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Don't forget to "Like" The Nail Smith on Facebook for updates of blog posts and other fun stuff! Check it out here! Thanks!

Brigadoon!

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The nails I have for you today are the ones I wore to a production of Brigadoon with my mom and brothers a couple weeks ago. Keep reading to learn more!

All Hail the Glow Cloud

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I've been listening to a LOT of Welcome to Night Vale lately, and I wanted to do some nails that were reflective of this genius podcast. Keep reading to learn more!

Bangarang! In Memory of Robin Williams

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As you all know, the world lost an incredible man this last week. Robin Williams permeated the childhoods of countless people, and I wanted to pay tribute to the joy he brought so many individuals. Keep reading to learn more.

Science Stamping and FRECKLES!

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Sorry I've been a little erratic with my posting lately! I'm kinda in a weird transition period between freshly-graduated-from-college and trying-to-find-a-job-and-be-independent... but I'm trying to make a point of posting AT LEAST once a week. So there's that.

Today's post is the result of what happens when A) I get a new polish, B) I finally figure out how to properly prep and use my squishy stamper head, and C) the weather is gloomy and I need a pop of color in my life. Keep reading to learn more about this look!

Stamping and Polish Me Silly's DYNAMITE!!!

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I am SO excited to share with you a mani using one of the brand new Polish Me Silly MEGA MULTICHROMES!!! (Imagine that last part said in a big epic echo-y voice) Keep reading to learn more!

Les Nail Smiths, August 2014: Birthstone!

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I have for you today another twin mani that I did with Michelle of Le Lacquer Hookup. This is the first of our once-a-month posts, which we have dubbed "Les Nail Smiths" (like a nice hybrid of our blogs' names)! The theme is "Birthstone" since both of us have our birthday in the month of August. Keep reading to learn more!

Get Connected with The Nail Smith!

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If you look to the right of this post, you'll notice that I've added some new social media icons, which include Facebook, Pinterest, and Tumblr. This brings me to another piece of news - I now have a Facebook page and Pinterest board for The Nail Smith! So click the buttons and come "like" and "follow" me!

Thanks for stopping by!

Dove Mint Chocolate Dry Marble

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I don't know about you guys, but whenever I need a sweet chocolate-y treat these days I turn to Dove Mint & Dark Chocolate squares. They're delicious and creamy and mmm... irresistible! So this mani was inspired by them and their pretty swirls. Keep reading to learn more!

I Believe in Theta Chi

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These pictures somehow got buried on my phone earlier this spring and I just came across them, woops! So I'm sorry for the photo quality, kinda a step backwards, I know. But anyway, keep reading to learn more about this design!

Twin Swatch with Michelle of Le Lacquer Hookup and an ANNOUNCEMENT!

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Today I am very pleased to share with you a Twin Swatch Post (I guess that's what you'd call it?) with Michelle from Le Lacquer Hookup! We realized we each had a polish or two from the Wet n' Wild Fast Dry line that came out a few years ago (don't let the 'New' sticker on the lid fool you!) and decided that this would be fun. Keep reading to learn more!

4th of July Mani

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Sorry, I've been slacking a bit lately... but, it's better late than never to post my nail art for July 4th! Keep reading to learn more!

First Ever Mani Swap with Michelle of Le Lacquer Hookup!

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Today I am very excited to announce that I have participated in my very first mani swap with Michelle of Le Lacquer Hookup! I've never done one of these before so I'm a little nervous but it was fun nonetheless! 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!

Mushi-Shi nails and A COOL NEW METHOD (to me)

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This mani was inspired by one of my all-time favorite animes, Mushi-shi. It is so incredibly mellow and I love it to pieces. If you don't like anime because you think it's all violence, give this one a shot because it's one-of-a-kind. In addition to this pretty design, I also tried a new method for sponging and I LOVE IT! Keep reading to learn more! This post is long and picture heavy, so enjoy!

Fishscales

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I'm sorry I've been kind of AWOL lately. My dad had major surgery last week, and I also went to visit my boyfriend in Berkeley. I really need to figure out how to set up scheduled posts when I'm gone... hmm...

Anyway, this is a fairly simple design that I did over a new polish that I got. Read more for more info!

Stash Tab

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I just added a tab at the top of the page that lists every polish that I own.

EVERY. SINGLE. ONE.

So go check it out!

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!

To the Zoo!

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To celebrate my graduation and my boyfriend's birthday, we took a trip to the San Francisco Zoo! Read more to learn about the nails I wore for the occasion.

My Graduation Nails

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I've finally gotten to a post I'm very excited to share with you - the nails I wore for my college graduation! Read on for more details!