Nail Polish

New obsession?  Yeah, just a bit.  I blame Haley.  I have become obsessed with painting my nails.  Actually I blame Haley and Pinterest.  Lots of very cool pictures and manicures.  You should have seen the crazy that occured while I was trying to find the Hard Candy Matte top coat around here. 

It has hooked me up with a few blogs to read.  For ideas and pretty colors.  Although some of the best information has been on how to take care of my nails so that they grow out long enough to do stuff with and what the best products out there are.  For example, I found Seche Vite.  The angels began singing the first time I used it as a top coat.  Super fast drying.  I didn't have any trouble with bubbles or weird texture.   My only gripe (and only because I'm cheap) is that it is a bit pricey (I've found it between $7-9).  But I just plan on keeping an eye on sales flyers and stocking up a bit when it is on sale.  I also do a base coat and try to use cuticle oil whenever I think about it (i.e. I set it out in the downstairs bathroom so everytime I go I use the oil)

Blogs I read:
Nail Polish Art Addiction
Nail Slide
Polish Amor
The Manicured Monkey (actually where it started, with the water marbling.)

yay pretties!

My first attempt at water marbling.  Done for the Pumpkin Run.  I think it turned out great.  It was a bit time consuming and messy.  But worth it.  Next time I am using vaseline instead of tape to keep the polish off of my fingers.  I also found a tutorial for doing a dry water marble. 

A gradient.  I need to try this again.

Possibly my coolest mani so far.  Inspired by this picture.  I feel cooler just having tried this.

My polishes.  I have filled up 3/4's of a 4th wheel by this point.