Monthly Archives: May 2012

Matte Marschino Cherry

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

I know the matte look has come and gone, but for someone who changes polish as much as I do, I enjoy a change in textures and looks. This one looks deceptively simple, but it was just perfect for an … Continue reading →

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Brit-Influenced Nail Art

Posted on May 28, 2012 by

I’ve been inspired the last few days by the upcoming Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee, so I’ve been working on some British-inspired nail art. A bit of plaid, some bondage punk, and sparkly Union Jacks! I will have to practice … Continue reading →

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Orange Fire

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

I went back to the drawing board, trying to create a juicy summer orange, and had another fail. I do like this color better, but it screams “autumn” to me, which is what I was trying to avoid. Oh well, … Continue reading →

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Orange Meh

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

I’m now healed up from my mangosteen injury so that polish remover in the cut won’t send me into a fit of howling pain. I don’t think it’ll leave a scar, but the mangosteen definitely won that round. I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Mangosteen’s Revenge

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

Mangosteens (not to be confused with mangoes) are a wonderfully tasty tropical fruit that also happen to be pretty darn cheap in Southeast Asia, so I got a big bag of them at the grocery store. Unfortunately, as I was … Continue reading →

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Settling In

Posted on May 6, 2012 by

Well, I’m mostly moved in, though the bulk of my furniture has yet to be delivered,  one of the toilets has a mysterious leak, and I’m still painting at my dining room table. Luckily, there is a gorgeous pool here … Continue reading →

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Woo hoo! Moving Day!

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

Yay! Today I’m moving out of this crummy hotel and into my new place. I can finally spread out my nail polishes and sparkles and goodies after a very long time out of living out of my suitcase! I hope … Continue reading →

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