Patriotic Week - Day 5

Hi there!

This is my manicure today...

My nails painted with Julep - Brigitte, Gunta, and Salma.
Patriotic 4th of July manicure.

I painted 1 coat of Brigitte before sponging with all 3 colors, and then I topped it with a coat of Seche Vite.

I'm thinking that, maybe, this manicure needs something else. I'm not sure what, though. Would you wear it as is, or add something to it?

To see my other Patriotic manicure ideas, click here.

Until next time...

Spring Watercolor

Hi there!

This is my take on a watercolor manicure...

My watercolor nails painted with Julep - Brigitte, Amy,
Anne, Taylor, and Dendrie.

I kind of got carried away with all of my spots, but I was just having way too much fun to stop!

If you want to recreate this design, you'll need a cap full of polish remover and an art brush. Follow these simple steps...

Step 1: Paint your nails white.
Step 2: Drop 3-4 dots of your first color onto your first nail.
Step 3: Dip your art brush into polish remover.
Step 4: Place your art brush into your dots of your first color and pat it around your nail.
Step 5: Repeat steps 2-4 on each nail with as many colors as you choose.
Step 6: Apply a top coat and you're done!

I submitted this manicure to Julep's blog... you can see that here if you'd like.

Have you tried this technique? What do you like/dislike about it?

Until next time...

Valentine's Week - Day 6

Hi there!

I've wanted to try a newspaper manicure ever since I knew they were possible. This was my first attempt...

My Valentine's nails painted with Julep - Brigitte.
Newspaper manicure stamped with Bundle Monster plate BM02.

If you want to recreate this design, follow these simple steps...

Step 1: Paint your nails white. I painted 2 coats of Brigitte.
Step 2: Cut out strips of newspaper just large enough to cover your fingernails.
Step 3: Pour rubbing alcohol in a small dish.
Step 4: Dip 1 finger into the dish long enough to ensure the fingernail is wet.
Step 5: Remove your finger from the dish and press a newspaper strip face down onto your nail for 8-10 seconds.
Step 6: Remove the newspaper strip and apply a top coat to seal the text.
Step 7: Repeat steps 4-6 on the rest of your nails.
Step 8: Choose an accent finger or 2 and stamp a kiss design. Apply more top coat to the stamped nails.

It reminds me of a love letter ❤ Will you be trying this design?

Have yourself a happy Valentine's Day if you celebrate! If not, happy Tuesday :-)

Until next time...

(Brigitte was kindly provided by Julep for me to play with)