Nails!!

A week ago I got fake nails again for the first time in a year. :D

So glad I'm getting paid enough to do it again.

Isn't it pretty and summery? I just loved it. And the flower accents were a nice touch.

I really love all the bright colors that are out right now.

I went to get them touched up yesterday (my nails grow super fast) and I brought my own color.... it was a sheer purple with holo glitter by KleanColor. I've never actually used that brand before but I thought it would look beautiful. And it did.

The nail tech took a long time to do it, but they look so pretty I think it was worth it. :D

P.S. Check out my new shaaaaaades!

I've NEVER owned white sunglasses before, but these with their cute retro floral frames called my name.

Nail Up came today, and I am extremely impressed with how the nail art has improved overall. It now also has a perfect-bound spine instead of the stapled spine, so it's more durable. Very pleased. I might have to being buying this publication again. <3

Link! (oops)

Here is the link to Peggy Porschen's new Boutique Baking that I meant to put up on the 30th. My phone's Blogger publisher does NOT like cooperating.

Deco Deco!

I've been neglecting my blog lately. Lack of things to talk about, no motivation, the heat makes me cranky...use whatever excuse you want.
Here are some images from my Deco & Deco vol. 7 to enjoy!

As much as I enjoy Japanese decoden, and as happy as looking at it makes me, I don't think I love it quite as much as nail art. Yes, nail art is just deco for the fingers....but when girls start bedazzling their freaking water bottle caps, I think it's time to calm down, don't you? (I'm not exaggerating, by the way.)

I want everything on this page!


I should add that one of the bloggers I follow has scans from the new Nail Up! on her blog, and I'm trying so hard to not look at them, because my own copy is on the way. However, from what I have seen so far, it seems that the quality of it has vastly improved...I think it might trump Nail Venus now. :O

Boutique Baking!

I know the last thing I need is another baking book, but when I heard that one of my favourite bakers was putting out another book, I had to buy it.

The thing I am especially excited about, is that unlike her other books, this isn't focused mostly on decorating, but on the baking aspect of making her delicious treats. As much as I love Peggy's sugarcraft skills, I'm really hankering to learn the secrets behind the fare she sells at her bakery.

Nail & Deco: Let's Make Some Art!

Here are a few tutorials from my increasing collection of nail publications. One is from an issue of Nail Max, one is from Nail Venus, and the other is from the book Nail Super Design Collection. I thought they might offer guidance and inspiration for whoever sees my blog. :D

I am using the actual size of these images so you can see the details. (I have been uploading smaller resolution sizes lately.) Click on the thumbnail for the full size. Enjoy!

Nail & Deco: Bridal Dresses

Nail Max usually features wedding dresses and coordinating nails in their October issue, and sometimes in summer issues too. They also, of course, have tutorials to do your own nails. What I'm focusing on today isn't the nails, however, but the dresses that inspired them. When you think of wedding dresses, most envision something frilly and white...well, leave it to the Japanese to take the concept of a wedding dress and run off to Crazy Town.

I love this one! I would wear it. :)

I also love this one....not to get married in of course, but can you imagine how fun it would be for a costume party? Plus, I love her short gloves, that heart bouquet, and the giant fabric heart on the side.