Spangled Stars

Happy Fourth of July, my fellow Americans!  I struggle after a few years of themed patriotic nails to come up with designs, but after a few thoughts about new ways to do stars and stripes, this design idea came to me.  I wasn't sure it was going to work out, but I think it turned out great.  Hope everyone takes time to relax and enjoy our ability to relax and enjoy!

I painted first, two coats of China Glaze High Roller.  I then added Bundle Monster plate BM210 with Special Konad Stamping Polish in White.  I then topped with a coat of Seche Vite and waited for the manicure to dry.  Once dried, I applied star-shaped stickers randomly on my nails.  I then did a baee coat of China Glaze First Mate and then added a top coat of China Glaze Ride The Waves.  I peeled the stickers away and added one final coat of Seche Vite.

Red Hot--Take It Off

In preparation for watching Magic Mike tonight (yes, I'm going)  These are also my birthday party manicure nails.  Since I was swimming all day yesterday, I didn't do an official birthday manicure.  But since I knew I was going to a crazy movie tonight to celebrate my birthday, but didn't think wearing stripper-themed nails to work was a very good idea, this was the best I could come up with to pay homage.  So excited!

I taped off the bottom of my nails and added three coats of China Glaze Hey Sailor and glitter from LA Splash Cosmetics in  Hazardous.  I finished the manicure with two coats of Seche Vite.

Neon Polka

Another highlight for my neon colors.  I tried my best to get the colors to work in the photos, but sometimes I think the reflection shot is a more accurate rendering of the neon color.

I painted two coats of Zoya Haorley and added glitter from LA Splash Cosmetics in Rock Star.  I used a dotting tool and first painted the dots in China Glaze White On White for a base for the neons.  I then added China Glaze Surfin' For Boys, Lolita, Sun-Kissed, Sun Worshiper, Towel Boy Toy, In The Lime Light and Shocking Pink.  To finish: one coat of Seche Vite.

Tye Dye

I'm not sure I knew this was going to look like tye-dye, but that's what everyone called it and it certainly fits the finished product.  I only knew I wanted to use my neons and make something bright.  It truly turned out to be one of my favorite manicures of the year so far.  So bright!  So pretty!

I panted a a base two coats of China Glaze Surfin' For Boys.  I then added China Glaze Sun-Kissed, In The Lime Light, and Lolita.  Manicure was finished with a coat of Seche Vite.

Filigree Layers

Sometimes when things don't work out the way you think they will, the end results are almost better.  I was hoping that the pink I initially chose was going to be contrasting enough for this manicure, but it wasn't.  But once I applied the lavender over, the pink popped and it all came together.  Thank goodness for mistakes!

I painted three coats of Zoya Zuza and added image from Bundle Monster plate BM222 with Konad Special Stamping colors Violet and Psyche Pink.  One coat of Seche Vite was my top coat.

Sea Sparkle

Back on the sparkle kick, I was feeling blue as it's the time for swimming.  Love the shimmer of loose glitter in a manicure.

I painted three coats of China Glaze Electric Beat.  I added loose glitter from Esther's Nail Center and other random aqua glitter I had on hand (no lable).  One coat of Seche Vite to finish.

Chevron Outta Here

I wanted to highlight my highlighter yellow.  This manicure certainly did it.  I wasn't thrilled that my lines didn't end up as crisp as I wanted, but this yellow was a bit on the thick side and a bit of a diva.

I first taped off my nails and painted the bottom half with China Glaze Icicle and then added two coats of China Glaze Sun-Kissed.  One coat of Seche Vite was my top coat.