Day 26 - Inspired by a Pattern

The nail community is filled with these adorable candy cane manicures that I have been dying to try. I decided this challenge would be the perfect time to attempt it. It was surprisingly quick,easy, and adorable! I did get a little too hasty with the top coat on one of my fingers, causing the white stripes to smudge. Alright, here are the pictures!!

Pretty cute right? All you need to do is to put on a couple of coats of red (China Glaze Ruby Pumps) and let it dry. Once dry, use a white striper brush to put on diagonal stripes. After the stripes are dry, add a coat of your favorite top coat.

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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 24 - Inspired by a Book

Ok, so this is known as a song but here is my proof that it's a book too! 

When I taught (that sounds really weird) which wasn't long ago, I would read/sing this with my class. It brings me a lot of wonderful memories of teaching 1st and 2nd grade. The holidays are so much more enjoyable when there are children around for me. 

I saw this tutorial and wanted to try it which is why I made this stretch with the book/song! 

http://www.youtube.com/user/cutepolish#p/u/0/UcrLbYZhAf0

I like to do my nail art upside down so that I can see them. They don't seem upside down to me but I always see them the other way online. =)

Supplies:

OPI Envy - base coat

Zoya Snow White

NOPI - Razzle Dazzle (black)

OPI - In my Back Pocket (orange)

Seche Vite - top coat

Dotting tool and small paint brush for the nose

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Day 23 - Inspired by a Movie

One of my favorite Christmas movies to watch when I was a little girl was White Christmas. I still love it and need to watch it once a Christmas season. For this challenge I wanted to simply capture the look of snow on my nails accented with snowflakes. I had a clear vision of what I wanted in my head but I just couldn't get it to come out right. It was fun to try but I'm putting this in the Nail Fail category. I have something fun planned for the next challenge (inspired by a book) and hope that it comes out the way I see it in my head. =)

Supplies:

OPI Envy (base coat)

Zoya Snow White
China Glaze Fairy Dust

Zoya Trixie (silver snowflakes)

China Glaze For Audrey (blue snowflakes)

Bundle Monster Plate #14

Seche Vite (Top Coat)

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