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

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

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

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

Tropical One Stroke Floral

Hi!

I'm so pleased I've been able to keep up with nail art/blogging lately, even though I've been reviewing like crazy for exams! Scheduling is key :) 

Today I have my first attempt at one stroke! This technique has been on my 'to try' list for a long time -- I kept putting it off because it looked so hard, but it was far easier than I expected!

Polishes used:
Sephora by OPI It's Totally Karma | Deborah Lippmann Fake It Til You Make It and Harlem Shake | Nails Inc Queen Victoria Street | Acrylic paints

OK, the flowers are far from perfect, but considering I did them with my non-dominant hand I'm pretty pleased! (For some reason, my brain was like "HEY LUCY, LET'S DO THESE WITH OUR NON-DOMINANT HAND TO MAKE IT HARDER FOR OURSELVES!!!!!" so I did)

I was originally going to do all 4 fingers with flowers but then I got lazy hehehehehheh

 I followed a tutorial on YouTube to do these. I can't find it now (weird), but there are a lot of good tutorials out there! 

I also wanted to show y'all my thumb (Deborah Lippmann Harlem Shake) because I love how vibrant it is!

Also, I've been thinking about starting some sort of blogger collab group this summer. Franziska of Frankie Hunter's Nails proposed this to me awhile ago, but I haven't had time do anything about it until now. I was thinking we could all do matching/themed nails once a month, or a challenge one month of the year? I'm definitely open to suggestions.

Let me know if you're interested -- leave a comment below, or email me at thenailsnail@gmail.com!

Thanks for reading!

Lucy xx

Nautical Nail Art

Hi!

I loved First Mate so much, I had to do another manicure with it! (see my previous post featuring First Mate)

The polish is named First Mate, and it's navy, so of course I had to do something nautical.

I finally got to put this weird chain I had lying around to good use!

I used striping tape for the stripes on my index and ring finger, then freehanded everything else. 

Polishes Used
China Glaze First Mate | Wet n Wild French White Creme | Nails Inc Chelsea Bridge Road

I like doing a couple posts in a row that are similarly themed, what do you guys think?

Thanks for reading!
Lucy xx

China Glaze First Mate

Hi!

In a change of pace from last week's 80's themed nail art, I have some nautical sort of stuff for you guys this week :)

This design was inspired by Matchbook Nails' gorgeous design (it's my Cinderella hand, so I had to choose something simple!).

Polishes used:
China Glaze First Mate | studs from Claire's

 First Mate is an amazing polish. It gives full coverage in ONE coat, self-levels beautifully, and is a gorgeous navy color! 

The top photo shows it more purpley than it really is; I've edited the photo below to show its true color.

I love the simple feel of these. The only thing bothering me is that the studs are different shades of gold! 

Thanks for reading!

Lucy xx