Tuesday, September 3, 2013

... and then there were 3d flowers


I ordered these 3d flowers kind of on a whim, and I figured I would be the only one who really used them. Boy! Was I wrong. I put some on myself, because I am always the first test subject with any idea, and they were an instant hit! I have already had to order 2 more cases of them because I ran out so quickly. I have done so many fun, simple, and/or extreme sets with these fun flowers, and I haven't seen very many other nail artists in my area using anything close to them! I love when I am able to give my client's something unique, so their nails can stand out wherever they may be, no matter what they may be doing! 


In this set we used my "party silver" as I like to call it, then of course added some hand-painted cheetah to really spice up this set! The flowers really just worked themselves in. I wish the picture showed the little specks of sparkles on these gorgeous 3d roses. 



Ah! The bumble bee! Once we had finished the set, and secured the flowers onto her ring fingers, the idea just struck me. I didn't think she would even agree, and I had never actually done it before, but I just said, "How cute would it be to have a little bumble bee flying across a nail, like it's going to the flower?" She was like sure! So there it is, my first hand painted bumble bee! She said it was such a hit, and so many people complemented her on it! I love those moments where you just get a "vision" and it turns out to be a very good idea!






I love the yellow polka dots we did on this set, with the sunflowers! It added a little bit more fun to this adorable set!





Vintage for bridals

This set was done using Seafoam by Gellish, she wanted something more vintage to go along with her wedding dress. We did a lace theme and put tiny pearls in the design to give it a real "vintage" look! I think they turned out amazing! 


Monday, September 2, 2013

Chevron, chevron, chevron

Chevron has been all the hype lately! I get so many requests on nails, for some type of chevron nail/nail art. It is pretty easy to do on acrylics, shellac, or paint! I prefer to use "line paints" when putting chevron on nails, although I haven't ever tried using the nail stamps, I may have to give that a try at some point! 



Love the touch of rhinestones we did to complete this fun set! 


This was a "last, fun summer set" for my client, we used orange and yellow sparkles, mixed with Opi Competition clear acrylic powder, of course, with Opi Competition warm pink on the bottom! Turned out like the perfect summer set, complete with chevron! 


On this set we used CND shellac, then decorated them! 


Let's just say, FIERCE!!



Hot pink, Brown and Gold

Most people would think, "Brown? On your nails?" But seriously, it is so cute! The hot pink really works with the brown sparkles, and adding some of that more yellow gold, kind of tied the whole set all together! The gold stud's just topped it all off. I love love love how this set turned out!


Flowers

I was so happy the day I convinced my client to go from simple pink and white acrylics to adding some color and design! Clearly that is my favorite way to do nails! She decided on a darker, royal pink colored acrylic, and to make it pop a sky blue! I love the way the two colors complement each other, and how much they make each other pop with some solids, and some sparkles. It's amazing how much changing your nails can brighten your day! 
The flowers were hand painted, and I wanted to try a new style that I hadn't really don't a lot of, I was pleasantly surprised how well they turned out! 


Gorgeous stilettos!

I am so in love with the stiletto's, I am so happy they finally found their way to Cache Valley! They have became one of my favorite type of nails to do! As well as the cross nail art, and don't forget the cheetah print! So much fun! 



Gradient Glitter Fade






Wild!

My ez-flow Coral Blaze sure has been a hit! It is so bright and fun, of course, on this set, my client wanted the coral blaze to sparkle, so we added some glitter to give it that sparkle. My other colors were made using Opi competition clear acrylic powder, and some of my favorite colors of glitter that I buy at Michaels or Hobby Lobby. 
I do 99% of my art hand painted, animal prints are some of my favorites! I have been impressed with the Ez-flow colored acrylics that I have tried out! I will definitely be buying more!



Simple filled in acrylics!

Love the full filled in look! We used a mixture of pinks and peaches to make that light sparkle pink, and the gray we did is one of my favorites! The pin stripes on the solid white were just a touch to add some fun to these cute nails! 


Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Sugar Skull shellac!

I feel like a lot of the time shellac, or gel polish is just so boring! There are so many ways to add a little bit to shellac, to make it fun or unique! I love the gradient sparkles we did, a long with my hand painted sugar skulls on this set! 
If you get shellac or a gel polish done definitely request some nail art! I guarantee you won't regret it!