31DC2014 Day 8: Metallic

Hi everyone!

Today is metallic. I had a very clear image of what I wanted to do before doing it and I am happy with the results. I used a gorgeous metallic glue which is one of my favorite polishes that I own. I also used a striper from Primark in silver and outlined the star-like shapes with white (also from Primark). I think those two metallic polishes go really well together! What do you think?

Love, Elsa

Ps: Sorry for the light in the picture, I did my nails at night

31DC2014 Day 7: B&W

Hi friends!

I made houndstooth nails for black & white day! They're not completely regular and perfect but I like them. Plus, it's only if you watch closely that you see the imperfections so from a normal distance it looks really cool. I kept yesterday's purple nails and just did an accent nail because houndstooth does take time! I hope you like it and I wish you an awesome day!

Love, Elsa

31DC2014 Day 6: Violet

Hi everyone!

Today's theme is violet. I'm not sure if purple and violet are the same color because English isn't my native language. In French, the word for "purple" is "violet" so it's a bit confusing for me but I think there's actually a difference. Anyway, I just pretended the theme was purple and stopped worrying about it! When I think of purple nail art, I automatically think of this beautiful orchid by Chalkboard Nails. Isn't it the most beautiful mani you've ever seen? I tried to replicate it and Sarah's version is much more beautiful but I still like the result! I hope you like it too and wish you an awesome day!

Love, Elsa

31DC2014 Day 5: Blue

Today is blue nails day in the 31 day nail art challenge! I decided to make a gradient but only pressed the sponge once because I didn't want something completely flat and uniform. I think this effect is really cool and pretty! I thought about doing a gradient because I have quite a lot of different blues. I usually use cheap indie polishes so I don't list them but don't be afraid to ask!!

Love, Elsa

31DC2014 Day 4: Green

Hi friends!

When I saw today's theme was green, I really didn't know what to do. But I just took out my green polishes and when saw these two pastel ones I thought a paisley pattern would look really cute. And I quite like the result! I had a bit of trouble with the lightest color for the thin lines since this polish is kinda thick. But overall I'm pretty pleased with it. I was even thinking about making a tutorial on how to make these. Do you like them?

Love, Elsa

31DC2014 Day 3: Yellow

Hi everyone!

Today's theme is yellow! I couldn't hold it any longer and drew flowers! It seems to me like I do flowers all the time but flowers are so different each time. So to have something yellow, I used yellow as a base and for the flowers on my index finger and as pops of colors on the two blue ones. I really like these little flowers, there so cute and simple... Plus, I think yellow is a great color for today since the sun was shining really bright today in France! During the last weeks of my holidays, the weather wasn't that great and now that I start school again it's super warm. Too bad... But anyway, school doesn't keep me from enjoying the sun and wearing my summer dresses!

Love, Elsa

31DC2014 Day 2: Orange

Hi friends!

Today is the second day of the 31 day nail art challenge and the theme is orange. So I decided to do ikat nails! I usually reverse the colors so there's a turquoise background with touches of orange but since these had to be orange, I figured I should have a lot of orange. I always love mixing orange with blue because they are complimentary colors. If you'd like to learn how to make these I have a tutorial right here. I hope you like these and I wish you a great day!

Love, Elsa

31DC2014 Day 1: Red

Hi everybody!

Okay guys, I'll admit this isn't very well done. At all... But I didn't want to bail on you for the first day of the challenge! Today's theme is red and I'd love to have made roses but I thought it was just not original enough. This is supposed to be a challenge and I decided to do something a bit challenging. I guess you can see I found it challenging since it didn't turned out so well. But that leaves room for improvement. I hope that in 31 days I'll compare this and my last mani and it will be much better. Wish me luck! If you decide to participate in this challenge please link me your blog in the comments. I'd love to see your work!

Love, Elsa