I'm playing with nail art and cosmetics. So I think I'll journal what I'm doing, reading, watching, buying, using and experimenting with here. :)
My first order of business was to take stock of my nail polish and nail accessories. I ended up having to toss about 1/2 my polish stash (dried out beyond repair) and the remover I had (no longer worked!). I made a run to the drug store last night and got:
some polish remover (cvs brand, for now. I may upgrade later if I feel the need)
Sally Hansen 5 minute French manicure pen kit (hey, it was 50% off)
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails in Tea Rose, which is a matte bright baby pink
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails in Poppy, which is an iridescent orangey hot pink
I already had a decent manicure set and some files on hand. When I got home, I cleaned my nails using some plain white felt and the remover. I got the felt tip from a friend on twitter (thanks, k!) and it worked really well. The polish I had on came off quickly and easily.
I then did a quick file (I'd moisturized and pushed back my cuticles the day before) and washed my hands. I applied the SH Maximum Growth from the French manicure kit. Then two coats of the natural French manicure base. My nails are no where near long enough for that French tip pen yet, but I wanted some design. So, I used the SH Poppy and a toothpick to paint 5-petal flowers in the center of each nail. I also used the Poppy in little dots around the flowers. And a small dot of the Tea Rose in the middle of each flower. They look a little young and silly, but that was kind of the point. Dotting with the toothpick is easier than I thought but my left hand needs a lot of practice. I don't have the steadiest hands on the block. I tried to snap a couple of pics, but they aren't grand.
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