Reed-Things

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Hi!

Here are some reed sort of things. Honestly, I don't even know what I was going for when I did these... but the end result is kind of nice! 

Also look how long and nice my nails are. They almost never get this long!

Polishes Used:
Nails Inc. Porchester Square | Nails Inc. Baker Street

Also, Nails Inc. Porchester Square is the most gorgeous nude, like ever.


Thanks for reading!
Lucy xx

Cath Kidston/Jaunty Juli Inspired Floral

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Hi!

I've been getting into following tutorials more and more. Sometimes I just feel kind of uninspired and I can't think of any original designs! Luckily, there are so many amazing nail artists out there that I can always find a design I'd love to recreate.

One of these amazing nail artists is Jaunty Juli. She does beautiful designs that aren't too difficult to do, but aren't too easy either! 
Her florals are to die for. I recently recreated one of her other florals and I just had to do another :)

Polishes Used:
Deborah Lippmann Flowers in Her Hair | White, red, and green acrylic paints

I followed her tutorial, which can be found here!


I love how sweet and pretty these are!

Thanks for reading!
Lucy xx

I'm Alive! & Lemons

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Hi!

I was completely wrong in the first sentence of my last post! Finals week was pretty crazy and then Photoshop wouldn't work correctly so I ended up taking a 2-week break from the blog. I'm definitely going to be around more over the summer though!

So anyways, I AM still alive and I have some summery nail art for you!


I followed a tutorial by an amazing new nail artist I discovered, Deirdre of Deirdre's Nails (if you don't do Tumblr like me, you can also follow her on Instagram!).

I love props!!!


As you're reading this I'm on a 16-hour car trip to the NFL National Tournament in Kansas (it's debate, not football!). I might be a little slow at approving comments cause I'll be pretty busy, but I will have some posts scheduled!

Thanks for reading!
Lucy xx

World Cup Nails

Friday, June 13, 2014

Hi!

I'm back from my unplanned 2-week hiatus! More on this in the next post -- I don't really have time to write now because I'm supposed to be packing!

I entered in a World Cup nail art competition run by Emily of Nailsxo awhile ago, but only just got around to doing my nails, whoops! I was assigned the country Spain.


I chose certain aspects of Spanish culture to portray on each nail.
The index finger design is inspired by the famous flamenco dancers -- their dresses are always ruffly and red and black.
The middle finger design is inspired by the Spanish tradition of the running of the bulls.
The ring finger is inspired by the Spain flag.
And the pinky finger is supposed to represent Spain's love of and talent at soccer!


Spain isn't doing too well so far. Surprisingly, they might not even advance beyond the first round. But I'll be rooting for them, as I get a prize if they win :) I also think they're an immensely talented team and if they do manage to move beyond this round they deserve it!

Thanks for reading!
Lucy xx