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31DC2017 Day 24: A Book – On The Road
Read moreDay 24 of the 31 Day Challenge prompt is: A Book – I had done ‘On The Road’ by Jack Kerouac. Mainly because I want need a holiday and can’t have one. It’s definitely not a want, and more of a need. Yes, really. So luckily I have a good imagination haha! Doesn’t fully compare, but beats staring at nothingness…
24th September 20172031DC2017 Day 23: A Movie – Steel Magnolias
Read moreLike a Bride who’s fashionably late, running a little behind with the #31DC2017 movie prompt, so you get a dodgy pic from the vault, on poor Cindy no less. Also leaving me to match a movie to the mani rather than the other way around. A double up challenge day today. 31DC Inspired by a Movie combined with the Metallic Chrome
23rd September 201731DC2017 Day 22: Colour – Feral Dry Brush Pink, Gold & White
Read moreI didn’t know what else to call this nail fail. So here ya go: Feral Dry Brush in Pink, Gold & White. I love all these polishes, just not the outcome…of this, this, whateverness. The 31 Day challenge has finally hit the final leg! The “Inspired By…” section. 31DC2017 Day 21 prompt is inspired by a colour. I did a pretty
23rd September 201731DC2017 Day 20: Water Marble – NOPE!
Read more31DC2017 Day 20: Water Marble – NOPE! When #31DC2017 decrees a Water Marble, Computer says No. So, uh, Nope! Instead you get a Dry Marble! Cos ain’t nobody who ain’t got time, got time fo’ dat! 🙅 Hey, at least it matches my dry humour 😁! Not my best effort, but who can complain at midnight? 😊 I grabbed some shades from @el_corazon_shop creams
23rd September 201731DC2017 Day 19: Galaxies – Straight Up
Read moreGalaxy Nails are Outta This World! I battled space & time to post them!? A touch late, but seriously, what’s an extra light year compared to an aeon between friends? I mean let’s not split hairs here 😁 The #31DC2017 galaxy prompt conjured all sorts of great ideas but had to go with a good ol’ basic galaxy mani cos of the
21st September 2017Opallac Violet Spark – Gel Polish Swatch
Read moreOpallac Violet Spark – take a look at a Gel Polish Swatch of this deep violet polish. The sparkle in this loved to hide unless it was in a direct light, making the surface and edges too reflective so I’ve done my best to capture it so you can see the golden flecks. Close up below: And another angle that
20th September 2017Opallac So Soiree – Gel Polish Swatch
Read moreThis berry shade is Opallac So Soiree – a Gel Polish & Swatch continues below. And a different angle under slightly different lighting conditions: THE RUNDOWN: Name: So Soiree – available here or select Priceline (AU) stores Brand: Opallac Collection: Core Collection Colour (or family): Berry Type & Finish: Crème Size: 7.5ml / 0.25oz Formula & Application notes: Smooth and slightly jellyish crème, this colour
20th September 201731DC2017 Day 18: Half Moons (Literally)
Read moreI did literal half moons for the Half Moon #31DC2017 prompt. So I should’ve posted these the other day, but still lagging a little behind with the posting. Aaargh!?!! 😂 The base is So Soiree from @opallacgelpolish – it’s a delightful berry hue. Gel polish too by the way – a quick cure suits me fine given the lack of time or energy
18th September 201731DC2017 Day 17: Glitter – Autumn Leaves
Read moreBack with more of the continuing challenging challenges – #31DC2017 Day 17 GLITTER prompt 😂 I’ve thrown it in with @clairestelle8challenge‘s Autumn one for more double-barrelled challenge goodness. Challenging because I’m preoccupied with a few things right now. So multi-tasking FTW! The base is dark grey No 423/267 from @el_corazon_shop 🌿The leaves (@moyou_london mother nature 07? plate), in all their holo stamping glory, are Drop
17th September 201731DC2017 Day 17: Geometric Print – Geo Shapes
Read more31DC2017 Day 17: Geometric Print – Geo Shapes are my flavour of the day using one of my fave blue hues in the form of – El Capitan by Floss Gloss. Cute arse bottles too, eh? 😉 I hand-painted a few geometric shapes and lines in white. Didn’t go too hell for leather being after midnight and all, and having
16th September 201731DC2017 Day 14: Flowers & BPS Palette Review
Read more¡Hola! Still alive (just). Back with the #31DC2017 14th prompt of Flowers, so I went for a bold print floral 🌸🌸 Which doubles as a review for this really handy paint palette from Born Pretty Store. The base is the gorgeous Bunny Foo-Foo 🐰 from the coveted @pscosmetics Pastel Pets collection, used in conjunction with @winstonia_store Fine Lines brushes. This paint palette from Born Pretty Store
14th September 201731DC2017 Day 10: Swiped Gradient
Read moreDay 10 of 31DC2017 is Gradient: I did a Swiped Gradient for kicks. I also felt a touch experimental and used the @linanailartsupplies Make Your Mark 03 gradient stamp since I wanted to create a slightly messy, abstract gradient. I’m running a bit behind with challenge month, as September has proved more “challenging” in itself in general. Making this Challenge Month³ x
11th September 2017
- Going Against the Crowd – an article by fellow non-conformist, Jeffrey Baumgartner https://t.co/D9K4QYkyVF #creativity #innovation
- Going Against the Crowd – an article by fellow non-conformist, Jeffrey Baumgartner https://t.co/D9K4QYkyVF #creativity #innovation
- Going Against the Crowd – an article by fellow non-conformist, Jeffrey Baumgartner https://t.co/D9K4QY2Y47 #creativity #innovation
- 📷 Stripes and Water Marble! Black on white on black in a stylish mix ‘n’ match mani #nailart Source https://t.co/2Yeiz3gclO
- 📷 Funky abstract “marble” nails in black on white gel #nailart Source https://t.co/5gcby5AIyi