The Nail Challenge Collaborative Presents: Spring Flowers - Look 1

I may be getting a bit of a late start this month, but I am really looking forward to this floral theme so stay tuned to what I have in store. For my first look I decided to go with a satin stamping look!

Polishes Used:
-Zoya -Veruschka
-Color Club - Kismet
-Bundle Monster Stamping Plate - BM-618

OK, so I am not sure that this is actually very "springy" but it is floral and these were the colors that I was feeling like using! I love how subtle this is and the feel of it on the satin finish polish is so classy and smooth.

I was also curious to see how this would look shiny, and I am so glad I took the original satin finish photos because I don't really like how it looked shiny. It looked a bit of a shiny/holo mess, lol.

Let's see what the other ladies put together for their first spring flower manis!

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-Stephanie

PRESS RELEASE: Sally Hansen Poolside Paradise Collection

DIVE INTO SUMMER WITH 7 LIMITED-EDITION SHADES OF SALLY HANSEN MIRACLE GEL™

Swim season is coming, and with it comes Poolside Paradise: seven new shades of Sally Hansen Miracle Gel™. These fresh colors capture the bright hues of summer in the breakthrough Miracle Gel™ formula that has had everyone buzzing since its launch last year!

A revolutionary development in nail color, Miracle Gel™ is the only true two-step, at-home gel manicure with no light needed. Simply apply the Miracle Gel™ color of your choice, then follow with Miracle Gel™ Top Coat. The polish is cured by natural light, so there's no need for a UV or LED lamp. Enjoy up to 14 days of color and shine, and then remove with regular nail-polish remover. (No soak—no joke!)

Available for a limited time only, the Poolside Paradise collection comprises seven vivid, sunny-day shades: 

Pink-A-Colada: Sweet! This cotton-candy color is as girlie as it gets.

Life's A Peach: Not quite neon but far beyond basic, this creamy red-orange is a fashion-girl fave.

Morning,Sunshine!: This energetic yellow hue is for the woman who wants to be noticed (wallflowers need not apply).

Dive Bar: Let your manicure make a splash by donning this true cerulean blue. 

Lip Palm: It's a jungle out there. Be ready for anything with this leafy green tone.

Rum Punch: Our #1 pedicure pick: a super-saturated, on-trend deep pink. 

Swimsical: The truest teal, this show-stopping shade is practically made for sun-soaked days.

PRICE & AVAILABILITY: The limited-edition Poolside Paradise collection, SRP $9.99, will be available beginning May 2015 at chain drugstores and mass retailers nationwide.

The Digit-al Dozen Does: Geometric - Look 5

Happy Saturday! Today I am back with my final Digit-al Dozen Geometric look; unfortunately a day late. Whomp Whomp.

Anyway, I am finishing up with a stamped textured design.

Polishes Used:
-NOPI - On What Grounds
-Konad Blue Stamping Polish
-Konad Green Stamping Polish

I used both the blue and green stamping polish here to get a ton on ton look for the teal base. I love how stamping over a textured base gives things a whole different look.

I really liked Geometric Week and seeing what all the ladies came up with; be sure to check out their final looks below.

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-Stephanie

The Digit-al Dozen Does: Geometric - Look 4

For my fourth look this month I decided to go back to stamping! Stamping is always my go-to for fun nail art and there are so many great geometric stamps out there, how could I not?

Polishes Used:
-Rica - Whiteout
-Sharpies!
-Konad - Black

For the base of this look I tried the sharpie / alcohol method but I think I used colors that were WAY too light and the stamping sort of covered it up! I think I'll try this technique again with other colors. I really like this stamp too, lines and triangles, very geometric ;-)

Check out the other ladies looks below:

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-Stephanie

The Digit-al Dozen Does: Geometric - Look 3

Happy Wednesday! I am really liking the look that I created for today! I decided to do some color blocking for this one; let's see!

Polishes Used:

-China Glaze -Wait 'n Sea

-KBShimmer - How You Dune?

-KBShimmer - Low and Be Bold

I am loving the look! I specifically choose a blue that was somewhat jelly so that I could layer over the gray and create a "fourth" color. I love color blocking and simple tape manicures so this one was right up my ally and the blues really pop! 

Let's see what the other ladies are doing for their 3rd geometric nail looks:

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-Stephanie