Favorite Nail Art of 2017 by Ehmkay Nails

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Like last year, instead of choosing my favorite polishes (because there were a lot!) and singling out brands, I like to focus on looking back at my nail art of the year. I tried to get it down to 17 and I was pretty close! Or not. But cheers to my last post of 2017. I hope you had an excellent year!

Favorite Nail Art of 2017 by Ehmkay Nails

Pusheen Calendar Series: A Round-Up of 2017

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So this year, I started a new series on my blog, Pusheens! Each month, I was inspired by the calendar and took that image and put it on my nails. It was fun creating different landscapes and Pusheen characters. It was really fun for me to look through all my posts, so I figured you would enjoy it! I linked every post, so if you want to check them out more, you can!

Pusheen 2017 Calendar Series Round-Up

Pop Champagne!! New Year's Eve Nail Art

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Seriously, it's the end of another year. I don't know about your traditions, but I always pop some champagne or Lambrusco during NYE. I'm actually not a big NYE fan but I love to toast the night with bubbly. So I had to do a manicure with champagne! This is actually my last nail post of 2017! I'll have two more posts with round-ups!

Pop Champagne!! New Year's Eve Nail Art

New York City Holiday Window Displays

Hi all! I thought I would do a little something different and share some of the Holiday Window Displays in NYC. If you didn't know, major department stores go all out during the holidays and create intricate, themed displays. I checked out Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman before Christmas and Macy's and Lord and Taylor after Christmas.

Winter Nail Art Challenge: Fireworks over the City Nail Art

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I'm here today with the Fireworks prompt! A little late, but oh well! I chose a city-inspired fireworks scene! It's fun to see fireworks against the high rises when you're across the river in new Jersey (my home state!). In NYC, you sort of just seek peeks of fireworks here and there! Haha. But it's louder and fun to be IN the city. So that's what I did!

Winter Nail Art Challenge: Fireworks over the City Nail Art

Winter Nail Art Challenge: Times Square Ball Nail Art for Glitter Nails

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Hi all! I wanted to get this prompt done on time and I'll show you the fireworks look tomorrow! I actually messed up the order and glitter should have been Tuesday, but oh well! When I think of New Year's Eve, I think of GLITTER. And since I live in NYC, I think of the Times Square ball that drops and is covered in crystals (Waterford, not Swarovski)!

Winter Nail Art Challenge: Times Square Ball Nail Art for Glitter Nails

Cupcake Polish Keeping It Reel

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Quick NOTD here. I've been meaning to share this for a while but kept forgetting and I want to clear out my posts before 2018! My friend went to Indie Shop in San Francisco and grabbed this pretty for me. I was having a meh to art day, so I grabbed this to put on. I like a quick NOTD sometimes and this one sure is pretty!

Cupcake Polish Keeping It Reel

Morgan Taylor Glitter and Glitz Mini Collection

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Hello all! How are you recuperating from the holidays? I had posts ready but decided to take two days off from the blog. I'm behind on the nail art challenge, so I'll post both of them tomorrow. But, I do have a post full of glitter, which is tomorrow's prompt, so this connects!

Morgan Taylor Glitter and Glitz Mini Collection

Christmas Plaid and Hollies Nail Art

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Merry Christmas Eve everyone! I'm squeezing in this post while some cookies are cooling because this is my current mani, and the one that I'll be wearing for the next days. I love how it came out! I did my entire manicure with this pattern!

Christmas Plaid and Hollies Nail Art

Charlie Brown Christmas Nail Art

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I was really feeling my Halloween Charlie Brown nail art so I felt I needed to do Charlie Brown for Christmas too! So I got into my winter vibes and created a scene from the movie. This was also on last night, and I watched it right before I went to Rockefeller Center to take an annual photo with my boyfriend. We have been going every year since 2009!

Charlie Brown Christmas Nail Art

Winter Nail Art Challenge: Gift Wrap Nail Art

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Gifts!  I'm either really good at them or really bad. I'm bad this year. Whomp. I have some more to buy. I debated what to do for this prompt! I have so many cute holiday wrapping paper, which I was going to do. Then I decided to create a wrapping paper I want!

Winter Nail Art Challenge: Gift Wrap Nail Art

Pusheen December 2017 Calendar Series: Christmas Lights Pusheen

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You guys!!!! It's the last of the Pusheen Calendar Series! 12 months of Pusheen. I already have the 2018 calendar, so let me know if you think I should continue this! I probably will because these were simply fun. December is the month for holidays, and Pusheen is giving us a few gifts!

Pusheen December 2017 Calendar Series: Christmas Lights Pusheen

Winter Nail Art Challenge: Ugly Sweater Nails

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Ugly sweaters are all the rage, right? They are so ironically hideous, that they are cool. LOL. Of course we had to include this in our prompt! I've done all sorts of ugly sweater nails over the years. In fact, mine was so hideous, that I had to redo them LOL. But goodie for you, I've added them at the end of the post.

Winter Nail Art Challenge: Ugly Sweater Nails

Chanukah Plaid Nail Art with Beauty Big Bang 05 Plate

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As Chanukah winds down, I wanted to share just one more manicure with you! My friend was posting all sorts of awesome plaid manis and I had already planned a red and green one and said, hey! Why not a blue and gold themed one? I had the perfect Beauty Big Plate that I was saving to use for a manicure this week, so I pulled it out for double duty!

Chanukah Plaid Nail Art with Beauty Big Bang 05 Plate

Where's Santa Nail Art with Beauty Big Bang 12 Plate

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Hello all! I hope you've enjoyed your weekend! I'm about to head out and do some fun things around the city, but I wanted to pop up this post! I received this plate from Beauty Big Bang just a few days ago so I wanted to throw up a post before the holidays. I ordered this hoping to use the lights image for the light prompt, but didn't receive it in time. But luckily, there's always next year!

Where's Santa Nail Art with Beauty Big Bang 12 Plate

Chanukah Nail Art

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Tonight is the fourth night of Chanukah and I have a few more nail arts. It gets harder and harder to create designs, but also, Chanukah fell right on my finals. If you're a professor, you know that it's just as stressful for you as it is for the students. So today, I have a more simple design.

Chanukah Nail Art

Winter Nail Art Challenge: Decorations! Ornament Nail Art

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Yes. This is a super late post. At 9pm, I finally got my act together and started to do my nails LOL. I am under a pile of grading, so I didn't get a chance to change my nails the last few days. SADNESS. Anyway, the grading is almost over. I technically got this post up by midnight. So win, win? Day 4 of the challenge. Let's get to it!

Winter Nail Art Challenge: Decorations! Ornament Nail Art

Lechat Dare to Wear Moon Goddess Collection, Swatches and Review

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Good evening! Yesterday, I shared a Chanukah manicure featuring a few polishes from the Lechat Moon Goddess collection. Today, I have individual swatches. I'm loving the ethereal holiday collection. The color palette is really soothing and a nice departure from the typical shimmery reds.

Lechat Dare to Wear Moon Goddess Collection, Swatches and Review

Winter Nail Art Challenge: Lights, Menorah Nail Art

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Hello Tuesday and Hello Chanukah tonight! Today continues the Winter Nail Art challenge with Polished Lifting, and today's prompt is lights. What better way to kick off the Festival of Lights, Chanukah, than with menorah nail art?

Winter Nail Art Challenge: Lights, Menorah Nail Art

Jessica Cosmetics Holiday Gift Set, Swatches and Review

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With the holidays around the corner, I have a few more collections to share with you. Today, I'm sharing the mini gift set which includes 5 ultra minis in a clear plastic tube. These are super minis, so I'm holding a bottle of their base coat to show them off. Let's get to the details.

Jessica Cosmetics Holiday Gift Set, Swatches  and Review

Jessica Cosmetics Phenom Red Beryl with Silver Swirl Stamping

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Hi all! Today I'm showing you Jessica Cosmetics Phenom Red Beryl. This is one of three gift sets that is for the holidays (the other colors are a red shimmer and a shimmer top coat, but I don't have them). It comes with a Jessica base coat and the Phenom shine top coat.

Jessica Cosmetics Phenom Red Beryl with Silver Swirl Stamping

Zoya Party Girls Comparisons

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Good morning! Before we head into the weekend, I wanted to share some comparisons of the newest Zoya Party Girls collection! I know that some of the colors looked familiar, so I felt I had to share them with you! 9/12 of the colors seemed to look like other colors, LOL. SO sit back and share your thoughts on these colors with me.

Zoya Party Girls Comparisons

Winter Nail Art Challenge: Candy Canes and Peppermint Nail Art

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Good evening! I'm here with a later post because this is my first post from my new computer. I'm very anti-new electronics and dragged my feet to get a new one, but I had no choice. I feel like there's always a learning curve even though it's not new technology by any means, lol. This one feels weird. Maybe because it works?

Winter Nail Art Challenge: Candy Canes and Peppermint Nail Art

Zoya Party Girls for Holiday 2017, Swatches and Review

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If you have the midweek blues, fear no more, because today I have the Zoya Party Girls collection.  This holiday is a nice collection of cremes and shimmers, and will definitely be a hit with purple, red, and pink lovers. There's 12 polishes, so let's jump in!

Zoya Party Girls for Holiday 2017, Swatches and Review

Winter Nail Art Challenge: Winter Wonderland Nail Art

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Today kicks off the Winter Nail Art Challenge that I am hosting with Polished Lifting! I had so much fun with the Halloween Challenge I created, that I teamed up with a fellow blogger. Please, join us in some of these prompts, as we celebrate winter! We are kicking this challenge off with Winter Wonderland, and the background of our challenge inspired my art!

Winter Nail Art Challenge: Winter Wonderland Nail Art

KBShimmer Holo-day Comparisons

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Hello there! As promised, I have comparisons of the newest KBShimmer collection! If you are an avid KBShimmer collector, you may have thought some of these colors look familiar. So I combed through my stash, and while I don't have every KBShimmer, I was able to provide you with some comparisons.

KBShimmer Holo-day Comparisons

KBShimmer Holo-Day Collection, Swatches and Review

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Happy weekend! How has your been so far? I woke up way too early today to hit up Bath and Body Works once a year candle sale. That's always a fun time haha. I got what I wanted before the massive crowds. Tomorrow, I'm going to be holiday-ifying my home because I've been so busy with life and my work schedule. Anyway, without further ado, I have the new KBShimmer Holo-Day collection today. Of course, with the word holo in the title, you know I had to get some sun shots. So sit back and be ready for some rainbow goodness.

KBShimmer Holo-Day Collection, Swatches and Review

Morgan Taylor Little Miss Nutcracker, Holiday Mini Gift Set

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Yesterday was the end of fall for me and today, we jump RIGHT into holiday collections! Today, I have the holiday gift set from Morgan Taylor from their Little Miss Nutcracker collection!

Morgan Taylor Little Miss Nutcracker, Holiday Mini Gift Set

Autumn Trees into Winter Nail Art

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My last autumn manicure. I can't believe tomorrow is December. I know I'm a broken record, but time is really flying.I really wanted to do this painting I saw on the Paint Nite site on my nails. I always get emails to go do a Paint Nite and I love to browse them because they are awesome nail art inspiration. This one is beautifully transitional as I move to winter manis and holiday collections tomorrow.

Autumn Trees into Winter Nail Art

Le Polish A Great Miracle Happened There, December Polish Pickup

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Today is exciting because I have a new Polish Pickup from a brand I've never used before. Le Polish has been around for a while, and it's purely my fault that I haven't tried them before! What's even more awesome is that this polish is Chanukah-themed! There really aren't many Chanukah polishes out there. The few I did have were glitter top coats named Eight Crazy Nights. While I love Adam Sandler for repping the Jews with a song, eh. So I love the more inspirational name for this polish!

Le Polish A Great Miracle Happened There, December Polish Pickup

Gelish Dip Powder Manicure System

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Today, I have something totally new and I forced myself out of my comfort zone to try! I've been hearing about dip powders in the nail world for a while. As someone who changes her polish frequently, I wasn't really interested. But then I received this kit, and was still scared. But my cousin was telling me how she swears by these powders, and well, I had to sit down and give this a shot!

Morgan Taylor Gelish Dip System

Autumnal Gradient with Girly Bits Butternut Leave Me and OPI A Woman's Prague-ative

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I had to throw in a few more autumn looks before December hits! I actually wore this after I destroyed my harvest manicure cooking for Thanksgiving. I chipped it so badly, that I was picking at my nails!! Well, I was still visiting home, and had thrown in these two polishes in my bag, and I figured a quick gradient would work!

Autumnal Gradient with Girly Bits Butternut Leave Me and OPI A Woman's Prague-ative

 

Stella Chroma Karavaki, December Polish Pickup and Cinnamon Baklava Sugar Scrub

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What better way to welcome the week than with a beautiful, blingy, sparkly, explosive, gorgeous, an aka "you need this polish" polish?! It's no secret that I love Stella Chroma. Her polish wears like iron on me and the quality and presentation is top notch! This month's Polish Pickup is one you do not want to miss!

Stella Chroma Karavaki, December Polish Pickup

Press Release: KBShimmer Holo-Days

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Tis’ the season to sparkle and KBShimmer has you covered! This winter, enjoy 8 all new shades, each with holographic sparkle. As you put up the shining lights, wrap up gifts in jewel toned paper, or pour a glass of seasonal cheer, these bright and festive colors will bring home the feel of the holidays. The winter collection will feature KBShimmer’s new 5 free polish base and retail for $9.25 each.

Pusheen November 2017 Calendar Series Thankful for Pusheen Nail Art

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I didn't forget about Pusheen this month! I was really hoping for an adorable Pusheen turkey, but I think that was last year's calendar image. This November, we appreciate why we are thankful for our cats! Haha.  

Pusheen November 2017 Calendar Series Thankful for Pusheen Nail Art

Alter Ego Not a Mother Day, December 2017 Polish Pickup

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It's time for me to start sharing some of December's Polish Pickup! Today, I'm sharing Alter Ego Not a Mother Day. This polish honors those who cannot have children, and it's wonderful for AE to think about a "holiday" that not all might think about.

Alter Ego Not a Mother Day, December 2017 Polish Pickup

Girly Bits Autumn Cremes, Swatches and Review

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Have I been having fun with this collection or what? I've been so busy stamping acorns and painting woodland creatures, I finally sat down to get you straight swatches. What's even better is that today kickstarts Black Friday weekend, and there's loads of amazing sales on Girly Bits' site! Those deal will be at the bottom of this post. So sit back, write down your favorites, and head to the site to get some great deals!

Girly Bits Autumn Cremes, Swatches and Review

Pumpkin Harvest Thanksgiving Nail Art

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Hello there! I just wanted to share my current mani that I'll be wearing for Thanksgiving! I bought the Lina Autumn Plate for this exact image, and had been waiting to use it for this Thanksgiving break! 

Pumpkin Harvest Thanksgiving Nail Art

Fair Maiden In Omnia Paratus with Umbrella Stamping

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Today is a super special nail polish day! If you didn't know, I am an avid Gilmore Girls fan. I watched the series with my mom while it aired on WB! Every Tuesday night, we would sit down and enjoy the show together! I went to college the last 2 seasons and my mom recorded it on VHS (HOW OLD AM I?! lol) and we would binge the season over weekends that I came home. So many memories! So when I won a custom with Fair Maiden, I knew I wanted it Gilmore themed! And better yet, there's an EVERY EPISODE EVER marathon on UP channel right now, so I've been binging myself haha!

Fair Maiden In Omnia Paratus with Umbrella Stamping

KBShimmer Black Friday Promotions!

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 KBShimmer Celebrates Black Friday!

When the parades are over, and you can’t stand to watch another football game, you know it is time to get your Black Friday on! So heat up those leftovers, boot up your computer and get ready to enjoy the 2017 KBShimmer Black Friday sale.

 

Leaf Stamping over Loose Chameleon Flakies

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Oh my!! Thanksgiving week?! Where is time going?! STOOOOP. So today I have a manicure I've envisioned for a while. Let's take two loose chameleon flakes and blob them together and stamp some leaves! YES. 

Leaf Stamping over Loose Chameleon Flakies

Zoya Black Friday Deals!

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On Friday November 24th (Black Friday), Zoya is giving thanks to our fans by celebrating Black FRIYAY! 

For one day only (11/24/17), fans can get 50% off ANY order on www.zoya.com PLUS Free Shipping! (This includes all Nail Polish, Holiday Kits, Lip Shades, Naked Manicure, Qtica,Smart Spa, and Treatments.)

Code: FRIYAY

Valid to US and Canada Consumers until 11:59pm ET on 11/24/17.

(International Shipping Fees Apply for Canadian customers).

Happy Shopping!

Alter Ego Mystery Shopper, IBC Exclusive Holiday 2017

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Can you believe that Black Friday is this Friday?! I'm not one to actually go out in early morning shop, but I do check out the Cyber Monday deals sometimes. Well, today, I have a special polish that will be available Black Friday (11/24) to Cyber Monday (11/27).

Alter Ego Mystery Shopper, IBC Exclusive Holiday 2017

Woodland Creatures Nail Art with Girly Bits Autumn Cremes

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Eeeee I love my manicure today! I have another Target Dollar Spot-inspired manicure! I seriously love the Dollar Spot. I bought a Halloween and a Harvest sticker book. I don't know why, but I did! I saw those stickers and knew they needed to be a manicure! The new Girly Bits cremes fit the color profile AMAZINGLY, so let's discuss!

Woodland Creatures Nail Art with Girly Bits Autumn Cremes

Big T Ranch Chameleon Flakies Collection, Swatches and Review

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Happy Monday! Today I have the newest collection from Big T Ranch which is the Winter collection, which I am calling the Vacation Chameleon Flakies set! Each flakie top coat is inspired by around the world. I just love the look of these. Look at these bottle shots. Each one has unique shifts. There's tons of photos, so I'll get right to it!

Big T Ranch Chameleon Flakies Collection, Swatches and Review

Alabaster Nail Art with Born Pretty Water Decals

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So I randomly started a tradition 2 years ago of doing anniversary nails for my parents! I did their 35th anniversary and 36th anniversary and, well, today is their 37th anniversary! Isn't that crazy?! Congrats to my parents! I looked up the traditional gift and it's alabaster! My parents really don't want stuff, so I'm sticking with a manicure and a card! (And I took them out to dinner last night!)

Alabaster Nail Art with Born Pretty Water Decals

Stella Chroma Into the Woods Collection, Swatches and Review

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OH hello Tuesday! The weather is getting brisk and Stella Chroma has new Late Fall collection coming out this Friday! Not only was this collection a collaboration with Mr. Stella Chroma, it speaks to Stella Chroma's home! So keep reading for the full inspo and how this connects to the charity she will be donating to!

Stella Chroma Into the Woods Collection, Swatches and Review