I'm back with another What I Did (With It) Wednesday! Today I'll show you the nail art I created with my swatch of Finger Paints Surreal Sunset - this black and matte striped design that is full of fire!
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Showing posts with label striping tape. Show all posts
Wednesday, 11 March 2015
Firey Striping - WIDW
Hey y'all!
I'm back with another What I Did (With It) Wednesday! Today I'll show you the nail art I created with my swatch of Finger Paints Surreal Sunset - this black and matte striped design that is full of fire!
I'm back with another What I Did (With It) Wednesday! Today I'll show you the nail art I created with my swatch of Finger Paints Surreal Sunset - this black and matte striped design that is full of fire!
Friday, 6 March 2015
Black and Gold Negative Space - NCC Inspired By Fashion
Hey y'all!
Well I promised you an announcement today, so here it is. As of this month, I am now a member of the Nail Challenge Collaborative, a group a incredibly talented nail artist bloggers who do 4 monthly nail art looks based on a chosen theme. This means that from now on, Fridays will become NCC nail art looks, except in the case of months with more than 4 Fridays which will have other things (possibly Foodie Fridays?) posted as well. I'm incredibly honored and excited to be joining this group, and I will of course have inlinkz to all the other ladies' looks down at the bottom of any NCC post.
This month, we're tackling Fashion as our theme, so here's my first look this month which was Inspired by Fashion.
Well I promised you an announcement today, so here it is. As of this month, I am now a member of the Nail Challenge Collaborative, a group a incredibly talented nail artist bloggers who do 4 monthly nail art looks based on a chosen theme. This means that from now on, Fridays will become NCC nail art looks, except in the case of months with more than 4 Fridays which will have other things (possibly Foodie Fridays?) posted as well. I'm incredibly honored and excited to be joining this group, and I will of course have inlinkz to all the other ladies' looks down at the bottom of any NCC post.
This month, we're tackling Fashion as our theme, so here's my first look this month which was Inspired by Fashion.
Wednesday, 11 February 2015
Striped Coral Accent Nail Art
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Models Own recently had a 50% off sale to coincide with the launch of their new Colour Chrome collection, which I purchased (swatches coming soon!) along with a few other bits and bobs while I was at it. Among those bits were two of the Diamond Luxe collection shades, Carat Coral and Oval Plum. Since I'd been longing for a bit of warmer weather (and maybe an impending trip back to Texas), I decided to brighten up my nails with the coral shade, and then added a bit of nail art as an accent.
Models Own recently had a 50% off sale to coincide with the launch of their new Colour Chrome collection, which I purchased (swatches coming soon!) along with a few other bits and bobs while I was at it. Among those bits were two of the Diamond Luxe collection shades, Carat Coral and Oval Plum. Since I'd been longing for a bit of warmer weather (and maybe an impending trip back to Texas), I decided to brighten up my nails with the coral shade, and then added a bit of nail art as an accent.
Saturday, 10 January 2015
31DC-D10 - Glitter Base
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Happy Saturday! I hope you're all staying warm and keeping safe. Today's prompt in the 31-Day Challenge is Glitter Base, and I was feeling truly uninspired for a very long time until these started forming in my head while looking at one of my new indie polishes.
Happy Saturday! I hope you're all staying warm and keeping safe. Today's prompt in the 31-Day Challenge is Glitter Base, and I was feeling truly uninspired for a very long time until these started forming in my head while looking at one of my new indie polishes.
Friday, 2 January 2015
31DC-D2 - Tape Mani
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Happy Friday! Today I got to do some experimenting with the new camera Mr. Faff got me for Christmas. It's my first DSLR, and aside from an old 35mm that I briefly played with in high school, it's my first foray outside of the compact, point-and-shoot cameras I've owned up until this point, which should explain why my pictures are about to start looking a bit different from what I've been posting. With a bit of luck, by next year I'll have this macro photography thing figured out! In any event, today's prompt for the 31-Day Challenge is Tape Mani, so I created this fun look.
Happy Friday! Today I got to do some experimenting with the new camera Mr. Faff got me for Christmas. It's my first DSLR, and aside from an old 35mm that I briefly played with in high school, it's my first foray outside of the compact, point-and-shoot cameras I've owned up until this point, which should explain why my pictures are about to start looking a bit different from what I've been posting. With a bit of luck, by next year I'll have this macro photography thing figured out! In any event, today's prompt for the 31-Day Challenge is Tape Mani, so I created this fun look.
Wednesday, 26 November 2014
Fall-ing for Nail Art: Elegant Gold and Purple
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Happy Humpday! Today's prompt for the Fall-ing for Nail Art challenge brings us to Fall Inspired Colors. Now, most people tend to think of reds, oranges, yellows, and browns when it comes to fall colors, but I went a different direction to create this look.
Happy Humpday! Today's prompt for the Fall-ing for Nail Art challenge brings us to Fall Inspired Colors. Now, most people tend to think of reds, oranges, yellows, and browns when it comes to fall colors, but I went a different direction to create this look.
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
Guest Post: Jenni of Nail Art Novice
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Today's post ends this round of Faffy guest stars, and I could not have picked a sweeter blogger to fill the spot than this lovely lady. Written by yet another of my UK nail blogger buddies, Jenni's blog has been incredibly good to me, as I believe I have won at least 3 prizes in various giveaways over the last couple of years. Beyond just being a great giveaway piñata, she's a fellow geek and loves playing with new colors and techniques as much as I do! I happily present to you, the Nail Art Novice!
Today's post ends this round of Faffy guest stars, and I could not have picked a sweeter blogger to fill the spot than this lovely lady. Written by yet another of my UK nail blogger buddies, Jenni's blog has been incredibly good to me, as I believe I have won at least 3 prizes in various giveaways over the last couple of years. Beyond just being a great giveaway piñata, she's a fellow geek and loves playing with new colors and techniques as much as I do! I happily present to you, the Nail Art Novice!
Hello Fixin' To Faff lovelies! My name is Jenni and I blog over at Nail Art Novice. Ali kindly did a guest post for me whilst I was in Australia this summer, so I thought it was about time I returned the favour!
My mani today is an autumnal skittle-I absolutely love Autumn, it's my favourite season, I love the colours and the weather and collecting conkers and scrunching through leaves and all of it! I grabbed a handful of autumn-y colours and sat down to do this mani, sort of winging it as I went!
Saturday, 20 September 2014
"U-Day" Browncoat Nail Art
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Today marks the 12-year anniversary of the debut of Firefly on televisions 'cross the 'verse, which is a reason to celebrate all on its own, but it has also been cited (by Nathan himself, no less) as the corresponding Earth-That-Was date of Unification Day, when peace was negotiated between the Independents and the Alliance. To commemorate this, and in honor of those fallen at the Battle of Serenity Valley, I've created (yes, another) Browncoat nail art. What's that? You're not with me on this? Ah, curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!
Today marks the 12-year anniversary of the debut of Firefly on televisions 'cross the 'verse, which is a reason to celebrate all on its own, but it has also been cited (by Nathan himself, no less) as the corresponding Earth-That-Was date of Unification Day, when peace was negotiated between the Independents and the Alliance. To commemorate this, and in honor of those fallen at the Battle of Serenity Valley, I've created (yes, another) Browncoat nail art. What's that? You're not with me on this? Ah, curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!
Sunday, 14 September 2014
Nail Rehab Week 1 and Art Deco inspired nail art
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Hey y'all!
This week's prompt for the FingerFood Theme Buffet is Art Deco, so I used some striping tape to create my first-ever nubbin nail art!
Friday, 8 August 2014
Blue Me Over: Colour Me Crazy Challenge
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I probably went a little overboard creating today's Blue-themed mani for the Colour Me Crazy challenge, but I'm okay with that. It's got a little bit of everything - stamping, studs, rhinestones, gradients, striping tape, glitter, and holo!
Tuesday, 29 July 2014
Spots and Stripes - TPTC
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It's Tuesday, and that means it's time for the last pink/purple/green Tri-Polish look this month. I decided to do a little playing with dots and stripes to create this glittery nail art.
It's Tuesday, and that means it's time for the last pink/purple/green Tri-Polish look this month. I decided to do a little playing with dots and stripes to create this glittery nail art.
Sunday, 6 July 2014
Patriotic Nail Art: FingerFood Theme Buffet Challenge
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One of the challenges that I had been wanting to join up into is the FingerFood Theme Buffet, because I consider Sam a net.buddy and I really admire the work she does, and her themes always look so fun! Now that I'm easing up on feeling obligated to participate every single week/prompt across all of my challenges, this affords me an opportunity to take part in more challenges but on my terms. In short, I'm not going to stress myself to get something done in a rush and post it anyway, even if I hate it. Luckily, my first FFTB attempt is something that I actually do quite like, so I feel no shame in posting this for you as my nail art for the Patriotic prompt.
One of the challenges that I had been wanting to join up into is the FingerFood Theme Buffet, because I consider Sam a net.buddy and I really admire the work she does, and her themes always look so fun! Now that I'm easing up on feeling obligated to participate every single week/prompt across all of my challenges, this affords me an opportunity to take part in more challenges but on my terms. In short, I'm not going to stress myself to get something done in a rush and post it anyway, even if I hate it. Luckily, my first FFTB attempt is something that I actually do quite like, so I feel no shame in posting this for you as my nail art for the Patriotic prompt.
Tuesday, 22 April 2014
Neon Starbursts - TPTC
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Today's nail art comes courtesy of Vic at Glowstars and Sam at FingerFood, both of whom are responsible for stirring up my need to throw some neon on my nails. Since I currently only own one truly fluorescent nail polish at the moment, I had to improvise a bit, but I think the results are well worth it. Still working under this month's Tri-Polish Tuesday colors of pink, blue, and yellow, I present to you this sparkly neon starburst nail art!
Today's nail art comes courtesy of Vic at Glowstars and Sam at FingerFood, both of whom are responsible for stirring up my need to throw some neon on my nails. Since I currently only own one truly fluorescent nail polish at the moment, I had to improvise a bit, but I think the results are well worth it. Still working under this month's Tri-Polish Tuesday colors of pink, blue, and yellow, I present to you this sparkly neon starburst nail art!
Wednesday, 16 April 2014
Another flocking nail art - LNTC
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Wednesday brings another go-round for the Llama Nail Technique Challenge, and this week we're all flocked up - with flocked nails! I chose to create a seasonally appropriate white and neon.
Wednesday brings another go-round for the Llama Nail Technique Challenge, and this week we're all flocked up - with flocked nails! I chose to create a seasonally appropriate white and neon.
Thursday, 27 March 2014
Happy Birthday Capt Tightpants, featuring Browncoat Nailart
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Today should have been a GOT Polish challenge mani, but... well, we all know that I only do that when I feel like it, and the yellow/peach theme was not nearly as enticing to me as celebrating the birthday of my #1 on the laminated list - Mr. Nathan Fillion. I have <3ed him literally since he was Joey Buchanan, and as we all know, a man's Buchananity is what separates him from reptiles and lawn furniture. I even forgive you for that horrible affair with Dorian, Joey. History aside, however, Nathan is best known for two roles anymore - if you know him, it's either as Captain Malcolm Reynolds on "Firefly"/"Serenity", or as Rick Castle on "Castle".
In any event, to celebrate my future baby daddy's 43rd birthday, I did my nails! So much shock! So much surprise!
Today should have been a GOT Polish challenge mani, but... well, we all know that I only do that when I feel like it, and the yellow/peach theme was not nearly as enticing to me as celebrating the birthday of my #1 on the laminated list - Mr. Nathan Fillion. I have <3ed him literally since he was Joey Buchanan, and as we all know, a man's Buchananity is what separates him from reptiles and lawn furniture. I even forgive you for that horrible affair with Dorian, Joey. History aside, however, Nathan is best known for two roles anymore - if you know him, it's either as Captain Malcolm Reynolds on "Firefly"/"Serenity", or as Rick Castle on "Castle".
In any event, to celebrate my future baby daddy's 43rd birthday, I did my nails! So much shock! So much surprise!
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Monday, 17 March 2014
May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow...
Hey y'all!
Happy St. Patrick's day - the day when everyone claims just a bit o' the Irish heritage, if only long enough to drink beer and dance a jig! I plan on doing some arm-curls tonight, so I have to make sure I show you these gaelic nails before I do, lest I be taken by the Guinness and forget!
First, though, a blessing:
And here's the nails!
Happy St. Patrick's day - the day when everyone claims just a bit o' the Irish heritage, if only long enough to drink beer and dance a jig! I plan on doing some arm-curls tonight, so I have to make sure I show you these gaelic nails before I do, lest I be taken by the Guinness and forget!
First, though, a blessing:
May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go.
Read more at http://www.theholidayspot.com/patrick/irish_blessings_and_sayings.htm#6HXuVOsThkshOcuJ.99
The shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go.
Read more at http://www.theholidayspot.com/patrick/irish_blessings_and_sayings.htm#6HXuVOsThkshOcuJ.99
May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow,
and may trouble avoid you wherever you go.
And here's the nails!
Wednesday, 5 March 2014
Holy holo quilted northern, Matban! LNTC Quilted
Hey y'all!
Forgive me for the silly title, but there is SO MUCH going on in today's nail art that I didn't even know where to begin! I've got holographic, I've got leather-look matte, I've got microbead studding, and it's all centered around today's Llama Nails Technique Challenge theme: Quilted Nails.
Forgive me for the silly title, but there is SO MUCH going on in today's nail art that I didn't even know where to begin! I've got holographic, I've got leather-look matte, I've got microbead studding, and it's all centered around today's Llama Nails Technique Challenge theme: Quilted Nails.
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