Summer of Love for Uganda Project

Hey Everyone,

Its been a LONG TIME since my last post!! Ive been so busy with school and work that I have neglected my nail art, horrible I know. Summer is fast approaching and although this post isnt nail related, it does involve jewelery! I am going to working hard this summer to raise money for Outreach Uganda with the sale of bracelets made with beautiful Ugandan beads and would love your support. Please check out the link below to my new blog explaining the project!

http://summerofloveforuaganda.blogspot.com/2012/05/summer-of-love-for-uganda-project.html

xoxo
Nicole

Snowflake Christmas Nails

Trying out another Christmas nail design. I saw some snowflake designs on youtube and tried this one out. I really like the way it turned out!

OPI Russian Navy, Wet N Wild Kaleidoscope, Konad White Special Polish, Plates BM 14, m59

Christmas Gold Glitter Nails

Hey Everyone,

I know its been a LONG time but finals are over and I had a work party to attend so I wanted to jazz up the old nails. I recently purchased "Designer De Better" from the OPI Muppet Collection and its a beautiful champagne color (on the gold side) with little flecks of auburn or brown shimmer. Its really pretty in the sunlight. Over top I took some gold Martha Stewart craft glitter that I got in a set of 24 and mixed a lot of it with some regular clear polish. Im talking a lot of glitter here so I just did one coat. Then top coated it off and here is the result. They are super shiny and eye catching, great for a holiday party and New Years too!

Nudey Gold

A while back I did a swap with Stephanie from SoNailed, she has a great nail blog so check it out! I still have colors I havent used yet so I tried this one out last night. Its a great brand called Essence thats pretty opaque but I did get a small chip today and it hasnt even been 24 hours boo! I do have peely nails which Im working on so maybe its me. Anyways this is a nice nude color with gold flecks I wouldnt say glitter its more shimmery. Really pretty, I think next time Ill try to layer it over some colors.

Essence Irreplaceable
Essie Good To Go Topcoat

Minnie Mouse Nails

I havent been to Disneyland in 15 years and went this past weekend! We had a blast and even dinner at the coveted Club 33 and I really wanted to do some Minnie inspired nails. I decided on the half-moon manicure and painted the base red and then used my dotting tool for the white polka dots. I have only used this tool one time before on this floral design. Using my left hand to make the dots was a little shakey but not horrible. I then added the black bows on the ring finger and added a black rhinestone in the center. I love this design and felt very, "in the Disney spirit" :)

Polish: OPI The Thrill Of Brazil

Wet N Wild White Creme for dots

Black Konad Stamping polish

Stamp: BM 59

Other: Black Rhinestone

Blue Floral

I got this color for my sisters baby shower (since shes having a boy) but we ended up going in a different direction. I still love the color and its the perfect sky blue in my opinion. I had it on my toes and decied to do a mani with it. I added Bundle Monster flower stamp in random patterns and it turned out really pretty. Here is another look for this mani in gold and black.

Polish: NYC Lapis
Konad White Stamping Polish
Esssie Good To Go Topcoat
Stamp: BM15

Baby Shower Nails

Sorry its been a while since I posted some nail designs. This ones I did for my sister's baby shower over the past weekend to match my purple dress. I love the gradient design and will totally do this one again!

Polish: OPI Rumples Wiggin as base color
Princessa Colorado Rapids sponged on
Wet N Wild Kaleidoscope -just on tips
Essie Good to go topcoat