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It wouldn't be a holiday season without some poinsettias, would it, lovelies?
No, it would not. (Look at how glorious and long my nails are here! I weep for you, my pretty nails!)
For today's look, I began with a base of two easy coats of Shirin, which is way more gold and way less yellow-orange than it appears on the Mentality website (which is a good thing, for my skin tone). I then painted on the poinsettias with Fire It Up, Tomato, Nightmaren, and St. Petersburgundy. The leaves were done with Recycle and Shawn. The little dots were done with Streetside NYC and Mellow Yellow.
I didn't like these once I'd done them, I found them sloppy, but I think they've grown on me.
Polishes used:
Layla - Souftouch 08 (Fire It Up)
Joe Fresh - Tomato
OPI - St. Petersburgundy
Zoya - Shawn
Sally Hansen - Mellow Yellow
Duri - Rejuvacote (base coat)
Glisten & Glow - HK Girl (top coat)
medium detail brush
My adventures in nubbiness start tomorrow! I really can't get over it. I've broken nails before but it hasn't ever really been this bad. It'll take at least a month to get any reasonable sort of length back. But I'm trying not to give up hope! Or, not hope, but resilience. Or something. You know what I mean? Sure you do. *whistles*
xo,
J.
CHECK OUT WHAT THE OTHER TALENTED LADIES OF THE DIGIT-AL DOZEN ARE UP TO:
This.Is.Amazing. Seriously - this nail art is soooo good!! A job well done!
ReplyDeleteThese are simply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow wow woow Jolène! You did such an amazing job! So perfect!
ReplyDeleteSo cute I can't resist, I want to do this too! :)
ReplyDeleteSoooo beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteFirst off, LOVING the design. Im a huge grey fan and love the grey/purple combo! I actually was originally going to have that scheme for my blog but then I decided on grey/pink. haha I really adore the banner - especially the font. I love the ribbon designs!
ReplyDeleteI would personally suggest moving "About Me" above "Find Me". You can think of it this way (although it sounds harsher than I intend I'm sure) - Why would someone want to find you if they don't know about you? haha (Side note - love your name!) I've heard so many times that the first thing people check out is about the blogger. Crazy, huh? But people like that connection. It is great that you have your Introduction page, and plenty to it. Looks great! My only suggestion in this aspect is to maybe change the About Me description on the main page to something that tells a bit more about you outside of polish. Hobbies, career, family, whatever. So people get to know what makes you special. :)
I really love your writing. I actually just giggled reading through some and you really have that sense of friendliness. You have one of those styles that people just feel drawn to. (Myself included!) Your nails arts are incredibly full of talent and very clean, and well photographed! I might be drooling just a bit. haha
Actually besides a little readjustment on the About Me, I'd say your blog is perfect! And even then, that's not a necessity or real turn off. Quite frankly, I'm smitten, and will definitely be following along now!
Oh, and I love that you use Disqus. Can I petition to have everyone switch? haha!
This is MY favorite of the day! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! I have poinsettia's for friday's post. Great minds ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
ReplyDeleteThank you dear!
ReplyDeleteAwwww, thank you Vic! You're the sweetest. :)
ReplyDeletePlease do it! I love it when people try my designs, and poinsettias are always a good look for the holidays! I would look to see it. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Emily!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Toria, thank you so much for all your feedback! It's totally precious to me. :) I will definitely move my About Me and beef it up a bit-- it does make sense to put it at the top, and I'm not sure why that never occurred to me. (Answer: because the Universe wanted you to come point it out to me!)
ReplyDeleteAfter Digit-al Dozen week is over, I have some feedback that I will be leaving for other bloggers, and I'll make sure you come check out your blog while I'm at it, I'd love to return the favour. :) Again, thank you so much!
Oh, thank you so much Heather!! That means a lot! :D
ReplyDeleteGreat minds indeed!! They are kind of irresistible for this time of year, aren't they? :)
ReplyDeleteChecked it out, looks good! You're very welcome! :D
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
ReplyDeletePsssssh, sloppy?! Are you JOKING? I love these! There's so much subtle depth in all the bits you painted because you used so many colors. Love love love
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Emma!! <3
ReplyDeleteI'll surely do it, it's the second mani on the to-do-list, I hope I'll make it for Christmas. It may sound annoying, but may I send you the photos of the result when I'll be ready? I'd love to hear your opinion! :)
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see it! Feel free to email me or drop me a link here!!
ReplyDeleteI did it on my nails finally, and I love it! I can't think about taking off the manicure :)
ReplyDeleteHere's the link to my post with the pics: http://ere-kanezawa.blogspot.it/2013/12/xmas-mani-poinsettias-on-gold.html
I did smaller flowers since my nails are not very long, I think yours are far better than mine. Thank you again for the inspiration <3 and merry Christmas!!
Hi Ere! Sorry for the late reply, I haven't had Internet at the new place... but I love these! I really enjoy the gold you used as your base, and your nails are perfect! I'm so happy that I was able to inspire you, and I hope your Christmas was wonderful! :)
ReplyDeleteNo problem at allo, I'm so glad you liked it! :) My Xmas was great and I hope yours was too :) Happy New Year!!
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