My Favorite Nail Arts of 2019

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Cheers to another year. As always, I like to take a look back at what I've accomplished on the blog over the year. January feels so long ago and so I like to refresh my brain with all the creativity over the year. Sometimes, I feel so meh over my art and then I take a look back and I'm like, ahh, that was so good! I do feel like blogging is going on the wayside for Instagram and Youtube influencers, but writing has always been my thing. I'll probably take on even less swatching for 2020 and really stick to doing what I love: ART!

My Favorite Nail Arts of 2019

Pusheen Calendar Series: A Look Back at 2019

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Well, it's the end of 2019, so as tradition, I'm sharing two end of the year recaps. Let's start with my Pusheen art of 2019. I've now completed 3 years of Pusheen nail art! You can check out 2017 here and 2018 here.  It's fun to look at these and see the improvement (or not) of my Pusheen arts and see all of the designs. I haven't repeated my art at all, and that's why this series is so fun. So let's take a little walk down memory lane and look back at 2019.

Pusheen Calendar Series: A Look Back at 2019

Festive Nail Art: Gold with Red Dots

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Hey all! Just wanted to share my last mani of the year before I put on my NYE mani! I was still feeling festive after Christmas and still wanted holiday sparkles, so I reached for a classic combo: red and gold. Why not end the year with sparkles?!

Festive Nail Art: Gold with Red Dots

KBShimmer Total Eclipse and White Here White Now

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Today I'm sharing two new cremes coming from KBShimmer, a classic white and black creme. KBShimmer already has these cremes, but this is a one-coat polish, that also stamps! These are unlike her other cremes. Although Eclipse (my fav black) is one coat as well, it's a bit more of a crelly so it doesn't stamp well. These are also not considered "Fast dry" polishes, since they can stamp, although I found them to dry quickly! Ok, so let's check these out!

KBShimmer Total Eclipse and White Here White Now

January 2020 Polish Pickup Offerings: Written in the Stars

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As it is the end of the month, it's time to show off Polish Pickup! Right after New Year's, you can grab these items with the theme: Written in the Stars. As always, makers totally have fun with the theme and I love that people think outside of the box. So today I'm sharing the products so you can save up some of that holiday money and grab these exclusive products!

January 2020 Polish Pickup Offerings: Written in the Stars

Girly Bits Pedi Potion

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Hey all! The weather is officially brutal in the Northeast with this week being the coldest temps yet. It will only get colder. Cold weather means extra moisturizing for me so for the last three weeks I've been testing out Girly Bits Pedi Potion. I'm always on the hunt for that perfect moisturizing lotion or cuticle balm, so I'm always excited to try a new one.

Girly Bits Pedi Potion

Christmas Tree Dotticure Nail Art

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Apparently 2019 was the season of the tree manicures, but that's all I've been doing. I think I did 4 varieties of Christmas tree nail art and this is what I'll be wearing for today and tomorrow. I had so many ideas in my head but since it was late last night, I decided I wanted something simple but striking! So this is how I'm ringing in the holidays.

Christmas Tree Dotticure Nail Art

Christmas Lights Nail Art

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Good evening! I have a late night post for you today with a look I literally just took off because I wore it down to its death. I was missing 2 nails because of all the latke making! haha. Well, I have to go do my nails that will be my manicure for the next few days, as I move on to Christmas baking and more gift wrapping. Seriously, making latkes and washing your hands just destroys your nails haha. So let's see my mani!

Christmas Lights Nail Art

Christmas Tree Farm Nail Art

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I have another holiday look that isn't so in-your-face festive. Have you ever been to a Christmas tree farm? I imagine it to be beautiful! I feel like there's nothing more cozy or festive than log cabins in the winter in a forest. That's what inspired my very simple look today!

Christmas Tree Farm Nail Art

Pusheen Calendar Series: Pusheen By the Fire

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Another year ending means another Pusheen year. I have fun doing these, although this year had such complicated images! LOL. They are fun to look at but difficult to recreate. I think I've done a good job recreating them in an abstract way and December is no different! Pusheen has big plans for Christmas!

Pusheen Calendar Series: Pusheen By the Fire

Hanukkah Driedel Nail Art

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Hanukkah (or Chanukah, as I spell it) begins on December 22. I rocked these nails from last Tuesday night until this past Sunday and you guessed it, I took pics on Sunday! But hey, at least you can see the amazing wear from Jessica Cosmetics. I really love their polishes and their winter collection just landed on my doorstep last week. I can't wait to show you them, but you can enjoy this nail art for now!

Hanukkah Driedel Nail Art

Christmas Tree Nail Art

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I feel like the holidays are here already and I have no time. I think because Thanksgiving was so late, the turnover to Christmas and Chanukah was very quickly. For this look, I was actually inspired by a Coach window display that has this hygge type trees. it's so simple! So I created an entire winter wonderland look based on those trees.

Christmas Tree Nail Art

CVS Beauty Tour Gift Bag

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So today is a bit of a different post! Back in November, my mom told me about a CVS Beauty Tour happening near me. Well, I forgot all about it LOL. But I went out and wouldn't you know, I walked right by it! I was with my darling and I said, let's stop by! So we went on the CVS Beauty Tour bus and at the end, they gifted us each with a huge gift bag! Like valued well over $150! Thanks CVS! I wanted to share the products, and you'll let me know if you want to see follow-up reviews.

CVS Beauty Tour Gift Bag

Beauty Big Bang Multichrome Pigment

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I'm back with another pigment! I love the sparkle and reflection of pigments. They are perfect for a New Year's manicure, or just to wear all the time. This color is the rainbow of pigments, so you are going to love it!

Beauty Big Bang Multichrome Pigment

Girly Bits Let's Get Basted with Gold Snowflake Stamping

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When Pam from GB sent me the December CoTM, which I shared earlier this week, she also sent along the November CotM so I could continue my collection. She knew it wouldn't get to me before the November sale ended. But good news! Because the CotM series is ending (sad face), she put all duo overpours online for you all! Exciting! I just realized this too! So I did art with one of the polishes but I will get the duo up soon!

Girly Bits Let's Get Basted with Gold Snowflake Stamping

Christmas Dots Nail Art

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As you know, I'm really inspired by so many things around me. The past few years, I've done Starbucks cup nail art. Well, this year's is festive but not really art that translates onto nails. I did see a red cup with green dots and really loved that. So simple! Why haven't I thought of that before?

Christmas Dots Nail Art

Girly Bits December Cotm: The Final Shift and Aww Flake, It's Over?

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Today's post is bittersweet! First, let's get down to business with the announcement that this is the last Color of the Month duo from Girly Bits. Pam writes, "The cotm series began in June of 2016, and it has been SO much fun!! It has challenged my creativity, and it has created an awesome interaction with all of you as we reveal and name them each month. I am sad to see it end, but I have plans for other small batch releases so don't you worry." I have loved sharing most of the CotM duos with you and I loved working with them and creating art each month! I even just got the November one, so I'll share that soon.

Girly Bits December Cotm: The Final Shift and Aww Flake, It's Over?

Beauty Big Bang Multichrome Pigment

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Happy Friday everyone! Today I have the first of two Beauty Big Bang pigments. I haven't played with pigments in a while and it was fun to get these to remind myself how much I love them!

Beauty Big Bang Multichrome Pigment

Morgan Taylor Champagne and Moonbeams Winter 2019

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Hello all! It's holiday season, for real now. I am diving in to holiday nail arts but first, let's check out the winter collection from Morgan Taylor. This is a set of 12 colors (of which I have 11) and it's got the glitz of winter but also the moodiness with darker colors. There's a nice combination of finished and colors so let's check it out!

Morgan Taylor Champagne and Moonbeams Winter 2019

Birch Tree Nail Art Stamping

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Hello all! I'm back after a little blogging break. I had to post so many posts in such a short time due to Black Friday and all that I burnt out a little. I'm going to take it easy for December and right now, I'll just be doing festive nail art. I shared the KBShimmer License to Chill collection last week and it is super fun. I ended my swatches with the color I felt like wearing which was I'm sMitten. Then of course, I added art!

Birch Tree Nail Art Stamping

December Polish Pickup Offerings: Winter is Coming

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Winter is coming, for real! We had some days where it randomly dropped to 20 degrees and then 52 degrees. It's wreaking havoc on my nails despite constant moisturizing. That's why I have my shorties. Luckily, I received most of my PPU items before the break, so I was able to get these done. This month's theme is Winter is Coming and I love that makers got super creative! Polish Pickup will be different for December, and will be available December 2-6 to hopefully get your orders before the holidays!

December Polish Pickup Offerings: Winter is Coming

Thanksgiving Autumn Pumpkins Nail Art

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Hello all! Happy Thanksgiving! I meant to post this yesterday, but I did them yesterday and then just got busy with Thanksgiving prep! I'm just dropping in what I'm wearing today for the holidays and then I'm back to cooking! I wasn't going to post today, but I really wanted to share this art since I love it!

Thanksgiving Autumn Pumpkins Nail Art

KBShimmer License to Chill, Winter 2019

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Hello all! You've probably already seen this collection but just in case, you don't want to miss out on KBShimmer Black Friday sale, which is still going on! This is the newest collection for KBShimmer and it just released on Black Friday, woo hoo! This is a mix of holos and shimmers, all inspired by the winter! So many shifts and so many colors! Continue below for more photos!

KBShimmer License to Chill, Winter 2019

Plaid Pumpkin Nail Art

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Plaid pumpkin nail art is all the rage right now! I first saw it re-posted by someone in a Facebook group and I was like WHOA. Then I went to the original post to see that the pioneer of this look (well, at least for this season) is Instagrammer KDNailedIt. It's been recreated so many times at this point! Hers were black and white plaid and they are amazing!

Plaid Pumpkin Nail Art

Pusheen Calendar Series: Pusheen in the Leaves

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So glad I was able to squeeze in this Pusheen mani but I just love the colors and aesthetics of the entire image. I love Pusheen images because there's always a pop of color that I don't expect. Purple leaves? I haven't seen purple leaves but YES, they work so well!

Pusheen Calendar Series: Pusheen in the Leaves

Beauty Big Bang Plaid Stamping Plate

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I feel like there's nothing I love more than plaid and I've told you that like twenty times this past month. Well, I was super excited when I saw a new plaid plate at Beauty Big Bang so I had to grab it. It does not disappoint and it is on super sale, so I'm glad I'm getting this post up so quickly (I just received my BBB package). If you like plaid prints, you'll love this!

Beauty Big Bang Plaid Stamping Plate

Zoya Twinkling Winter 2019, Swatches and Review

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Hello everyone! Are you ready for winter polishes? Well, you have no choice. I have to be honest and say winter collections are usually my least favorite. Usually it's a lot of holiday reds and that's just not my favorite color of polish. But it also means that there are tons of sparkles, and I do love sparkles! So let's get to the collection!

Pickup Truck with Pumpkins Nail Art

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I have gotten into watching cookie decorating. They are so relaxing to watch and they are also so inspiring for nail art. I definitely follow a bunch of accounts just for inspo! Well, autumn designs are popping and I honestly have way too many on my "to do" list, so let's start with this one! Who doesn't love pickup trucks filled with pumpkins?!

Pickup Truck with Pumpkins Nail Art

Stella Chroma 40 Comes After 39, LE Black Friday Polish

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Last week, I shared Stella Chroma's newest winter collection, Winter Chill. I mentioned that with a $40 purchase during her pre-Black Friday/birthday celebration, you will get a free LE polish. Well, here it is! 39 Comes After 40 is a very limited edition polish and it will only be available while supplies last, so get your orders ready!

Stella Chroma 40 Comes After 39, LE Black Friday Polish

Lollipop Posse Lacquer The Study Set

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Black Friday is on 11/29, so it's time to start sharing holiday and special polishes. Lollipop Posse Lacquer will release the new trio, The Study Set. This trio consists of three shades inspired by the maker's time spent helping a student study vocabulary for his English lit class! Well, these were some awesome words, because the shimmers in these polishes will make your mouth drop. Continue reading for all the Black Fridays deals and discounts and when you can grab these polishes!

Lollipop Posse Lacquer The Study Set

Alter Ego Black Berry Looper, November COTM

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 Hello all. I just wanted to share a quick swatch from Alter Ego. Every month, she releases a new color that may be inspired by a member of her Facebook group, a season, or just a color she created. So below I'm sharing this month's color!

Alter Ego Black Berry Looper, November COTM

Coral and Ruby for My Parent's 39th Anniversary!

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So apparently, wedding anniversary gifts after 15 years are themed by 5 years. The more you know! Well it's my parent's 39th anniversary today. Just WOW! Well, apparently the gifts would either be coral or ruby, so clearly, both are going on my nails!

Coral and Ruby for My Parent's 39th Anniversary!

Falling Leaves Stamping with Girly Bits

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Good morning! As peak foliage leaves us for bare tress, I really wanted to use one of my stamping plates from the summer. A lot of plates have a mix of images and I really loved THIS plate that I used back in September. I used the love bird image and knew I wanted to return to the leaves and tree image. It's so perfect for November looks!

Falling Leaves Stamping with Girly Bits

Stella Chroma Winter Chill, Swatches and Review

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It's officially time for winter collections. I'm sitting on a few...my bad. So let's kick the winter collections off with the newest collection from Stella Chroma, which will release on November 26th, Pam's birthday! This is right ahead of Black Friday, and with this release will come lots of great deals, so scroll to the end. Continue to read my blog post to see lots of photos!

Stella Chroma Winter Chill, Swatches and Review

Buffalo Plaid Skittle with Morgan Taylor

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So I am all about fall and wearing plaid! I love wearing plaid shirts and jackets. It just fits the northeast lifestyle. Put on some riding boots and woo hoo. So I was super in the mood for some plaid nails and decided on a little fun skittle mani. I knew I wanted a classic plaid, so here we are!

Buffalo Plaid Skittle with Morgan Taylor

NOTD: KBshimmer Having a Gourd Time & Raking It In

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Sometimes, I just like wearing plain colors. Can you believe it? I had actually done art and I absolutely hated it. I removed it in a rage but it was so late, I needed to quickly put on a color. Well, based on my mistake, I ended up wearing this look. I love it. I love when simple manis make such a statement. I'm loving it!

NOTD: KBshimmer Having a Gourd Time & Raking It In

Alter Ego Flippin Fun, Polished Gamers Exclusive

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There are so many awesome nail polish collab boxes, that it's easy to miss some of them. Well, apparently there's a box for Polished Gamers! Alter Ego is participating in the November box, and if you're down for holo, you're going to love this. This box is only available November 15-20th, so plan wisely and budget for this one!

Alter Ego Flippin Fun, Polished Gamers Exclusive

Fall Floral Nail Art with Jessica Cosmetics

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Hello all! Inspiration comes in the weirdest places, you know? I got a coupon mailer and it had the most beautiful autumnal floral print on it. I knew I had to do that on my nails! Now that I am into the autumn art for November, this was my chance to get it done!

Fall Floral Nail Art with Jessica Cosmetics

Girly Bits Fall 2019 Collection, Swatches and Review

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Good morning! I have a bunch of holiday collections to swatch but first, I need to share the final Fall collection! It's honestly an anytime collection and perfectly transitions into winter and then spring! I love Girly Bits products and I'm excited for more cremes! GB cremes have an amazing formula and these are no different, so let's check them out!

Girly Bits Fall 2019 Collection, Swatches and Review

Alter Ego Maker's Dozen: Moe & Dave

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Good morning. I'm here post-Halloween (and a little sad about that) with a perfect autumn purple. If you're ready for deep and moody, then I think I've started right! Makers Dozen is a collaboration box that is available individually through maker's sites. Every month, there is a different theme and 13 makers are given a specific color! Well this month is Wine and Cynthia got purple! Meet Moe and Dave!

 

Alter Ego Maker's Dozen: Moe & Dave

Until Next Year, Halloween! My 13 Days of Halloween Recap

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Before I officially kick off holiday collections and some autumnal leafy looks, I wanted to take a moment to look back on my Halloween looks for this year's 13 Days of Halloween! I'm overall happy with my varied looks this year! Nothing was too spooky or freaky; it was definitely a cute Halloween season! So check out my post below for a look down October 2019 lane as we cheers to another spooky season!

Sally Nightmare Before Christmas Nail Art

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Hey all! Quickie post here to share my Halloween manicure and the last of 13 days of Halloween.  I'll have a recap up tomorrow, but I just wanted to share this real quick. I had intended on a different mani, but it was so late last night, and I needed something quick to match my costume! So here it is!

Sally Nightmare Before Christmas Nail Art

13 Days of Halloween: Spooky Hallow's Eve

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I can't believe tomorrow is Halloween! I'm not mentally prepared! Right now, the forecast says horrendous storms, but I do have a backup plan should the weather be terrible! But for now, we will see if the storm shifts! For today's look, it's one that I'm still wearing! I really wanted to a Halloween landscape. I always scour Paint Nite-type websites and I found something like the look below, so I went for it! It was actually a Pinterest of someone's painting and I couldn't find the exact painting on any site.

13 Days of Halloween: Spooky Hallow's Eve

13 Days of Halloween: Iconic Halloween Look

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There are so many iconic Halloween images: ghosts, witches, zombies, bats, haunted houses. It's just to hard to do them all on your nails! So because I haven't been able to cover them all, so why not do them in one mani? I'm down with that! I actually saw something similar on Pinterest, but I couldn't trace the origins and there wasn't a watermark. So I was inspired to do this cutesy mani!

13 Days of Halloween: Iconic Halloween Look

13 Days of Halloween: Past Favorites

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I did a Past Favorites post last year and I thought I would do it again. Looking back, Halloween 2017 was my year. I won't say I'm disappointed in my art this year, but I think I just wasn't in the groove I have a long list of ideas and just nothing panned out, whomp. I still tried. So let's take a look down memory lane and maybe some looks will inspire you for a mani since you still have time before Halloween!

13 Days of Halloween: Past Favorites

November Polish Pickup Offerings: Fairy Tales

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Hello there! I'm squeezing in this Polish Pickup post because I looked at the calendar and went, oops! I can't post this after Halloween (my original plan!). Polish Pickup is back on November 1 and you will definitely want the time to budget and buy it up. When I heard Fairy Tales was the theme, I grumbled. We just had Urban Legends and it's all sort of the same. But I love where the makers went and I can't wait to share them with you!

November Polish Pickup Offerings: Fairy Tales

13 Days of Halloween: Sugarfina Zombie Art

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I told you when I posted my ghost nail art last week that I had another art coming up with the Sugarfina collection! Well I also grabbed these strawberry filled zombie brain gummies! How adorable are they?! I just love the pastel coloring for something like Halloween!

13 Days of Halloween: Sugarfina Zombie Art

13 Days of Halloween: Pusheen Trick or Treat Nail Art

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I warned you that I would have another Pusheen manicure this month! The calendar was so cute! I first did the main image, the Pusheen witch. But each month, there's an additional small image. Well you bet that I had to do the small image too. I guess it's because I love candy, just like Pusheen.

13 Days of Halloween: Pusheen Trick or Treat Nail Art

13 Days of Halloween: Plaid with Reverse Stamping Candy Corn

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Candy corn continues. I don't know why I am feeling this motif so hard this 2019 Halloween season, but you'll just have to deal. I haven't been so intense this season with art. I feel like I have been super subtle. Like plaid for Halloween? I haven't even done orange nails! But anyway, these were super cute and I loved wearing them, so let's continue with 13 Days of Halloween nail art!

13 Days of Halloween: Plaid with Reverse Stamping Candy Corn

13 Days of Halloween: Sanderson Sisters Silhouette

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So my cousin is super awesome and creative. She does so many crafts that my brain is just like WHOA! Well she sent me her latest craft and it was a large wooden cutout of a pumpkin and she painted silhouettes of the infamous Hocus Pocus Sanderson Sisters. I was like whoa, I NEED to do this for nail art...so I did!

13 Days of Halloween: Sanderson Sisters Silhouette