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!