Drifting into Fall...

Fall is the time for darker shades of ....   well anything I guess.  We are no longer limited to Reds, Oranges or Mauves, although they are nice, some of us prefer to hang onto the last remnant of the bright colors we proudly display during summer.

So here is our version of Fall-  as we slowly drift into the changing leaves and falling temperatures...   lets slowly fade from bright to rich and shimmer as we do it.

Featuring: OPI's  "Take the stage"  (a gorgeous shimmering copper shade), Color Clubs " Love em, Leave em" (also a shimmery shade of beige tones)  and  2012's "Judgement Day".    

I added some sassy striping with Color Club's -black striper to complete the mood. There is nothing like adding black- it really tends to finish your artwork.

* I have to make special mention of Milani's  nail stripers-  Can we say awesome?  
In this picture I am using "blue print"  as an accent to my 'canvas de 'ode to fall'.

I must share with you the fact that these stripers have not only some awesome colors available but the coverage for use is amazing too.   Sometimes your stripers are a bit watery- but not these-  1 quick swoop and you are all set.  If you really like nail art- you have to get at least 1 or 2 of these for your collection.  You will reach for them time and time again.

Thank you Ms. Stacey!    Your hands are my muse!

Dabbling with 2012

Every once in a while I like to sit down and dabble with my incredibly large collections of polish.   I got in on a deal when all the 2012 crackles were out- and when I went back for more-  Poof- they were all gone.

Crackle may be heading out for some but i will always try to incorporate just a little into a design when the mood strikes me.   So I tried just using the Crackle's alone with some black striping and here is what I got.

did I mention how difficult it is to take a picture of your own hand?   the steering wheel and remote are the best for getting a shot.... :)

Featuring  OPI  "Blue Shatter"  and 2012's "Judgement Day"    I liked the boldness of both shades but felt something was missing.

A Flash of Lightning

We saw and borrowed the striping idea and these came to light-  6 stripes in various shades of white and blue used as the back ground and outlined with black.   Some black and white dots and squiggles thrown in for effect.    They came out striking against the faux alligator wallet.  
Featuring  "Color Club" stripers in various shades.  Thank you to the original artist for your idea.

 Thanks Stacey!   These are totally awesome!

Lovely in Pink

The color pink has a way of making a ladies hands look so feminine.  These are gel nails done with a powder/liquid ratio.  A little harder to work with than acrylic but cures nicely and self levels perfectly.
 Featuring OPI's  "Flashbulb Fuchia" some nail art in blue and black and white dots for effect.

Thanks Mom for your model hands and lovely fingers.

And the stars do twinkle in french...

These are really lovely with just the right amount of sparkle-  A twist in French with Silver and Purple layered across the smile line- a little nail art for effect and star shaped rhinestones for fun.
Featuring OPI's "Standing room only silver" and  "Royal" from the OPI DS collection.

Thanks Nicole for the inspiration and the chance to work with french designs again.