Monthly Archives: January 2009

King Tut Gold

Posted on January 31, 2009 by

This was a sort of unexpected result. I layered OPI Megawatt?! over black, and it made an interesting antiquey gold color. I added some yellow glitter as a topcoat. I then Konaded the black stripes on it and it looks … Continue reading →

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Midnight Fireworks in Moscow

Posted on January 30, 2009 by

I wore OPI Midnight in Moscow today, which was described as “charcoal with a hint of maroon glimmer,” which just means black with a teeny bit of maroon, visible only under incredibly direct light. Don’t get me wrong, I love … Continue reading →

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Crazy Stripes

Posted on January 29, 2009 by

I’ve been inspired by some of the wacky nail art. Usually,when I get crazy with the nail art,  it’s for a holiday, but sometimes I just like to do something geometric. I just noticed that this art shared most of … Continue reading →

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Slug

Posted on January 28, 2009 by

This is going to be a love-it-or-hate-it color. It’s exactly the color of a slug- I have seen enough of them in my tent while camping to verify that. I was inspired by the liner in my coat, which features … Continue reading →

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More Japanese Nail Art Pics!

Posted on January 28, 2009 by

Bridal Nails to match your wedding kimono, Studio Rei Rose, Tokyo   Out of season, but I couldn’t resist.   ??? Happy Together- I guess this is Christmas?   Not only ice cream, donuts,  cookies and a panda?   Rawr! … Continue reading →

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Glazed Carrot

Posted on January 27, 2009 by

First of all, sorry for the smudges, bad cuticles and general nail disarray. I wanted to make an orange version of China Glaze Ruby Pumps or Emerald Sparkle- a smooth, glossy glitter-laden strong color. First of all, I made a … Continue reading →

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Japanese Nail Art Pic Spam!

Posted on January 27, 2009 by

Photos from Arukas Nail Resort, Pur Nail Salon, Salon Manicure, Nail Salon  Absorb, Mauna Kea Salon, Tokyo. If you are in Japan and can read Japanese, check out Coupon Land- they feature discounted nails and the salons show their work. … Continue reading →

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Wonderbread

Posted on January 26, 2009 by

My mother wouldn’t let me eat Wonderbread as a kid, but I remember the packaging being extremely appealing: white with red, blue and yellow dots. That’s the inspiration for today’s nails. Not a franken, but kind of fun. I just … Continue reading →

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Flying Dragon Sonic Bloom

Posted on January 25, 2009 by

I was testing out some of my China Glaze Ink shades, which are bright neons. The Flying Dragon shade is a medium purple creme with purple and blue microglitter. It dries gritty and matte and needs a few layers of … Continue reading →

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Perfect Periwinkle

Posted on January 23, 2009 by

Periwinkle is one of my favorite colors- a blue with just the tiniest hint of purple. There are hardly any good periwinkles on the market- China Glaze has a color called Agent Periwinkle, which is more of a blue. Here’s … Continue reading →

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