Go Stillers! Getchur nailz auhn!

I'm wearing an official jersey for the very first time.  Yeah I know... I've lived in Pittsburgh for almost 28 years and have never worn a single jersey???!  Yes, I might be slightly retarded.  (But that's a whole 'nother post!)  In fact, I'm so out of the Enthusiasm Loop that my jersey was bought *for* me (not *by* me) at the Goodwill and it's of a player that hasn't been a Steeler since 1997.  Thigpen, anyone? 

Anyway.... we're having a pizza party at work and I thought that for the sake of fitting in I'd sport the jersey... and of course - paint my nails!   (In fact, my favorite part of today has been showing people my nails saying, "See!  Even my middle finger has The Spirit!" but really just flipping them off.  I know, I know, I'm terrible.)

Pardon the mess... I just wanted to make sure that I posted these pre-game.  You know, before I get too distracted ["drunk"] to redo them.  

I'm secretly supersitious, so I hesitate to show any Team Spirit for fear that if I do it'll subsequently *screw* our team's chances at a win.... Well, this year I just can't help myself.   So when the Steelers lose, it will be my fault.  You can all blame me.

Inque Nails Review - Update

Last week I posted my initial reactions to Inque Nail Stickers.  Now for some followup.

I got bored with them after just a day and a half.  They still looked decent, with just a little bit of lifting at the tip which I filed down, but I just though that they needed a little extra "something".

I added some stud-like decals from my stash and threw on some Seche to not only try to keep the decals on, but also maybe protect the tips from further wear/lifting.

Well.... let me tell you, maybe common sense should have told me or I ignored that part of my brain, but vinyl doesn't like to allow polish to adhere to itself.  Also, I don't know if it was the stickers or the topcoat, but there was noticeable lifting at the cuticle area.  And the decals were falling off after only a day, so I just said "screw it" and removed them all.

Also, it felt like I was wearing band aids on my nails.  It was weird.

All in all, they're pretty cool.  I stand by the opinion that they're a novelty and unique in that you can custom create your own designs, but don't think that this will replace nail polish because they're just not nail polish.

That is all for now.  :)

Winter & Xmas Themed Nail Art (and some seasonal kvetching)

Winter... I have such mixed emotions about it.
We have Christmas, my birthday, New Year's, and snow that is magical. 
It's also very very cold, which leads me to desire hibernation.
I'm so very very tired.  In fact, I'm pooped.
I currently want nothing to do with anything that requires me to change out of pj's.  Honestly.  But at least we're past the solstice, so the days are getting longer now and it can only grow warmer.  In fact (!) I see the sun shining outside.  Right now!  Yay!

Also, some awesomeness (for me):  A friend of mine just posted to my FB wall a link.  Yay!  That's ME!!!  :D

Anyway, here are some pics:

 

I hope you all have had a wonderful and magical Holiday Season... Let's get back to the grind and ROCK THE SOCKS OFF THE NEW YEAR 2011!!!!!

:)

Nail Art - More Autumn Layering

**Now with "Step by Step"!**


My husband felt that my last manicure wasn't "autumnal" enough... *blows a raspberry at him*
And since I can't back down from a good challenge I had to re-do my last nail art using lighter and warmer colors...  So, here it is:

(sorry for the uber glare... I'm not sure what that's all about.)

Step #1:

Base: Seche Ridge Filler

Wet n Wild - Gold and the Beautiful

Top Coat: Out the Door

 Step #2:

(On top of Gold/Beautiful)

2/3  OPI - Rising Star

3/3 (tip)  OPI - Take the Stage

Top Coat: Out the Door

(Side note: the TONALITY of Gold/Beautiful and Rising Star is almost dupe,

however, RS has far more foil sparkle to it.)

Step #3:

Fauxnad:

Bundle Monster Plate #bm04

Konad Special Polish - Burnt Orange

(Just fyi: this stuff stamps weirdly.)

Step #4:

(pictured above)

Added accent details with L.A. Colors Nail Art Brush:

Red, Yellow, and Neon Orange

Lots and lots of Seche!!  

^_^

PS:  I want to thank everyone who has commented on and/or read my blogs.  I really appreciate it!  And I'm sorry if I don't always respond or comment on yours, but as most of you with your own blogs know... it's HARD to do BOTH!!!  But really, those little morsels of encouragement are what keep us motivated and our blogs going so please don't stop!!  

-hannagrrl<3

Nail Art - Autumn Layering

OPI Take the Stage (x3) - Konad & Bundle Monster (various colors/plates) - accent detailing with a fine nail art brush; OPI Aragon Suede & Let Me Entertain You (? I'm not sure because it was an unlabled Burlesque mini and I didn't bother to double check.) - Seche (x2)

Now... if only I were ambidextrious so that I could do BOTH hands!!! 
[Daily Nail... HOW DO YOU DO IT???!]

Nail Art - Layering Aqua Deco Flowers

Eyeko Vintage Polish +

Pure Ice Oooh Baby +

Konad White Pearl +

Seche +

Konad Black and dots +

[hastily applied] Out The Door

When I try this design again, I'm going to try to remember to use a dark brown instead of the black.  It was kind of harsh-looking and I'm thinking that the brown will seem more sophisticated.

Also, I'm experimenting with some filters on my phone. 

I'm curious as to where this leads. 

Do you like it?  (above)

Or do you prefer the cleaner and more professional?  (bottom)

[Personally, I like that the top photo hides the mistakes better!]

But tell me what YOU think!!  ^_^