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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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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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Update

Posted on January 31, 2011 by

I’m sorry I’ve been neglecting you guys! Nothing mysterious or tragic has happened, life has just been busy and I’m making some fun changes to the blog and my Etsy shop. So here’s some fun new stuff to look forward … Continue reading →

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Dia De Los Muertos Manicure

Posted on November 2, 2010 by

Hello everyone! I hope you had a great Halloween with tasty candy, not granola bars or boxes of raisins.  Ugh! I always hated getting those. My favorites were Peppermint Patties, Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, and Twix bars. Unfortunately, there is … Continue reading →

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Thriller

Posted on October 11, 2010 by

This manicure came about by accident and was inspired by an Ebay purchase. I often make elements for my nail art like 3-D flowers and other kinds of baubles, but I also buy stuff online occasionally. This time, I bought … 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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Girly Overdose Pink

Posted on June 21, 2010 by

Well, the scary stuff isn’t ending with the Kit Kats…this weekend, I made a color that was pretty overwhelming in its girliness- bright Barbie pink with metallic baby  pink glitter: This one was very easy- 2 parts creme white to … 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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