In Honor

It is Memorial Day in the USA on Monday.  So in honor of those who serve and their memorial, I painted something appropriate.

I painted a base coat of China Glaze Salsa.  I striped So Easy Stripe Rite in White and Red Glitter.  I used Orly Mirror Mirror for the crosses outlined in Black.  The Star nails are painted first with China Glaze Frostbite and then starred with White.  I used two coats of Seche Vite for the finish.

Holiday!

These aren't necessarily my Memorial Day nails, but once they were painted they reminded me of a vacation.  Bright colors and Confetti!

I used a base two coats of China Glaze White On White and then painted China Glaze Flip Flop Fantasy from their new Poolside collection.  I added the glitter on top (from Cina).  And then I coated Seche Vite, two coats.

Shaky Hands McGee

I was chatting with my friend, Erin.  She is great AND has the shakiest hands (and no, she doesn't have Parkinson's--or anxiety).  Her hands just shake.  She wanted to be my muse and I wanted to oblige.  I am always looking for inspiration (and Heather, I am considering what to do for memorial day--don't know yet).  In keeping with the theme, there has been no clean up on my nail bed (in picture only) in honor of channeling Shaky Hands McGee.  

I first used China Glaze Light As Air and then layered Grape Juice and finally Let's Groove on top.  I striped each color on top.  Finished with one coat Seche Vite.

Semi Formal

Neon didn't last.  So next time I will paint it over white so it has better staying power.  So that means a new manicure!  This one reminded me so much of a formal dress for prom or the like and since it is also the season for girls in prom dresses, it is totally fitting.

I painted the base coat color from Ulta in Envy.  I then added Cina nail art that resemble crushed shells and a matching purple glitter, both from this nail art pack.  I added two coats of Seche Vite on top to smooth out the texture.

Sunburst

I bought some new neon nail polish today at Ulta from China Glaze's new summer line Poolside.  After painting some friends nails, it was time for my own.

I used Sun Worshiper as a base and painted Flip Flop Fantasy for the sunburst.  I added glitter on the base of the nail and used two coats of Seche Vite for shiny goodness!

The Eyes Have It

This came to my whilst about to fall asleep last night.  My "Unzipped" didn't make it through the day.  Boo.  I wish pretty polish would last longer.  I'm pretty sure this manicure is creepy, but that is why I like it.  So watch out, cuz I'm watching you!

Base color:  Essie Chinchilly.  

Blue Eye: Mix of China Glaze Bahamian Escape, Sky High-Top, OPI Blue My Mind.

Brown Eye: Mix of China Glaze Evening Seduction, In Awe Of Amber.

Green Eye: Mix of China Glaze Four Leaf Clover, Paper Chasing

Golden Eye: China Glaze Solar Power

Newborn Eye (vampire reference/red eye): Mix of China Glaze Salsa, Sexy Silhouette.

Eye shape, lashes and pupil are So Easy Stripe Rite in Black.  And Highlight is China Glaze Millennium.  

All finished with Seche Vite to top.

Unzipped

I needed something simple, since it is so late.  I actually really like the look.  Of course, you can't tell in the picture, but it makes my manicure look almost 3D .  Plus, I think I have taken one of my best nail photos yet.

pretty pretty.

Base color is Essie's Perky Purple with So Easy Stripe Rite in Aqua or Sea Green Metallic (I can't tell based on their color chart).  I used two coats of Seche Vite.