L is for Leopard Love

Hiya, did you think I would choose anything other than leopard?  My favorite pattern of all time that I originally called Cheetah but was corrected by an animal enthusiast after I had posted tons of Cheetah labelled posts - derp!

I just want to shout out to all of my fellow challengers, you guys seriously are the best group of women ever!!  I love seeing how we've all come together over a mutual love of polish and art and can support each other even through the hardest of times.  I appreciate you all and I'm so happy to have met you!!  Can you tell I'm feeling mushy today?  I just got my St. Paddy's Day polish package from the lovely Racquel from Sunshine Nails and I'm so thankful that so many of you were down with an exchange and I can't wait to do our next one!  Thank you so so so much Raquel, you did good!!!

And of course my leopard love is done in purple to support my pal Becca over at Nail Narcotics! in bringing awareness to Epilepsy, which if you don't know, she suffers from.  If you haven't had a chance to check out her posts during the month of March, I highly suggest you do, she's shared some great info as well as personal stories that makes me wish I could reach through the internet and give her a big ol' hug!

Holy sappy post batman!!  I'm off to check out my fellow challengers and all the lovely leopard I'm sure to see!

Holla, N

J is for Jewsie Nails Inspired

Happy Hump Day!!

Welcome to "J" day - the next installment of Kimber's Lacquer Korner's ABC Challenge.  It was tough coming up with something to fit the "J" challenge - I even had to google search words that start with a "J".  I didn't know how to interpret juggle or juicy on my nails and I guess I could have done a jelly sandwich, but I don't have any jelly polish.  So, I decided to do another instagram inspired mani, by another of my fave instagram girls - @jewsienails!!  Jessie of Jewsie Nails is super duper creative and always comes up with the prettiest mani's!!  I decided to create a look inspired by this, I love how girly it is and I never thought to do leopard with a skull and hearts!!  If you aren't on instagram, Jessie has a facebook page, click here to check it out, I promise you won't be disappointed!!  I can't figure out how to link an instagram page, but if you're on instagram, just search @jewsienails!

Today is also purple day to support Becca over at Nail Narcotics in bringing awareness to Epilepsy.  As promised, I'm doing a purple mani every Wednesday - I love the challenge of making purple fit in with my ABC challenge mani!!  Last week Becca shared some facts about Canine Epilepsy, check out this post for more info.  Becca's also sharing any and all purple mani's this month, if you have one to share, check out her blog for contact info.

I'm off to check out my buddies and their "J" mani's, join me by clicking the links below!!

Holla, N

Favorite Heart/Love?

Hiya everybody!  Day 8 of My Favorite Things Challenge - Hearts and/or Love!

I have to admit that I'm not the best at drawing hearts - well, hearts on my nails to be more accurate.  On my last trip to Sally's I picked up some Finger Paints in what looks like a really pretty neon pink, it doesn't register well in photos or in real life.  It's more of an orange-y pink than a pink-y pink.  Regardless, this was amazing to apply, no white base coat needed - sweet!!  I still like this color, but I'm trying to find a neon pink that is more like my Barielle Pink Fury, which is the worst formula ever, but the prettiest color!! Any suggestions??

Ugh, just realized how jacked up my cuticles are looking - that's what you get when you do four mani's in two days.

Base Coat:  Orly Bonder

Main Color and Hearts:  Finger Paints - Pink Perspective, NYC - French White Tip, Essie - Licorice

I used Vernis - Neon Green for the stamped image on my ring finger and the bow for the skull.

Top Coat:  Seche Vite

Don't forget to check out the other lovely ladies participating in My Favorite Things Challenge by clicking the links below.  Check back on Tuesday for FLOWERS!!

Holla, N