31 Day Challenge - Day 14 Flowers

I wanted to keep this simple so I only stamped my ring finger with flowers. I used OPI Germanicure (two coats) and my accent nail was stamped with Bundle Monster plate #323 (BM-323) using China Glaze Passion. OPI Germanicure is so pretty. It's such a pretty shimmery burgundy. It seems to have a tiny bit of gold in the shimmer. I love vampy polish,  I think this is going to be one of my favorites. 

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Thanks for reading!

-Mira

31 Day Challenge - Day 13 Animal Print

I had a hard time deciding what to do for this challenge. So many options! I started with Zoya Julianne and decided it was too dark for what I wanted. I was not in the mood to start from scratch so I just put what I think was Zoya Mimi on top. I put my Zoya's away and can't remember what the second color was. Bah! Hmmm...I think Zoya Dannii was involved somehow. Ok, now I remember. I put Zoya Dannii on and it was too light. Still being lazy, I just sponged Zoya Mimi on the tips. You can only see the gradient on my ring finger and it's very faint. That hurt my brain. Can you tell I did this late at night? Then I stamped the leopard print using Konad plate M57 and China Glaze Passion. 

I'm working on the next challenge (flowers) right now which is supposed to be posted today. I hope to have that up in a few hours. 

Thanks for reading!

-Mira

Day 25 - Inspired by Fashion

I love shoes and I obviously love nail polish but that about sums up my love and involvement with the world of fashion. When I saw that this was going to be a challenge I chuckled to myself. I know there isn't anything in my closet that is inspiring. Good thing I have Santa to look to for fashion inspiration. Being December is really saving me during these last few challenges. I'm working that angle all the way baby!
Now, I do not wish to ever be able to fit in Santa's suit. I do, however, think his belt is awesome and so my inspiration for today's challenge was born.

Supplies:

OPI Envy - base coat

China Glaze Salsa (two coats) I really love this red!

Seche Vite - One Coat

Tape for the belts and NOPI Razzle Dazzle for the black belts

China Glaze Passion and a small detail brush for the buckles

Seche Vite - One more coat

I almost forgot! I used China Glaze Ruby Pumps on my ring finger for a little sparkle. 

My camera doesn't pick up glitter very well. I'm going to search for my manual or try to find it online so I can improve my picture taking skills. 

I'm also going to do a better job at remembering to keep the door to my "polish room" open so my cat can keep me company. Believe me, he lets me know when I forget:

He doesn't know how to push the door all the way open. Silly kitty. 

I hope you like today's look! I thought it was a lot of fun. Thanks for reading and see you next time!

Day 22 - Inspired by a Song

Last weekend my husband put up my tree and I happily smothered it in ornaments. Decorations are up and I'm wracking my brain for gift ideas. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in my house and on my nails.

Supplies:

OPI Envy (base coat) & Seche Vite (top coat)

Index Finger: Orly Sweet Peacock (blue), Zoya Trixie (silver) and Bundle Monster Plate #14 for the snowflake image

Middle Finger: Zoya Holly and Rina (green) and red and yellow rhinestones for ornaments

Ring Finger: China Glaze Champagne Bubbles (one coat) with China Glaze Twinkle Lights (two coats) on top

Pinky: Zoya Colbie (red), China Glaze Passion (gold), and Bundle Monster #225 for the ornament stamp with a gold rhinestone on the top (to tie it in with the other nails)

Thumb: China Glaze Champagne Bubbles (one coat) and Blonde Bombshell (two coats) on top

Thanks for reading!

Day 15 - Delicate Print & Spontaneous Burt's Bees Review

I'm not sure if the pattern I stamped is considered delicate or not. I like it so I'm going to use it. =) I wanted to stamp with a gold polish for this mani but didn't have one yet. I was worried that it would be hard to find a gold that is good for stamping. I purchased the thickest one I could find (China Glaze - Passion) and it worked out really well!

I filed my nails down a little. I want to keep growing them out and eventually file them into a square tip. I've only rounded my nails so it should be interesting if I can get the look I'm going for. I will be watching Youtube videos to learn how to file your nails into different shapes before I attempt anything. =)

Here are the pictures for today's challenge:

Supplies:

OPI Envy Base Coat

OPI DS Extravagance

China Glaze Passion (stamping)

Bundle Monster Plate 201 (Image found on Google Images)

Seche Vite Top Coat

Do my cuticles look happier to you today? They feel happier. After this manicure I put on Burt's Bees - Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream (picture from Google Images). I've only used it once and I don't know if it's supposed to go on after you've finished a manicure. It may work best if you put it on before painting your nails. Does anyone know? I put it on before I took my pictures because I was sooooo dry. I've noticed a lot of nail bloggers use this so I picked it up at Ulta today. Just in one use I've noticed a difference. It isn't overly greasy. My skin absorbed it well, and my fingers felt really soft. It has a nice soft scent that doesn't overpower which is a huge plus for me. It's really small, it fits in the palm of my hand and holds .6 oz. of product. I think it will last a long time because a little went a long way. I'm going to keep putting it on throughout the day because my skin gets really dry in the winter and the acetone doesn't help. ;) I'll let you know how it works out for me over time. 

Has anyone used this product? Do you love it? I wasn't planning on going on and on about this but I really like it. This is probably going to be something I will always need around to keep my cuticles happy. =) 

I hope you liked today's manicure and unplanned review. Thanks for reading!