Enchanted Forest (ONCE) Manicure

     Today, I have a fun Once Upon A Time inspired manicure to share with you guys. I decided to do this manicure after I saw Taya's contest (over here) last month. But as you know, I was sick as a dog for what seemed like most of last month, which kept me from participating (insert sad face here). So, I decided now that I am feeling better (even though the competition is closed/over) I still wanted to do this mani because I just love the show...and will continue to do so until/if they kill Rumple...then I'm out. If that makes me a fair weather fan so be it...but why would I keep watching if my favorite character isn't on it anymore? And with them doing the whole "One Will Die" thing, tonight may be the last episode I watch. That would be like The Walking Dead without Daryl. You can't just go killing the fan favorite character...it's rude and stupid. Anyway, that's my fan-rant and it's over now. Sorry about that. But if you agree with me you know what I'm saying. But, I digress (Focus RaynesOnyx, focus!), here's what you are really here for. I hope you guys enjoy this mani.

Inspiration picture:

Mani Pictures:

Indoor no flash. 

Indoor with flash. 

Outdoor in sunlight.

Outdoor in shade. 

What I used:

OPI: Can't Find My Czechbook, & Ogre The Top Blue

China Glaze: Bermuda Breakaway, Man Hunt, Dandy Lyin' Around, & Liquid Leather.

Ceramcoat: Black, Charcoal, Platinum  

      So there it is...it didn't turn out how I planned (my mind can conceive things I am powerless to execute) but I like it just the same. A solid effort I think. I sponged the back ground in a sort of double sided gradient, then hand painted in the back ground trees, sponged on the fog, then painted in the closer, darker trees. What do you guys think? Do you like how it turned out? Do you watch Once Upon A Time? If so who's your favorite character and why? Also, who do you think they will/should kill off tonight? I think they should kill Cora...She's a psycho hose beast. Leave me a comment below and we can talk about it. Well that's all I have for you today. Until next time, stay classy and stay polished.
XOXO

If It Glitters It Isn't Mr. Gold (It's Rumple) Manicure.

     Today I have a TV show inspired manicure. I just started watching and am now addicted to Once Upon a Time.  Because I need another TV show on Sunday at 7PM (I watch Dexter and The Walking Dead in that slot too) to become obsessed with. No seriously, why is the only good TV on Sunday Nights?  Anyway  I wanted to do a manicure based on the show. Naturally I decided to use my favorite character from the show as a premise. My favorite character being Mr. Gold/Rumplestiltskin/Rumpel. So I did a couple nails based on outfits and one based on his cool goldish, bluish, whitish skintone. My carpal tunnel has been killing me today so it's not on the level with my usual nail art but I like it and I hope someone else will as well. So here it is.

Pictures:

Indoor with flash.

Thumb: Mr. Gold's signature pin stripe suit

Index finger: crocodile/leather in the woods (Which sounds chafey to me. Ouch!). 

Middle finger: in the castle with Belle.

Ring finger: more crocodile leather in the woods. 

Pinky finger: Rumple's ethereal skin. 

Indoor no flash.

Outdoor. 

I know you can't see it very well but the middle finger has a swirl pattern couldn't get it to photograph right. :(

Close up of Rumple's skin nail. It's even flakie like his skin.

What I used: 

China Glaze: Sea Spray

China Glaze: City Siren

China Glaze: Street Chic

China Glaze: Grape Pop

OPI: Just Spotted The Lizard

OPI: Don't Pretzel My Buttons

Jesse's Girl:  Blackout

Nail Art: Red

Nail Art: Black

Nail Art Cocoa

Nail Star: Black

Nail Star:  Silver

Nail Star: Copper

Nail Star: Light Purple Shimmer

Now do you see why my post is up so late today. That's a lot of dry time.

     So what do you think? I decided that I liked it even if it's a little ambiguous and if you are not into the show you probably wouldn't get the connection. Does anyone else watch Once Upon a Time? What's your favorite episode? Mine's Skin Deep. Mostly because it's a heavy Rumple episode and I love Rumple, his laugh cracks me up. Anyway that's all I have for you today. Until next time, stay classy and stay polished.
XOXO