Author: Shannon Rae

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Retro abstract Stripes. 

So I think retro abstract stripes are my new favourite. They’re so easy to do and there are so many colour options. This mani was inspired by my brand new Spring tank top from Ardene. 

   
  
The polishes I used for this mani were:

  • Essie Haute as Hello
  • OPI I Cannoli Wear OPI
  • Art Club Nail Art Duo in Bubblegum Pink
  • Art Club Nail Art Duo in White. 
  • Milani Nail Art Percision Brush in Black. 
  • Essie Good to Go. 

  
   
Is this not the cutest shirt ever? 🍍And it goes so perfectly with my nails! I hope I’m not the only one who matches her nails to her outfits! 

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Pink and Purple half moons. 

Anyone else so excited for Spring?! I definitely am. Although we’re getting some less than pleasant weather (snow in April? 😧) I thought I’d embrace some bright colours. And it’s been a while since I wore a half moon mani, so I thought it would be fun to pull out a few of my favourite bright colours. 

   
The polishes I used for this mani were:

  • Color Club Pucci-licious 
  • China Glaze Purple Panic 
  • Essie Good to Go 
  • Paper Hole reinforcers 

   
What colours are you loving for Spring? 🌷

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Spring-y Floral 

Is anyone else seriously ready for Spring?! I definitely am. This winter hasn’t been nearly as rough as last year, but I am still so ready for Winter to be over. In honour of that Spring feeling, I thought I’d pull out some brighter colours. 

I was at Shoppers the other day with the hubby, and he picked me out Essie Chillato to add to the stash, which is a pale pistachio green and nothing like anything I have in my stash. I’m not usually into greens, but I’m seriously digging this colour. And since I’m trying to break out of my comfort zone, what’s a better colour to do it with! 

And since I was going with such a fresh Spring-y colour, I thought some floral was in order.  

  
The polishes I used for this manicure were:

  • Essie Chillato
  • Sally Hansen I ♥️ Nail Art pen in purple
  • Sally Hansen I ♥️ Nail Art pen in green 
  • Sally Hansen I ♥️ Nail Art pen in magenta 
  • Sally Hansen I ♥️ Nail Art pen in turquoise
  • Essie Good to Go 

Oh yes, bring in the floral. It’s been a long winter, and I’ve missed playing around with my floral manis. I’m also kind of obsessed with my Sally Hansen I ♥️ Nail Art pens again. I forgot how easy they are to use to create fun designs! I have a feeling I might be adding more to the stash come next pay day! 
Anyone else craving Spring as much as I am? What are you wearing on your nails lately? 

 

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Bright Swirly Stripes

I am so over winter. Like, so over winter. So you know what that means–time to break out the bright polishes!  I was stuck for inspiration, so I decided to pull out a favourite fallback design. 

  
The polishes I used for this design were:

  • China Glaze Flying Dragon
  • Essie Garden Variety
  • Cosmetic Arts unnamed hot pink polish. 
  • Art Club Nail Art Duo in White  
  • Miliani Nail Art Striper in Black
  • Essie Good to Go 


What are you wearing on your nails to combat the Winter blahs? Let me know in the comments below. I foresee a whole lot of neons coming in the very near future! ☀️

 

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Valentine’s Day Manicure Inspiration  

 The big day is quickly approaching so I though I would share a few of the manicures I’ve done the last couple weeks just in case you were on the search for some last minute nail art inspiration. 

 Heart accent nails featuring OPI DS Extravagance. 
 
Romantic Vintage Roses. 

 
Matte Heart doodles featuring Sally Hansen I 💗 Nail Art pens. 

 
Itty bitty gradient dotticure featuring Sally Hansen I 💗 Nail Art Pens.   

Valentine’s Day dotticure. 
 
So what are you planning on wearing on your nails for Valentine’s Day? The hubby and I are planning on going to see Deadpool so I’m going to attempt some Deadpool nails in honour of the occasion! If they actually turn out, I promise to post them!