Rose Accent Nails

Spring Florals & Wedding Update!

This is the Tale of Two Florals

Peachy Floral

Nude Floral

If it feels like it's been forever since I have blogged any nail art... that's probably because it HAS been forever. 

First off... I'M MARRIED!! April 26, 2014 is a day I will always remember. We had beautiful skies, a lovely venue (Clark House), many guests, and oh- cupcakes, lots of them! 

  

Those puppies were tasty. Although I didn't get to try one until a month after the wedding-- But I digress. 

These nails are perfect for spring time. Which seems to be coming to a close. . . the suppressing heat of an Alabama summer is almost upon me, I look back fondly on pretty sunny days with a high of 75. 

Both of these florals are wonderful in different ways. When I am at a loss for what kind of nail art to create, my "go-to" always seems to be florals... or cheetah print. But really, if that's my go-to I'm  bond to never fail. 

It's sad to say, but lately my nails have been little nubbies. The poor things went through gels nails for the wedding, which as beautiful as they are racked my nails. Sadly, I am probably to blame. When the natural nail started growing out, I peeled off the polish... shhhhh don't tell anyone of this shameful action. 

Peace out!! Check out my other stuff and follow me on Instagram and Pintrest!! 

Spring Floral Nails-- Lilly Pulitzer Print

Lilly Pulitzer Print nails

Hello!! Spring has sprung everyone, and now the browns and grays of winter MUST be replaced with pastels, neons, and FLOWERS!!! YAY!!! 

This design is inspired by Lilly Pulitzer, a fashion designer famous for her bright floral prints... the perfect inspiration for the first floral nails of the spring! 

Doesn't this print just SCREAM spring!??

I used one of my favorite blues!! China Glaze "For Audrey."

Hope spring has started off beautifully for everyone!! 

Enjoy this creation!

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Holly Jolly Christmas Nails

Holly Jolly Christmas Nails

 These nails were inspired by Christmas holly! Pops of red against a green canvas is a artists dream color scheme... at least around Christmas time! 

 Ready or not Christmas is ONE WEEK away!! 

I'm not ready, by the way... I will be working three days up to Christmas, and two days after. No fun trips for me :( 

Please excuse my Snow White hands... spring time will hopefully come with sunshine so I can tan-up for my wedding in April! 

Where's the top coat?!?! I went Matte topcoat for this design... it seemed more natural... :) 

Merry Christmas to all! 

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Fun Floral

This design is completely copied from another nail artist I follow on Instagram! She's Mr. Candiipants (follow the link to see all her designs) the way she does flowers really impresses me, so I  decided to try it out! :)

I think with some practice it could be even better!! 

Check out Mr. Candiipants for yourself. (link to my inspiration). Enjoy! 

Mocha Rouge-- Vera Bradley Nails

I love these!! Yet another Vera Bradley "nailspiration." This is the print called "Mocha Rouge," easily one of my favorite prints! Actually. . . I have the wallet, and it's great. 

Here's my color pallet. I think it's pretty dead on! The pinks are China Glaze "Purple Panic (Neon)" and Orly  "Cotton Candy." The brown is Revlon "Stormy" I LOVE this color! Whenever I do my friends nails a lot of times I end up using this color! 

I cut my nails back. They get to a certain point and I get so annoyed by the length. I've had this design on for a few days and the chipping has been minimal, which is pretty good for me. So I think the length of my nails plays a part in that! 

Ignore my cuticles, I don't know what the deal is!! 

This design isn't as hard to accomplish as it looks! I always start with the base coat of course, then the light pink, white, dark pink, and then outline most of the flowers with a black striping brush. 

Enjoy my VB design! I'm not sure if I will be doing anymore anytime soon! Some of the other designs I've tried haven't turned out as good. 

Island Blooms - Vera Bradley Nails

Island Blooms- Vera Bradley Nails

I love this mani inspired by the Vera Bradley print Island Blooms! 

I used Orly "Green with Envy," Pure Ice "Wild Thing," and a couple striping polishes. 

I think the key to VB nails is picking prints that only have a few colors. This one has the primary coat, and two other main colors. It helps the design stand out and not look cluttered. 

The pinky and index finger have a glitter stud for some added fun and sparkle. :) 

Enjoy! 

Subtle Summer Flowers

Subtle Summer Flowers

I was inspired by a more bold version of this summer flower nail art. Check out Simply Rins nail art she has some wonderful designs! 

I used Loreal "Orange you Jealous" & China Glaze "Peachy Keen," two colors perfect for the start of summer! 

I experimented with different numbers of petals, and I definitely think more is better, five or six gives you a full looking flower. The flowers with four petals look like a sun beam or something... oh well :) 

Try it for yourself! :)