My Inner Rock Star
The Spy Who Loved Me may have been the greatest James Bond film ever created. I wouldn’t know, I’ve never seen it. The Bond movies are very hit or miss for me. The James Bond OPI collection on the...
View ArticleDreaming of Orange Creamsicles
Several months ago I was browsing nail art blogs and stumbled upon a new polish effect (or at least new to me) by Nails, Inc. It was called the ‘feather’ effect, which translates into very fine ‘line’...
View ArticleRainy Day Nails
The weather here in Florida is terrible! A tropical storm is just barreling through the town and I’m staying indoors as long as possible. While I’m avoiding the outdoors and sitting around in my PJs, I...
View ArticleThe Beauty of Deborah Lippmann
I happened to chance by Across the Universe by Deborah Lippmann one day walking around aimlessly in Bloomingdale’s. The bottle was very interesting; square and curvy instead of round and bulbous. My...
View ArticleQuilting an Egg
I have exciting news to tell you. Okay, not really exciting for you, but it was for me. *deep breath* Tonight, for the first time in months, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with my nails before I...
View ArticleA Smattering of Rainbow Dots
Ever since I did my Rainbow Nail manicure (see the first post of this blog) I’ve been itching to do another rainbow color design. I was on the verge of attempting a sponge gradient (which I’m terrible...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Mom!
My lovely mom is having a birthday, but I won’t tell you which one. Here’s part of my birthday gift to her! A nail polish survival kit, obviously! First, every girl needs a nude nail polish. Not only...
View ArticleA Quick Monday Post
Hey gang, this is going to be a scanty post, so please forgive me! I’m not feeling great and it’s only through sheer dedication that I was even able to do a mani this week. Ok, well that’s a lie, but I...
View ArticleMy First Indie Polish
For those that don’t know, Indie nail polishes are nail polishes that are not ‘corporate’. They tend to be made in small batches, by hand, and are quickly gaining cult followings. A lot of nail polish...
View ArticleFeelin’ Bright
Another Monday, another post. (Well for me it’s Sunday, but that can be our little secret. By the time you’ll be reading this, it’ll be Monday. Bleh!) Time is really flying this year. I’ll be moving in...
View ArticleTools We Don’t Need
Once you get obsessed with a hobby, it’s only natural that you desire anything remotely related to said hobby. For me, this means polish colors (obviously) and tools. Glorious tools. I cannot recommend...
View ArticleOrange Marmalade Skies
Is it just me, or is summer really flying by? Don’t get me wrong, I’m still cursing at the sun when I am walking to my car in the 95 degree weather, but before we know it, fall will be here. Well,...
View ArticleLetting the Quality of your Polish Shine
This weeks mani started out as a rather elaborate design I spied in a magazine. After attempting the design however, I had issues trying to use punch hole enforcers instead of plan ol’ scotch tape as...
View ArticleExperiment in Nail Health
Hello my baubles, how was your weekend? Mine was filled with unpacking and cleaning, which is super boring. Instead, lets pretend I was fighting crime. As a professional crime fighter, I have to worry...
View ArticleEmeralds are a Girl’s Best Friend
Well, maybe emeralds aren’t as glamorous as diamonds, but Illamasqua and Deborah Lippmann are trying to make it so. I decided on yet another simple mani (work has been quiet busy) that would use two...
View ArticleTeam Spirit
So, as a University of Florida alumni, I had to show a little team spirit for this weekend’s big game. If you don’t happen to know, our colors are orange and blue, and I had just the colors to do this...
View ArticleTurquoise Stones
Hey there faithful nail artists, it’s been awhile. Life has really been kicking my ass lately and I’m not sure it’s finished yet. I’m apparently a pretty fun target. No one wants to hear what this lady...
View ArticleBirds of a Feather
Hello there nail art fanatics. How have you been? Did you have a good Thanksgiving? Eat lots of food? Good, good. Well, let’s not beat around the bush, let’s get to this week’s manicure – FEATHERS! I...
View ArticleA Lannister Always Pays His Debts
With the last couple of posts, you might be wondering if this is still even a nail art blog. Well, that’s just silly of you, of course this is a nail art blog. With my new OPI Base Coat for Peeling and...
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