Delicious Sushi

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So I've been trying to step up my photo editing skills by using another editing software, but I'm crap at learning new things like that, so for now I'll be using the same old same old, I suppose. That's my lame excuse for not updating regularly, so there you go! Anyway, I painted these cute sushi nails last week, keep reading to find out more!

St. Paddy's Day LIKE A BOSS!

TOP O' THE MORNIN' TO YA, LADDIES!

Happy St. Patrick's Day to ya! I didn't post anything yesterday because I wanted to post my nails for today on the actual holiday - imagine that! This mani is very near and dear to my heart, because it's actually inspired by none other than my favorite Irishman, Jacksepticeye from YouTube! So grab a pint (or not), and keep reading this post for more info!

Absolutely Superb!

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This nail art is a bit funky. And by "a bit" I mean it's "very" funky! It's inspired by a tropical bird! But not a pretty parrot. Keep reading to find out what bird I took my inspiration from for this mani!

It's Still Christmas, Right?

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What's that, you say? The deadline for posting Christmas manis is far past? NONSENSE, I say! So here's the nail design I actually wore on Christmas Day in 2016. Keep reading for all the details!

Born Pretty Store Review: Odor-Free Latex

*Provided for honest review*

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Christmas is getting closer! So I created this festive mani using a new product from Born Pretty Store. It's their new odor-free liquid latex! Keep reading to find out my thoughts on it and how it performed!

Born Pretty Store Review: Abstract Faceted Water Decals

*Provided for honest review*

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So, the school year is now over! That means that my recent job (long-term substituting) is over! And THAT means that I will now be bringing you regularly scheduled posts once again! First up is this long overdue review post for these lovely water decals from Born Pretty Store. Keep reading to find out more!

Electric Roses

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I'm not really sure what I was going for with this nail art, but I liked it a lot! It was a good excuse to try a new-ish technique and also use a polish I hadn't used in a while. Keep reading to find out more!

Spring Neon

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Today I have a quick little Spring inspired post to share with you. It's been getting a bit warmer here lately so that's what inspired me to break out the neon! So keep reading to find out how I created this bright and cheery look!

Colorful Fishies

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I know, these fishies would be much more suited to Summer than Fall, but I've been itching to use this image! And these were absolutely inspired by the talented Mo of Pretty Quirky. Here is her post that I used for inspiration! Keep reading to find out more!

Tik Tok, The Army of Oz

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Everybody is familiar with The Wizard of Oz. But its movie sequel, Return to Oz, is a lot less well-known. It wasn't very successful in theaters, because of its much darker plot, but I for one grew up watching it on a very regular basis on VHS. After rewatching it recently (I hadn't watched it in the last dozen years or so), I decided to do some nail art inspired by my favorite character from it, Tik Tok! Keep reading to find out more!

Twinkle Toes Vortex

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I wanted to try a new polish I got as well as a new technique I've seen all over the nail art world, so that's how this mani came about. Keep reading to learn more!

You Jelly?

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Since the weather has been getting MUCH warmer here in NorCal, I feel like my body has officially transitioned to Summer mode even though it's still technically Spring. Oh well! Hence you'll probably start seeing a lot of brighter colors on my nails from now until fall. So keep on reading to find out more about this bright and fun look!

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

Top o' the mornin' to ye, lads and lassies!

It's Saint Patrick's Day! An all around happy holiday, in my opinion. And today I have for you a simple festive manicure. Keep reading to find out more!

Grunge With a Touch of Elegance

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Sorry this post is a bit late today. My laptop decided it wanted to take a reeeeeally long time to download and install updates. Drats... Anyway, keep reading to find out more about this look on my nails!

HPB Presents Holiday Cheer by The Nail Smith!

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It's time for the December Link-Up for Hobby Polish Bloggers, a group dedicated to nail art and nail polish bloggers! This group is so fantastic, I have learned so much already after being a member for only a few months, and the other ladies are amazingly nice! Keep reading to find out more about my design, and to see what everyone else created for this winter/holiday theme!

Ghoulish Halloween Water Spotting

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I have one last Halloween design to share with you before I post about my actual Halloween costume and nails! Keep reading to learn more!

Ohhhh I'm a Lumberjack and I'm Okay...

... I sleep all night and I work all day!

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The weather was so nice in my area the other day and I was feeling so cozy and I thought to myself "I wish I had some flannel to cuddle up in." One thing led to another and I ended up giving myself lumberjack themed nails! Keep reading to learn more!

Last of the Catch-Ups - NEON

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I've finally done it! This is the last "catch-up" post from all of my backlogged photos! It's also the first post where I'm trying out my improved light box. Read more after the jump!