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Tokyo Nail Expo 2012- Nail Art Contest Part 1

Posted on November 23, 2012 by

The Tokyo Nail Expo has come to an end for this year, but here’s my favorite part to share with you: the Nail Art Contest. This year’s theme was “Tokyo Character(s).” It’s not clear what type of “character” that means, … Continue reading →

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Snowflake Nail Art Tutorial

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

Hello everyone! I’ve gotten some requests for some snowflake nail art. First up, let me show you a nice blue franken which goes nicely with a snowy nail art theme. Oops, I forgot to show you the base color without … Continue reading →

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Here, Fishie, Fishie!

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

Today I have a nice summer franken to show you, then I got a little crazy with the nail art! This blue was mixed from Fyrinnae Curiouser and Curiouser, a medium blue pigment with aqua microshimmer. I even did a … Continue reading →

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Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez!- Happy Mardi Gras!

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

I just realized this morning that it’s Mardi Gras! I don’ t know how it snuck up on me like that- it’s definitely my kind of holiday, involving glitter, sparkles, rhinestones and beads. So in honor of all things sparkly … Continue reading →

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Twilight Zone Manicure

Posted on October 24, 2010 by

This manicure was inspired by one of my favorite old TV shows, The Twilight Zone. I’m way too young to have watched the original series but between New Year’s marathons and DVDs, I’ve seen a good portion of the original … Continue reading →

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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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Star of the Sea Gradation

Posted on January 15, 2010 by

Well, I did some further experimenting with the Helena and Demetrius pigment from yesterday’s post.  I poured the pigment into a little plastic bag and crushed it with a spoon. I did get a finer pigment with less lumps, but … 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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Hot Chili Manicure

Posted on April 23, 2009 by

Here’s a fun Southwestern themed manicure for today- chili peppers. Recently, I made a dusty brownish burgundy background with red and a couple drops of green crème, but I wasn’t that thrilled with the color. It sort of clashed with … Continue reading →

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Totally Rad!

Posted on April 22, 2009 by

Well, I did pick on MAC’s $$$$$ Yes yesterday, but I found that it makes a nice layer franken. The white silvery finish makes a nice base under translucent colors. Since I have a whole bottle to use up, I … Continue reading →

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