30 Mani Marathon - Manicure 2: Orange Nails

The second task in the 30 Mani Marathon is orange nails.

To represent Orange Nails, I began with two coats of China Glaze Sun of a Peach, one coat of China Glaze Golden Enchantment (a golden holographic micro glitter that can be seen in the sun, but not so much in the picture), and a coat of Seche Vite top coat.

Then, I chose Finger Paints Cordur-Orange and Bundle Monster plate BM-308 to stamp the orange slices design on each nail. Lastly, I sealed the design with another coat of Seche Vite.

It's not too late to join in on the 30 Mani Marathon, check here for all the details!

Mai Tai Flowers

Today's manicure began with two coats of Nailtini Mai Tai and a coat of Seche Vite top coat.

To that, I added some stamped flowers using stamping plate M26 and Konad special white stamping polish.

Next, I used a dotting tool to dab some top coat in the center of each of the large flowers, and placed an orange rhinestone in that space.

I finished by sealing the design with a coat of Seche Vite.

Products Used:

One coat Beauty Secrets Moisturizing Base Coat

Two coats Nailtini Mai Tai

One coat Seche Vite Top Coat

Stamping Plate M26 + Konad Special White Stamping Polish + Small Orange Rhinestones

One coat Seche Vite Top Coat

Happy St Patrick's Day/Happy Birthday Me!

Obviously, I would have liked to get this post up yesterday, but with it being St Patrick's day AND my Birthday, I had a full day of festivities! So, Happy St Patrick's Day everyone, and Happy Birthday to me! Below is the manicure I created to honor this special day.

I drew my inspiration from the colors of the Irish flag. For the orange, I reached for my untried China Glaze in Sun Worshiper. I hated this polish!!!! This is 4 coats of runny, streaky, draggy, no coverage AT ALL Sun Worshiper. I don't know what it's problem was, but it was horrible, and I'll be throwing it away shortly. Anyway, after getting it somewhat presentable after 4 coats, I topped it with some Seche Vite, and that helped to even out the mess and give it a smooth & shiny look. When that was dry, I applied some Orly Mermaid Tail glitter onto a piece of cosmetic wedge sponge, and dabbed that to the tips of my nails. I followed that with one coat of Gelous gel top coat to smooth out the glitter.

The shamrock stamps are from Bundle Monster Plate BM03, and I used Konad special white polish. After letting the stamps dry for a bit, I applied another coat of Seche Vite to seal and protect the manicure.

Products Used:

One coat Beauty Secrets Moisturizing Base Coat

Four coats China Glaze Sun Worshiper (blah)

One coat Seche Vite Top Coat

Orly Mermaid Tail Glitter

One coat Gelous Advanced Gel Top Coat

Bundle Monster Stamping Plate BM03

Konad White Special Stamping Polish

One coat Seche Vite Top Coat

Here's a 'bonus' picture of me, in my birthday hat and Irish nails, celebrating at the local Saint Patrick's Day Festival! 

And here's a couple of throwback pics of last year's birthday manicure, Pots of Gold :)