CoCo Chanel

I saw this design online awhile ago and couldn't wait to try it.  The end result was not what I expected but I think managed to get the point across.  I will not be trying this one again haha.


First: paint three nails white, one a neutral base and one black
Second: paint tips of white nails black
Third: paint neutral nail with glitter polish
Fourth: using white polish pen draw Chanel symbol on black nail
Fifth: using white polish pen draw quilted lines on black tips
Sixth: add pearl decals as desired
Seventh: Cover with generous amount of top coat. 
Note:  Allow ample time for all steps to dry, especially the last one. 

School Day Doodles

I saw this doodle design on Pinterest and immediately wanted to try it.  Since I am not left handed in the least; I had to recruit some extra help for the right hand doodles.  My dad was very helpful and came up with the doodles on his own haha.  Thanks Dad!  I wore these to work this week specifically for two girls that come to the office.  They had noticed my designs and I promised I would have a new one whenever they came in.  To my surprise they each had, fairly simple although impressive, designs on their own nails.  Keep it up girls. 


First: paint entire nail white
Second: use blue sharpie to create paper lines.  Don't worry about mess ups; the doodle can always cover it
Third: use black sharpie to create doodles
Fourth: allow to dry completely and cover with top coat (Quickly and thick so marker doesn't smudge)

Sock Monkey

This design was sent to me by my Aunt.  Thanks Aunt D, they were a big hit at work!!!  I loved the idea of these Sock Monkeys.  The only thing is I wish I had put the eyes farther apart and bought red nail polish for the mouth.  I only had a deep pink but, the over all look worked out.

First: paint entire nail white

Second: use manicure strips to create eye and mouth line

Third: mix white and black polish to create gray if you don't have gray polish.  Then paint eye line

Fourth: paint tips red

Fifth: remove strips while paint is a little wet to avoid smudging

Sixth: when dry, use sharpie to draw monkey face

Seventh: when marker is good and dry cover with top coat

Happy Valentines Day!

This project served to be much harder than expected.  The stickers were too stiff to mold to the shape of my nails and so became much more 3Dimensional than planned.  However, it was cute for about two days.  I recommend either cutting the stickers smaller or writing the words directly on your nail.  Have a great V-Day everyone!!!


First: paint entire nail purple
Second: cover with clear coat to protect and leave tacky for step three
Third: place stickers on flattest area of nail and press into tacky clear coat 
Fourth: handle things very carefully Bahahha

Polka Spots

I wasn't sure how this design was going to turn out as I was painting it.  When I was done though, it turned out to be my favorite so far.  I don't think the photos do it justice.  In person the design is so fun and bright.  I spent the better part of my work days looking at my nails.  


First: paint entire nail white
Second: dip back end of paintbrush in nail polish and decorate nail.  (I changed my mind on the straw b/c the straw gives larger rings rather than dots)
Third: cover nails with clear coat