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Hey everyone! Sorry it has been a little while since my last post. I have been busy and then extremely sick. I am still the latter part.. Fun times!!

I never did get a photo of my last manicure.. Super annoying. I really didn't like it, but I did get a ton of comments/compliments on it. I will have to do it again. I used a polish that I quite like and need to order more of.. ANYWAYS! Onwards to today..
***Not My Photo***
I kept looking at this photo in my inspiration photo.. And wanted to do it.. And I knew which purple I would use, etc. Then I remembered my 'untried' polish drawer calling out to me..

So I yoinked Essie Sew Psyched out of the drawer.. Grabbed a white (OPI Alpine Snow) and a green (CG Jolly Holly) and got to work.


And this was born. I really like Sew Psyched, I am not so psyched on the overall look though. I really wanted to use black and white, but that is so safe! Oh well! It has been fun to wear regardless. I will probably have to do something new tomorrow anyways. I have a bunch of cage cleaning, tidying up, cooking and baking to do today.. Plus more death coughing. I feel that entitles me to painting my nails tomorrow.

I hope everyone is having a great week!!


  • ABOP - Yay! Thank you so much (:
  • shortwidenails - That is a fantastic idea! I just might have to do that!! I hope the tutorial makes sense and I cannot wait to see what you come up with!!
  • wahab - Yes.. Glowsticks are great. Yay marketing!
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jaljen said…
Very UNsafe! And fabulous.
January 13, 2011 at 1:14 PM
Zara said…
I love that design, and the colors you picked!
January 13, 2011 at 1:32 PM
Danielle said…
Great colour selection, very cute :)
January 13, 2011 at 1:42 PM
DesertNails8 said…
death coughing? hee hee - that's probably what I call coughing up a lung!
January 13, 2011 at 3:07 PM
shortwidenails said…
this is so cute! I think one day you will have to share your inspiration folder with me!

I wonder what purple that is...opi done out in deco maybe?

and what polish is the polish that you need to get more of that you absolutely love?
January 15, 2011 at 4:49 AM
ABOP Laquerlove said…
I love this, both the inspiration and your version of it! Great job.
January 15, 2011 at 9:50 AM
Liane said…
Your recreation is fantastic. Glad I found your blog!
January 18, 2011 at 12:20 PM
Passing Fancy said…
OMG, you're crazy! greeeat nails, i can't stop looking at those :)
January 23, 2011 at 10:44 AM
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