I need to drag out the real camera

but I won't, because it's infinitely easier to snap the photos in between checking on what the world is up to. 

This manicure did not photograph very well, but it was stunning in person. 

Two coats of Color Club First Look, a sultry deep blueish greenish with just a hint of shimmer.  The accent nails are an addition of one coat of Butter London Henley Regatta, a fabulous blue green micro glitter that really added light to the dark base. 

I covered all nails with a coat of Wicked Fast and called it a day. 

space invaders

I only say that because that's what this terrible little tape job reminded me of when I saw the photo. 

I have been working on my tape skills, in awe of all the gorgeous Art Deco looks I've seen recently. 

As can be evidenced below...I'm still working on it. 

The gorgeous hot pink holo, Orly Miss Conduct, was my two coats base. My favorite part is that even with the SERIOUS sparkle in this baby, removal is a breeze. 

Zoya Tao, my favorite deep gray, looks strangely subpar here, but look at past posts to see what a stunner it is on it's own. And this is one coat!

What a Flake

As the weather is finally cooling down, I've been pulling out some deeper colors to get ready for fall. 

Today is Essie Merino Cool, a really beautiful pale purple, covered with two flashy coats of Cult Nails Seduction. Seduction is a multi colored flake suspended in a purple jelly that gave a lot of depth to this manicure. 

Two coats of each, and a sealing coat of Wicked Fast, and I was out the door!