This was a complete accident, albeit a pretty one.
I was testing out a nail decal method and folded the paper in half because I wanted to start over. But when I saw the effect on the paper, I immediately had to try it on my nail. So I smashed the paper onto my nail bed, and…..
…loved it! Now I wish I had done this with no-chip polish. 
It was simple too. Just messy, lol. Just like a water marble.
Sinful Colors – “Innocent” “24/7” “Love Nails” “Midnight Blue”
Mac – “Vice Is Nice (Frost)” 
Breast Cancer Awareness month.
And so…….
This is a no-chip polish design, so hopefully that will curb my urge to change it up so promptly. I love pink.
I “designed” my left hand, and my super duper wonderful colleague nail technician/educator Lashawn created my right hand design. I am now in LOVE with foils like the ones on my ring finger (right hand). Guaranteed to “bling up” a manicure – INSTANTLY! It’s hard to resist the shiny stuff 
. And she does a most incredible French manicure, as evidenced by my sassy pink pinky nail.
Save the tatas!!!!
Well, if it wasn’t clear before, this gives away my political preference to date. LOL
But seriously, the OPI Germany Collection (2012) colors are INCREDIBLE!!!!
OPI – “Unfor-greta-bly Blue”
China Glaze – “White On White”
I have my coworkers to thank for this nail art inspiration!! The debate didn’t really move me. *shrugs* Hopefully the next one will.
I pass by this window display every day…… it finally got my attention. Finally.
Sinful Colors – “Ruby Ruby”
China Glaze – “White Out”
I hate the formulation of “White Out”. It’s horrible and it takes FOREVER to dry. “White on White” is SO much better. Can someone explain to me why the company messed up the one polish?? SMH.
And I got a little topcoat careless and streaked some of my precious dots on my pinky fingernail. GOTTA pay better attention. 
I was perusing some YouTube videos…. with no expectation. Saw this video for a striped gradient by xoJahtna. I got inspired.
I’m pleased.
Sinful Colors – “Timbleberry”, “Hazard”, “Vacation Time” & “Easy Going”
This just matches a night out on the town. Slightly edgy and flashy, and FUN!
OPI – “Nein! Nein! Nein! Ok, Fine!” (2012 Germany Collection) & “Metallic 4
Life” (Nicki Minaj Collection) 
My hand felt like a model on location, in the city. lol. My nails fit right in with all the lights and traffic. All I needed was to really go out.
…it was Autumn.
The temperature just bounced from a beautiful, breezy 78 degrees…..
…..to a dry (low humidity), WINDY 55 degrees.
I need a coat, a scarf and gloves. Right Now!
So, I went with antique Autumn.
OPI – “Don’t Pretzel My Buttons” (2012 Germany Collection)
Time for some season changing colors……
I am loving these sponging gradients. I did the typical horizontal one….. just looked “stripe-y” to me…. so I applied it diagonally. And I love that look so much more. 
OPI – “Don’t Talk Bach To Me” (Germany Collection) &”Suzi Takes The Wheel” & “Nein! Nein! Nein!Ok, Fine!” (Germany Collection)
Inspired by my new twitter friend @LacqueredAffair . . . who has a most wonderful manicure avi….
Though I don’t really do gems on my nails because of my (self-diagnosed) tactile OCD, I loved the design. So, I had to do my own take on the manicure that involved nothing I could easily yank off my nail. LOL.
China Glaze – “White on White”
It’s my birthday!!! 
Yayyyyy!!!
So I did my celebratory nails… complete with confetti and a few tiny streamers on accent nails.
I used a no-chip gel polish this time! La Palm Gel II’s – “Out of My Way” as the base color…
…and my wonderfully beloved polka dots in acrylic paint. ( I heart dots!! forever).
I have planned a “do NOTHING” day. Two hour massage from my favorite massage therapist, a triple venti soy caramel macchiato from Starbucks, a cupcake from Sprinkles…. and then kicking up my feet for a pedicure…. then seriously kicking up my feet to just chill.
Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me!!!
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