Glitzy Rainbow Gradient With Polish Pusher

Hola Amigas!
How are you all this fine Monday? Most everyone in my household is sick right now. So what better time to post this bright and sparkly rainbow mani? I did this about three weeks ago, it's about time I share it!

It's A Girl!

Fall Harvest Water Marble

I started this mani with the thought of combining Fall colors. When it was finished, instead of Fall, it reminded me a little more of the 1970's color palette. Of course, that palette is based off the same colors, just with weirder and uglier shades of it. Probably the most iconic color from this period is known as "harvest gold". Where the gold mixes with the brown on my nails it's the perfect representation. So here I have for you an odd and intriguing Fall Harvest mani.

31DC2014 Day 25: Emilio Pucci Inspired Nails

Hello my pretty polished peeps! For today's Inspired by Fashion prompt I was inspired by this Emilio Pucci dress here. It was my original plan, but when I woke up today I wanted to do a take on a t-shirt and jeans. That's my "style" most days. So, hey, why not honor it? In the end I knew I still wanted to be a little more adventurous, and I'm happy that I did.

31DC2014 Day 20: Green Distressed Water Marble

Once again for this year I chose to do a green water marble. Actually, sometimes the nail polish chooses YOU. Haha, kidding, I chose it. This year I added a little twist by doing my distressed water marble technique, which I made a tutorial for here. I love this technique because it's so unpredictable. Every mani turns out truly unique. 

31DC2014 Day 14: Patriotic-esque Floral Print

I had a few floral designs ideas for today. I decided against all of them yesterday once I saw a lady in church wearing this pattern. I almost asked her if I could take a photo of her dress for reference. But I don't know her and didn't want her to think I was a weirdo. Because people who do know me already know I'm a weirdo.

31DC2014 Day 02: Orange Autumn Water Marble

Well my posting schedule for the Challenge hit a big snafu Tuesday morning when my computer monitor decided to shuffle off its mortal coil. Thanks to my hubby's friend, I finally got a loaner hooked up late last night while we still shop for a new one. Now I'm playing catch up with the next three posts. So I'm not going to get too chit-chatty right now. Enjoy the photos! 

Southwestern Wedding Anniversary Nails

Last Saturday my husband and I celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary! Each year I give myself a nice pat on the back for making it this far. Yay for us!

Last year's anniversary nails were more soft and romantic. This year I went with colorful and graphic. Our wedding colors were blue and orange. It's one of my favorite combinations because I love blue, and I love bright colors!

OMD2 Challenge Day 24- Fruit

For today's Challenge prompt I have a fun watermelon mani! There are so many cute ones out there already, so I tried to create something with a different spin. I have a tutorial in the works that will be ready soon, so keep your eye out for that.

OMD2 Challenge Day 15- Abstract

I have another Challenge post for you today. To be honest I didn't really have a plan for this manicure. I mean, it's supposed to be abstract, so what's the point of planning it? Well I did have the end result in mind, I just didn't plan on how to do it. So as it started straying from that image I just went with it. And this is how it ended up.

OMD2 Challenge Day 11- Rainbow

I loooove this mani! I've been wearing it for three days now and I really need to take it off to do another one for the challenge. So sad. I really don't want to. I've probably looked at my nails 500 times since I did these. I didn't take photos, but even my right hand looks just as good! Okay, sorry, I'll stop gushing now.

OMD2 Challenge Day 4- Bright

Happy Monday lovelies!
Well it's only a week into the Oh Mon Deux 2 Challenge, and I'm already a few days behind! I knew I wouldn't be able to do every single prompt, but I want to do as many as I can. So you might see me posting some a little out of order (notice yesterday was my Day 6 post, and today is my Day 4). I was so excited to do this BRIGHT water marble, and I just love how it turned out!

OMD2 Challenge Day 6 - Duochrome

Today's OMD2 Challenge prompt is duochrome. I LOVE the way duochromes look in the bottle. They still look pretty cool once they're on the nail, but I'm always just slightly disappointed. For that reason, and for the fact that I have a hard time finding good ways to use them in nail art, I don't own many. The duochrome featured in this mani, Sephora by OPI Nifty Shades of Gray, is one of about five that I have. Since I've done a couple labor intensive nail art manicures recently, I went real low key with this one.

Acid Washed Hearts Snippet

Hello ladies! I used these two polishes, OPI Don't Bossa Nova Me Around and love, charlotte xo (neon peach) together in my New Kids On the Block Party nails and loooved the combination. I've been itching to try them together again and this is what I came up with. It was super simple and easy, and I love the finished result. Enjoy!

Mint and Chocolate Interlocking Dotticure

Happy Friday ladies! Today I have a fabulous manicure that I've been wanting to try for ages! I don't know what was holding me back, but I finally got my motivation after seeing this mani on All Lacquered Up. I loved it so much, I just couldn't wait any more!

NOTD: OPI Flashbulb Fuchsia

I felt sad that it's been at least a year since I've worn OPI Flashbulb Fuchsia. Now that I've been breaking out the summer polishes, I figured it was time to revisit it. For a few years this has been one of my go-to pedicure shades. I'm assuming you have as strong of an aversion to photos of feet as I do. So I spared everyone and kept it on my fingers. The color is a vibrant fuchsia that flashes purple and has a subtle but visible blue shimmer. I remember the formula as being a little more smooth than it was. I think I may just need to add some polish thinner to my bottle. I love the in-your-face pop of color that I get from it.

New Kids On the Block Party

Suddenly this week, I am ready for summer. I may not be ready for the heat in the days ahead, but I've got a craving for barbecues (if you have a grill, please invite me over), watermelon, and ice cream. I'm ready for long days, warm nights, and not wearing a single pair of socks. Best of all, I am ready for summer nails! Bring on the bright colors and bold designs.

"The crazier the better is what I say." -Gonzo

Bordered Half Moons

Hello everyone! How ya'll doing? I can't believe it's going to be June tomorrow! It seems like winter lasts a lifetime, and then before you know it, it's 100 degrees and I'm dying from heat stroke. I'm just so glad that I live in such an arid climate and don't have to worry about humidity! Yesterday there were storm clouds hovering that raised the humidity to probably something like 3%, and it was getting uncomfortable. Haha. Well I know talking about the weather is so fascinating (okay, but it seriously is for me), so we will move on to the nails..

Something Simple: Two Toned Skinny Triangles

Hello lovely ladies! Today I have some simple nail art that anyone could recreate. I've fallen in love with nail art since I started my blog last year. I get so excited when I pull off a mani that is super complex and detailed. Sometimes though, I need something that's a little more wear-able. The morning after I did these (I almost always do my nails late at night) I wasn't sure what to wear, but then I found an outfit that coordinated perfectly. I love it when that happens!

Birch and Umbel Nails Snippet

Hello everyone! Today's post is short and sweet. Enjoy!