Totally Wavy Dude

 Hi guys!

If you haven't noticed yet, I've been using a lot of vinyls from Stick It! Nail Vinyls lately. That's because I am watching the entire collection so there are a lot more to come... they are SO fun though so I hope you don't mind! I think there will be a lot of designs you will love! 

So on to the next one ;)

I started this look off with a base of Color Club Beyond. When it was dry I applied some Wave Stencils from Stick It! Nail Vinyls and sponged over them using Mundo De Unas White. I removed the vinyls and added small hearts near my cuticle using turquoise acrylic paint. I sealed it all in with a layer of Seche Vite and that's it!

I always love the way black and white nail designs stand out, so clean! And that little pop of turquoise really make it awesome!

What do you guys think?

Thanks loves :) 

Bubbly, bubbly, bubbly

Hi guys! 

I was trying out some new vinyls from Stick It! Nail Vinyls and I was so excited to use these bubble ones. Whenever I think about bubbles I think about Finding Nemo... am I the only one? LOL Anyways, I really love this combination, check it out and let me know what you think!

I started off with a base of Goombay Girl Holy Holo and added a layer of Seche Vite to speed up the drying process. Then I placed the bubble vinyls from Stick It! Nail Vinyls on my index, middle, and pinky and painted over them with China Glaze Turned Up Turquoise. I quickly and carefully peeled the vinyls off while the polish was still wet and sealed them in with one more layer of Seche Vite. One my ring I added two coats of H&M Jo Is In The House and sealed it in with a layer of Seche Vite. 

This combination is so fun! I've been really loving turquoise and mint polishes lately so this is just perfect ;) 

What do you guys think?

Thanks loves :) 

Don't Go Raining On My Minty Parade

Hey guys!

So,

I can't bring myself to take Cirque Julep off of my nails O.O For real though I've been wearing it for 3 days already. But I needed to move on with my polish, the struggles of being a nail blogger are totally REAL ;) So I decided why not just do a little art-ing over top? 

I love this "rainy day" look, it's so fun and super cute!

I started with a base of Cirque Colors Julep. When it was dry I used my raindrop vinyls from Snail Vinyls and created a gradient using Cirque Julep and China Glaze Turned Up Turquoise over it. When I was happy with my gradient I peeled off the vinyls and finished it off with a generous layer of Seche Vite. And that was it!

I love that this look is quite subtle but it has just enough oomph to be super stunning, especially out in the sunshine ;) 

What do you guys think? What polishes are you loving this summer?

Thanks loves :) 

Turquiose Tie Dye

Let's get real right now. Like really real. I was SO SCARED of trying this tie dye design. Literally laugh all you want, I have no idea where this fear came from, I'm always ready to tackle a new design idea but for some reason this tie dye design scared me, I really didn't think I could do it. Some times I'm absolutely ridiculous ;) 

But I persevered through my absurd fear and created this fun and surprisingly easy turquiose tie dye design. Gosh, I'm so silly. 

Anyways I started out this design with a base of China Glaze Too Yacht To Handle. When it was dry I took Sinful Colors Snow Me White and created the first swirl. I went back over that swirl with SMW using small horizontal lines. I made a swirl right next to the white one using China Glaze Turned Up Turquoise and the same technique. Finally used China Glaze Too Yacht To Handle to go back over the open space with small lines. I sealed everything in with a layer of Sech Vite and the design was finished. 

I so wish I tried out this design sooner! It's such a fun technique and I want to try out so many different color combinations!

What color combinations would you guys want to see? Let me know in the comments!

Thanks loves :) 

31DC2014 Day 31: Honor Nails You Love

I had big dreams starting this challenge, dreams of finishing this challenge on time and with designs that I'm really proud of. I wasn't sure that it would be realistic, this month has been so incredibly busy for me, working two jobs, opening up my indie polish store, and doing this challenge. But some way or another I finally made it and I can honestly say that I'm so proud of my designs! And I'm so happy that you all stuck it out with me and I hope that you liked what I came up with! It's been a trip, a long one at that, but it's been so fun, it's challenged my nail art skills and it's made me a better artist!

Aww mushy stuffs X)

Anyways let's get on to why you guys are really here... NAILS! The last prompt of the 31 Day Challenge 2014 is Honor Nails You Love. I knew exactly what I was going to do before I even started this challenge. Sarah from Chalkboard Nails has always been an inspiration to me. Her blog is actually the very first nail art blog I ever found and she is the reason that I decided to start blogging. Everything that she does is flawless, and I'm not just saying that, go check her out and you'll see what I mean! And not only is she a talented artist, she's also one of the nicest people I have ever "met" (hypothetically speaking anyways ;)) I've got to say she actually followed me the other day on Instagram and I did the biggest happy dance ever! Among many of the awesome designs she does, she did a distressed nail art look (with tutorial) that I've been drooling over forever! So I decided to recreate it, with a few different colors, for this prompt! 

I started off with a base of Essie Blanc. When it was dry I followed her tutorial to create the distressed look with Lime Crime Lavendairy, China Glaze Too Yacht To Handle, OPI Push & Pur-Pull, and Wet n Wild Black Creme. I sealed everything in with some Essie Good To Go and that was it!

I'm so happy I chose this design to recreate because I am in love! It just looks so fun and punk-ish.... I almost even feel like a bad-ass.... almost ;) 

But for real guys I recommend you checking out Sarah over at Chalkboard Nails if you haven't yet, you won't be disappointed!!

It's your turn now! Post a link to your 31DC2014 day 31 nails in the comments so I can check them out!

Thanks loves :) 

31DC2014 Day 27: Inspired By Artwork

Hey guys!!

I can finally see the end of this challenge! We're so close and I'm not giving up now! Day 27 of the 31 Day Challenge 2014 is Inspired By Artwork and I really hope that you guys like what I came up with.

When I first saw this prompt, a bunch of ideas came to mind, Van Gogh and all those fantastic artists of course, but then a lightbulb went off... what about a more primitive art? What about that art that we've all created at one time or another? You all know what I'm talking about... FINGER PAINTING! Tell me you don't have fond memories of sticking your hands in paint, putting them on some white paper, slapping your name on it and giving it to your parents?! Yeah, gooooooood times! ;)

I started off this design with a base of Essie Blanc. Then I took a small nail art brush and pink, purple, and turquoise acrylic paint to create the handprints. I sealed it all in with a layer of Essie Good To Go and because I'm on a matte kick, I decided to mattify it with NYC Matte Me Crazy. Glossy pics are below as well 

So love this! It brings back some great memories, ooooh it reminds me of playing with shaving cream too!! Tell me you guys did that, if you didn't you should go do it. Like Immediately. What are you still doing here?! Get going and get in that shaving cream!!! LOL!

Alright guys it's your turn! Post a link in the comments of your 31DC2014 day 27 nails so I can see!

Thanks loves :) 

31DC2014 Day 26: Inspired By A Pattern

HAPPY FRIDAY!

I can't even tell you guys how happy I am that it's Friday, these past two weeks have been so stressful for me, I've been running around like a chicken with my head cut off (too graphic?) ;) And to make matters worse my anxiety has been off the wall, it feels like I'm swimming underwater and just keep getting pulled down farther! I don't mean to vent, but I'm just really happy it's almost the weekend because I'm SO READY for it :) 

Anyways today is day 26 of the 31 Day Challenge and the prompt is Inspired By A Pattern! I'm honestly so surprised that I've made it this far! But reading all of your comments and support is what keeps me going and it can always put a smile on my face! 

Let's get on to the nails, I'm super excited about them!

I started off with a base of Essie Blanc. When it was dry I created the gradient on top using Lime Crime Lavendairy, Nina Ultra Pro Blue Blaze, and China Glaze Turned Up Turquoise. When it dried I used a small nail art brush and some black acrylic paint and created the fun pattern on top! I was inspired by THIS pattern! I topped it off with Essie Good To Go and finished it off with a coat of NYC Matte Me Crazy. (shiny photos at bottom!)

I don't know about you guys but I totally love these! I just can't decide if I like the matte version or shiny version better! What do you guys think?

It's your turn again guys! I want to see your 31DC2014 Inspired by a pattern nails so post a link in the comments so I can check them out!

Thanks loves! And thanks for listening to me vent ;)

31DC2014 Day 11: Polka Dots

 Hey guys!

Well we've made it to the second part of the challenge: styles! Yay! Now it's time for some more interesting nail art! And what better way to start it off then with day 11: polka dots!! 

Wanna see what I did?

I started this design with a base of Color Club Look, Don't Tusk. Then I took a toothpick and one of my dotting tools to create my dots with black acrylic paint, China Glaze Pool Party, and China Glaze Turned Up Turquoise. When the dots dried I topped it all off with Essie Good To Go. 

I really enjoyed this design, I've never done random, dotted designs like this before but it turned out exactly how I pictured it would! *happy dance*

Okay guys it's your turn! Post a link to your 31 Day Challenge polka dotted nails in the comments so I can see them!

Thanks loves :) 

Peaches and Cream dotted and spotted

Ever have one of those days. You know what I'm talking about, those days where you barely have enough time to paint your nails but your base is just DYING for some art? Yeah call me crazy all you want you know you know what I'm talking about!! ;) 

Well that happened to me just recently! I was getting ready to go out and I couldn't decide what to paint my nails. Being short on time I figured I would just paint my nails a nice peach and that would be that. WRONG! That peach was just begging me for something, ANYTHING to be added on top. So of course being that nice little nail blogger that I am I obliged ;) I knew it needed to be quick so I grabbed my dotting tools and away I went!

I started off with a base of Lime Crime Peaches <3 Cream. I used three different sized dotting tools to create the dots and I used black and white acrylic paint and China Glaze Turned Up Turquoise. I topped it off with Essie Good To Go and I was ready for the night!

These nails were so quick and easy to create and I got so many compliments on them! Sometimes all it takes are those simple designs to really make people go 'wow'. And I really actually enjoy dotted nail designs, they're so much fun. Oh and you know I'm on a role with these Instagram tutorial videos so make sure you check this one out too ;) 

Alright guys I need you! Tell me, what's your favorite dotted nail design?!

Thanks loves :)
Don't forget to enter The Great Polish Giveaway hosted by Nail Polish Canada! Click the link to go to the rafflecopter in my post!! 

Mish Mash Challenge: Nail Art Technique You've Never Tried

Hi chickies!

Happy hump day! You know why I like Wednesdays so much? Because it means another challenge day from the Mish Mash Challenge hosted by Kimber's Lacquer Korner! Yay!!! Today's theme was something kind of cool: a nail art technique you've never tried before. There's a million and one different nail art techniques I haven't tried yet so I was pretty excited for this day. I knew whatever I chose would be challenging, and it was ;), but I always love a good challenge!

I've been seeing water spotted nails floating around the blogosphere a lot lately and knew I had to try it out. Water spotted nails always seem to make me think of one idea, turquoise stone nails. YES! 

I was correct in thinking that this would be difficult though -_- I followed the tutorial from Lacquerstyle she made it super easy to follow! And even though they didn't really end up looking like turquoise stones I still quite like them! ;)

I started with a base of Zoya Zuza on all of my nails. Then I ripped up a makeup sponge and lightly sponged Sinful Colors Mint Apple randomly. When that was dry I used a new piece of the sponge to dab on Sally Hansen Golden-I randomly as well. Then I put a drop of Wet n Wild Black Creme in a cup filled with water and sprayed some hairspray on it to create all the holes in the water. I dipped each finger in quick to get my design. Top coat with some Poshe and this design was ready to go! 

Why is this so blurry?!?!? -_-

And to make it look even more rock-like I added NYC Matte Me Crazy to take away the shine. I really like it this way!

I wouldn't necessarily call this a 'fail', more like a 'needs improvement' ;) But that's ok because practice makes perfect right? And even though it was a bit frustrating and they didn't really turn out looking like turquoise stones I still think the final effect is pretty cool!

Have you tried water spotted nails yet? What's your favorite color combination? 
Thanks guys and don't forget to check out everyone else's designs I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!