31DC version 2.0: Day 9: Stripes

Hello, Reader!

 

 

So, I had this really cool idea for today's prompt that I found on Pinterest (where I found my inspiration all the time ;).) It turned out to be a little more complex that I originally thought.

 

Stripes are something really hard for me to do, because my lines aren't really straight. I use mainly striping tape, but let's be honest. It tooks forever to cut this tape in tiny millions bits. This is why I only did two nails on each hand. It was enough for me.

 

The original design was made in black and white and in the circle, there was a person standing his back facing me. I changed a little bit because, hellooooooo, I can't do that much details on my nails. (At least for now.)

 

 

31DC version 2.0: Day 8: Dotticure

Dotticure. Dots. Easy peasy.

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RIGHT. That's what you would thought. Dots. What is more easy than that? You just take something round-edge and you make dots. Even a monkey could do that.

At least, that's what I thought when I saw the prompt. I mean, come on. I don't usually do dots, because it looks so simple. What I learned doing this prompt, is that it's more complicated than it looks. You have to make every dots the same size, apply the same pressure every time. Eeeeeeerggh. Dotticure is an art itself. The nails ladies who can make them look all lined-up perfectly and exact size are gods. Goddesses, sorry.

31DC version 2.0: Day 7: Metallic

I'm back with more nail art for the 31 Day Challenge!!

Today's nail art is inspired by steampunk pieces. Metallic totally inspired me this. Doesn't it inspire you this?

 I must admit it's been a while since I wore a metallic shade. I usually don't wear that kind of polishes, I don't know why exactly. I have like one gold (a really pretty one, I should wear it more often!), two or three silver (that I wear almost never) and one copper-like (I wear this one never.) Sooooo. I thought it was time I used them so they can feel loved too :)

I found my inspiration on DeviantArt. I don't remember the girl's name who did these nails but I thought they were pretty cool. In one of my previous design for the new year I took a little part of this design too. I loved it. I still do.

Okay, okay. I shut up now.

 

31DC version 2.0: Day 6: Monochromatic

This week I found the challenge very challenging. It was so vague, you could go wherever you wanted. For the black and white prompt, it was already difficult, but now with monochromatic...

I must admit when I read the word monochromatic, what came in my mind almost immediately was black and white with various grey area between. Since the previous prompt was about these colors (or non-colors) I couldn't take these again. Right?

I decided to look in my stash and choose the colors I own the most. Pink. It was an evidence. I already found my pattern. You know, when something isn't right, or you don't feel it? The more I looked at my pattern and my bottles, the less I was feeling this choice.

It was only yesterday that I decided to look on Internet to find something else. I stumbled upon a tutorial made by Chelsea King for BirchBox. I knew right away I wanted to do it. It was simple. It was monchromatic. LET'S DO THIS!


The final look:

 

31DC version 2.0: Day 5: Black&White

Today's prompt was really vague for me. I didn't know what to do exactly. Black and white. There's so much possibilities!!

I went to my dear Pinterest and looked for some inspiration. This is what I came up with.

 

Lines everywhere, every day.

Nails Of The Weekend: Pahlish's "La Belle Endormie"

Taking a short break from the 31DC to wear one of my many new pretties!

Fall is almost here and I'm really happy about it. I think over the years, it has become my favorite season. The colors in the trees, the cold air (but not too cold) and when the sun is there, wow!

Yesterday night, when I was searching for a new color to wear, I couldn't decide. I knew I wanted something dark, with a fall vibe... The problem is that I have a million of new pretties and I wanted to wear all of them! (Compulsive buyer heeeeeeere.)

I finally decided on wearing one of my new Pahlish. It's my first time buying from them and I was really amazed when I had them finally in my hands. The colors on my screen didn't prepare me for all this amazingness! They are so much prettier in real life! Making it harder to decide which one to wear first!

No more blabla. Let's see those nails!!

 

La Belle Endormie is a dark red/purple jelly full of gold shimmer. Very vampy, very fall!

I'm not at home at this moment, so I took the pictures with what I had.  Look at that gold shimmer peaking through! I wish it would have shown better on the pictures!

I just adore this shade. I will wear this one very often during fall. It has so much depth. Just beautiful.

What are you wearing on your nails this weekend?

Happy polishing!

Irrationails xo

31DC version 2.0: Day 4: Primary Or Secondary

You know that awesome feeling you get when what you had in mind turns exactly like it was supposed to be on your nails? I got that feeling when I finished my design! IT FELT GOOD!


I found my idea on Pinterest (source of everything!) and I immediately thought : "I want to do this. Such a cool idea."

 

31DC version 2.0: Day 3: Violet

Hello, Reader!

I'm back again with the 31DC! Today is day three and we had choice between violet or blue. It was a hard choice since I had ideas for both of the colors! Finally I settled down with the one that seemed a little bit more simple!

Onto the nails!

31DC version 2.0, Day 2: Yellow

Hello to you, Reader!

Today is day two of the 31DC. We had to choose between green or yellow; two of the colors I usually don't wear. I searched through my stash and found two or three shades I could wear. I already found my pattern I wanted so I started.. Let's just say it didn't turned out how I planned. It was a complete fail.

I, then, started again with a simple pattern and different colors. It turned out to be better than my previous attempt, but still I was not completely satisfied. I told myself: "You have to be patient with yourself. You can't be perfect, it's your second day. Calm down." So.. I calmed down and the more I look at my nails, the more I like them.

I started taking pictures and then looked at them.. DAMMIT. Why does my hot pink becomes a bright orange?? What the...!! Not only I can't get a color accurate picture, my design got scratched few minutes later. Yesterday was not my day, I can tell you that.

When everything goes wrong, you better just stop doing it. I put everything on hold and went to bed. This morning before going to school I snapped a quick picture. At least, the color is a little bit more accurate.

Loaded Lacquer: Nail Mail of the Week

Hello to you, Reader!

Last week, I received a package from Loaded Lacquer at my mom's house. Since I moved out I have to wait to get my things. I was so excited when she brought it with her when she came to see me !

I bought three new polishes from Heather, maker of Loaded Lacquer, and I would have bought more.  I need to control myself when I shop on her site. Everything she makes is beautiful and well thought.

For today's pictures I tried to take them in my homemade light box I finally made yesterday. I didn't have something long and large enough to make all the height so you can see a line. Oh well. Perfection doesn't exist, huh. If everything goes as I planned I should have my ''real'' light box by Friday. Exciting. This nail thing is getting real!

Enough with the rambling. Onto the nail mail !

 

She changed her logo, it's less bling-y. I don't know which one I prefer, her new one or old one. Aren't they pretty all lined up?

 

Megalodon is a blue/grey crelly with triangle glitters (white and silver), hexagons (two different blues & silver) and flakes (lavender.) It is beautiful and I can't wait to wear it even if the Shark Week is over. I'm crazy like that.

No Bra is a light pink crelly. It's from the Nude Jiggle Trio. I only bought this one because I felt like the others two weren't really me even if the name were funny enough to consider to buy them. It looks so simple and chic. I'm glad I purchase this one.  

 

Dragon Fruit is a crazy pink neon crelly. It's so bright in "real life". I couldn't get the right shade even if I try everything. This kind of color just doesn't want to be taken in picture. I feel like it's a summer shade. I'll probably wear this one in the middle of the winter when I'll get sick of the weather.   

Loaded Lacquer is one of my favorite indie brand, because she brings something new every time she releases new polishes. Her combination and choice of color/finish is pure Genius! Do you own any Loaded Lacquer polishes? Which one is your favorite?

Happy polishing! I'll see you Thursday, Reader!

Irrationails xo

31DC version 2.0, Day 1: Red

 Today is the beginning of the 31 Day Challenge! This year, I decided to take part of this big event in the nail art community. Last year, I was in awe with many nail ladies and the designs they came up with.

The version that I'll follow is the 2.0 version, created by @Willpaintnailsforfood, @thenailpolishchallenge and @wondrouslypolished. I like this version better. They will only post on Monday and Thursday, so you'll actually have time to think and admire your work for a longer time! Plus, I don't think it would have been manageable for me to paint my nails everyday. Yeah for the 2.0 version!

Day 1: Red. When I was looking for inspiration, the idea of the little girl and her balloon came almost immediately to my mind. My first idea was poppy nails, but I saw that on the day 11, that's the prompt. I really like how this design turned out. My skills at doing little design isn't perfect, but I hope that with the challenge I will get better!