I Saw The Constellations...

It's #MusicManiMonday and these nails are inspired by Bobcaygeon by The Tragically Hip.  I was ironically in Bobcaygeon a couple weeks ago.  Out for a drive to pick up my favourite jam, Strawberry Rhubarb, at McLean Berry Farm near Buckhorn, and this song came to mind when I drove through town.  

Started with two coats of Bee's Knees When Things Look Glum, Vote 31.  This is my high tech way of showing 2 coats.

Two coats weren't giving me the coverage I was going for, so I did three.

Still kinda patchy, but I knew I was using an image that would cover a lot of the base. Topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top.

Stamped using image from KADS Immaturity 032 using Painted Polish Blanc Slate, no top coat.

KADS Immaturity 032

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

Inspired by Alan Dyer and the Amazing Sky.  I hope I can learn to take a picture like this some day!

On another note, I miss Gord Downie and can't believe it has been 9 years since he passed.  I remember his farewell tour like it was yesterday.  I wasn't the biggest Hip fan, but he was an icon for sure and he is missed.  His music lives on. 

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Floating On

I can see why this polish is called Float On; it is the colour of water that I would like to float in on a lazy summer afternoon.  It even sparkles like the reflection of the sun, hitting the water just so.  Stunning.

Started with a base of ILNP Float On, two coats, no top coat.

Topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top.

Stamped with an image from Marianne Nails n05 using Painted Polish Blanc Slate, no top coat.

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

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Summer Breeze

I heard Summer Breeze by Seals & Crofts on the radio not too long ago and thought that's the next inspiration for my next #MusicManiMonday.  Here's what I came up with!

Started with skittles; Orly Morning, Sunshine (thumb), Sinful Curry Up (pinky and index) and Lakur Guilty Pleasure (middle and ring), all on a base of Cupcake White Pop.

Topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top.

Hey, it's my nails on a watermelon lol!

Stamped using Lesly Garden Stuff 1 (all nails except thumb), CjS-182 (thumb), and Lina 4 Seasons-Summer 02 (words on thumb) using MdU 52 (watermelon rind, swirl on thumb and words on thumb which were shadow stamped), Painted Polish Midnight Mischief (seeds and words on thumb), Konad Red (which was mixed with white for watermelon on thumb) and Sally Hansen Instadri Jumpin' Jade (watermelon rind on pinky and index). 

I also stamped Ms. Cindy....not too badly if I don't say so myself!  

Finished with a coat of KBShimmer Clearly on Top.  

 Hopefully, you're having a great summer!

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Beach Baby, Beach Baby!

It's #MusicManiMonday and I did these nails with the song Beach Baby by The First Class!  Beach Baby was released in 1974; if you're not familiar with it, please check it out on YouTube!  Fun summer pop song!

I did a smoosh stamper gradient with an assortment of polishes; too many to mention.  

Topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top.

Sugar Bubbles SB127

Beauty Big Bang XL-071

Stamped a bunch of beach babies using Beauty Big Bang XL-071 (thumb), Sugar Bubbles SB 127 (ring and index), Sugar Bubbles SB 077 (middle) and Sugar Bubbles SB 065 (pinky) using Painted Polish Midnight Mischief.  Quite a few of the images were shrunk with the sizing stamper.

Topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top to finish.

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Blue Lagoon

These nails remind me of the tranquil blue waters of the Caribbean.  Even thought it's summer here in Canada and we have warm weather, warm water and even stunning blue waters in some lakes, I still long to swim in the Caribbean, especially snorkeling while looking at the vibrant fish and hoping to see turtles! 

Started with a base of OPI NFTease Me, two coats over a base of Cupcake White Pop, no top coat.

Topped with one thin coat Ribbits Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark.  I love the vibrant blue flakies!  

Topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top. 

Stamped with image from Hit the Bottle To Boldly Go 01 using Painted Polish Blanc Slate, no top coat.

Added dots for interest and filler with OPI My Pal Joey and MoYou Dream Holiday.

Topped with a final coat of KBShimmer Clearly on Top.  

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Round and Round

It's #MusicManiMonday and here's another circle mani.  Circles are round; the tribute song is Round and Round by Ratt.  I can remember this song playing on Good Rockin' Tonite when which was hosted by Terry David Mulligan back in the day.  I watched it faithfully every Friday night for a lot of years.  I'm sure this ages me but such is life; it happened lol. 

Started with a base of two coats of OPI Music is My Muse.  Such a nice colour but not a great formula.  

Had to topcoat is to cover the patches, so topped with Fancy Gloss Let's Be Friends (PPU April 2021). 

Topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top. 

Sugar Bubbles SB 021

Stamped with image from Sugar Bubbles SB 021 using Painted Polish Blanc Slate, no top coat.

Topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top.

Decided to add matte top coat.  Those flakies POP!

Sunlight outside and the flakies be popping still!

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