A Good Boy

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I decided a while ago to do some nail art in memory of my cat who passed away not long ago. I meant to do them much sooner but life got in the way so I only just got around to them last month or so. Anyway, keep reading to see how I remembered one of my favorite cats ever.

Glowy Geometric

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This mani is the result of me flying by the seat of my pants, having no nail design in mind when I sat down at my desk to paint my nails. Turned out pretty well, so maybe I should do that more often? Keep reading to find out more!

FIRE IN THE HOLE!

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Funny thing about me and video games - I know quite a bit about various games and even gameplay, but I rarely play them myself. I like to consider myself an observer rather than a gamer. And when it comes to Overwatch, I absolutely suck at playing, but I still love it to death! So I wanted to create some nail art to honor my obsession/love of this game and everything it entails. Keep reading!

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!

Q*bert Vibes

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I like classic arcade games a lot. They have simple controls, yet still require a lot of skill! Today's design is brought to you by one of those games, specifically Q*bert! Keep reading to find out more!

Glum Bun

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I didn't have have a plan when I sat down to start these nails. At the time, the weather had been really gloomy and I wanted to reflect that on my nails. But I ended up really liking this nail art! Keep reading to find out how I got this look!

Durarara!

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I've got another set of fun anime nails to share with you today! These were inspired by another wonderful and quirky anime called Durarara!, and if you keep reading I'll tell you all about it and this design!

Beware of Crimson Peak

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I'm finally back with another post! Aren't you excited? I know I am! These nails are inspired by the film Crimson Peak, a pretty great thriller that came out last Fall. It's creepy and beautiful and Guillermo del Toro directed it, so you know it's gonna be great! Keep reading to find out more!

Monochrome Geometric Style

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I know, today's post is a bit late. Sorry, but I needed a mental health day of doing nothing in particular since I've had a rough couple of days recently. I'm feeling a lot better now, though! Anyway, keep reading to read more about this nail look!

Les Nail Smiths, January 2016: BLING! & 200th Blog Post

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Still getting used to the whole "Hey, it's 2016 now!" thing... sigh. I'll get it down soon! Anyway, I also realized that my first post this wonderful new year ALSO happens to be my 200th blog post! What a wonderful coincidence! So for this month's theme for Les Nail Smiths, Michelle and I chose to do bling. Because, hey, sparkly things are great, right? So keep reading more for my take on this prompt!

Shattered Glass Nail Art Trend

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Here I am, jumping on the ever-growing and internationally popular bandwagon of "shattered glass" nails! I've actually been meaning to do these for a couple months now, and then this trend suddenly EXPLODED! So I guess it's the perfect excuse for me to finally try this look. Keep reading to find out more!

Spectacular Sugar Skulls

Happy Halloween, everyone!

I look forward to Halloween every year because it's a good excuse for my inner child to come out and play! I love dressing up and I love the time of year and I just love everything about Halloween! I wanted to try some sugar skull nails since I haven't yet, so keep reading to see how I did!

Sweater Weather

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The nights are finally getting cooler here, even though the days are still pretty warm. I haven't broken out my sweaters yet but it's only a matter of time! Here's another mani to try to tempt Fall into my area, so keep reading to learn more!

Saint George is Lost on Abalone Shores

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I have two gorgeous new-to-me polishes that I want to share with you today! I've been wanting both of these for a while, and I thought one of them would never make it to my collection, so I'm really excited! Keep reading to learn more about this look!

My Favorite Guardian of the Forest

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I am so so excited about today's post! It stems from a childhood love of mine - My Neighbor Totoro! Keep reading to find out more about this cute design!

Playing with Flakies

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This mani was one of those ones I started with nothing in particular in mind. It was basically me experimenting with a few different techniques. Keep reading to find out more!

Blue Puzzles for Autism Awareness Month

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April is Autism Awareness month, and I wanted to try some nail art to support this cause which is near and dear to me. Keep reading to find out more!

Hellboy Homage Twin Post

*All images are owned by Mike Mignola and Dark Horse Comics. I do not own the rights to Hellboy or BPRD. This is just an expression of my love for the series. Thank you.*

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Today I am very excited to share with you a twin post with none other than Amy of Amy Loves New Wave! We recently discovered that we are both avid fans of the comic character Hellboy, and this is my mani that came out of it all! Keep reading to find out more! VERY PICTURE-HEAVY POST!

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!