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 7

In my head I'm singing "Ebony and Ivory" because today's challenge is Black & White!

There are so many things you can do with black and white, but I wanted to do something a little different.  I saw this tutorial on The Beauty Department and was so inspired to try it myself.  Mine is a little rough, but it's super tough free-handing!  Just one of those things that takes practice.

The Peter Pan Collar

It took seriously forever, but luckily I had ample time to dedicate to my black and white creation.
I used Fright Night Claw Polish (no relation to the horror flick) in black and Orly White Tips.  I had a lot of fun with this one, and I think I may attempt this one again some day.  It's just so cute!

Happy Thursday to y'all (and Happy Graduation to my sister-in-law)!

-Kris

31 Day Challenge: Day 3

Today's Challenge is all about Yellow.  So, I actually WAS challenged with this because I don't normally wear yellow polish and I certainly don't own many.  Fortunately for me, as I was buying some nail stuff, I stumbled upon Orly's "Glowstick"  (*shrill of excitement*) and quickly decided that I had to use that for today. 

Glowstick is a neon yellow, nearly greenish yellow, that truly looks like a glowstick.  It's oh so deliciously neon, bright and blinding just the way I like it!  The formula was great for a neon (usually they are terribly streaky) and was opaque in two coats.  I used China Glaze "White on White" as a base.  This color seriously makes me want to go bowling at midnight when they turn on all the black lights.  Yes.  I said bowl. 

My camera had some serious trouble capturing the neon-ness of Glowstick, so I took a sunlight picture and a shade picture.  The sunlight picture didn't turn out very good - it looks more pastel yellow and my hands look like they're sunburned, therefore I've removed it (it was just too weird).  The shade picture translates more truer to the polish's neon, although it still looks more pastel yellow.



Shade

 Enjoy and see you on "Green" day, day 4 of the Challenge!

-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