Sky Blue Floral

A tad simpler for the day.

China Glaze Caribbean Blue (holy lord, have I mentioned how gorgeous this color is all on its own? And just amazing coverage too!)

Then Finger Paints Flecked.

Kiss nail art paint in black and silver and some black round rhinestones to complete.

 

Layering - Sparkles, Flakies and Holo

Tried some layering instead of actual art this round. 

Loving the way the combo came out.

Using OPI Light My Saphire, ORLY Twilight, Finger Paints Asylum and China Glaze Holo Top coat

Animals - Turtles

More fun critters! Multi-colored turtles!

I used almost all colors from my new Avon haul (post coming soon)

and also had some inspiration, so this idea isnt me.

I also added some Finger Paints Flakies to the shells for more purdiness!

Tips - Teal / White

My husband and I have his work party tomorrow so I figured I would go more simple, less eye-catching as I'm not a huge fan of any attention, let alone from people I've never met. So tonight I did a simple white tip french with a twist. I had to add a sheer pink as a base because my darn nails are so ugly stained! EWWW!!

Products Used:

*OPI Who Needs A Prince

*SH Whiteout White

*China Glaze Adore

*W&W black

*off brand clear rhinestones

*SV top coat

I put on the OPI, then the classic white tip. From there I added the CG in a triangle shape on one half of my nails (my other hand's triangles are on the opposite side). Then used a medium dotting tool with the black and finished with clear rhinestones and a top coat. Simple yet cute and even a tad elegant, which my manly hands could always use a dose of!

Snowflake Tips

Yes! Another tipped manicure! I should start calling it Tipmania :-p

Today's inspiration came right from I'm Feeling Nail-venturous. Came across her manicure and again, like last nights mani, couldn't get it out of my head. Certain ideas just get stick there and I have to try them or else it will bug me! I'm so glad I did them because WOW! She had such an amazing idea and even on me, I think it came out awesome!

The goodies to get this done

*2 tip coats of China Glaze Bahamian Escape

*2 tip coats Sinful Colors Hottie

*1 coat China Glaze Fairy Dust

*Stamped with Bundle Monster plate 14 in SH Insta-Dri Whirlwind White

*Off brand blue rhinestones

More goodness

I added the rhinestones for a lil extra bling so I wasn't totally copying IFNV and plus, I've been really enjoying rhinestone accents lately.

Hottie applied in a gel-like application. It made my tips a bit thicker than the rest of the nail bed but a thick top coat kind of evened it out. It turned out beautiful over Bahemian Escape and Fairy Dust over it though :-)

Tiara Tips

Not exactly holiday colors but for some reason, teal does remind me of Christmas when I was little.

My mom had bought a large package of wrapping paper that had these glittery teals, purples, pinks and greens in it. So it does remind me at least. 

I originally got inspired by My Nail Graffiti's manicure but went with a teal tip instead of a blue tip. Both look great I think though. She did an amazing job.

 

 The products I used

*2 coats OPI Yodel Me On My Cell base color and tips

*1 coat China Glaze Loreli's Tiara glitter coat

(I feel kinda naked without any art or embellishments or rhinestones but I was pooped after 3 hours of wrapping presents and only being half way done)

More pics

You can kind of see Yodel peeking through Tiara, yea? I thought Yodel as a base gave it a really pretty hue to it :-)

Tiara also applied really nice. Even with one coat of top coat, its not too rough like many glitters. I must say, I am impressed!

Looks gorgeous in natural sunlight but my camera is just no good for capturing that.

Holiday French Tips

I felt like a simple manicure tonight after so many crazy lengthy ones.

Borrowing the idea from Chalkboard Nails although hers are so much cuter. Love her green!

After seeing hers, I couldn't get it out of my head. The color and gloss/matte combo just drew me in.

Anyway, here's my attempt.

The base color, China Glaze Gussied Up Green

Base with matte

Red tips added in Avon Golden Wine

Christmas Lights

Inspired by multiple manicures, I added a few twists to mine. Tedious work but so darn cute!

With skipping outdoor lights this year, this has helped ease that craving.

Mini lights on my nails!
EDIT: I finally found the blog of my inspiration! Yay!
Ashley is PolishAddicted
The red and green glitter tips with painted lights came from another gal but that picture doesn't have a tag on it :-( Darn me for not remembering! If it's your idea and you read this, please let me know so I can link you!

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The products responsible:

*Princess Collection #2043 base glitter

*Avon Wicked tips with Color Club Art of Seduction over it

*China Glaze Gussied Up Green tips with Color Club Object of Envy over it

*Kiss nail art paint in black

*Random brand multi-colored tear drop rhinestones

Princess Collection base glitter

Base color tips

Glitter added to tips

Light string added

More views of this awesome manicure

with lights added