My first step into rediscovering myself. hoping to one day possess the skills to such a beautiful art..
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Mario Mushrooms
This was for my son. He loves Super Mario, and I came across someone's nails that reminded me of the powerups in Mario. So I used my new dotting tool to help me make some Mushroom Nails. I didn't want them all one color, and I didn't have all the right colors, so I improvised, and just made them colorful. Of course, the first thing my son said (after being told they weren't ladybugs, they were Mario mushrooms)was: there's no mushrooms that color in Mario. Ah, well, it was fun to do anyway, lol. Here they are flipped for a better visual:
As you can see, I did not tape it off, it's freehand, and since all my nails are different length, they aren't very uniform in shape. Also, once again, this is before my cleanup. But other than that, they look great right, lol. Don't be too hard on me, remember I'm a beginner.
As you can see, I did not tape it off, it's freehand, and since all my nails are different length, they aren't very uniform in shape. Also, once again, this is before my cleanup. But other than that, they look great right, lol. Don't be too hard on me, remember I'm a beginner.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Makeup and Macaroons Flormar Giveaway
If your looking for some good makeup, check out this giveaway. She also has some eyeshadow to throw in if you win.
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Konad Addict's Uniqso Giveaway
Last day to enter Konad Addict's Anniversary Giveaway. Day 7 is a giveaway for your choice of 2 Uniqso Nail Polishes, and a topcoat. Enter here: Konad Addict's Uniqso Giveaway
Even if your not going to enter the giveaway, or you miss it or something, you should really check out here blog. She does some really cute manicures!
Even if your not going to enter the giveaway, or you miss it or something, you should really check out here blog. She does some really cute manicures!
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Pink Wednesday... Sort of
Sort of, because it's not all pink, and it's from Sunday. But it has pink, and I'm still wearing it, so that counts, right? Since there's no one here to argue the point, I'm gonna say I'm right, lol.
So this is the manicure from my first stamping and dotting experience. It was my VERY first dotting and stamping experience, and I blame all you experienced nail artists once again for making it look easier than it is. Oh, I know it will be simple once I get practice. But it's one of those things that sounds like a first timer can do it with no worries.
Anyway, my story about the stamping and subsequent "cover-up" is in a previous post, so if you want the long version, go there. This is the post with the pics I said I wouldn't be taking or posting. :) I really wasn't going to, but I guess I can't keep a picture diary of my experiences and honing of skills, (and hopefully my improvement) if I don't post all my attempts, right? Again, no one here to argue, so I'm assuming that I'm right again, lol.
If you are offended by amateur nail art, look away. : P
So the first four are my messing around with the stamp and dotting tool. I wasn't really planning on keeping the nails painted with this, just wanted to play with my new tools. On my left thumb I tried using a pastel green to stamp first, but it was too light, so I switched to black. And stamped a flower on everything but my ring fingers, which were stamped with a butterfly. Then since the stamps were all crooked and uneven, I decided to mess around with the dotting tool. I figured I was going to take it all off anyway, might as well practice my dots.
The last four, I taped off the nail above the stamps and painted it with black. I left part of the pink and black dots. Since the stamps were all in different spots on my nails, my nails aren't all evenly striped. If you look closely at a couple of fingers, you can even see some of the stamp peeking out. But I thought it looked good enough for my first try, and my husband liked it, so I kept it on for a while. I LOVE the colors, and its the first mani I topped with Seche Vite, so I left it on to see how well Seche Vite works. Its been at least 4 days, and still look goo. (uh, condition wise, not skill, lol). I am about to change them again, and maybe if I get around to doing it today I will do a real "Pink Wednesday". : P
So this is the manicure from my first stamping and dotting experience. It was my VERY first dotting and stamping experience, and I blame all you experienced nail artists once again for making it look easier than it is. Oh, I know it will be simple once I get practice. But it's one of those things that sounds like a first timer can do it with no worries.
Anyway, my story about the stamping and subsequent "cover-up" is in a previous post, so if you want the long version, go there. This is the post with the pics I said I wouldn't be taking or posting. :) I really wasn't going to, but I guess I can't keep a picture diary of my experiences and honing of skills, (and hopefully my improvement) if I don't post all my attempts, right? Again, no one here to argue, so I'm assuming that I'm right again, lol.
If you are offended by amateur nail art, look away. : P
So the first four are my messing around with the stamp and dotting tool. I wasn't really planning on keeping the nails painted with this, just wanted to play with my new tools. On my left thumb I tried using a pastel green to stamp first, but it was too light, so I switched to black. And stamped a flower on everything but my ring fingers, which were stamped with a butterfly. Then since the stamps were all crooked and uneven, I decided to mess around with the dotting tool. I figured I was going to take it all off anyway, might as well practice my dots.
The last four, I taped off the nail above the stamps and painted it with black. I left part of the pink and black dots. Since the stamps were all in different spots on my nails, my nails aren't all evenly striped. If you look closely at a couple of fingers, you can even see some of the stamp peeking out. But I thought it looked good enough for my first try, and my husband liked it, so I kept it on for a while. I LOVE the colors, and its the first mani I topped with Seche Vite, so I left it on to see how well Seche Vite works. Its been at least 4 days, and still look goo. (uh, condition wise, not skill, lol). I am about to change them again, and maybe if I get around to doing it today I will do a real "Pink Wednesday". : P
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