31DC2014 Day 12: Stripes and Blue Floral

Today has been busy, busy. So I needed to figure out a mani that was quick and easy, but I still needed it to look good of course! Ever since my dear friend Emily of Very Emily did this fabulous guest post for me, I've been wanting to copy her design. I just love the concept of these stripes over the floral decals. I put my own twist on it and am loving the result.

31DC2014 Day 11: Spiraling Dots

For the "polka dot" prompt I wasn't feeling very inspired. Polka dots, specifically, seem more restrictive and kinda boring. I think it should be changed to just plain "dots" because it really opens up the possibilities. I think that's what everyone is doing anyway. I tried to think back to a dot design that I liked, and I remembered the dot spiral I did in this mani  here.

31DC2014 Day 10: Idea of Happiness Gradient

Hey everyone! It's already day ten of the 31 Day Challenge! I have been feeling pretty good and thought that maybe this year's Challenge would be much easier. Then I did today's mani and realized that this was the same point in the Challenge as last year that I started stressing out and losing sleep. Oh well, I knew what I was in for! 

Since I did a gradient mani for yesterday's Rainbow prompt, I didn't wan't to do another similar one for today's gradient prompt. Instead I did a design that I have been wanting to do for months, I just hadn't found the right time for it. My inspiration was the cover art for Van She's Idea of Happiness album.

piCture pOlish Blog Fest Winner!!!

My dear, lovely, wonderful Society sisters, I have a HUGE announcement to make! 

Remember this?

And this?

Well...I was one of six winners of this year's piCture pOlish Blog/Insta Fest!!!! Stars above, I won! What is the prize for winning you ask? I'll tell you...I get to make my very own collaboration shade!!! A nail polish created by Yours Truly! Aaaaaa! I just can't get over my joy!

Every single collaboration shade that piCture pOlish has produced is gorgeous, creative, and swoon worthy. They've been designed by amazing bloggers who I've admired and aspired to be like. So you can see I have a lot to live up to. Have no fear, I believe I am up to the task ;).

The shade I create will be released sometime next year. You'll have to be patient, but it will be worth the wait!

Thank you to all you wonderful people for liking, commenting, and sharing my Blog Fest post. I don't know what all went into their decision to chose the winners, I believe all that love helped! You're the best!

Virtual hugs, kisses, and high-fives! 

xx Emiline xx

31DC2014 Day 09: Rainbow Sparkle Gradient

Hello lovelies!
Okay, I need to begin by saying that I completely love this manicure! I think it's gorgeous and I should be completely satisfied with it. But... the only problem is that I had bigger plans for it. Thank goodness I had the foresight to photograph it "just in case" I completely muffed it up. I had this amazing water marble design in mind that I couldn't execute for the life of me. I spent 2-3 hours trying to make it work before I eventually gave up. I finally came to the conclusion that with 22 more days left of the challenge, I need to hold on to my sanity while I still can.

31DC2014 Day 08: Metallic Gold Leaf

When I was brainstorming ideas for the Metallic prompt my thoughts turned to gold leaf. Then I thought, hmm...gold leaf. Wah wah. It amused me, so I went with it. And looked how it worked out. I absolutely love it!

31DC2014 Day 07: Black and White and Stamped All Over

Heya everyone!

I've been practicing my stamping skills more often recently because I am determined to master it. Well all that practice must have paid off because today's mani is a stamping WIN! I am so pleased with how this turned out. This is the boost in confidence that I needed! That's right, stamping. You don't scare me anymore. Er..today.