Love For Nail Art

Mehndi / Henna Nail Art

2013-08-05T23:03:00.000+03:00

Hello there!!
How are you doing? Today I have this mehndi/henna nail art for you. In case you are wondering what mehndi is, its a kind of temporary tattoo which is mainly applied on hands and feet during festivals and marriages in India. You can find more details HERE. Below are some pictures of the mehndi designs I found on google.

And here comes the nail Mehndi nail art....

I used..

I started with a base coat followed by two coats of nude nail paint. After it has dried completely, I used brown acrylic paint and a nail art brush for the design. Finally applied a topcoat and done :)!! I will definitely do this design one more time as you can see my nails are very short here and I am not completely satisfied with these. And that will have a tutorial too :) ..What do you think about these? Do let me know by commenting below:)

Studded Turquoise-Black Nails

2013-08-01T20:24:00.000+03:00

Hello there!!

How are you doing? It has been a long time since I posted something. I was a little harsh on my nails due to cleaning and stuff while shifting to our new apartment. I didn't want to show off my damaged nails and that's the reason for this loooong break. Now, as they are getting better, I am back on track with this very simple turquoise and black nails. Hope you like it :)!!

I used..

I started off with a base coat and painted my nails with two coats of turquoise nail polish. Then for the ring finger and thumb, I created black stripes using a striper. Then filled one gap with gold nail polish as shown. For the remaining nails I applied black graffiti nail paint and added a round gold stud at the base of the nail. Finally applied a top coat and done!!

So, What do you think about these nails? Do let me know by commenting below:)!!

June Tri Polish Challenge # 4 - Basket Weave Nails

2013-07-01T21:14:00.000+03:00

Hello ladies!! I was so busy because of house shifting and finally got the internet today. Yayyy!! I have a super late post, the June Tri Polish Challenge # 4 mani. I did these Basket Weave Nail Art long time back but didn't had time and internet connection to post them. So, What do you think about these nails?

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June Tripolish Challenge # 3 - Rhinestone nails

2013-06-25T11:44:00.002+03:00

Hello ladies!! Today is day 3 of June Tripolish Challenge. I have this very simple and easy peasy mani :). Hope you like it :)!!

I used..

I started by painting my thumb and ring finger black and for each of the other nails, I applied red, pink and purple. Then I added pink, purple and red rhinestones in a line on the ring finger and thumb. and for remaining nails, I added a black rhinestone at the base of the nail. Finally a top coat and done :)!!

Studded Nails

2013-06-23T09:48:00.001+03:00

Hello ladies!! How are you enjoying the weekend? Today's post has 3 studded manis :) . I am using the studs for first time and I am so in love with them:) .
So, Here goes my Mani #1

I used..

Firstly, start off with a base coat. Then, apply two coats of black nail polish to ring finger and thumb. When the nail polish is still wet, place square studs in the form of a line as shown. I used a rhinestone picking pencil for picking up the studs. For the remaining nails, apply two coats of pink nail paint.

Create a french tip using black polish as shown.

Then stick on a piece of gold tape as shown.

Finally apply a top coat to all the nails and done :)!!

Mani #2

I used..

Firstly, Apply a base coat and two coats of black nail paint.

For ring finger and thumb, place square studs in a line as shown using a rhinestone picking pencil.

For the reaming nails, using chunky glitter polish, create a glitter gradient as shown by applying two or three coats of glitter nail polish to the tip of the nail. Finally a top coat and done :)!!

Mani #3

I used..

For this, start with a base coat and two coats of green nail paint. When the nail polish is still wet, place small round golden studs in a line as shown for the ring finger and thumb. Place one big round stud on each nail for the remaining fingers at the base of the nail as shown. Finally apply a top coat and done :)!!

So, what do you think about these and which one you like the most? Do let me know by commenting below and don't forget to join me for more updates :)!!

June Tripolish Challenge # 2 - Paisley Nail Art

2013-06-20T21:16:00.001+03:00

Hello there!! Today is Day 2 of the Tripolish challenge and I did some paisleys. I really liked the look but some how felt that I should have done more with the ring finger and thumb. What do you think?

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June Tri Polish Challenge # 1 - Flowers Nail Art

2013-06-18T12:29:00.000+03:00

Hello Ladies!! How are you doing? Tripolish challenge for this month is back and I love the colors for this month - Purple, pink and red. You can find the rules of the challenge HERE. For Day 1, I have this very cute flowers nail design. I have skipped red today and have use the base colors pink and purple.

The bottles I chose for this month are

For this mani, I used..

I started by painting my alternate nails with pink and purple nail paint. For creating the flowers, I used a small nail art brush and the white nail paint in the nail art pen. I added two drops of nail polish thinner to make the polish easy to work with.

So, What do you think about these nails? Do let me know by commenting below :) and don't forget to check what the other crumpet's nail tarts came up with below..

MSMD - Stripes and Dots Nail Art

2013-06-17T22:16:00.001+03:00

Hello Ladies!! Today is MSMD(Monkey See Monkey Do) Monday. Here is recreation of a fun stripes and dots mani originally done by ArcadianNailArt. You can find how to create the look and the original HERE.

Let us see what the other participants came up with below:)

Day 1 - Allium - 30 Day Flower Challenge

2013-06-17T15:14:00.000+03:00

Hello girlies :)!! Hope you had a great weekend. Today I am starting a 30 Day Flower Challenge hosted by Datyorksloves and Delight in nails. The challenge was done in the month of may but I was not able to participate then. Luckily, the two lovely ladies have extended the challenge for one year. So, I can plan my own schedule and proceed with the challenge. The flower for day 1 is Allium and here is my mani :)

I used..

I started with painting all my nails blue. After it has dried completely, using a dotting tool, I created the flowers by simply putting dots randomly in the form of a circle. I used two shades of purple and a dark blue polish for this.Then, using a nail art brush, I added a stem for each of the flower. Finally a top coat and done :)!!

Red And Silver Crackled Glittery Nails

2013-06-13T23:28:00.001+03:00

Hello ladies!! Today I was going through my old nail pictures and found some pics which I haven't shared with you all. I found these red and silver glitter mani which I have done almost 2 months ago. Better late than never :), here is the easy peasy nail design.

I used..

1. Apply a base coat and two coats of red nail paint and let it dry completely.

2. Using silver graffiti nail paint, create a diagonal tip as shown.

3. Add a silver line separating the two colors.

4. Using a tooth pick add sequins to the silver line as shown.

5. Finally apply a top coat and done :)!!

So, what do you think about these nails? Do let me know by commenting below :)

Liebster Award!!!

2013-06-13T23:23:00.001+03:00

Hello girlies!! I have been nominated for this award by Becacine. Thanks a lot :) . You can visit her lovely blog HERE. The rules of this award are as follows

- write 11 random facts about yourself- answer 11 questions asked by the person who nominated you- create 11 new questions for your nominees- nominate 11 bloggers with fewer than 200 followers- no tag backs

11 random facts about me :)

1. I love high heels.
2. I am a nail biter.
3. I never paint the nails on my left hand.
4. I love music.
5. I really like zumba fitness and badminton.
6. I hate to wear spectacles(But have to sometimes as I have sight)
7. My favourite nail art technique is needle marbling
8. I am scared of deep waters.
9. I love dark chocolates.
10. I love watching youtube nail art videos and hope to make my own someday :)
11. I always ask my 5yr old daughter her opinion about whatever I wear on my nails :).

11 questions asked by Becacine and my answers :)
1.   What is your favorite brand of nail polish? Flormar and Wet n Wild.
2.   What is the best nail related on-line tutorial you have ever seen? Care to share the link? Reciprocal Gradient tutorial by Simplelittlepleasues http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5WoGPO7Gt8
3. Do you like warm weather or cold? Warm
4.   What is your favorite perfume or scent? Escada Absolutely me
5.   What would you do with $100 if you could spend it freely? Buy loads of nail polishes and nail art products.
6. What is your favorite face cream? Vitamin E moisturising cream from Body Shop.
7.   Do you have any pets? If so, what kind? No
8. What are your top 3 all time favorite movies? Top Gun, Titanic and Athadu(its a South Indian Telugu movie)
9. What is your favorite magazine? I do not read magazines. So, I don't have any favorites.
10. What is your go-to base coat? I have been using the H&M basecoat from the starting. Haven't tried other brands.
11. Coffee or Tea? Coffee :)

My Nominations :)
1. http://thenailinator.blogspot.com/
2. http://natalieniftynails.blogspot.co.uk/
3. http://nailsjazzedup.blogspot.in/
4. http://thenailpolishandtheblog.blogspot.fi/
5. http://www.squeakynails.com/
6. http://ramblingsofaclosetdiva.blogspot.fi/
7. http://nomorenailpolishmum.blogspot.fi/
8. http://nailphotosbylani.blogspot.fi/
9. http://nailsdownsouth.blogspot.co.uk/
10. http://nail-ineit.blogspot.fi/
11. http://paintedaddict.blogspot.fi/

My Questions for the nominees
1. What is your favorite nail art technique?
2. Your favorite foods?
3. What is your favorite novel/book?
4. What brand of matifying top coat you own?
5. Nail stamping or free hand nail art?
6. Your all time favorite song?
7. crackled nails or magnetic nails?
8. Your favorite holiday destination?
9. Nail art contest or Giveaway?
10. Which nail shape do you like the most?
11. Tell us about a silly or funny thing happened to you..

And thats it:)..Thank you all for stopping by today :)..

Happy Summer Nails

2013-06-12T14:55:00.002+03:00

Hello lovelies!! How are you all? Can't believe it is almost the middle of the month and I haven't posted anything for this month:( . Anyway, her I am with this cute summer nail art design. Hope you like it :)!!

I used..

Firstly, apply a base coat and two coats of blue nail paint and let them dry completely.

Usaing white stamping polish, stamp on the clouds image from the 226 image big plate to all your nails except the ring finger. If you don't have a stamping plate, you can create the cloud by using a dotting tool and white nail paint. For this just put three overlapping dots in the form of a triangle.

To create the sun, using a bigger dotting tool and yellow nail paint, create a big dot as shown.

Then using a nail art brush and black acrylic paint, add a border to the dot.

Now add eyes and smiley lips as shown.

Then add some rays around the sun.

Finally apply a top coat to all the nails and done :)!!

Do let me know what you think about these nails by commenting below and don't forget to join me for more updates :)!!

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May Tri Polish Challenge # 4 - Flowers Nail Art

2013-05-30T11:26:00.002+03:00

Hello again!! Here is my final Tri polish mani for the month of may :) and I am posting this on time..lol... . I did these simple floral nails. Hope you like it:)

I used..

I used a small nail art brush for the petals of the flowers and used a tooth pick to add dots to middle of the flowers.

What do you think about these nails? do let me know by commenting below and don't forget to join me for more updates:)!!

Girly Girl Nail Art Challenge - Week 8 - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!!

2013-05-30T11:26:00.001+03:00

Hello girlies!! Here is my final mani for the Girly Girl Nail Art Challenge. I sure had fun doing all these manis. For week 8, I did these black and white roses stamping nail art. I started with painting my ring finger and thumb with black nail paint and the remaining nails with white and I used 221 designs big image plate to stamp the roses.

I used..

Girly Girl Nail Art Challenge

1. Think Pink

Wear your favourite pink nail polish and nail art.

2. Gimme That Bling

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, so put some sparkle on those nails.

3. Delicate and Elegant

Adorn yourself with a lovely pattern, colour or technique

4. Inspired by the Runway

What is your favourite trend this season? Show us your stylish nail designs!

5. Gotta Love Chick Flicks

We can’t resist! Wear a nail design inspired by your favourite chick flick.

6. Who Inspires You?

Show some love to your favourite female role model by creating gorgeous nails in their honor.

7. Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice

That’s what little girls are made of! Show off your sweet (or spicy) inspired nails.

8. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

It’s true, we do! Let your nail designs show us how fun-loving you are!

May Tri Polish Challenge # 3 - Stripes Nail Art

2013-05-30T10:53:00.004+03:00

Hello ladies!! Here goes my Tri polish challenge day 3 mani. I did these simple free hand stripes nail art.

I used...

Firstly, apply a base coat and two coats of grey nail paint and let it dry completely.

Then, using a striper brush and red nail paint create some diagonal nails in the lower half of the nail as shown.

Then blue vertical lines as shown and finally apply top coat and done:)!!

Let me know what you think about these nails by commenting below and don't forget to join me for more updates:)!!

May Tri Polish Challenge # 2

2013-05-30T10:38:00.000+03:00

Hello again!! Here is my Tri Polish Challenge Day 2 mani. I did these matified silver rings nails. This time I skipped grey nail polish and used silver instead. Hope you like it :)

I used..

Firstly apply a base coat and two coats of red and blue nail polish to alternate nails as shown.

Using a bigger dotting tool and silver nail paint create dots as shown.

Using a smaller dotting tool and the base color nail paint, add dots to the middle of the silver dot as shown.

Finally apply a matifying top coat and done:)!!

Let us see what the others came up with below:)

May Tri polish Challenge # 1 - Acid Wash Nails

2013-05-30T10:36:00.000+03:00

Hello there!! Today is the May Tripolish challenge Day 4 and once again I am late:(. So I have quick posts for you today for the Tripolish challenge all 4 days. So here goes my Tri polish Challenge Day 1 mani. As you know, every month 3 colors are named and we have to select three bottles of the given colors and have to stick to only those for the whole month that is 4 manis. The colors for this month are Red, Blue and Grey and I chose these..

I did these acid wash nails using all the three colors. I did this technique for the first time and guess I need to practice more.

So, what do you think about these? Do let me know by commenting below and don't forget to join me for more updates!!

Let us see what the other lovely ladies came up with below...

Girly Girl Nail Art Challenge - Week 7 - Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice!!

2013-05-27T19:23:00.000+03:00

Hello Ladies:)!! Continuing with my super late posts for the Girly Girl Challenge, here is my week 7 mani. The theme for week 7 was "Sugar, Spice and Everything nice". I did these melted chocolate by sugar spun technique. Hope you like it:)!!

I used..

You can check the tutorial for Sugar spun nails HERE.

Girly Girl Nail Art Challenge

1. Think Pink

Wear your favourite pink nail polish and nail art.

2. Gimme That Bling

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, so put some sparkle on those nails.

3. Delicate and Elegant

Adorn yourself with a lovely pattern, colour or technique

4. Inspired by the Runway

What is your favourite trend this season? Show us your stylish nail designs!

5. Gotta Love Chick Flicks

We can’t resist! Wear a nail design inspired by your favourite chick flick.

6. Who Inspires You?

Show some love to your favourite female role model by creating gorgeous nails in their honor.

7. Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice

That’s what little girls are made of! Show off your sweet (or spicy) inspired nails.

8. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

It’s true, we do! Let your nail designs show us how fun-loving you are!

Let me know what you think about these by commenting below and don't forget to join me for more updates :)!!

Girly Girl Nail Art Challenge - Week 6 - Who Inspires You?

2013-05-27T15:40:00.000+03:00

Hello again!! Here is my week 6 post for the Girly Girl Nail Art Challenge. The theme was "Who inspires you?". My role model is my mom and I love her so much. She loves maroon and gold combination a lot and I did this Glitter Gradient nails for her :)

I used...

Girly Girl Nail Art Challenge

1. Think Pink

Wear your favourite pink nail polish and nail art.

2. Gimme That Bling

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, so put some sparkle on those nails.

3. Delicate and Elegant

Adorn yourself with a lovely pattern, colour or technique

4. Inspired by the Runway

What is your favourite trend this season? Show us your stylish nail designs!

5. Gotta Love Chick Flicks

We can’t resist! Wear a nail design inspired by your favourite chick flick.

6. Who Inspires You?

Show some love to your favourite female role model by creating gorgeous nails in their honor.

7. Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice

That’s what little girls are made of! Show off your sweet (or spicy) inspired nails.

8. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

It’s true, we do! Let your nail designs show us how fun-loving you are!

Let me know what you think about these by commenting below and don't forget to join me for more updates :)!!

Girly Girl Nail Art challenge - Week 5 - Gotta love chick flicks!!

2013-05-27T15:01:00.001+03:00

Hello there!! Yes, I am alive and still around :)! I was so busy and there were a lot of happenings in my life(good of course:)) that I hardly had time to paint my nails and for blogging. Now, as all set, here I am, back again!! And a big welcome to all the new ladies :)!!
I was in the middle of the Girly Girl Challenge and I am super duper late in posting my remaining manis. So, continuing with the Girly Girl Nail Art Challenge, here is my week 5 mani. The theme was "Gotta love chick flicks". I am not into chick flicks that much. But I took inspiration from the movie "Bridesmaids" poster and here it the simple outcome :)

I used..

Girly Girl Nail Art Challenge

1. Think Pink

Wear your favourite pink nail polish and nail art.

2. Gimme That Bling

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, so put some sparkle on those nails.

3. Delicate and Elegant

Adorn yourself with a lovely pattern, colour or technique

4. Inspired by the Runway

What is your favourite trend this season? Show us your stylish nail designs!

5. Gotta Love Chick Flicks

We can’t resist! Wear a nail design inspired by your favourite chick flick.

6. Who Inspires You?

Show some love to your favourite female role model by creating gorgeous nails in their honor.

7. Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice

That’s what little girls are made of! Show off your sweet (or spicy) inspired nails.

8. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

It’s true, we do! Let your nail designs show us how fun-loving you are!

Day 30 - April 30 Day Nail Art Challenge And MSMD

2013-05-02T00:24:00.000+03:00

Hello again!! This is the last post of the April 30 Day Nail Art Challenge organised by Short and Sweet in Texas. I really enjoyed doing all the manis. A big thanks to Julie of Short and Sweet in Texas. Coming to the last day that is Day 30 - Recreate Your Favourite, I recreated this very cute sunflower nail art originally done by Jessie of Nailed it NZ blog. You can see the original HERE. This is also my MSMD(Monkey see Monkey Do) mani.

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Check out the collection of mani's for this challenge by other lovely ladies and me HERE and MSMD Manis below.

Day 29 - Inspired By A Song - April 30 Day Nail Art Challenge

2013-05-01T23:44:00.003+03:00

Hi Ladies!! Tired of my posts?! lol..Please bear with me..just two more to go. So here is my Day 29 mani for the April 30 Day Nail Art Challenge. The theme was Inspired by a Song. I took inspiration from the Material Girl by Madonna and here is the result :)

I used..

I painted my ring finger and thumb with one coat of silver nail paint and two coats of silver glitter polish. And for the remaining nails I used pink nail paint. I did a silver sequin border for my middle finger and for my fore finger and pinky I used silver rhinestones.

Check out the challenge collection HERE

Girly Girl Challenge Week 4 and Day 28 - Inspired By Fashion - April 30 Day Nail Art Challenge

2013-05-01T23:14:00.001+03:00

Hello!! Again I have a one for two mani for two challenges, the Girly Girl Nail Art Challenge Week 4 and April 30 Day Nail Art Challenge Day 28. The theme for the Day 28 was Inspired by Fashion and for week 4 was Inspired by Runway. So, I have this mani for both:) .

I used..

I started with a base coat and two coats of matte black nail paint.

Then I added my jolly jewels blue glitters to the base of my nail as shown.

Then finally a thin black french tip using the striper brush.

Girly Girl Nail Art Challenge

1. Think Pink

Wear your favourite pink nail polish and nail art.

2. Gimme That Bling

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, so put some sparkle on those nails.

3. Delicate and Elegant

Adorn yourself with a lovely pattern, colour or technique

4. Inspired by the Runway

What is your favourite trend this season? Show us your stylish nail designs!

5. Gotta Love Chick Flicks

We can’t resist! Wear a nail design inspired by your favourite chick flick.

6. Who Inspires You?

Show some love to your favourite female role model by creating gorgeous nails in their honor.

7. Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice

That’s what little girls are made of! Show off your sweet (or spicy) inspired nails.

8. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

It’s true, we do! Let your nail designs show us how fun-loving you are!

Check out what the other challengers of the 30 Day Nail Art Challenge came up with HERE nad the Girly Girl Challengers below.

Day 27 - Inspired By A Tutorial - April 30 Day Nail Art Challenge

2013-05-01T22:40:00.000+03:00

Hello Ladies:)!! Here goes my next post for the Day 27 of the April 30 Day Nail Art Challenge. The theme was Inspired by a Tutorial. I was inspired by Gelic's Needle dragging Nail art. She has a wonderful and very clear tutorial to do these nails. You can check it HERE. So here goes my Needle Dragging Mani:)

I used..

Firstly, Apply a base coat to all the nails. Now, working with one nail at one time, paint one half of the nail turquoise and one half with black.

Then add a silver stripe in the middle as shown. The nail paint should be wet to work with. So you need to be a bit fast.

Then, using a marbling tool or needle, start at the base of your nail and using swirly motion, move to the tip of the nail. You will get something like this..Finally apply a top coat and done:)!!

Check out the other lovely ladies' creations HERE

April Tri Polish Challenge #4 and Day 26 - Gradient - April 30 Day Nail Art Challenge

2013-05-01T21:48:00.001+03:00

Hi Again!! Next, I have this one for two mani as this is for two challenges, the Tri polish challenge and the April 30 Day Nail art challenge. The colors for the tripolish challenge for the month of april were Turquoise, Orange and Pink. You can check the rules of This Challenge HERE. The theme for Day 26 was Gradient. So, I did a gradient using the tripolish challenge colors and here is the outcome :)

I used..

Firstly, apply a base coat and two coats of white nail paint and let it dry completely.

Do the gradient using a make up sponge and the two colors, pink and orange.

Using a bigger dotting tool add black dots as shown.

Using a smaller dotting tool and gold glitter polish create dots in the middle of the black dots. Apply a top coat and done :)!!

Check out the other manis by the challengers of the April 30 Day Nail Art Challenge HERE and the Tri polish Challengers' manis below.