Drake & Miss Deep: A Half Moon Gradient — by Nichole C. on

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promotional samples ahead Remember last month when I posted the R.O.D  Collection from Carpe Noctem Cosmetics ? I couldn't contain ...

Electric Stripes, Glitter, and Gradients. Oh My. — by Nichole C. on

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promotional samples ahead Are you ready for more?! We are almost done with the fangirling, I promise. Today's art is a little simpl...

A Delicate Sky — by Nichole C. on

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promotional samples ahead When I got this pale blue polish from Emily at CNC , I was worried. All of my googling led me to swatches t...

Only Two Colors — by Nichole C. on

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As I have mentioned before, I am a terrible decider. Most of the time, it works for me. I end up with color combos that other people wouldn...

Minimalist Princess: Rapunzel — by Nichole C. on

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So...I abandoned this for a bit didn't I? This one is especially hard, because being simple is not something that comes easily for me. ...

Something Corny — by Unknown on

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Haha...because corn.  I forget if this was Nichole's idea or mine, but she's been bugging me to do it.  It's kinda perfect for m...

Infection Nails — by Nichole C. on

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I liked that ELF Red Scarlet so well that I couldn't put it away just yet. I decided to so something very loosely  inspired by The Stra...

Glitter and Fade — by Nichole C. on

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Ever have those manicures that just sorta create themselves? You're sitting there, with tools and supplies around you, and just start d...

Pinspired: Tattooed Bride of Frankenstein — by Nichole C. on

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Let the season ring! These little bits of inspiration have been rolling around my Pinterest board for quite some time. I thought now was as...

First Official Halloween Manicure — by Nichole C. on

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I have been waiting all freaking year  for this manicure. I look forward to the season more than any other...when I can wear orange and bla...

Inspired Glitter Gradient — by Nichole C. on

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Fall is coming, and I love it dearly...so why do I keep doing Christmas manicures?! This time, it isn't my fault. I was inspired... ...

Crowdsourcing: Gradients and Angles — by Nichole C. on

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I'm taking a trip to visit family at the end of the summer...which means a week and change without painting my nails. ( The horror! But...

The Planets: Mars — by Nichole C. on

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The fourth planet is Mars. A dusty red gem floating nearby, delighting children of all ages with its readily visible reddish tint. I rememb...

The Planets: Venus — by Nichole C. on

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Today's planet is Venus. This planet always fascinated me as a kid, because it can be easily seen in the evening sky. I always wondered...

Slightly Less-Tacky Neons — by Nichole C. on

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Loud colors are awesome, and nothing is louder (and therefore more awesome) than neon. They are so hard to do well, but when they are good....

Suit up! — by Unknown on

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When I reviewed Zoya's Tickled collection (which was sent for review), I said they made me feel unusually summery.  I took that feeling...

Bringing Up Old Sh*t: My First China Glaze Polishes — by Nichole C. on

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I've always been into nail polish, but for a very long time I only bought polish at drugstores. I didn't really think about beauty ...

Radiant Orchid for Summer — by Nichole C. on

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Like I said before, Radiant Orchid is growing on me. It doesn't hurt that the interpretations of the color are so loosey-goosey. Most o...

Gradients + Tape: A Wonderful Pair — by Nichole C. on

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I feel sometimes that if a week goes by without doing some sort of gradient manicure, my brain might explode. It is my go-to nail look, lik...

Manhattan Awakening — by Nichole C. on

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I love it when the polish names actually work out to be a neat post title. I was feeling a little down today, and meh  moods always make me...