metallic beauties below!

31DC2016 – Black and White Watermarble | Nails

14 Wednesday Sep 2016

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I love a strong, simple black and white watermarble! It always looks classic without being overbearing. There is something to be said about these two strong opposite colors working so well together.

 

bwBase: SinfulColors Whiteboard

Marble: Wet n Wild Black Creme, Pipe Dream Polish Clearwater

Matte Glitter: Milani Sprinkles (no longer available)

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

Don’t forget to check out the other B&W manicures below!

Black and White Classic Marble | Nail Art

24 Thursday Mar 2016

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I’ve been dying to do a classic black and white marble ever since I purchased Pipe Dream Polish’s “Clearwater”! Every time I attempted one in the past the white and black polishes blended together. The final result lent a cool effect but it was never the look I had in mind.

I have to say, this came out exactly the way I wanted and I have an all new zest for water marbling!!!

I was going to reach for my usual white base polish SinfulColors “Whiteboard” when I came across my long forgotten “White Matter” by Formula X Nails. I have to say, this white is almost perfect! I get an even opaque  application after two coats. I received this sample with a Sephora purchase almost five or six months ago and the formula is still relatively thin and in good condition…it does pool into the cuticles but honestly that doesn’t bother me too much!

I hope you like this look!

bwmarbleBase: Formula X Nails White Matter

Marble: Wet n Wild Black Creme

Dots: China Glaze Pop the Trunk

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

Red and Metallics Watermarble | Nail Art

08 Tuesday Mar 2016

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Hello everyone!

 

My latest infusion kicked in and I feel less tired than usual which means more nail art!

I recently got my paws on Pipe Dream Polish’s elusive “Clearwater” polish. This is a clear polish exclusive for water-marbling so you can still see a base color through a watermarble design!

Now all I want to do is watermarble! Unfortunately, it has been so long since I did a true marble I am more than a little rusty. That’s okay, I practiced a little and am getting back into the swing of things.

 

watermarble3Amy from the Instagram account McPolish is hosting a 31-week version of the September 31-Day Challenge. Instead of tackling daily prompts we are attempting one prompt a week. This challenge will take us well into this years #31DC2016 so I may cut out early or maybe I will overachieve and do both! ….Too bad I can’t predict or gauge how I will feel that far into the future…

#31DC2016weekly (the tag on social media accounts) started last Saturday but for the life of me I could not think of anything to do. I tried a red dotticure which looked nothing short of hideous. I attempted a skittle which fit less than five separate jigsaw puzzles. I took a step back and picked one red to base an entire look and I fell short. I realized early on that red is an uninspiring color for me! I’ve never liked how true reds look against my skin tone so in general I steer clear of the color.

 

watermarble2_edited-1I settled on a watermarble because well, why not and I am so pleased with the final result! I practiced creating the marble a few times because the gold and red (from separate brands) did nor want to play together and refused to spread properly. Eventually, I managed a few bullseyes I could get on board with. I hope you like it!

 

watermarble1Base: OPI “I Drive A SuperNova”

Marble: Pipe Dream Polish “Clearwater”, OPI “Ro-Man-ce on the Moon”, Zoya “Goldie”

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

#31DC2015 – Honor Nails You Love: Watermarble Decals

01 Thursday Oct 2015

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This month went by surprisingly fast. I never felt rushed or uninspired like in previous years. I focused on fast, easy RA-friendly techniques. Watermarble decals fall into this category! I’ve been meaning to try these ever since I saw Sveta Sanders’ gorgeous accent nails.

She created a bullseye in the water, let the polish dry and applied it to the nail like regular decals.

 

I am really happy with how these came out. I unfortunately nicked my ring finger while applying the decal to the middle finger but other than that little snag (heh) these were simple to make and apply!

 

#31DC2015 - Watermarble Decals Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: OPI Lincoln Park after Dark

Marble: Sephora by OPI Cover Me in Petals, OPI Lincoln Park after Dark

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

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#31DC2015 – Bright Watermarble Nail Art

20 Sunday Sep 2015

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I almost never want to watermarble with bright colors again until I get my new camera  because this was a bear to photograph! I am beyond annoyed because I really loved how this marble came out and I was looking forward to this prompt since I personally love water marbling!

I did my best to get the marble to show up but I know better pictures were possible. Hope you like it anyways!

 

#31DC2015 - Watermarble Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: Formula X for Sephora White Matter

Marble: Barry M Chili, Grapefruit

Accent: Zoya Pippa

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.

 

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A Very Barry M Watermarble Nail Art

18 Tuesday Aug 2015

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I was in a watermarble mood today but could not decide on what colors or designs to use!

I practiced with a few different combinations, colors and brands before landing on the one below. Some of the polishes did not behave, some did not work well together or spread properly, and some of the color combinations were just weird! After some trial and error I decided on my trusty Barry Ms which I may or may not have purchased in certain colors just for marbles!

I am pretty pleased with how this look came out but I do want your opinions. Is the holo top coat a little too much? Should I have left well enough alone? What do you think? 

 

Barry M Watermarble Nail Art | The Rite of AgingBase: SinfulColors Whiteboard

Watermarble: Barry M Cancun, Key Lime, Plum

 

 

Hi, my name is Monica and I have RA.