Invisible

Just like the song Invisible by Alison Moyet, the stamping on these nails are (almost) invisible!  I think I took the tone on tone stamping a little too literal!  

Started with a base of two coats of Black Dahlia Lacquer The Fool Who Ripped His Pants (PPU February 2022), no top coat.

Topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top.

Stamped using image from Moyra 39 Eastern Mystic using MdU 91. 

Topped with a coat of KBShimmer Clearly on Top to finish.

It's #MusicManiMonday and this mani is doing double duty; Alison Moyet's tune Invisible.  

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I Love When A Mani Comes Together!

I love when a mani comes together!  This is a perfect mani to me.  Even though the polish application may not be the best, the clean up may not be the best, the stamping could be better, etc., but it just is perfect to me.  Everything I love about doing my nails is in this manicure.  A great base, with some layering for added interest, and then topped with a stamped design that has lots of interest, yet shows the beauty of the base to shine through.  I know that I have used this image so many times, but I can't help myself.  

Started with a base of three coats of China Glaze I Got A Blue Attitude, no top coat.

Topped with Rogue Lacquer It Just Makes Me Happy (PPU December 2023), no top coat.

After applying KBShimmer Clearly on Top, stamped using image from Moyra 52 using Painted Polish Blanc Slate.

After applying Apipila no smear top coat, topped with a coat of Girly Bits Glitter Glaze, then topped with a coat of KBShimmer Clearly on Top. 

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Brights!

Some days, I feel like wearing neon on my nails and not too long ago, I decided to go with these neon nails!  I love wearing brights during the summer and we are finally having some summer weather!

Started with a base of Pahlish Meringue Clouds Mystery Batch, two coats, no top coat.

Topped with Vanessa Molina Limoncello Martini, no top coat.  This is what I'm talking about!

Topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top.

Stamped using image from SdP 34 using Painted Polish Midnight Mischief.

Topped with a final coat of KBShimmer Clearly on Top. 

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Tiny Bubbles!

 Today is #MusicManiMonday and these nails are inspired by Tiny Bubbles by Don Ho.  

Started with a base of blue Glam Polishes.  Starting at thumb and going clockwise:  Glam Batch 11, Glam Virgo, Glam Someday My Prince Will Come, Glam Crash and Glam Virgo. 

Topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top.

Stamped using image from Creative Shop 19S using Painted Polish Blanc Slate.

Creative Shop 19S.

Topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top to finish.

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Floral Stripes

It's been a hot minute since I posted last.  Sorry, but sometimes life and work get busy and blogging suffers.  But I have a free evening and I hope to draft a few posts including this one!

UberChic 29-02.

Started with a base of two coats of Olive Ave Polish Skylight, no top coat.

Topped accent nails with Polished for Days Esperance.

Topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top.

Stamped lines with image from Lina Feeling Shapely! 01 using MdU 80 and flowers from UberChic 29-02 using MdU 80 and 15.  

Finished with a coat of KBShimmer Clearly on Top.

As if these weren't busy enough, I decided to add a few dots for some interest using Painted Polish Blanc Slate.

Topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top.  

 Which version do you like best?  I think I prefer with the dots.  More whimsical!

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Abstract Nails

Abstract isn't my jam; however, every once in a while, I do an abstract design and it always surprises me that I like it more than I thought I would.  Including this time; here's what I came up with!

Started with a base of Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Knowledge is Flower and Desert Reign; both two coats, no top coat.

Topped Desert Reign with Pahlish The Archer, no top coat.

Topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top.

Stamped using images from Born Pretty Artist L014 (middle and ring), Nicole Diary-267 (thumb) and Maniology M285 using Painted Polish Stamped in Lilac on all nails, but also used Painted Polish Thirty & Flirty on thumb.  

Hit The Bottle Easily Abstract 01

Maniology M285

Stamped all nails using Painted Polish Blanc Slate with images from Hit The Bottle Easily Abstract 01.  

Added a few dots using Painted Polish Blanc Slate for interest and filler.

Finished with a coat of KBShimmer Clearly on Top.

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Dandelions

My granddaughter says, look at all the flowers, Grandma!  However, those flowers are really dandelions that are in abundance right now, at least on my lawn.  So I thought these nails were appropriate, even though the flowers aren't yellow!

Started with a base of BKind Les Hamptons, no top coat.

Topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top.

After waiting for about half an hour for it to dry, did a gradient using the base polish, Essie Walking the Walk and Quo Stormy Night.

Topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top.

Stamped using images from Nicole Diary L20 using Painted Polish Blanc Slate.

Topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top to finish.

 This mani is also doing double duty for #MusicManiMonday; Dandelions by Ruth B.  

Thanks for looking!