I am feeling a bit better today.

I am feeling a bit better today.  I've got a list of things to do before school starts back.  One thing on the list was posting the nails I did over SPRING BREAK.  🤣🤣🤣  I have been behind on life.  I haven't done anything fancy since these, although I've wanted to.  It just takes effort.

These were inspired by my succulents, obviously.  The multichrome polishes are by Tonic Nail Polish and the stamping plates are from Maniology.

Research polish and plates;
Stamping and Stamping Decal techniques

This isn't nail art, but I'm proud of it anyway.

TRIGGER WARNING:  Minor (non-bloody) Nail Trauma
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This isn't nail art, but I'm proud of it anyway. One of these nails is a reconstruction. As most everyone knows I struggle with psoriatic disease. Sometimes it attacks my bones. Since I was 13 or so, it has attacked my skin. Over the last couple of years I've had 2 fingernails affected.

I think it's pretty obvious which nail is fake (the pointer finger), but I feel that at a glance it's not noticeable. I know it's not perfect, but I'm not upset. This was my first attempt at sculpting with hard gel. Also, more importantly - having this protection over my damaged nail is a lot more comfortable and is preventing additional damage from snags.

Wearing Light of Lyra by Tonic. Picture of the nail damage below the next paragraph (it's not gory, but just FYI in case you are bothered by that).

Light of Lyra by Tonic

This is the reconstructed nail without polish. As you can see, my actual nail is trimmed short and then cut away almost down to the cuticle where it had lifted away from the nail plate. Believe it or not, it was really sore before I cut away all of the un-attached nail. Since psoriasis makes cells reproduce too fast, there was pressure and buildup under the nail. Removing it didn't hurt at all and made it feel a lot better, but left it vulnerable to snags and I was constantly messing with it. Now it is protected.

Since the gel is clear I can remove the polish to check on how my nail is doing. If the pressure from the psoriasis returns I can easily remove the gel, clean my nail plate, and replace it. Added bonus is that I can make it look super similar to my other nails while I wait for it grow out. 😊

My dogs are old farts and RARELY chew my stuff...

My dogs are old farts and RARELY chew my stuff... so I feel like they had a problem with this stamping plate specifically. 😂😂😂

In super interesting Blu news...

In super interesting Blu news I put a hard gel overlay on my nails this evening. I've never been a fan of gel polish for two reasons:  1)  You have to apply it just so for it to stay put and 2)  When school isn't zapping my life force I like to do my nails weekly at least so wearing gel polish that last 2-3 weeks didn't make sense to me. I'm still not into wearing gel polish, but this overlay is clear and is meant to keep my natural nails from breaking. I can grow a presentable set of claws on my own, but I always break the same 3 nails and it's so annoying. I'm hoping this will help. If the added strength isn't enough for the 3 nails I keep breaking I'll sprinkle acrylic powder on the gel next time. I read that "acrygel" nails are a thing you can do.

😂😂😂 Me, but I do my own.

😂😂😂 Me, but I do my own.

Shaun and I set up...

Shaun and I set up and sold my Polish All the Things jewelry and our potion bottles / necklaces at Annicon 2019. It went well. Our potions were a hit and I bought this adorable purse. I'm happy! 😁 We decided to join last - minute, but we'll definitely prepare more and be ready for next time.

Shaun is getting a spa treatment tonight. We all love him so freaking much! 😍😍😍💗💗💗

 Shaun is getting a spa treatment tonight. We all love him so freaking much! 😍😍😍💗💗💗

Painted my nails the other day.

Painted my nails the other day.  Wanted to share them sooner, but got lazy.  Then wrecked the thumb on the fridge this morning.  😂😂😂  I took that as a sign that I'd better hurry up and get a photo.

I'm wearing Tonic Nail Polish, of course.  The lighter color is called "Red Right Hand" and the accent nail is "Firefly."  The red glow in Red Right hand really pops next to Firefly.  I stamped the lighter ones to darken them up a bit and make them even more interesting to look at.

I'm sorry that this isn't the best photo.  I don't know what to say other than that I'm tired and didn't want to try anymore. I think this rainy weather is making me want to hide under blankets and cuddle the animals.  LOL

Anyway.  This is the closest I've come to nail art on myself in quite a while.  😕

Red Right Hand and Firefly by Tonic Polish;
Research plate;
Stamping technique

For the first time in FAR TOO LONG...

For the first time in FAR TOO LONG I did my nails.  When school is in I'm lucky if I get to throw down a coat of something pretty, so I've been missing this.

It didn't take a ton of creative energy to do this or anything - it's a mermaid look I've been wanting to wear for a while.  The amazing blue base is Alfheim by Illyrian Polish.  It has these green flakies that you can see on my middle finger that in certain lighting has this mani looking more green / teal.  I thought it was perfect for a summer / beachy kind of theme.

I've missed this so, so much.  Maybe I can squeeze in another mani before school starts back next month.  A girl can dream!😍

Alfheim by Illyrian;
Research plate;
Stamping Decal technique

We did nails last night for graduation.

We did nails last night for graduation.  Shaun brought us food and touched up Kira's hair.  It was a good time!

I've never really done falsies before, but I got these put on, cut, shaped, and painted. Not too bad considering that I haven't done nail art in ages!