Tag Archives: geometric nail art

What A Screamin’ Fuschia Drag

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

Today’s color sounds like an obscure curse that someone might utter in place of a real one so as not to offend delicate ears. But really, it’s just the mashup of Color Club’s ‘What a Drag’ and ‘Screamin’ Fuschia.” Guess … 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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Coco Stripes

Posted on September 17, 2009 by

I have been painting up a storm lately (today I painted, Konaded and stamped over 125 nails after work) but the nail art didn’t end there. I was looking at my Sinful Colors Coco Diamond (I have no idea what … Continue reading →

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Green Pearl

Posted on April 25, 2009 by

This leafy green was made of 10 drops China Glaze Yell-Oh-Neill, a yellow “glass fleck” shimmer, 3 drops China Glaze Calypso Blue, a medium dark blue crème, and 1-2 drops of Color Club Yell-oh! (I guess that’s a popular name … Continue reading →

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Overpriced? $$$$$ Yes

Posted on April 21, 2009 by

Well, this is my first MAC polish, bought online so I didn’t have to deal with the snooty salesclerks at the store. I went to the store a couple times, but the staff has been borderline rude each time. Helpful … Continue reading →

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Enchanted Mushroom- 200th Post!

Posted on April 17, 2009 by

Well, this is my 200th post, everyone! I have something special for today- mushroom themed nail art. These are not wicked hallucinogenic mushrooms, they are innocent, enchanted fairy mushrooms in the forest. I’ll save the psychadelic mushrooms for another time … Continue reading →

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Alien Eggs

Posted on April 16, 2009 by

Now here’s something just plain weird for today.  Have you ever wondered how many coats of nail polish could be applied in one sitting and dry fully? Well, wonder no more. The answer is seven. Today’s somewhat creepy manicure was … Continue reading →

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Dusty Coral

Posted on February 1, 2009 by

I like coral because it has a fun, 50s vintage sort of vibe. But it’s hard to find the right color to suit my ghostly white hands. If it’s too orangey, it clashes, but if it’s too red, then it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Brights, Gray Base, Konad, NTMG Original Nail Art, Oranges | Tagged , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

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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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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