Pink and Gray

Sorry for the long absence again guys, work has been insane!  This mani is one I did back when the challenge first started for today's theme and like an idiot I forgot to write down what I used.  The base color is Zoya Kelly and the accent nail is Whimsical Ideas by Pam Eloise but I can't remember which pink I used!  

DIY Pumpkin Decal

Today's challenge post is to follow a tutorial.  I have been wanting to try the stamp method for creating decals for some time as seen here on Messy Mansion.  I used Cult Joshua Tree for the base color with Deborah Lippmann Diamonds and Pearls over the top.

 For the decal I used Bundle Monster plate BM-H11 and black for the outline then infilled with essence Wake Up! and L'Oreal Safari Chic

 Then I messed it all up with the topcoat! I should know better, but I used a topcoat from Ulta and as you can see, it smeared the design everywhere!  Well, at least I know better now!.

33 Day Challenge- Day 18 - 2 Patterns

For today's theme, I did a "double accent nail".  My middle and ring fingers started with a base of Zoya Kristen, then I added some striping tape and painted on Sally Hansen Black Heart and a topcoat.  For all the rest, I used a base of Essie Raise Awareness and once dry stamped with Black Heart and Pueen plate 26.

Brand Love

Today's theme for the challenge is "artwork featuring your favorite brand".  I hadn't really thought much about which brand might be my favorite, there are so many to love!  That being said, as I have stated before, I love the formula of the Zoya creme finishes especially.  So I decided to go with Zoya (though not purely creme's) for today's mani.

The base color is Purity, accent colors are Max, Kimber, and Belle

Be sure and check out what everyone else has done, they are a talented group!

Absolutely Peacock

Today's challenge theme is "animals".  My most popular pin on Pinterest thus far has been my giraffe nails from my first ever challenge.  I seriously considered doing something similar for this one with a different colors but decided I wanted to do something different and finally settled on a peacock theme.  I started with a base of China Glaze Aqua Baby then layered on OPI Absolutely Alice then topped it with a coat of Seche to help it dry a bit faster.  Once dry, I stamped the peacock image from the original Bundle Monster BM15 plate using Salon Perfect Liquid Gold on my middle finger and used one of the images from the BM-212 plate for all the other fingers.  Then I went back with Zoya Carly and Meg and a dotting tool to add accents to the middle of the main design and the tail feathers on the peacock and topped with a final coat of Seche.

I am so in love with how this turned out!!  Definitely my favorite in this challenge so far and possibly my favorite of all time. 

Abstract Nails

Day 14 of the 33 Day Challenge!  You really can't go wrong with abstract nails, even if it doesn't turn out quite right...it's abstract so who is going to know?  One of the most forgiving styles in my opinion.  There are many ways to achieve an abstract manicure, I chose an acid wash.  I have done only one in the past and loved the way it turned out, you can check it out here.  This time, I started with a base of Julep Ingrid, a beautiful harvest orange, then layered on Julep Charlotte, a dusky purple shade, and topped it all with Sally Hansen Black Heart.  After a few minutes of dry time, I took a brush dipped in acetone and went to work "erasing" spots.  When I was satisfied with how it looked I added a topcoat (this time one by OPI)  It's a very fun style and I love how this one turned out as well.

Dragons and Such

Today's theme for the 33 Day Challenge is "Chinese".  I had a couple of ideas for this one but the thought of the luscious red and gold won out.  For this mani, I used my new Bundle Monster Holiday plates (BM-H15)

Zoya Rekha and TomokoStamp color: Salon Perfect Liquid Gold