But you're not here for gravestones, you're here for nails, and I've got a few snaps of what was on mine a little while back. I popped on some Sally Hansen Salon Effects strips in Good Morning Glory and went out into the world, not even stopping to take any well lit photos. Here's a regular room light shot:
I did get them in the lightbox just before I took them off. You can see some tipwear and a little chipping. I put on a treatment basecoat before the strips this time, and I think that interfered with them sticking to my nail.
I am regretting that I only got one box of these limited edition strips (which I've now used half of). Since they're purple, they go with most of the stuff in my wardrobe. Ah well, it's not like I don't have other purple options in my stash.
And now I see that the clock has just flipped over to Saturday, so that today I referred to in the first paragraph is now yesterday. I need to get to bed. Have a great weekend, everyone!
Pretty!!!!!
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Thanks! The box has two packages of strips, and each one has 8 in it--I cut some of them in half since my nails aren't nearly as long as the strips, so I can get two manis from a box.
ReplyDeleteThat first picture is stunning Karen. Cool hobby too, I always love hearing about what my fave bloggers do other than blog. Thanks for sharing! Pretty nail strips, I'm sad to say that I've not tried strips yet.
ReplyDeleteVery nice. They look like porcelain.
ReplyDeleteKaren! I have to admit that when I am in a cemetery I just need to look at the names. I crave for odd/strange names, I even have a list!
ReplyDeleteAs for your nails, they are really cute! But definitely, you have many other purples and you could (maybe?) recreate the look with stamping?
Such beautiful pictures - all of them!
ReplyDelete:-) the first picture reminded me of when I was in Paris and I brough my boyfriend to see a couple cemetieries...There were amazing monuments there!
ReplyDeleteOn stripes, I usually avoid them because I can't stand their tipwear but the design is really beautiful, maybe you can get something similar with stamping.
ooooo these are so pretty and vintage looking! i love it! :D
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore the pattern on these nail strips- some of the best ones yet! It reminds me of vintage wallpaper.
ReplyDeleteAs for wandering cemeteries, if you're ever in Ukraine (okay, probably a long shot) have a look at the cemeteries there. They're very interesting- all the headstones display either a photo or an etched likeness of the person buried there. At first I found that strange, but then I began to really like the idea- you really get an idea of who the person was in life, instead of just seeing a name and a date.
My very favourite example of this was a spectacularly large tombstone that sported a full length likeness of a 30 or 40 something year old man, dressed casually in a "cool" leather jacket, leaning on a sports car (presumably his?). He looked so relaxed, so happy. Anyways, you definitely got a sense of who the guy was, what his favourite things were... it was pretty great.
I LOVE these salon effects!! I've never really been compelled to buy any of the besides the halloween ones, but I think I'm going to have to pick up a box of these and give them a whirl! The remind me of vintage wallpaper or vintage china. So awesome!
ReplyDeleteI am not sure that I have seen these! Love the pattern on these. I just wish they would bring the price down a touch.
ReplyDeleteI love that design! So delicate. And, hey, if you wanted to do a post with your graveyard pics... I would totally read it! That teaser pic is stunning!!
ReplyDeleteOooh I really like that pattern! I'm dying to try some of these strips, I just haven't found any that have caught my eye. The displays I see are always close to empty.
ReplyDeleteOooh - I hope these still are around - I am super picky on the patterns I will wear in nail apps - this one is outstanding!
ReplyDeleteWow these are really pretty!!
ReplyDeleteI have a blouse that looks just like this! Love!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Also, I've given you the Versatile Blogger award...:) http://lacquerorleaveher.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-versatile-blogger-award.html
ReplyDeletevery pretty pattern! i really need to get some of these strips. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the pattern! Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous statue! And thanks for sharing photos of those nail strips! They're so delicate and lovely!
ReplyDeletevery nice pattern :)
ReplyDeleteI am totally breaking the rules but...I nominated you for a Liebster award on my blog! http://irelishnailpolish.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI love the statue, btw. Cemetaries can be such a calm place.
I love angel statues and wandering around cemeteries too. Most all my yard decor was ripped off, but they left my little broken winged angel statue, thank goodness. It is super special to me, just so very super special.
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried those nail strips yet because I love painting my nails, but I would consider those because they are so pretty.
Pretty pattern! :-)
ReplyDelete~ Yun
Angels in cemetery's are so peaceful! You captured such an amazing picture!
ReplyDeleteYou get weirder and weirder the more you reveal! You knit and you peruse cemeteries-hmmmmmmm. Actually, I prefer weird to normal! So keep it up! Oh and you may want to make sure you see my blog today........
ReplyDeleteLovely pattern! I really want to try these out. But I feel like I need to find a pattern I LOVE so it's worth the money.
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful pattern!
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