Monday, August 20, 2012

Red Rage

Hiya, Oh man, today has been a comedy of errors, let me tell you!  First of all, I struggled all day yesterday with what to do for the first day of the 31 Day Challenge that Kimber at Kimber's Lacquer Korner is hosting.  I've concluded that I'm not a big fan of red.  I'm so into bright summer colors right now, I just can't get into the red.  Secondly, I got a $600 ticket on my way home from work today because my car was not insured!!  WTF!  WORST DAY!  I'm thankful I was able to pull over somewhere where there was parking, I can't imagine having to pay for towing as well.  And the worst part?  I was literally a block away from home!!!  The way I've been able to make myself feel better about the whole situation is that I haven't had insurance on my car since June, so really it's only a $300  ticket because I'm actually paying for the insurance I didn't have to pay during the two months I didn't have insurance.  I can't believe I didn't have insurance, I didn't even realize, I so don't remember getting a notice in the mail.  And my birthday was like ages ago!!  ugh.

Thirdly is this disasticure - this is the third try for Day 1 of the 31 day challenge - if I'm having this hard of a time with a broad topic like red - I'm dreading the rest of the challenge!

Red Polka Dot French Manicure Black Bow

Red Polka Dot French Manicure Black Bow

Base Coat:  Orly Bonder
French Tips:  NYC - French White Tip
Polka Dots:  Essie - Russian Roulette
I used acrylic paint for the bows.
Top Coat:  Pro FX Quick Dry

Don't forget to check out the other lovely ladies participating in this challenge!

-Kimber at Kimber's Lacquer Korner
-Kat at Hooked On Polish
-Diana at Nails By Diana
-Aly at Wonderland Beauty
-Meredith at Perfectly Polished
-Nicole at The Color Republic
-Kate at The Painted Pony Nails
-Cee at Absolutely Cee
-Sam at Polished Art
-Nail Narcotics
-Nicole at Nicole Gets Nailed
-Shelby at Shelby's Swatches
-Stephanie Louise at All Things Beautiful 
-Mixed Mama
-Joanna @ Sweet Polish of Mine
-Patty Greenberg
-Liz and Lisa @ Lozlosa 
-Mari at Nailista 
-Greta at How Was Your Day?
-Miss L at Beauty by Miss L 
-Gini at Sassy Paints

Here's what we'll be doing for the 31 days, we'll be posting every 3 days!



Holla, N
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19 comments:

  1. XAugust 21, 2012 at 3:01 AM

    OMG! Sounds like a shity day indeed! So sorry to hear that! But I do think your mani turned out super cute! I wish my free hand skills were as good as yours! I almost did a bow but after a few practice runs I gave up! LOL

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    1. UnknownAugust 21, 2012 at 8:04 AM

      Thank you! Bows and dots are my go to!! I would try doing bows on plastic and then peeling off like decals, then there's not so much pressure!!

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  2. Katie SimpsonAugust 21, 2012 at 3:52 AM

    Oh dear sounds like you had a really rubbish day.

    I'm in love with your nails though, beautiful design!

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    1. UnknownAugust 21, 2012 at 8:05 AM

      Awwww, thanks!!! I'm sitting here about to pay my ticket - do they really need the $600 like I need the $600? Not likely :(

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  3. ThePaintedPonyAugust 21, 2012 at 4:02 AM

    Sorry about your day but those nails are really cute!! I have trouble with the wide open challenge ideas too (wtf am I going to do for yellow I haaaate yellow...). Those bows do look awesome, I would not have guessed you freehanded them!

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    1. UnknownAugust 21, 2012 at 8:06 AM

      LOL!! Thank you, good thing I like yellow!!!

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  4. NailNarcoticsAugust 21, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    lol. Hopefully today is better!
    You know you could of just done your nails plain red with no art if you were having problems. These nails are sooooo pretty but you failed buddy. lol

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    1. UnknownAugust 21, 2012 at 8:07 AM

      Oh whatever!!!!!!!!!! LOL, I did have them all red and they looked like poop, ugh, never assign red for homework ok?

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  5. UnknownAugust 21, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Your day does sound epically horrible... but your mani is adorable! BTW, I just joined in on the challenge! :)

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    1. UnknownAugust 21, 2012 at 11:27 AM

      It was an EPIC Fail!!! Thank you so much and welcome to the challenge - so exciting!!!

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  6. NicoleAugust 21, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    Man, that is crazy, sorry you had a bad day. I like your manicure, it is not a epic fail. You have some serious stamping skills, did you stamp the french too?

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    1. NicoleAugust 21, 2012 at 5:24 PM

      my bad, I thought you stamped them, you're so good it looks like stamping.

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    2. UnknownAugust 21, 2012 at 7:35 PM

      Shut the front door? Really?? Thank you so much!!! And here I was all worried the bows didn't look the same and the lines weren't crisp enough!! I'm always my biggest critic!!

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  7. The Daily LacqueristaAugust 22, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    Your nails are so stinkin cute! I love this! <3

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    1. UnknownAugust 23, 2012 at 8:23 AM

      Thank you so much, I love your nails too - my fave so far is the roses and stripes - very cute!!

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  8. MargesjaAugust 30, 2012 at 1:30 AM

    i think they are really cute and I´m sorry for your bad day but the way you bring it is really funny haha x

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    1. UnknownAugust 30, 2012 at 8:08 AM

      Thank you so much!! It was quite the day, but lesson learned - a lesson that costs $600 - ugh.

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  9. VanniSeptember 28, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    very cute design

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Thank you for commenting! I love getting and reading all your comments, feedback and questions. I will always try my very best to answer each and every one - thanks for checking in!! Holla, N

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