Geometric Cube Nail Art

I’ve been falling behind on posting; these nails are from last week. I actually don’t feel like posting today, but am forcing myself, considering I know I won’t feel like next weekend either. I won’t be home much next weekend, but I have already planned out how I’m doing my nails.

 

For my base, I used New York Color – West Village, then sponged Maybelline – Purple Icon on my tips. To create my cubes I made squares using Revlon – Smoldering, then made the sides using Wet n Wild – Gray’s Anatomy. To finish it off, I used a white Stripe Rite striper to outline my cubes.

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Rose Nails for Valentine’s Day

As far as Valentine’s Day goes, I find it very hard to be even semi-original with nails. I went for the classic rose this week.

I used a black striper to make the outlines of the roses, then filled them in with green and red/pink polish. At the moment, I do not feel like searching for the bottles of polish I used, so if you do want to know what I used, comment and let me know :)

Before I bid you farewell, I’d like you to know something…

It’s true. I really do love you guys. Without you, I would feel pretty lonely in the nail blogging world. Even though I have no problem talking to myself, I really appreciate all of you showing interest in my nails. Thank you <3

Sparkly Valentine’s Day Gradient Nails

Yesterday I just grabbed some polish, and aimlessly did my nails. I had no clue what I was actually doing, but I think it turned out pretty well. I tend to “wing it” a lot!

I first applied 2 coats of KleanColor – Sheer Peach as my base, then created a gradient using Finger Paints – Rose Patina and Sally Girl – Sparkle. Next, I used one coat of China Glaze – Fairy Dust on top of my entire nail, along with a very thin layer of Wet n Wild – Kaleidoscope just extending a bit past the gradient. Then, picked out large holographic glitters from Revlon – Stunning and placed them on the pink gradient . Finally, I applied some holographic silver heart spangles to my ring fingers and thumbs.

Valentine’s Day is nearing! Are you planning anything?

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Valentine Heart Balloon Nail Art

I wasn’t originally going to paint anything relatively close to Valentine’s Day on my nails this week, but then I realized there are only about three weeks until Valentine’s Day. As I’ve mentioned before (and I’m sure this is not going to be the last time I say it), I’ll take any excuse for themed nails. I’m not a lover of Valentine’s Day, but I’m not a hater of it, either. It’s just another day for me, but some people really get into it, and I can appreciate that.

I used Sally Hansen – Pure White Tip for my white base. I used e.l.f. – Light Red for my red hearts, and OPI – ElePhantastic Pink for my pink hearts. I used a black Stripe Rite striper to make the strings attached to the hearts.

Are you a lover or a hater of the holiday?

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Duochrome Butterfly Wings Inspired by heartNAT

I’ve finally found some time to paint my own nails, as opposed to others’. Today’s post was inspired by these nails over at heartNAT. I fell in love with them as soon as I saw them! I didn’t have a stamp, however, so I freehanded it. I’m pretty happy with it, but wish I wouldn’t have used so much black at the tip.

I used the entire Bohemian Collection by China Glaze for the base, and a black Stripe Rite striper for the black wings. I used white nail polish for the dots.

Have a great day!

7 Nail Art

I’m really tired tonight, as I type this, so please forgive me for not writing much.

I used Sally Hansen – Sun Kissed for my orange, Sally Hansen – Blue Me Away! for my blue, and Sally Hansen – Set The Stage for my gold glitter.

This is the first time I can remember using the same brand for an entire manicure (aside from top and base coat). Pretty impressive, eh? No, not really.

Have a great day and week!

Houndstooth Nail Art

My original idea for my nails this week required a lot more time than I had, so I settled for two of my (many) favourite things: opposite colours and houndstooth.

 

Both my black and white polishes are half gone, and they would have made nasty looking props to hold, so I went through my house rummaging for black and white objects.

Virtual high five if you know what album I’m holding!

On a side note- I’m going to a nail competition on the 18th, and one of the things I have to do is a basic manicure with a red crème polish and nail art on two fingers in 20 minutes. I would greatly appreciate it if any of you have any simple suggestions for the art. Both fingers have to be the exact same. Thank you in advance.

Have a MARVELOUS day!