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Monday 2 August 2010

What's the equivalent of writers block for a make-up geek?

Because I have one. I haven't done anything creative or even something I've really liked day-to-day for a while. I've got a great idea drawn up as a face chart for Julissa's mask contest, not to mention a million other face charts I've drawn up and would be mad to attempt but want too, not to mention I want to try Jonna's tutorial too. I just... I'm not feeling it, its annoying me at bit.

So, failing any makeup for you, here are a few manis, because I have been feeling my nail art thang at the moment.



Here's todays look. Just a simple one with LA Colours Magnetic Force, which is a semi-matte neon coral with gold shimmer, black striper and some gems, which of course have all fallen off already.



I tried out the on-nail marbling thing. I did a first coat of the base colour, then while the second was wet I blobbed the polish on and made teh pretties. The base colour is Beauty UK Smokey Lilac which is the nearest you will catch me alive to a griege, I reckon.



These aren't a fail exactly, they just didn't come out as well as I would have liked, as I should have used a white base for the flames. Gosh Rainbow did a good job of being the sparks coming off the fire though, dont'cha think?



I loved this mani and kept it on for four days which is a veritable lifetime for me. The little hibiscus flowers didn't show up very clearly, but I think that was the colour combo. I got a lot of compliments on this one, anyway! (And yes, my hand were that dry!)

Back soon with my mojo, I hope! xoxo

12 comments:

  1. Oh I really like the two middle manis... I have seen one a bit like the lilac one you did, bit worried about blobbing the colours though... do they take a long time to dry?
    x

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  2. Love love love the fire ones! Definitely need to buy GOSH Rainbow polish.

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  3. @MartianDelights: Not really! I did one nail at a time, and only 3-4 blobs, and then add more if needed. Obviously once you pull the blobs about they thin out, so its not too bad.

    @Beauty's Bad Habit: Its amazing, I love it. my fav polish ever I think.

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  4. Beautiful!!! Maybe you're just feeling inspired for nails, we all have those days when we're feeling a little uninspired, you'll find your groove soon enough! Love the new manicures, especially the flame one, keep up the good work!

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  5. Love the last two! The fire looks awesome.

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  6. I have "writer's" block from time to time, too. It sucks!! I love these manis - you would never know you were on a creative strike! I think all you can do is wait it out/work on through it/

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  7. I lost my make up mojo too lately ...Do you think it's contagious ?? ;-) I like so much your manis...I need to try that blob-thing ! seems messy but funny (YAY, the 4 year old in me is very happy !)

    hugs

    Caro xxx
    PS : I send you healing waves for your make up block !

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  8. I haven' felt like doing any make up looks lately either, I have a long list what I want to do but I just don't feel like doing them.
    We don't have to do anything if we don't feel like doing, our followers will be waiting. :D Doing make up looks is supposed to be fun, not a must.

    Love those manis you did! Especially the two last ones. The fire is gorgeous!! x

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  9. I <3 all of them... wish you could do my nails :(

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  10. Oooooh, the flame ones are my favorite!

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  11. Wow these are all great! You are seriously talented :)

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  12. Holy fuck, the partial marbling is the coolest thing I've seen in ages. And the flakies really do look like embers coming off a fire!

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