Tag Archives: awesomely tacky nail art

Deco Mania

Posted on June 23, 2010 by

I’m not sure how far this wacky trend has spread, but the Japanese like sticking decorations on pretty much everything: mirrors, compacts, pens, mobile phones, computers, tissue boxes and nails. I’m not exactly sure how or when this started, but it’s … Continue reading →

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Edvard Munch’s Mani

Posted on April 10, 2010 by

I know Edvard Munch, the Norwegian painter of “The Scream,” probably wouldn’t have gotten a manicure. This is the original painting: I’m not sure if nail polish was widely used in his lifetime. But this is what he might have … Continue reading →

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I’ve Been in Japan Too Long

Posted on February 2, 2010 by

Because, instead of giving long super-decorated nails that are covered in 3-D bits the side eye, I’m now MAKING them! I admit I bought a kit to make fake whipped cream puffs- basically white caulk and a frosting nozzle. There! … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Nail Expo Nail Art Compeition.. Day 2

Posted on December 3, 2009 by

And more nails from the Tokyo Nail Expo 2009! I have some frankens I want to show you soon, but these crazy nails are just too amazing not to show you today. Yes, the Cinderella is attached to the nail. … Continue reading →

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Nail Art Competition- Tokyo Nail Expo 2009

Posted on December 2, 2009 by

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, some of these nail tips are true works of art.  These are all the finalists, but I didn’t find out who actually won as that was announced on the Monday, the last day of the expo. … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Nail Expo 2009

Posted on December 1, 2009 by

One of the biggest nail art events in Asia is the Tokyo Nail Expo. This year, it was held on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at the Tokyo Big Site, which is a huge convention center on an artificial island … Continue reading →

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Japanese Nail Art 9

Posted on September 17, 2009 by

Here’s another collection of everyone’s favorite wacky nail art from Japan! Generally, nails have been getting shorter and less blingy as the economy has worsened.  Not sure if it’s a real correlation or not, but those blingy manicures cost well … Continue reading →

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