Back online!!

So in my little hiatus from the blog world I completed my first 31 day challenge and then promptly lost half of those pics when my phone went hay-wire (WHY didn't I back everything up!?) Needless to say I became a bit unmotivated...

BUT! I did/do miss it so hopes of making amends I've posted the pics that actually still exist and survived the failing of my iPhone; I also want to begin a 31 Day challenge anew (dare I try again??). 

Day 28: Inspired by a flag (Nigeria)

Day 20: Watermarbled

Day 19: Galaxies

                           

These are just some of my fave nail designs from 2013 that didn't really get any press:

                                  


                                  
                   
                   
                                 
 

31 Day Challenge, Day One: Red

So I have decided to finally take the leap and do my first 31-day challenge!

What I used: OPI- "Big Apple Red", OPI- "Be-Claus I Said So", and Konad- "Black" along with my Konad nail plate.

I love the look of glitter trapped under the fishnet nail plate, gives the design lots of depth.

One layer of "Big Apple Red" and two coats of "Be-Claus I Said So"

Stamping Leaves a Great First Impression!

Every time I think I have a favorite nail design style I discover something new and decide instantly that THIS must be the greatest thing ever. At least until tomorrow when I see something else that grabs my attention. Thats what happened with nail stamping, so many options, so easily done and only so many fingers!

                                     

                             

Sometimes things ARE Black or White... or both.

Happy Election Day!

I wish I could say I was inspired to do something a bit more patriotic but hopefully my happy flag makes up for my lack of red, white and blue.

What I used: Essie- "Marshmellow"; Konad- "Black"; and Nails Inc; "Electric Lane"; Seche Vite- Top Coat

Base coat

"Electric Lane" applied to half my nail as the base for my BM stamp

I was trying to capture the glitter under my nail stamp, it's better in person.

Top Coat and done!

 Thanks for reading!!

Favs: Perfect Pinks

Since I'm new to blogging, I've decided to catalogue some my favorite colors designs over 2012. One thing I have noticed through this process is my growth and change of taste. I also realized I did a disproportionate amount of pink nails this year... :-X  Enjoy!

China Glaze- "Heli-yum" & "Something Sweet"; BM03

Essie- "Muchi Muchi"

China Glaze- "Something Sweet" & "Admire"; BM21

China Glaze- "Admire"; Nails Inc- "Chelsea"; BM21

China Glaze- "Heli-yum"

China Glaze- "Heli-yum"; Konad M56

OPI- "Japanese Rose Garden"

OPI- "Japanese Rose Garden";  Konad M60; China Glaze- "Admire"

Revlon- "Gold Coin"; Sally Hansen- "Fushia Shock"