November Nail Art Challenge: Tape Mani

Yesterday was the next theme for the November Nail Art Challenge created by CaliforNails.

I haven't done too much with nail tape - it had usually ended in disaster before!  It would either peel the polish up underneath it when I removed it, or wasn't pressed down enough and polish leaked underneath it, or the ends started coming up on the sides moments after putting the tape down.  Yeah, we didn't get along too well :P

So when this theme came around, I wasn't too thrilled about it...but knew I wanted to give it another shot!  Here is the design I came up with:

A little Easter in colors, but it still turned out nicely!  And I happened to have nail tape in colors that matched the polishes, so it worked out well :)  I'm pretty happy with it!  Though I will say - the darn ends of the tape started coming up on the sides the next morning (and I did this design in the evening shortly before bedtime).  I'm thinking it might had stayed down had I put a topcoat over it - but I wanted a matte look for the polish to contrast the shiny of the tape.  An experiment for next time!

Have a wonderful Tuesday!  See you soon <3

November Nail Art Challenge: Plaid

Happy Friday!!  I hope you all survived your week and have some awesome plans for this weekend ^_^

Today is the 3rd challenge theme created by CaliforNails on Instagram.  Here's the full schedule:

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As you can see, the theme is "plaid."  I gotta say, this one was a toughie for me.  I had a problem picking on design, then I had a problem keeping my lines straight.  Ugh!!  Who knew that painting tiny details in picture form on my nails would be easier than painting a straight line :P  I have BIG respect for the beautiful ladies that do these types of design all the time like it's no big deal.  You all are amazing!

So, here is my sad, sad Plaid design:

*sigh* I will probably do my best to try this design again soon, not only in better colors, but with all the nails the same pattern.  I feel like I need to redeem myself.  I actually tried to re-create the patterns of some of my knee-high socks I had to wear as part of my uniform in high school :)  The socks look much better than the nails :P  Ah well, at least I tried, and can now say I have done this particular design before!  Silver lining!

Next up is a tape mani - I'm feeling more confident about that one ;)  Have a wonderful Friday!!  See you soon <3

November Challenge - Geometrics

Happy Tuesday, lovelies!!

I have recently stumbled upon another nail art challenge for the month of November, hosted by the Instagram user CaliforNails.  I had so much fun with the October challenges that I wanted to continue with these new ones!!

Now when I found this challenge, I had already missed out on the November 1st theme of "Movember" (which I fully intend to make up in the next few days), but was able to complete the second theme of "Geometrics."  Here is the design I came up with:

I've never done any kind of geometric design before, so this was indeed a challenge for me.  I used nail tape to create triangular patterns over my bare nail, rather than putting down a color as a base.  I then painted in the sections with "Strawberry Fields" by Black Dahlia lacquer (pinky and thumb), "Dahlia" by Sweet Heart Polish (ring finger), and "Wuyi Mountain" by Elevation Polish (middle finger).  I think the colors complement each other really well and help to set off that geometric look nicely :)  I am pleased!

The next theme is "plaid" for November 7th - another design I have never done!  Send good vibes my way - I'm gonna need them for this one!! :P

Tomorrow I will have a mega post for you featuring the brand new "V for Vendetta" collection that releases tomorrow, so keep an eye out for it!  See you soon <3