31DC2014 Day 30: Inspired by a tutorial

Hello!

Today is inspired by a tutorial and I'm not entirely happy with what I did. I really like how this abstract mani looks (though I understand it's probably not everyone's taste) but I wanted it to look more like this. So I think I'll retry it some day to see if I can recreate Pshiiit's design. I can't believe we're so close to the end of the challenge! I'm not sure how to do tomorrow's prompt. It's "honor nails you <3". I've seen so many amazing nail art designs by a lot of really creative girls and I'd like to honor each of them so I was thinking about maybe recreating several ones through the month of October and maybe even November. So I thought maybe I could do a link up tomorrow and then recreate those manicures in the weeks after that. Do you think that's a good idea?

Love, Elsa

31DC2014 Day 29: Inspired by the supernatural

Hi friends!

I really wasn't sure I could post this pic today because of some internet issues I've been having but I managed to. Today is inspired by the supernatural and I chose to do something inspired by beautiful mermaid scales. I had the perfect color! Then I just drew some scale-shapes with a white striper. What do you think?

Love, Elsa

31DC2014 Day 28: Inspired by a flag

Hello!

Today is inspired by a flag day and I chose to do Canada right away. I always loved maple trees because there were some in the school's courtyard so there were one of the first tree names I learned (in french it's "érable"). It was actually quite easy. I really like it. :) I've never been to Canada. How is it?

Love, Elsa

31DC2014 Day 27: Inspired by an artwork

Hi friends!

I was really excited when I realized that today was inspired by an artwork day! I just love seeing other people's art and I follow so many people on pinterest or tumblr. So today wasn't about finding inspiration, but about choosing. I decided to do something in honor of Fifi Lapin, because I just love that adorable bunny fashionista. I had trouble with the black lines smudging but I didn't want to do it again so I decided to show it to you anyways. This blog is about my passions and what I do and I don't feel like I should only post the perfect stuff. I like to post the real stuff. I kept yesterdays nails and just redid the ring finger nail. Even if the lines are smudged, I still love today's nail art because bunnies are one of my favorite things and Fifi Lapin is really cool! Do you like it?

Love, Elsa

31DC2014 Day 26: Inspired by a pattern

Hello!

For the inspired by a pattern prompt I really wasn't sure what I was supposed to do. Maybe it's because English isn't my first language but I was a bit confused. To me, a pattern is a repetitive design. So that's what I did. Small hearts repeated lot's of times on my nails. I changed up the color on the pinkie to make it cuter. I really like how simple this was and how lovely it looks (in my opinion at least ^^). Do you like it?

Love, Elsa

31DC2014 Day 25: Inspired by fashion

Hi everyone!

Today's theme is inspired by fashion. I really didn't know what to do. As much as I like clothes, I'm not a big fan of trends. And I love looking at high fashion clothing in the magazines but nothing really stood out to me. And then I realized that I went to a fashion exhibit in Paris (the 50s in the musée Galliera, if you live near Paris, check it out! it's awesome) and that I could do  nail art on a dress I had seen there. I chose the "Antonia" by Pierre Balmain. It's a really gorgeous embroidered dress. If you want to see what it looks like, just type this in your search box. 

I'm not sure if I like this mani. I like the colors but I don't think I gave the dress justice. What do you think?

Love, Elsa

31DC2014 Day 24: Inspired by a book

Hello! How was your day?

Today is inspired by a book, and I didn't even have to think about that one. The first one that came to mind was Harry Potter. I know there's a lot of people saying that it's not a good book because the language used isn't good enough but it is a children/teenager's book. I started reading the series when I was 8 and finished when I was 11 and I didn't care one bit about the words used. I loved (and still love) the world, the magic, the friendships... And so I chose to honor this book that I love by painting my nails. I illustrated the 7th book more than the others because the symbol on my thumb is only mentioned in the last book but it does play an important role in the story, even if we don't know about it in the beginning. I drew a thunder on my ring finger to represent the character of Harry Potter. I chose the color black as a background because even though it starts as a very innocent magic story, it does become darker and more serious in the end. Have you read the books or seen the movies? Do you like them? I'd love to know more about you <3.

Love, Elsa

31DC2014 Day 23: Inspired by a movie

Hi friends!

For my movie-inspired nail art I decided to illustrate The Devil Wears Prada. I know it's actually a book and I have read that book (and its sequel) and I like it but I love the movie more. In fact, it's one of my favorite movies and I have watched it so many times I've lost track! So I drew the very classic devil's pitchfork/heel and the title of the movie with that little thing on the V. Usually, the shoe and writing are red and the background is black but I wanted to change it a bit so I did black on red. The red polish is redder than in the picture, I'm not sure why it's looking so pale. Anyway, you get the idea. So, do you like that movie? What movie would you have chosen to illustrated/be inspired by?

Love, Elsa