Metallic Pattern Mix

Cara's Nails

I needed a  fun manicure to brighten up this dull, rainy week we have been having. I thought a pattern mix would be a great solution! My base is two coats of Zoya Monica. My accent nail and details are painted using Essie Nothing Else Metals. I really like this color combination. I have been known to wear it often in various designs. The cheetah pattern is stamped using BM plate 221 and the peacock pattern is from BM plate 212. I used dots of Butter London Slapper for the color pop.

Stamped Gradient

Kate's Nails 

I absolutely love the look of gradient nails, but I am absolutely terrible at them!! I don't know what my issue is, but every time I try them, they turn out badly.  I've used a bunch of different tutorials with no success.  So I decided that the best way to rock the gradient trend without showing off my lack of skills is to stamp over the gradient!

Polishes Used:

Essie Brooch the Subject

Sally Hansen Pacific Blue

Wet N Wild Ebony Hates Chris

Stamping Plate - BM-205

Herring Problem Glitter V's

Kate's Nails 

Here are the nails that I've been rocking the last two days.  The base is two coats of OPI's I Have a Herring Problem,  and the v-gaps and accent nail are one coat of China Glaze's Glistening Snow.  I'm impressed with how well Herring Problem has lasted.  I have a bit of Seche Vite shrinkage, but no chips or wear after two days!  I also really like how Glistening Snow looks layered over Herring Problem.  I'll be wearing these together again!

Herringbone Mani

Cara's Nails

I'm trying out a new design today. I have seen this herringbone design a lot lately and though it seemed like an easy style to pull off. And I was right! I used a nude base color of Julep Otte. I am very fond of the nude nail trend! I create the herringbone design using a thin striping brush and Butter London Slapper. 

Baltimore Ravens Nails - Playoffs Week 2 - Ravens Eyes

Kate's Nails 

It's week two of the playoffs!! The Ravens are in Denver today to take on the Broncos.  It's going to be a tough game, but here's hoping we can make it to the AFC championships!

These nails are some of my favorite Ravens ones I've done.  Anyone in the Baltimore area should recognize these Ravens eyes.  They were on the M&T Bank Ravens car magnet recently, and are over the tunnel at M&T Bank Stadium where the players come out.  I was worried that I wouldn't be able to get them to look right, but I was able to do it on the first try!  

Go Ravens!!

Polishes Used:

Spoiled 2 Weeks Sober

Sinful Colors Snow Me White

China Glaze Liquid Leather

Sonia Kashuk Chocoholic

Wet N Wild Red Red

Outline Nails

Kate's Nails 

Here's a mid-week manicure for you!  I spent a long time last night trying to figure out what to do with my nails.  Eventually, I came across a picture of an outline manicure.  I had never tried it before, but had heard that it was really hard to do.  So I opted for the easier design of the dotted outline, and kept it to just an accent nail.  I really like how these turned out! 

Polishes Used:

Color Club Status Update

Julep Daphne

Butter London Dodgy Barnett

Baltimore Ravens Nails - Playoffs Week 1 - Ray Lewis

Kate's Nails 

This week marks the end of an era, as today is the last home game for Ray Lewis.  Hopefully his last NFL game can be a Superbowl! Go Ravens!!

Polishes Used:

Spoiled 2 Weeks Sober

Essie Good as Gold

Sonia Kashuk Chocoholic

Sinful Colors Snow Me White

China Glaze Liquid Leather