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 1

Today's challenge is to use RED - one of my favorites.

I pulled all my red polishes out, set them on the table, and demanded that my husband pick one.  Of course, they all looked the same to him so he just randomly picked one.  Fortunately he picked a good 'un. 

OPI "OPI Red" - this was my first OPI polish and I remember feeling super womanly after wearing it.  How can you not feel wonderful and feminine in this beautiful, slightly shimmery red?  It went on really well and looked good after just one coat.  I applied two coats for full opacity and even mixed it up with a little white heart as an accent.  I also used Mary Kay Top Coat/Base Coat (which works surprisingly well).

Day 1 complete.  I hope all those that I challenged today did something really fun for Day 1!

OPI OPI Red

-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