A touch of Pink

She really hates pink.... but I needed to do something with a bit of pink at least once,  and it was only on 2 signature nails.   So here is a touch of Pink....   Thanks Stacy-  you survived it..

 

The world is a marble...

I was just viewing the difference between Ombre, blended and Skittle nail art techniques.     REALLY?

Ombre- is actually several shades of a color in the same family- a different shade on each nail.
Blended- is using 2 or more shades and making the color seem to fade from one into the other.
Skittle nails- is using several shades of bright colors (like skittles the candy) painting each finger a different shade.

Now that we have had our lesson.....  I wanted to try the Ombre look- as I understood it-  but actually this came out more blended with several shades of purple.   I wasn't quite satisfied- so I added the marble technique to bring out the shades of purple-  It's funny how they look like they glow- and that's what reminded me of the earth rotating on its axis-  seems to look like a big glowing marble sometimes.

I guess that's just me.....   So using the awesome blendability of Color Club and Orly nail polishes-
I created the following ......      Thank you Stacey-

Pink a dink a doo!

Hey!
life has been hectic lately- and I almost didnt have time for nails...   OMG!   Its winter- so you know we dont care as much about the nail thing during those months like we do when its summer and everything has to bling!

Easter was coming and I needed a little something to perk me up!   So I did the "PINK" thing-  I used 5 different shades of pink polish from OPI to China Glaze.    But plain nail polish just will not do for this Bling-a-fied chick!   So behold-  here are my Pink a dink a doo nails...complete with some Essie glitter and a bit of
OPI shatter.     Hang in there - more fun and glam to come.

All Glittered Up!

We decided to try something different this time-  so We bought some - Salon Effects nail polish strips.   Who ever thought these were easy to apply- has certainly never tried them.

Its a good thing we decided to do a french with these because all the strips were used up when we were finished!  And we didnt even cover the whole nail-  whats with that?  And I feared that they would simply peel off with in a few days.

Anyway-  These look awesome- using the black glittered strips and some quick squiggles of nail art paint.
If you have the patience-  go for it-  but it will take some time to get them on and make them last.

Thank you Stacey for your patience and laughter on this one!!!

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!