Inspired by Favorite Color - New 31DC

 Picking a favorite color for this was really an easy decision for me; it had to be pink.  Picking the shade of pink and other details...not so much.  I think I redid this one about four times before I was finally happy with it.  Base color is Cult Nails Devious Nature, accent nail is Butter LONDON Rosie Lee.  I think this is in my top 10 favorites!

New 31 Day Challenge - Day 8

Today's theme is "duochrome, flakie, or holo", there is a whole lot that can be done there!  However, as it turned out I had a super long night at work tonight and just got home so I ended up deciding to just update what I already had on to make it fit the theme.  I wore OPI Roadhouse Blues to work today so there was some tipwear that I touched up first.  Then I sponged the tips with Seduction by Cult Nails.  And because I  LOVE the way flakies look with a matte topcoat, I added a coat of Hard Candy Matte-ly In Love.  Love the way these turned out!

Be sure and check out what the others have come up with, they are a talented group!

She Sells Seashells

I have been dreading today's theme since I read it on the list.  I'm not sure why, I love the beach and seashells...I even have a sea-inspired bathroom.  But for some reason this challenge stumped me; I guess that's why it's called a challenge!  At any rate, I sort of had an idea in my head about what I wanted to achieve with today's mani and I think it came across relatively well.  I started by trying to use the two colors in a gradient but it really didn't work well (due to the opacity?) so I ended up painting on two coats of Cult Nails Princess a gorgeous dusky blue shade with a copper shimmer and sponging OPI DS Classic on the tips to resemble (sparkly) sand.  While that was still tacky I used a toothpick to apply tiny pieces of shells that I got in a nail art kit from Sally's and sealed with a topcoat.

Be sure and check out the other girls blogs as well!

Cult Nails Cruisin' Nude Swatch and Review

My collection of Cult Nails polish is growing rapidly!  I am up to ten now I think and I pre-ordered the Fairy Tale Collection and so far I love them all.  I had put of ordering Cruisin' Nude for several reasons.  I have several nude polishes already and this one didn't look much different...I was WRONG!  This is a beautiful nude shade with pink shimmer!!  Aside from that the formula is wonderful as has been my experience with Cult Nails polish.  What do you think?  Do you have any Cult Nails polish?

Also don't forget to enter my giveaway to win a Julep Maven box!  Just click HERE.

Summer Challenge day 5 - Favorite Summer Color

 I know I have missed a couple of other days during the challenge but it has been an awful week!  I will spare you the details though and get on with the post.  I had a tough time deciding on a color for this one, there are so many colors I love right now!  I finally settled on this beauty.  This was one of the first Cult Nails polishes I bought and I love them!  I just placed my pre-order for the new Fairy Tale collection.  If you haven't tried Cult Nails yet....you need to, seriously; just do it!  Doesn't this color just remind you of a perfect summer sky?

Cult Nails - Manipulative

Daisy Nails- Purple Crumpet Fairy's Summer Challenge

A while back I decided to participate in the Purple Crumpet Fairy's Summer Challenge.  I missed the first day and I'm sure with my schedule the way it is right now I will probably miss more but I'm going to try!  At any rate, today's challenge is "Chelsea Flower Show".  Living in the US, I'm not too familiar with this, but I'm told it is a big deal in the UK and it's an excuse for flower nails.  This mani also happened sort of by accident the other night following a Twitter exchange with The Little Canvas where she suggested I try daises.  Without further ado, here is my flower mani!  Base is Cult Nails Devious Nature.

Here is a list of participants, be sure to check out their blogs as well!

Debbie @ The Crumpet - http://thecrumpet.blogspot.co.uk/

Danielle - http://lbobeauty.blogspot.co.uk/

Neivys - http://maquiclubgirl.blogspot.com/

Jo @ Northern Nails - http://therockchicksrambles.blogspot.co.uk/

arlene @ http://euzefelus27-nailart.blogspot.com/

Helena - http://nailwish.blogspot.com.es/

Cuti-CLUE-les - http://cuti-clue-les.blogspot.com/

Katee - www.agirlandherpolish.blogspot.com

Alyssa at Fancy Phalanges - http://fancyphalanges.blogspot.com/

Sarah - http://www.ynails.blogspot.co.uk/

bec - http://lacquerdreams.blogspot.com.au/

Misha - www.enigmatic-rambles.blogspot.com

Sharon - http://whatcolorismycoat.blogspot.com/

Melissa - http://www.misadventuresofawannabemartha.com/

Laurie http://dressedupdigits.blogspot.com/

Lucie @ Lucy's Stash www.lucysstash.com

Emma @  http://manicurity.blogspot.com/

Caitlin - www.caitlinscreativecorner.blogspot.com

Jane- http://absolutevarnish.blogspot.com/

Amber www.nevernakednails.blogspot.com

Vic @ Glowstars http://glowstars.net

Jackie- http://memasmanis-jackie.blogspot.com/

Rychelle @ Colorsplash Nails- http://colorsplashnails.blogspot.com/

Stella - http://mywetnails.blogspot.com

Missy @ http://missysmanis.blogspot.co.uk/

Christine @ http://lost-in-my-reverie.blogspot.com

Angie @ http://ourpaintedworld.wordpress.com

Pink Wednesday Cult Nails Style

This week I got my first Cult Nails polishes! I pre-ordered the Divas and Drama collection so today's post features one of them - Enticing. Enticing is a gorgeous sheer pink with a very, very subtle shimmer...almost jellyish. I used 3 coats with some VNL but flawless application. I then stamped my middle finger using Julep Niecy and Bundle Monster BM 215 plate.