Show Me Your Nails 2.0

[Tamara76]

Due to some technical glitches with the original Show Me Your Nails Thread, I am starting a new thread with @vegchililover78's blessing (She says "hello," by the way!).

Please share your nail looks, nail art and manicures!

...And don't forget to check out @Beadshopgirl's Nail Stamping Thread for stamping inspiration! ❤️  

https://community.sephora.com/t5/Nailed-It/The-Nail-Stamping-Thread/m-p/3328865

[RGbrown]

@itsfi 

Zoya...good grief, if they have a good sale this weekend too, I might wind up in a vegetative state 💤😯 But they've done 70% just often enough in the past that I think I'd be able to skip any lesser deals, so my wallet is hoping it's only 50% 🤞😅

I thiiiiink I'm going to skip Cupcake, and maybe I'll let myself get a third something from PPU as a reward for that lol. I'm more interested in branching out and trying a bunch of Indies instead of grabbing a bunch from just one right now. Or I'll cave and get some from both 😂

[RGbrown]

Before I forget: Polishpickup is open for previews; shop Jul 3-6!

Had a few blues that I thought would look decent enough together. Both hands are different, but kinda sorta coordinate, or, well, at least they don't clash completely 😂

Right hand:

The lighter blue is Cadillacquer Hug the Dog, and the darker one is Moonshine Mani Cockteal Hour

Left hand:

Time to play with some toppers! Same base coat on all nails (Kiko Smart Fast Dry 031) with (thumb to pinky) China Glaze Glitter-ific, (nothing on index), China Glaze Fairy Dust, Revlon Colorstay Calla Lily, &Other Stories Acacia Twinkle

[CookieGirl1]

@RGbrown I seriously LOVE all of your nail posts.  I've been so much more interested in doing my nails this year and I'm incredibly basic but feel so inspired by all of your nail art and the beautiful colors that you've chosen.

[RGbrown]

@CookieGirl1 

Aw shucks, thanks so much! ✨

I do go all out from time to time, like the butterfly wings not too long ago or the watermelon mani I did back in the spring, but deep down, I'm pretty basic too. Some of my favorites are uber simple...an accent nail or two in a different color, or a few contrasting dots are easy ways to up the interest level without fancy tools or special skills. A toothpick can be all you need! 

[itsfi]

These are gorgeous @RGbrown! 😍😍 I debated over that Cockteal Hour polish for PPU and ended up passing - it is such a beautiful color! 💙 Loving all the blues in that second photo! I’ve found myself looking at various blue nail polishes a lot lately. It seems my PPU wishlist has a very distinct blue theme going on as well! 😆 

[RGbrown]

@itsfi 

So far, I am super drawn to the selection from The Lady Varnishes this month. For my second, I've had lime green on the brain for a while now, but haven't done any serious comparisons of the ones available yet. It's gonna be tough to choose this month...I have 19 on my "you better whittle that down to two" list. There are some stunning pink/purple/berries that I'm having a hard time ignoring  😂

[itsfi]

It’s so easy to fill the cart up @RGbrown! Lots of pretty polishes. 😍 Oh, keeping it to two polishes is very good. 💅🏼 Hard to do, but an excellent idea. Good luck. 👍🏼 

[KaydinAnd]

I did cow print and rhinestone nails! I did a tutorial on my youtube channel called polishedandposh youtube!❤❤❤

[itsfi]

How fun are those cow prints @KaydinAnd!?!! 🐄 🐮 Love the nail art on your ring finger as well! 💕

[RGbrown]

@KaydinAnd 

Those are cute! I keep thinking I should try a cow print one of these days, maybe this'll get me there 🐮😋

[KaydinAnd]

I have a tutorial for them on my youtube channel!!😋🐄🐄

[itsfi]

My nails for the last couple of weeks 💅🏼

I almost forgot all about about the NAILS INC. - Ripe and Ready Avocado Oil Nail and Lip Kit. Ended up reaching for it on a day I wanted a spring-ish but not pastel green. 

I felt sparkly nails were in order for the weekend - Defy & Inspire Vita Fit Nail Polish in Challenge Your Limits.

[JaneanBT]

Hi @itsfi ,

I love that Avocado green shade from Nails Inc. It is a fun shade for summer! 

Best Wishes,

Janean

[itsfi]

It’s a fun green @JaneanBT! 💚 I was pleased with how well it went on and its wear time. I’ve been happy with the Nails Inc. polishes I’ve picked up. 💅🏼 

[RGbrown]

@itsfi 

I love that avocado green! I've picked up a couple of similarish shades, and yup, springy but not pastel is a great way to put it. 💚

And purple sparkle. OF COURSE I approve of purple sparkle ✨💜 

[itsfi]

@RGbrown, purple and sparkle makes for a great combination. 💜💫 I tried using the sparkles as a topper over various purple, grey and white polishes but found I like it best on its own. 

[RGbrown]

I started running out of room on my designated "unused" shelves, so an OPI rainbow mani serves two purposes for me this time: move some chunky bottles out of the way, and celebrate pride!

Shades from pinkie to thumb:

OPI Jean'ius At Work, Nailed It By A Royal Mile, Exotic Birds Do Not Tweet, Suzi Needs A Loch-smith, A Little Guilt Under The Kilt

Stamping done with Revlon Molten Magic 

[tsavorite]

@RGbrown ,

I love this!  The silver flowers are great!  The yellow is striking.

[RGbrown]

@tsavorite 

Thanks so much! 💛

[itsfi]

Love the nail stamps @RGbrown. That silver really works so well with the rainbow colors. What do you think of the yellow and orange polishes? I’ve been on the hunt for a bright, bold yellow and orange for my collection. 😆 I have a yellow on the way but it’ll run more on the pastel side. 

[RGbrown]

@itsfi 

That Revlon silver is hands down my favorite polish to stamp with. I find black or white too stark in many cases, but this silver gives a nice pop on most any shade. It was LE, but readily available on eBay for $6ish+...I'm strongly considering a backup bottle 💖

The yellow was awful. Even after three coats, I had streaks and thin spots, and just wound up blobbing a bunch on top and being very liberal with the top coat to help smooth it out. I hear yellow in general can be hard to formulate well, so I'm not sure the experience is all that abnormal, sadly.

On the flip side, the orange might be one of the best creams I've ever used. One coat was almost enough, but I used two just to make sure all spots were opaque, and I had zero issues with it 🧡