NOTD: Christmas Dots

Hello Everyone!

Let me just start by saying, thank you so much to everyone who voted for my Rudolph nails in the Nail Polish Canada Challenge; I received the most votes for week 3, which I still can't believe, so seriously, thank you!!  I truly appreciate it, and I'm going to have an amazing birthday this year because of all of you lovely people!

Now for some nail art.  I needed something quick on my nails the other day, so I created some simple dotted nails using a bunch of shimmery, holiday colors.  I think they turned out pretty cute and festive. :)

I started with a pale gold metallic base (two coats of Topshop Heart of Gold).  Then, with a few dotting tools, I added alternating circles of dots using red, white, and green.  That's it!  Probably the easiest holiday nails ever.

Zoya Logan, Topshop Heart of Gold, China Glaze White On White, Color Club Berry and Bright

Are you sick of all the holiday nails yet?  I'm already thinking about ideas for New Years and for my birthday, the week after.  There will probably be lots of glitter involved!  What are your plans?

Oh, and if you're interested in giveaways, Nail Polish Canada wanted to let all of my US & Canadian readers know that they are giving away three Babyliss Miracurl's (a $600 value).  All you have to do is tell them why you or a loved one should win one over on their site!  Have fun and good luck!  You can enter here: http://www.nailpolishcanada.com/products/miracurl-by-babyliss.html

Thank you for reading! :)

Kristin

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Chrome Gradient Leopard Print Nails

I'm a bit behind on my blog, so you have probably already seen these (sorry!).  I actually posted them last week on Instagram, but I have many more photos to share so I hope you all don't mind! :)

I wanted something fun for the weekend, and I noticed that it's been quite a while since my last leopard print mani, so the idea came to me after I decided to do a gradient of gold and silver chrome on my nails.  I'm not totally happy with my leopard print this time, but I really love how the design as a whole turned out, and I think the mixed chromes with the white accents are perfect for summer!

I started with a gradient using CND Silver Chrome and Gold Chrome.  For a bit of added sparkle, I topped the gradient with piCture pOlish Majesty (my new favorite on top of everything!).  The accent nail (and leopard print) is Cult Nails Tempest.  To tie it all together, I added a small gold stud on the white accent nail.

I hope you like them, and thank you for reading! :)

Kristin

  

Abstract Fireworks Nails

Happy Canada Day (I know I'm a bit late!) and Fourth of July!

Well, I attempted some nail art that is supposed to look like fireworks, and while they don't really look that much like fireworks, I actually quite like the outcome.  I think they turned out a bit more abstract than I was imagining though, so I guess that's what I'll call them!

Here's a basic run down of what went into creating this look, for those who would like to know:

First, I painted my nails with one coat of a-England Lancelot, a gorgeous nearly black red creme.  Then, I sponged on a bit of Essence Jacob's Protection (in a few spots) for a hint of blue shimmer.  I then sponged on Nails Inc. Stratford and Finger Paints Hollydazzle in circular shapes, and made a whole bunch of random exploding dots (with a dotting tool) using CND Brilliant White and Layla Ocean Rush.  I finished the look with my beloved Northern Lights top coat, of course.

Layla Ocean Rush, Nails Inc. Stratford, Finger Paints Hollydazzle, CND Brilliant White, Essence Jacob's Protection, and a-England Lancelot

Let me know what you thought of this look, and if you have any fun nail art planned for your your Fourth of July festivities!  Or, what nails you wore for Canada Day, if you're a fellow Canadian. :)

Have a lovely day!

Kristin