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31 Day Challenge, Gradient, Nail Art, Stamping

31DC2015: Psychedelic Animal Print

18th September 2015

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I was rifling through my stamping plates a few weeks ago (during my ‘nail art equipment’ Periscope) and I got very nostalgic when I saw my Konad plates. This M57 plate, the one with the zebra-tiger and leopard print, was the very first plate I ever lusted after and pretty much kicked off my nail art obsession. I vowed to use it again soon and I think Day 13 of the challenge, animal print, is the perfect opportunity.

The Nail Art

I created a gradient using Barry M Blueberry and Barry M Guava. See the tutorial here.
The leopard print design is stamped from Konad M57 plate with Models Own Chrome Cerise.
It’s all topped with a coat of Glisten & Glow HK Girl.

31 Day Challenge, Nail Art

31DC2015: Tiffany Looking Polka Dots

13th September 2015

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Yay for lazy Sundays! I won’t lie, I spent pretty much the whole day watching Community and painting my nails. I’m taking a quick break to post these Polka Dot nails for Day 11 of the 31 Day Challenge before I go right back to Netflix and um.. painting my nails. OH! Plus cookies… I’m baking cookies so it’s all good.

We’re in to what I like to call ‘Phase 2’ of the challenge when the technical skills start to kick in. I’m feeling pretty confident about the next 10 days but I’ll let you know how I feel about Phase 3 when we get there!

I titled this post ‘Tiffany Looking’ because even though I wasn’t initially inspired by the iconic Tiffany packaging, I noticed after the fact that I had used a Tiffany blue polish with bright sparkling silver, a wave of recognition rolled right over me and it was just too much to ignore.

The Nail Polish

I used Rimmel Too Cool to Tango as my base colour with Rimmel Your Majesty for the accent nail and polka dots

31 Day Challenge, Gradient, Nail Art

31DC2015: Sunset Gradient Nails

12th September 2015

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The Nailasaurus Gradient

The plan for my gradient nails was to recreate the smoky black and white gradient from Day 7’s Black and White Nails but when the time came, I caught a glimpse of the sunset and changed my mind! The sky was a pale blue fading in to orange at the horizon and I knew it would look just as beautiful on my nails.

Nail Polishes Used

I used NYC Raindrop first, followed by China Glaze Peachy Keen to create the gradient. Scroll to the bottom of the post for the video tutorial!

31 Day Challenge, Nail Art, Stamping

31DC2015: Blue Nails with Sci-Fi Stamping

6th September 2015

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When you want some fine lines in your nail art, there’s no beating a bit of stamping. This plate from MoYou (Sci-Fi 05) has a couple of designs featuring insanely thin lines but I went with this circuitboard pattern for a suitably technologic design.

The Nails

My base colour is NYC Pier 17 and I stamped the design with GOSH Metallic Blue from MoYou Sc-Fi Plate 05

Gradient, Nail Art, Stamping

While I Was Gone: 4 Gradients

29th June 2015

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Gradient Nail Art by The Nailasaurus

Please let me be the first to call myself out on the lack of blog posts coming from this direction over the last month or so. There is no big reason for my extended absence; for one reason or another I just haven’t been feeling it for a while.

I’m still thinking about blogging every single day, multiple times a day… okay basically just all the time. It’s in my bones now and I can’t escape it. The ideas keep on coming but I’m lagging a little on the execution side of things. I’m sure some of you know exactly where I’m coming from with this. Please tell me I’m not alone!

I’ve obviously been keeping myself busy with nail art and snapping pics the whole time though. We all know how much I love a gradient and what’s better than one gradient? Lots of them! I did neglect notekeeping duties on occasion but all the info under the images is correct to the best of my knowledge!

Watercolor Gradient Nail Art

Watercolour Gradient

Barry M Coconut
Sally Hansen Blinding Blue
Sally Hansen Jungle Gem
NYC Statue of Liberty
Gradient Watercolour Tutorial Here

Pink and Grey Gradient Nail Art

Pink and Greydient

China Glaze Pink-ie Promise
Sally Hansen Dorien Gray
Simple Gradient Tutorial Here

Summer Gradient Stamping

Barry M Coconut
Kriston #35
NYC Sunny Manhattan

Uber Chic Beauty Stamping Plate 2-01

Gradient Stamping Tutorial Here

Mint Gradient Nail Art with Studs by The Nailasaurus

Mint Candy

Revlon Minted
Barry M Coconut
1.2mm Silver Studs from Born Pretty Store

Simple Gradient Tutorial Here

Gradient, Nail Art, Snippet, Stamping

Snippet: Blue Gradient Stamping

20th June 2015

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The Nailasaurus MoYou Stamping

Items Used

Base Colour: Sally Hansen Barracuda
Stamping Colours: Kriston #52 and Matte White
Stamping Plate: MoYou Holy Shapes 01
How?! Gradient Stamping Tutorial Here

Blue Gradient Stamping Nail Art

The Nailasaurus Gradient Stamping Nail Art

Freehand, Nail Art

Easter Fan Brush Nail Art

5th April 2015

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Fan Brush Nail Art | The Nailasaurus

Happy Easter everyone! The long weekend couldn’t have come at a better time. I’ve had the chance to catch up with lots of blog admin, project work and even paint some actual nail art! Between indulging in a delicious Sunday Lunch and snuggling up under a blanket to watch a TV marathon while eating too much chocolate, I thought I’d take the chance to post my Easter Nails.

You know those weird fan brushes you always get lumped with when you buy a new set? I always used to throw them straight in the bin but it turns out they can actually be used for something! I followed this tutorial by ‘Simple Nail Art Designs’ on YouTube and couldn’t be happier with the finished look. It was a quick technique to use, so easy to do, and it looks very profesh!

The Nail Art

I started with Barry M Rose Hip for my base colour.
The lines were created using a fan brush with Kriston Shade 52 (turquoise), NYC Wild With Passion (pink) and NYC Lavender Blossom (purple).
It’s all finished off with two coats of Glisten & Glow HK Girl.