31 Day Challenge: Day 13

It's a jungle out there!

Today's challenge was animal print and I took a stab at some leopard spots.  I actually did this all yesterday, but I just bought a new camera and was figuring things out.  By the time I was ready to update, it was late at night and my indoor pictures weren't as good as taking outdoor pictures.  So this one is a little late, but it's so worth it because it's awesome!

I did a neon rainbow leopard print with holographic microglitter on top.  Essie Instant Hot is the base because it had a little shimmer to it (although, I'm starting to feel that a stark white polish would have been better).  The neon rainbow spots are China Glaze Towel Boy Toy, China Glaze Kiwi Cool-ada, Orly Glowstick, Orly Popsicle, China Glaze Flip Flop Fantasy, China Glaze Purple Panic, and Kiss Nail Art Paint in Black.  Then I swiped China Glaze Fairy Dust all over it.

I name this manicure:  Lisa Frank Inspired Leopard Nails.

-Kris

31 Day Challenge: Day 10

So, today's post is a day late...  Sorry!  I hope every one had an enjoyable Mother's Day.

Today's challenge is "Gradient" and it was tough!  Not to mention I hacked away my cuticles with my new snippers (ouch).  I use Revlon Blue Lagoon (that could be a dupe to Sinful Colors Cinderella) and China Glaze White on White.  The technique I attempted can be found here at The Nailasaurus. 

-Kris

31 Day Challenge: Day 9

Every time I see a rainbow I have to stop what I'm doing and enjoy its beauty.  Fortunately for me, today's challenge is to create nail art incorporating a rainbow.  I was inspired to try this design from color-happy.blogspot.com because it was just too stinkin' cute to pass!

It was surprisingly easy to do, too.  First, I did a white base coat with Orly White Tips.  Then I rounded up the best rainbow colors in my stash:  OPI OPI Red, OPI A Roll in the Hague, OPI Lemonade Stand By Your Man, Revlon Posh, China Glaze Towel Boy Toy, and OPI Purple With A Purpose.  Then I topped it off with China Glaze Fairy Dust, a holographic microglitter.  The perfect glitter to put on top of a rainbow!

It's so cheery!  It's too bad I have to take it off tomorrow.

Happy Saturday!

-Kris

Keep Calm and Paint Your Nails

Ten fingers and ten toes: just a playground to paint, play, and polish every night or whenever I feel bored.  Welcome to the place where I can showcase this teensy obsession of mine. 

I'm no fancy schmancy nail artist nor am I hoarding over 100 bottles of nail polish (yet).  I am just a lady who likes to paint her nails and get a little funky with it (or as funky as I can get away with).

Currently, I own 60+ bottles of polish all kept in sturdy shoe box.  I remember when I bought all of them and for what occassion, a gift of memory that I got from my Momma.  As if that much polish weren't enough, I plan to expand my collection soon (don't tell my husband).

Here are some of my previous endeavors (and please excuse the poor quality of picture produced by my measley little cell phone):

Neon Rainbow Water Marble
Base: China Glaze "White on White"
China Glaze "Towel Boy Toy", "Kiwi Cool-ada", "Pool Party", "Pink Voltage", Sun Worshiper", "Purple Panic"

Orly "French Tip", China Glaze "Pink Voltage", "Sun Worshiper", "Yellow Polka Dot Bikini", "Kiwi Cool-ada", "Towel Boy Toy

Layla Hologram Effect "Mercury Twilight", China Glaze "Pink Voltage"

Confetti "Dance Party Pink", Confetti "First Kiss", Sephora by OPI "It's all about Me"

 

 

Now, that's just me dabbling in nail art.  Nothing fantastico.  My real passion is finding that beautiful color, and currently I'm on the hunt for the perfect neon, nude, and top coat.  I also love the attention I catch with my snazzy nails - it's just a bonus.

Until the next polish bottle opens...

-Kris