Catching Fire Two Hand Manicure

     Tonight, I am going to go see The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (for the first time) and I had planned on seeing it a lot sooner but life got in the way (as it tends to do). But anyway I designed this manicure last summer after reading the books at my friend Marcie's insistence. Which I actually liked (Who knew?). And since everyone asks which team I'm on I'll tell you I'm on the non-team "I Think Teams Are Stupid Team" It's so high school IMO (Sorry). I'm a grown ass woman I don't pick teams. However I will tell you my favorite characters are Cinna and Peeta, and (obviously) Katniss. So without any further blathering on my part, here's my Catching Fire manicure:

Pictures:

Left Hand Indoor No Flash. 

Right Hand Indoor No Flash. 

Left Hand Outdoor In Sunlight. 

Right Hand Outdoor In Sunlight.

Closeups:

Left Hand:

Mocking Jay.

Dandelion. 

District 12.

The Peeta's Pearl & Beach Background.

Girl On Fire. 

Right Hand:

President Coriolanus Snow's Blood Scented White Rose With Coughed Up Blood.

District 13 & Nuclear Symbol.

Clock At Midnight With Lightening Background. 

Finnick Odair's Trident & The Beach Background. 

Trailer: 

What I Used By Nail (This Will Take A While):

District 12 Nail:

China Glaze - Smoke And Ashes

Americana - Mustard Seed

District 13 Nail:

China Glaze - Solar Power

Ceramcoat - Black

Americana - White Wash

Dandelion Nail:

China Glaze - Gaga For Green

China Glaze - Westside Warrior

China Glaze - Kinetic Candy

China Glaze - White On White

Americana - White Wash

Finnick Odair Nail:

Trident:

China Glaze - Jitterbug 

Water:

China Glaze - Man Hunt

China Glaze - Bahamian Escape

China Glaze - Isle See You Later

China Glaze - White On White

Sand:

China Glaze - Kalahari Kiss

China Glaze - Lemon Fizz

China Glaze - Street Chic

China Glaze - Foie Gras

China Glaze - White On White

President Coriolanus Snow Nail:

China Glaze - Sea Spray

China Glaze - Concrete Catwalk

China Glaze - Immortal
China Glaze - Black Diamond
China Glaze - Salsa

China Glaze - Jitterbug

China Glaze - Holly-Day

Konad - White

Stamping Plate - Mash36

Pearl & Sand Nail:

China Glaze - White On White (used on all of the below)

Pearl:

China Glaze - Dandy Lyin' Around

China Glaze - White Cap

Water:

China Glaze - Man Hunt

China Glaze - Bahamian Escape

China Glaze - Isle See You Later

Sand:

China Glaze - Kalahari Kiss

China Glaze - Lemon Fizz

China Glaze - Street Chic

China Glaze - Foie Gras

Mocking Jay Nail:

China Glaze - Smoke & Ashes

China Glaze - Passion

Girl On Fire Nail:

China Glaze - Smoke And Ashes

OPI - The Spy Who Loved Me

China Glaze - Riveting

China Glaze - Solar Power

China Glaze - Dandy Lyin' Around

Midnight Clock Nail:

China Glaze - Jitterbug

China Glaze - Smoke And Ashes
China Glaze - Dandy Lyin' Around

China Glaze - Ghoulish Glow

China Glaze - White On White

China Glaze - Cowardly Lyin'

Sharpie - Black 

Effies Butterfly Dress  Nail:

China Glaze - Riveting

China Glaze - Orange Knockout

China Glaze - White On White

Konad - Black

Stamping Plates - CH50, SH206, & SH207

   So there you have it, my Catching Fire two hand manicure. What do you guys think? I'm rather pleased with myself actually. It was crazy complicated and planned well in advance I used images from the book (pearl, dandelion, Snow's rose, etc) as well as the movie trailers (Effies Dress, Mocking Jay, Girl on fire flames, etc). I really hope you guys like this manicure. And please for the love of all that is holy don't ask me how I did it. Just appreciate the result and be thankful that you didn't have to put in the work to achive this look. Also if you comment below about the book or movie don't spoil it for anyone, no who dies, no who lives, no plot twists, no ruined endings, no changes from the book, nothing that may ruin it for someone who hasn't read the books or seen the movie. I am a stickler for not ruining things, I may never forgive you if you ruin an ending. Also I monitor comments before they get posted and I will delete it before you can ruin it for anyone else so don't bother. Other than that comment away. Now that I have talked about this manicure enough for now, I'm off to see the film. So until next time, stay classy, and stay polished.
XOXO

Duo-Chrome Curls Manicure

      As I am carrier of viral plague once again I am going to post a mani I did a while back but never posted. Don't get me wrong I love my job working with kids but I'm not a big fan of their germs. Anyway disregard nail length as I said this was an older mani that I did and took pictures for but never posted until now. I have another stamping manicure to show you guys. I decided I really like pairing two duo-chrome polishes together and I'm pretty happy with the result. Here it is:

Pictures:

Front view. Indoor no flash. 

Tilted back view. Indoor no flash. 

Tilted down view. Indoor no flash. 

What I Used:

OPI - Just Spotted The Lizard

OPI - Peace & Love & OPI

Stamping plate: Mash-49

     I used 3 coats of Peace & Love & OPI then stamped Just Spotted The Lizard over top. I really like the effect. A subtle duo pattern, that screams fall. Do you guys like it? I also tried a different clean up technique where I used a brush around the cuticles (Hence the tiny bit of exposed nail bed near the cuticle). What do you guys think of this nail polish clean up approach? I can't decide if I like it or not. I keep looking down and going "Ahh! Naked Nail!" Thoughts? Anyway that's all I have for you today. Until next time stay classy and stay polished.
XOXO

We're Simply Meant To Be

     So today I have a Nightmare Before Christmas manicure for you guys. I'm calling this one 'We're Simply Meant To Be." With an underlying theme of the love Jack and Sally share (hence the title). It didn't  turn out exactly as I wanted it to...So we are just going to call it stylized Jack and Sally...In fact if you like it you have my friend Marcie to thank for it (I was going to scrap it until she said she loved it). Conversely if you hate it she's also the one to blame (sorry Marcie). Anyway here it is:

Pictures:

Indoor no flash. 

*The middle finger is supposed to be a pumpkin with a heart carved in it. 

Indoor with flash. 

Closeups:

Sally's dress inspired nail. 

Jack's Face. 

Sally's long red hair and stitches. 

What I Used:

China Glaze - Desert Sun

China Glaze - Happy Go Lucky

China Glaze - Dress Me Up 

China Glaze - Bahamian Escape

China Glaze - Shower Together

China Glaze - Street Chic

China Glaze - Salsa

China Glaze - Roguish Red

China Glaze - Kalahari Kiss

China Glaze - White On White

China Glaze - Liquid Leather

Nail Art - Cocoa

Nail Star - Medium Orange

Konad - Black

Americana - White Wash

Ceramcoat - Black

Stamping Plate (for stripes on Sally's dress nail) - Essence - Have Fun 01

   The song from the film:

We're Simply Meant To Be

     Usually, this would be the part where I tell you haw I did it...but this one is pretty complicated and I'm not entirely happy with it so I'm just going to throw this up here and say "Here, I did a thing." If you like it I'm glad, if you hate it...well I'm not happy with it either. But anyway I hope you guys all have a safe and happy Halloween and eat lots of candy, watch lots of horror films and and carve lots of pumpkins. That's all I have for you guys today. Until next time, stay classy, and stay polished.
XOXO

Graveyard At Dusk Manicure

     Today, I have another Halloween manicure to show you guys. I'm calling this one Graveyard at Dusk. I used sponging, stamping, self made decals (Thumb), and loose glitter. I really hope you guys like this one. I'm really digging it.

Pictures:

Indoor no flash. 

Indoor with flash. 

Thumb Closeup:

Indoor no flash. 

What I Used:

China Glaze - Scandalous Shenanigans 

China Glaze - Infra Red

China Glaze - Not In This Galaxy

China Glaze - Happy Go Lucky

Konad - Black

Ceramcoat - Black

Silver holographic stars and crescent moons

Stamping:

HD04

     To get this look I used a base coat of Not In This Galaxy then sponged on the gradient or Scandalous Shenanigans, Infra Red and Not In This Galaxy. Then stamped on the graves, applied the decal for the thumb, and finally added the loose glitter. Over all I really like how this one turned out. It actually kind of reminds me of the Adams Family...probably because of the big Gothic house next to a grave yard. But  I figured every graveyard has a keepers cottage. This one is just a little more grand and Gothic than most. Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy this manicure. That's all I have for you today. So until next time, stay classy, and stay polished.
XOXO

The Cabin In the Woods Manicure

     Today, I have a Halloween nail art to show you guys. It's a two hand manicure (I did both hands in different designs) that is based on the horror film The Cabin In The Woods. Which I must say is pretty high on my horror movies I like list. I'm not going to tell you too much about the movie because...well to be honest I don't know what I can say that won't give it away or hint at the ending. Yes it's that good. I mean come on it's co-written by Joss Whedon (and if you don't know why Joss Whedon is awesome then I don't think we can be friends). Anyway here's my The Cabin In The Woods Manicure.

The Trailer:

And if you are a Chris Hemsworth fan (I am not) clearly he's also in it...but you should watch it because hello, Joss. 

Left Hand (Matte):

Indoor no flash.

Indoor with flash

Left Hand (Glossy):

Indoor no flash. 

Closeups:

All indoor no flash. And yes I do realize how much junk The Whore has in her trunk...and how big her boobs turned out....I really can't explain how it happened I just went with it. #SorryNotSorry

Right Hand:

Indoor no flash. 

Designs left to right: Pinkie - Buckner Zombie Hand, Ring - Hadley's Shirt & Tie, Middle - Torture Orb, Index - Deadly Unicorn, and Thumb - Giant Man Eating Cobra.

Indoor with flash. 

What I Used:

Left Hand:

China Glaze - Kalahari Kiss

China Glaze - Lemon Fizz

China Glaze - Desert Sun

China Glaze - Foie Gras

China Glaze - Matte Magic (For Matte)

Right Hand:

China Glaze - White On White

China Glaze - Liquid Leather

China Glaze - Near Dark

China Glaze - Immortal

China Glaze - Westside Warrior

China Glaze - Salsa

China Glaze - Gossip of Gimlets

China Glaze - Kalahari Kiss

Nail Art - Black

OPI - Don't Pretzel My Buttons

Konad - White

Essie - Cashmere Bathrobe

Stamping Plates:

Cheeky - CH5 (Design for torture puzzle orb) 

HD04 (Zombie Hand)

Mash - M39 (Unicorn) 

Fauxnad - M28 (Cobra)

     As you can see I used a ton of nail polish for this...and no acrylic paint (that's a first). I started with my left hand painting two coats of Kalahari Kiss then sponging the other listed colors over top, darkest to lightest with a topper or Kalahari Kiss. Then when it was dry I topcoated it and painted the stone drawings on by hand using Foie Gras. For the right hand I painted the pinkie with Liquid Leather, ring finger with White On White, and the remaining fingers with Immortal. I made stamping decals for the snake and the zombie hand. A regular old self made decal for the torture puzzle orb and free handed the Hadley's shirt with black tie. For the right hand I just chose a bunch of images from the film that I rather liked. It was a lot of work. But I really like how it turned out.
     I just wish the art on my left hand was as awesome as the preliminary drawings I did. Seriously someone needs to invent a nail polish pen or pencil that works like a real pen or pencil but for your nails and then I will be able to make some wicked nail art. I'm sure not having carpel tunnel would help to though. Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy this Halloween nail art and if you haven't seen the movie I highly recommend it. It's worth it for Hadley's awkward white boy dance alone. Until next time stay classy and stay polished.
XOXO

╰☆╮My Birthday Manicure╰☆╮

     Today, I have my birthday manicure to show you guys. And while we are not going to talk about the number that goes along with said birthday (and if you know what number goes with this birthday I'll thank you to keep that information to yourself). I decided I wanted a manicure in my favorite color (Blue) with silver (my favorite metallic color) accents. So with no further ado here's my birthday manicure 2013 edition:

Pictures:

Indoor no flash. 

Indoor no flash. 

Indoor with flash. 

Indoor with flash. 

What I Used:

China Glaze - Scandalous Shenanigans 

China Glaze - Gossip Over Gimlets

Stamping Plates:

Mash - Mash-34 & Mash-49

Cheeky - CH9 & CH41

...And because it's my birthday here's my favorite song. And yes it's been my favorite song since I was 6 years old and probably will be until the day I die.

Angel by Aerosmith 

      For this manicure I used two coats of each color and then stamped the other color on top of it. In case you were wondering the symbol on my pinkie is the sun sign for Virgo. And the stars on the middle nail are just because I love stars. I put them on everything...they are kind of my thing...you know how everyone has their symbol or sign that they adore. Mine happens to be stars. Anyway I hope you guys enjoy this manicure. That's all I have for you today, as it is my birthday I am off to birthday related shenanigans. Until next time, stay classy, and stay polished.
XOXO

Nautical Nails

    Today, I have a nautical inspired manicure to show you guys. The idea for this manicure kinda just happened while I was going through my plates. I realized how may nautical theme stamping plates I actually have...none of which were purchased for the nautical images. They were all obtained for other designs on the plate or in the plate set. So, I decided what the hell. I'll do a nautical theme manicure. After all I had the required equipment. It's still kinda summer right (Ehh, close enough). Anyway, no further blathering from me. Here's my nautical stamping manicure:

Pictures:

Indoor no flash. 

Indoor with flash. 

What I Used:

China Glaze - White On White

China Glaze - Man Hunt

Orly - Grave Mistake

Konad - White

Konad - Blue

Stamping Plates:

Cheeky - CH49 & CH36

Essence - 01 Have Fun

Shany - SH211

And a song that's kind of nautical...kind of...okay not really but it's Darren Hayes. I would hear him sing if it cost me my ears. Push play. Listen. Enjoy. You're welcome.

The Siren's Call - Darren Hayes. 

      I don't think this manicure needs much explanation. It's stamping nail art. I painted my nails then stamped on a design. I was feeling kinda lazy, but wanted more than just plain old nail polish. I hope you guys like it. To be honest I don't know all that much about all things nautical...we don't have a lot of boats in land locked Idaho. So....my boating experience is kind of minuscule. I guess, we do have the Snake River but....about 3-4 people die in it every summer...so, it kind of conflicts with my life plan (of not drowning in a river, and I'm rather attached to this life plan). I have however logged many hours on boats while playing The Sims 3 Island Paradise. I'm going to pretend that simulation counts as experience. JK. Anyway, that's all I have for you guys today. Until next time, stay classy, and stay polished.
XOXO

Can It Be Fall Now? Manicure

     Today, I have a a stamping/sponging manicure to show you guys. I wanted a fall theme mani because  I love fall. And I am beyond ready for it to get here. Don't get me wrong I don't hate summer...I just really like when the air is crisp and I have an excuse to wear a fluffy sweater, curl up in a blanket with a cup of cocoa and read a good book. But I digress, you're here to see the mani so here it is:

Pictures:

Indoor no flash

Indoor no flash at an angle (to better show the design). 

Indoor with flash. 

Outdoor...the sun is not working with me today. 

What  I Used:

China Glaze - Harvest Moon

China Glaze - Mahogany Magic

China Glaze - Goin' My Way

Stamping plates:

Mash - Mash-49 & Mash-43

     I sponged on the gradient with Harvest Moon and Goin' My Way. Then stamped Mahogany Magic over top. I actually really like how this one turned out. Very festive and Autumn-ish (Is that a word? Oh well, it is now). Now if the weather would cooperate with me and give me some proper cocoa, sweater and book reading weather to match my nails. Then I would be a happy little camper. Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy this manicure as much as I do. Until next time, stay classy, and stay polished.
XOXO

17 Nail Art

     Today, I have nail art that is pretty special to me. Free warning this will be a sentimental post. If you don't like that back out now and go no further. Today is an anniversary of sorts. 17 years ago today I was injured pretty badly in a car crash and worst of all lost my mother, because of a drunk driver. It doesn't matter how many years have passed, it doesn't get any easier. It doesn't help that for quite some time I was told not to talk about it (what happened to her and what happened to me) and to push it away. I'm not doing that any more. It's my past, and I can share it with whomever the "F" I want to. So, I am sharing with you, my darling followers. This year I thought I would do some memorial nail art. To memorialize the day I changed forever and the day I lost the person who gave me everything good inside me (Including my artistic ability). I want to take this August 24th and make it about my art and my love for my mother. Make the day a little easier on me by doing something I love. For someone I love. So without further ado. Here is my 17 manicure.

Pictures:

Indoor no flash. 

Indoor with flash. 

What I Used:

China Glaze - Kinetic Candy

China Glaze - Life Is Rosy

China Glaze - Holly-Day

China Glaze - Happy Go Lucky

China Glaze - White On White

Konad - White

Konad - Black

Konad - Red

Stamping Plates:

Mash - Mash-36

Konad - M59 & M79

Shany - SH206

A song that reminds me of my mother:

Beam Me Up by P!nk

      I used self made decals, stamping, and free hand nail art to get this look. I chose a rose because she loved them. Let me be clear here, I am probably the only female on the planet who hates roses. Because I have only ever received roses when someone has died and after 4 grandparents, 2 friends, my brother, and my mom...They are irrevocably tainted by death for me and I loath them for that. Creepy little death flowers. But again she loved them. I chose the dove because I have a necklace that belonged to her it's a plain metal dove. We had one put on her grave marker and I have the same bird tattooed on my left shoulder. While I know some see the dove as a religious symbol, it has nothing to do with religion for me. And everything to do with peace. For her. For me. Just peace. The number is pretty self explanatory I think. And the hearts...one big one small. Well, if I have to explain that one to you...you haven't been paying attention. 

     So there you have it. My 17 year memorial manicure. I hope you guys enjoyed the manicure. And if I may offer a few free bits of advice (from someone who knows). Don't drink and drive. You can scar someone to the core of their being and destroy so many lives. And also, go hug your mom. Tell her you love her. Because you never know when the last time, will be the last time. Until next time stay classy and stay polished. 

XOXO

Kick-Ass 2 Manicure

   Today, I have some nail art based on Kick-Ass 2. I absolutely love Kick-Ass 1 and I'm going to the squeal tonight. So, I thought how about some nail art. If you haven't seen Kick-Ass you so should. It's awesome. Hit-Girl is a freaking awesome little bad ass super hero. Anyway here's my nail art.

Pictures:

Indoor no flash. 

Right Hand Hit Girl:

Indoor no flash. 

Indoor with flash. 

Indoor no flash. 

Indoor with flash. 

Left Hand Kick-Ass: 

Indoor no flash. 

Indoor with flash. 

Indoor no flash. 

Indoor with flash. 

What I Used:

China Glaze - Solar Power

China Glaze - Turned Up Turquoise

China Glaze - Gothic Lolita

China Glaze - Pink-ie Promise

China Glaze - Liquid Leather

China Glaze - Avalanche

Finger Paints - Be A Pal-Ette

OPI - Don't Pretzel My Buttons

Konad - Black

Ceramcoat - Black

Americana - Mustard Seed

Shany Stamping Plate - SH212

Striping Tape

Kick-Ass 2 Trailor:

And a song from the Kick-Ass 1 (in a Hit Girl kicking ass sequence) that I just love and that every woman should have on their iPod.

Bad Reputation by Joan Jett

     I used several different forms of nail art on this manicure. I used taping, stamping, self made decals, and free hand nail art. This one took forever but had a pretty good payoff I think. I didn't attempt faces because all my faces look just awful. That aside I think it turned out pretty well. Are you guys going to see Kick-Ass 2? Or have you already? As excited as I was for this movie to come out I waited for Tuesdays because my local theater does cheap popcorn on Tuesdays. I can't wait I'm so excited. Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy this manicure. Until next time, stay classy and stay polished.
XOXO