31 Day Challenge: Day 14

So, it's obviously been a while since my last post of the 31 day challenge.  It never specified to do the 31 days consecutively (although, I suppose that would make it more of a challenge, wouldn't it?).  So please forgive me from my long absence in the world of nail art/painting/etc. and let's continue this shin dig!

The 14th day's challenge is to use flowers.  I did this one back in May and never posted it.  It's just been hanging out on my camera for over a month.  I did this while on a "camping" (I use the term loosely because we were in an RV) trip with my parents.  Not my jazziest work, but it sufficed for meeting the requirements.

China Glaze Flip Flop Fantasy and OPI Alpine Snow

On another note, to celebrate our nation's birthday my sister and her sister-in-law requested some nail art to reflect their patriotic spirits when I visited the weekend before the 4th of July.  We had so much fun, (even though I'm pretty sure I got high from polish fumes) and I love how both of their manicures turned out!

Carrie:  Red, White, and Blue Marbled tips with a red glitter line.  I'd give you names, but I don't remember which ones we used.

Lauren:  OPI OPI Red base with white and blue cresent polka dots, and rhinestones on her accent finger all topped with China Glaze Fairy Dust.

Hope everyone had a safe and fun holiday!

-Kris

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 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

31 Day Challenge: Day 8

Today we experiment with Metallic polish!

I chose to use Mary Kay Gold Leaf, Nicole by OPI It Starts With Me, and Essie Set in Stones for this challenge.  I wouldn't choose to wear this in the spring/summer, but I think it would be wonderful for a holiday party.  It's been a little overcast today so the picture is a little dark.  One day, I will get my hands on a decent camera.

Here we have it:

-Kris

31 Day Challenge: Day 2

Today's challenge is to use the color orange, and I honestly didn't know if I should keep it simple or get creative.  So I just kept it simple and easy peasy.

I'm using OPI A Roll In The Hague from the Spring/Summer 2012 Holland Collection (which happens to be the newest polish I own).  Gotta say, it wasn't my favorite polish to apply.  It was a tad thick, however, it smoothed out nicely once it dried.  The end result was muy bueno!  I topped it off with Essie As Gold As It Gets (a gold flake in clear base) from the Luxeffects Holiday 2011 Collection.  I just love As Gold As It Gets!

Yay!  We have acheived Orange!

OPI A Roll in the Hague
Essie As Gold As It Gets

-Kris

Essie Luxeffects Shine of the Times

I finally got my paws on Essie's "Shine of the Times"!  This is a fantastical opalescent glitter flake that Essie came out with for its 2011 Holiday Collection.  In some light it looks blueish or purple and in other light it looks goldish pinkish, and I LOVE IT!  It goes on so easily and every stroke gives a good amount of flake.  In this combination, I'm using Essie "Who is the Boss" as a base from the Essie Wedding 2012 Collection (more on that collection to come).

Essie Who Is The Boss
Essie Shine of the Times

I'm also so excited about my latest purchase:  three awesome polishes from The Hungry Asian (from Etsy).  That girl sure does glitter right!  I got these three little minis in the mail today.  Behold:  "u jelly?", "Sneeze Breeze", and "Vote for Purple".  Check back for swatches!

The Hungry Asian Sneeze Breeze, Vote for Purple, U Jelly?

Ta-ta,

-Kris