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GLAM NAILS CHALLENGE DECEMBER — Ugly Christmas Sweater

Hello lovelies & happy Wednesday! How is everyone doing so far this week? Today is my last day of Christmas break before returning to work, so I’m soaking up all I can. It’s definitely been a busy couple of days

Today I’m sharing the next prompt for Glam Nails Challenge December which is Ugly Christmas Sweater. I’m not sure if I quite captured the ugly or Christmas part of the prompt — but these are definitely sweater nails haha.

The polishes I used for this manicure are: 

  • Base Coat: China Glaze Calcium Gel Fortifer
  • Top Coat: Essie Speed Setter
  • OPI Infinite Shine Shaking My Sugarplums
  • OPI Infinite Shine Put Something On Ice
  • Black Acrylic Paint
  • White Acrylic Paint
  • NailStuff.ca 4mm detail brush
  • NailStuff.ca 16mm striper brush
  • Small dotting tool (NailStuff.ca Dotting Tool Trio)

So while these aren’t quite your typical ugly Christmas sweater nails, I feel like if you translated this look into a literal sweater (sparkle & all) it definitely would work at that ugly sweater holiday party! So to me, it’s a win. Plus I love the combination of Put Something on Ice over Shaking My Sugarplums.

What do you think of these festive sweater nails? Do you think they fit the ugly Christmas sweater theme? Let me know your thoughts down in the comments below! 🖤

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Merry Christmas Penguin Accent Nail 🐧🎅

Good morning lovelies & merry Christmas Eve Eve. Can you believe Christmas Eve is tomorrow? Who else has copious amounts of wrapping to do?

Today though, I have another cute nail art look to share. I was wearing this incredible sparkly green already, & decided I needed something fun over top so I decided to add a cute penguin accent nail!

The polishes I used for this manicure are: 

  • Base Coat: China Glaze Calcium Gel Fortifer
  • Top Coat: Essie Speed Setter
  • Beyond The Nail Caribbean
  • Sally Hansen InstaDri Ghouls Night Out
  • OPI I Cannoli Wear OPI
  • ORLY Garnet Luxe Shimmer
  • Sally Hansen InstaDri Pump-kid
  • OPI Unfrost My Heart
  • NailStuff.ca 4mm detail brush
  • Small dotting tool (NailStuff.ca Dotting Tool Trio)

Okay, seriously — how cute is he, all dressed in his little Santa hat? I did do a version of this penguin look in 2018, but I think this year’s version hits the mark so perfectly!

 I decided to add a bit of a scattered dotticure at my cuticle line to give off the effect of snow falling, & I think it made this look even more fun. This is my manicure for my last day of work before the holidays, & I think it’s a fun design for what will probably be the busiest shopping day of the whole year. 

What do you think of my little penguin accent nail? Do you think this is a fun Christmas look? It was actually surprisingly easy to do, which was awesome because the only thing keeping me conscious right now is caffeine! Hopefully Santa will slip a few Energy Drinks in my stocking to keep me awake over the next few days.

Have a fantastic Saturday, & if you’re venturing out to finish up shopping be safe. It’s going to be a zoo out there!

♥︎

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Christmas Ribbon Candy Swirls

Hello beauties & happy Friday! It’s almost the weekend, & not just any weekend, but Christmas weekend! That’s insane but exciting. I had to keep my holiday inspired nail art going with some more abstract nail art.

The first thing this design made me think of after I did it was the Ribbon Hard Candy you get around Christmas. I’m sure you know the stuff, but if not it’s this stuff.

The polishes I used for this manicure are: 

  • Base Coat: China Glaze Calcium Gel Fortifer
  • Top Coat: Essie Speed Setter
  • OPI I Cannoli Wear OPI
  • OPI Unfrost My Heart
  • Sally Hansen Miracle Gel 5 Golden Blings
  • Red & Green Acrylic Paint
  • 16mm Striper Brush from Nailstuff.ca

I decided to use a combination of acrylic paint & nail polish for this design to make it a bit easier for me. Sometimes, I find when I’m doing bigger stripes, my polish starts drying a bit too quickly, but you don’t have the same issue with acrylic paint.

I really, really like how these stripes turned out. I know, I know — I say this every time. But I don’t think there is anything wrong with being proud about your nail art! For a long time, I was extra critical of my work, so I’m glad to enjoy what I do. & it is a little bit different from typical Christmas nail art.

What do you think about these ribbon candy inspired abstract swirls? Do you like the holiday vibes they are giving off? Would you wear these for any Christmas celebrations you’re partaking in this weekend? Let me know all your thoughts down in the comments below!

Happy Friday 🎄

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GLAM NAILS CHALLENGE DECEMBER — Christmas Presents 🎁

Hello lovelies & happy Wednesday! A damp, rainy, cold Wednesday here in Halifax… & I’m so not into it. Today was supposed to be my day to go & get all my Christmas shopping done as it’s my last day off before Christmas Eve… but I am not into the idea of getting caught in that weather. Ugh

Still trying to keep hold of some semblance of the Christmas spirit, so happy to share the next manicure for Glam Nails Challenge December. Today’s prompt is Christmas Present, & I really enjoy the design that I created for today.

The polishes I used for this manicure are: 

  • Base Coat: China Glaze Calcium Gel Fortifer
  • Top Coat: Essie Speed Setter
  • OPI Infinite Shine Bring Out The Big Gems
  • OPI Rolling in Cashmere
  • Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Good as Gold
  • NailStuff.ca 4mm detail brush

Don’t these just look so classy? If only my wrapped presents looked as beautiful as this. At this point, if my presents even end up getting wrapped before Christmas morning, I will be happy. But I’m so happy with how these turned out, & I was excited to pull out this OPI shade I purchased last December again.

What do you think about these Christmas Present nails? Are you all ready for your holiday morning (if you celebrate)?

Don’t forget, you can see all the #glamnailschallengedec designs on Instagram. So many beautiful designs to see that have been done this month! Maybe you’ll even find some inspiration for your own Christmas morning design!

Happy Wednesday ♥︎

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Freehand Snowflakes (Recreation from 2015)

Hello lovelies & happy Friday! Can you believe we are 10 days away from Christmas Day? This month is literally speeding by so quickly!

Today I’m excited to share a design I did early last week. I was looking through old Facebook memories, & this blue design popped up & I knew I needed to recreate it! I always say I am going to redo certain designs, & get distracted. But I’m so glad that didn’t happen this time!

The polishes I used for this manicure are: 

  • Base Coat: China Glaze Calcium Gel Fortifer
  • Top Coat: Seche Vive
  • OPI Blue My Mind
  • White acrylic paint
  • Starrily Space Debris
  • NailStuff.ca 4mm detail brush
  • Small dotting tool (NailStuff.ca Dotting Tool Trio)

As you can see, I took these pictures when we had a fresh coat of snow on the ground. sadly, after a massive rainstorm, our actual Christmas is looking more green than white, but at least we had snow for a minute.

I’m so beyond in love with how these turned out. They colour, the design — it just all makes me so happy. I did use acrylic paint for the design itself, but had to add some sparkle obviously!

& just for fun, my original inspiration versus my updated version.

What do you think of my new blue snowflake design? Do you like the original 2015 design or the updated 2023 version better? Let me know all your thoughts down in the comments below!

Have a lovely Friday. 💙