Day 6: Animal

Ah! Sorry for posting so late!!

So today is animal day! I couldn't get inspired by any animal really... so instead I just copied an oldie but goody from the last 31 day challenge. I did the leopard spots again but using a blue theme.

So on to the colors! I used Orly's Aspen as my base. The spots were Sation's Blue Suede and Finger Paint's Black Expressionism.

Day 1: Inspired by a band

Here we are again folks! Time for the 31 day Take Two challenge! For more info visit Nailed It: NZ!

First let me share with you the challenges:

Awesome, huh?

Anyway, on to my nails,

Day 23: Inspired by a Movie

Okay, So I was going to do Hunger Games as my movie inspiration. However, due to the fact that my ability to draw is non-existent, it did not happen. My poor mockingjay looked like roadkill.

I was very lost as to what I should do for my nails. But then I saw this awesome picture (click it!) and knew I had to recreate it.

So my movie inspiration is Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The scene portrayed on my nails is when Harry and Voldemort's wands clashed in the graveyard. This also happens again at Deathly Hallows Part 2.
I used Finger Paint's Black Expressionism as my base. And the wand ray colors are combinations of Sinful Colors Nail Art's Me First with Worn Before and Orange Alert with Time 2 Go. The explosion part is Sation's Lemon Pearl mixed with the Sinful Colors.

Day 19: Galaxy

Happy Friday everyone!

Today is galaxy day! And this is the first time I've ever done this manicure before and I think it came out just lovely.

Today I used a bunch of colors, so prepare yourself.  Orly's After Party was my base. For the stars and nebula I used Island Girl's Pineapple Plantation, China Glaze's Make a Spectacle, Sation's Lemon Pearl, China Glaze's Endurance, Sally Hansen Diamond Strength's Twist of Lime, Sally Hansen Diamond Strength's All Aglow, and finally Scandal's Sydney Blue.

That was a lot, but the result was well worth it.

I think this was a huge success. I really loved it. I'll do it again soon for sure.  Do you guys like the galaxy manicure?

Well tomorrow we're heading to Seaworld for their Spooktackular event. It'll be fun to trick-or-treat around the park. Everyone should visit this month!

See you tomorrow!

Day 17: Glitter

Okay everyone, this is one of the days I am most excited for!

I love glitter, shiny things, glitter, Haha, did I say glitter twice? Anyway, today I went a little overboard with the glitter. I used Sation's Me, Myself & Me as a base. Then I used Scotch tape to make triangle . The triangles were China Glaze's Tinsel Town, China Glaze's Lorelei's Tiara, and OPI's You Glitter Be Good to Me.
These are the results:

Isn't it so glittery? The colors complimented each other well. And it just looks amazing. I keep staring at them. I think the shine was why I kept missing birdies in badminton.

Well, what do you think? Aren't they lovely? I love them, and I will definitely do swatches on each of these soon. Also, I'm  using a peel off base-coat today. Hopefully it'll come off clean after work.

See you guys tomorrow! :D

Day 14: Flowers

So this post today will be quick.

I did this manicure in a few minutes because my family and I went persimmon picking. Anyway, I used SATION's Lemon Pearl for the french tip and Orly's Royal Navy for the flowers and Island Girl's Pineapple Plantation for the middle.

The flowers weren't as nice as I had wanted them to be, but it had to do. I did them in Chargers colors because I thought there was a game tonight; turns out the game is tomorrow night. Whoops. Oh well.

Overall, I thought the design was cute and simple. 

Well, I'm beat from picking fruit and things so have a nice night everyone and see you tomorrow for delicat print!

Nail Supply House, L.A.

So yesterday I visited the Nail Supply House in Los Angeles.

Oh my goodness! I don't think I've ever seen so much nail polish in one place. OPI, ORLY, and China Glaze oh my! The front of the store was covered in nail polishes.

I walked in and I was amazed. Honestly, I didn't know where to focus my eyes.

Beware: This post is picture heavy.

Do you see this? The walls were lined with polishes and there were boxes filled with more!

China Glaze is $2.75!! That is a super awesome thing!

 And look at all that Orly! Isn't it beautiful?

They were some other gems that I didn't get to take a picture of. Essie is about $4 and OPI is around $5 with the Designer Series at $8. There were more, but I can't recall much probably because the fumes in that store were so strong.

When I finally left the store an hour later I made out with 28 bottle of nail polishes and some other things. I was broke when I left, but I was happy.

 Aren't they so pretty? I love them. They make me smile. :)

China Glaze

Cloud Nine, Endurance, Make A Spectacle, Cast A Spell, Golden Meringue, Bizarre Blurple

Scandal

Olive Pearl, Romantic Brown, Pure Lavender, Sydney Sky

ORLY

Aspen, Smolder, Flare

Seche

Enamored and 2 Seche Vite Top Coats

SATION

Me Myself & Me, Lemon Pearl, Strawberries

OPI

DS Indulgence, The Living Daylights, DS Opulence

Essie

Loophole, Stroke of Brilliance, E! Live From The Red Carpet

Misa: Decadent Drifter

CÃCEE: Arvis

Color Club: Perfect Mol-Ten

I recommend anyone living in the area to definitely visit. And here is a tip. If you talk the owner, be friendly and ask questions he'll give you some awesome freebies :)

So many lovely colors! After my 31 day challenge I will definitely make some swatches for all you lovelies!

Check back later today for my flower nail art post.

See you later!!