Monday, August 31, 2020

Pusheen Calendar Series: Ice Cream Nail Art

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I am just barely squeezing in my Pusheen of the month nail art! I actually did a ton of fun nail art looks this month, but my problem was getting it all on the blog! I started remote teaching August 17 and the prep that went into that---6 hour long Zoom meetings, constant emails. I think at the end of the day, it's hard for me to want to look at my computer and type up a post. But I am still loving doing my nails! So I am glad I was able to sneak in this appropriate Pusheen manicure as we say goodbye to summer!

Pusheen Calendar Series: Ice Cream Nail Art


Thursday, August 27, 2020

Stella Chroma Hogwarts Houses, Swatches and Review

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I really appreciate when a maker is truly a fan and creating a collection out of love and not just what is trendy. Pam, of Stella Chroma, is a true Harry Potter fan! Actually, I have sent her a few Harry Potter-themed gifts, because I know how much she loves the fiction! So for the fall, Harry Potter is going back to school! Would Hogwarts be virtual learning too? Who knows. What I do know is that this collection is inspired and perfect to welcome in September!

Stella Chroma Hogwarts Houses, Swatches and Review

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Jessica Cosmetics Cabana Bay Coogi Squiggle Nail Art

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Monday, I shared the Jessica Cosmetics Cabana Bay swatches, and now I have some art! I actually did the art first because I was inspired by the collection. I really set out to do random squiggles in different widths, but I really love how this came together. Sometimes, I don't really see how cohesive a collection is until I do art, and I think this proves how great the Cabana Bay collection is!

Jessica Cosmetics Cabana Bay Coogi Squiggle Nail Art


Monday, August 17, 2020

Jessica Cosmetics Cabana Bay Collection, Swatches and Review

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Happy Monday! Today kicks off the first day of my semester and I'm back to teaching remote. I have to say, my laptop and internet are not cut out for this. My zoom session imploded ten minutes into it and I left my students in the dust, LOL. But I came back on and they were there waiting for me. Can you imagine your first class ever in college being on Zoom? I tried to be lighthearted but I feel their pain.

Anyway! Jessica Cosmetics sent me there summer collections and it was delayed due to COVID, but I am really not one to wear seasonal colors. I wear what I want! And many of these transition to fall, so I'm excited to share them with you!

Jessica Cosmetics Cabana Bay Collection, Swatches and Review

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Flower Sundress Nail Art

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More art! This time, I was inspired by my niece's dress. She loves this dress and I love the color and pattern of it! I am a huge yellow polish fan. People always knock it but it is just so cheery and fun!

Flower Sundress Nail Art

Monday, August 10, 2020

Alter Ego As You Wish

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Happy Monday ya'll! Today I am sharing the custom polish that Alter Ego created for the Nails and Novels Facebook group. I am not sure how long it will be available, but I think it's for the month of August. This polish was inspired by a book cover of The Princess Bride. I absolutely love the movie and this is a famous line from the book and the movie!