Blue Bow Nail Art | Favorite Polish

What is your favorite color and favorite nail art design?
Corals, yellows, pinks..... Those are mostly my favorite colors... very girly, very bright and cheerful.  Love happy colors!!! Although it appears that something else is a real favorite, maybe at the moment, maybe have been all along... Blue!  A friend recently help a nail art contest and she asked: "If you could be a nail polish bottle, what would you be and what color."  I answered: Maya by Zoya.  My vanity dictates that I pick a name sake and my current fave color: Coral... So why Blue?

23 Designs from a Month Long Nail Art Challenge | OMD2

The nail art challenge that is sponsored by Jacqui of CraftyNails.com has now come to a close.  Did you participate in it as well?  If you did, how many challenges did you complete and which one is your favorite? Oooh, I'm so excited to know who won, yahoo!!! lol.

Out of the 31 days of challenge, I am quite proud that I was able to participate in 23.  For me, that's a wow!!! I frequently say, "I ain't got time for that!"  I was content at making nail-art that I would actually wear on a normal basis. But there are some nail art designs that I want to try.  I surprised myself with some of these nail arts.  Inspirations flows when we do put our heart into the work of our hands :-)  Here are some of the designs I made...


The prizes initially motivated me to do 'some' challenges.  If I could get at least one entry in, then I know I have a chance of winning that prize.  I would really love that prize.  You know?  Who does not want free stuff? ha! ha! But as I went along with it, I realized how it made my creative juices flowing.  It was almost a shame that the designs had to be taken off in less than a day to take on another challenge as I was quite pleased with the results.  Did you like them, by the way? Please continue reading to see all 23 designs :-)

Sunset DragonFly | Nature | OMD2 Theme: Signature Design

Is there a design that you make every so often that when others see it they could exclaim: "That is so you!"  When it comes to nail art, I don't know if I found my niche design yet.  Truth be told, I like nude, unassuming colors on my nails.  Perhaps a sheer pink, as in french mani... or a plain, clear coat even!  But what fun is that? So, inspired by this little dragonfly, I present to you kind-of a signature style...

We live close by a park with a pretty little lake in it.  Hubby and I took a long walk a few evenings ago... I really liked the grass that grew on the side of the lake.  It reminds me of the riverbanks back home and the times where my sister and I would play around there and catch some dragon flies.  Okay, she and my other cousins would try to catch it.  I prefer just watching them and admiring their colors... We walked while we watched the sunset grace the skies.  Turning the atmosphere into a parade of yellow to red colors.  What a delight...

Pretty In Pink Jelly Mani | OMD2 Theme: Jelly

Splash of colors in between layers of "jelly" (tinted polish) gives this effect of faded designs like that of lilies in a pond.  This technique is also called "Pond-Mani"

Outdoor Mani with Flowers and Seashells | OMD2 Theme: Outdoors (Flashback Friday)

Ah, How I do love the summer heat... The sun is shining, the flowers are in bloom, the ocean feels warmer... people look happier.



 Hubby and I took a very nice walk on Sunday evening.  I was a little worried that we went out late and that the sun would soon be gone.  Alas, it was 9:30 at night when it started to go down.  No beautiful sunset that night, too cloudy.  Yet, it was great.  I was able to snap some pictures of beautiful flowers along the way, we chatted with some friends, relaxed on the sand... and collected clams.  Yup, not just seashells, live ones!!!

The Fox Funky French for OMD2

I bought this pretty little fox from +eBay and it served as my inspiration for my Funky French today. I actually have a fox with gold linings instead of this which has silver.  That was why I had the golden base.  But in the end of my mani, I inadvertently stuck this one instead...  Oh well, I think it still turned out real nice, don't you think?

Mosaic Effects Top Coat | Crackle Polish from Avon | OMD2 Theme: Abstract

"What do you do when you find yourself stuck in a crack in the ground underneath a giant boulder you can't move, with no hope of rescue.  Consider how lucky you are that life has been good to you so far.  If it hasn't been good to you so far, which given your current circumstances seems more likely, consider how lucky you are that it won't be troubling you much longe.: ~ Douglas Adams quote (British comic writer 1952-2001)

When In Doubt, Just Add GLITTER | Buy Glitter Polish or Loose Glitter???

Confession time: I have a lot of Glitter :) No kidding!
Righly so, today's mani theme is none other than.... tadaah!!!

Rose Vines and more Rosettes | OMD2 Theme: Rose

Just about every girl wants flowers.  Right?  No matter what other things we girls are inclined to, we all love to stop and smell the roses... Or better yet, to receive flowers from someone dear to let us know we are remembered and lovingly cherished.  (hint, hint, hint... lol) In doubt of a perfect present? Go for flowers.  If they are allergic to pollen, good quality silk flowers do wonders....  Oh the beauty of a flower.... not only does it make us feel loved, it makes us feel really girly.

"The Rose speaks of love silently, 

in a language known only to the heart."

Flower talk gets me in the mood today because of my next nail art challenge... Rose.

I know, I know, the flower above isn't a rose.... but hey, isn't it pretty? :D  I tried to do a rose vine on my nails this time... And of course, I will be showing you other rosette nail arts too... please keep reading ;)

Cute, Darling Little Lady Bug | OMD2 Theme: Animal Print

I did a little tweak on my little lady bug nail art from previous post ;)  Did you notice? lol
I was trying to achieve an animal print.  Lady bugs are animals too, right?  Just a lot tinier and a lot prettier... he he... When you say red and polka dots, what do you think of? A Ladybug!!! So that is settled, that should be the official lady bug animal print! :D

The Pawikan ~ Tropical Sea Turtle | OMD2 Theme: National Pride

Initially, I was thinking of this design for the Holographic theme (today's theme ;).  This holo-green polish is just so pretty!!!  The sparkle and shine is tantalizing.  And the green is quite refreshing... there's just something about green...

For the OMD2 nail art challenge, however, I think I'm going to categorize it under National Pride.  A cartoonish turtle for national pride?  I'll tell you why...

Minty Flowers | OMD2 Theme: Mint

Hello dear ladies!
A week ago, I joined a contest sponsored by Jacqui and Friends of CraftyNails.com.  I'm a sucker for free polish and they are giving a few Essie polishes among others in the price pack for Canada.  Initially, the price was what motivated me. But I find I'm quite enjoying the challenge.  It helps me come up with my own designs too.  I would say, even If I didn't win, I would have enjoyed myself and learned a lot.  But the free polish is a great motivating factor, lol

You will find many, many more (no kidding!!!) mint nail art inspiration from the Nail Art Challenge at the bottom of my post.... (hint, hint...)

Scented Polish and Pretty Pressed Flowers | OMD2 Theme: Dark

Another day, another challenge... this time, we're into the Darks.  For those who are visiting my blog for the first time, please check out this post for the challenge :)

 What do you think of my pressed flowers?

Honestly, dark colored nail polishes intimidates me... as you can tell, I have quite a difficulty working with it.. my cuticles are having a rough time on this one, lol...

The Pretty Little LadyBug | LadyBug Nails Inspirations | OMD2 Theme: Brights

"Ladybugs all dressed in red, 

Strolling through the flower bed.

If I were tiny just like you,

I'd creep among the flowers too."

~Maria Fleming

More photos, nail colors used and procedures... please continue reading :) xoxo Maya

Sparkly Cupcake, anyone? | OMD2 Theme: Lavender

In need of some comfort food?  We'll I feel like celebrating... so....
How about some sparkly-licious cupcake?

“What can I say? I've never met a cupcake 

I didn't want to get to know better.” 

A Hundred Ways to Design your nails | OMD2 Theme: Corals

 Good morning everyone!  I hope that you are having a great day :)

Yesterday I worked on "Corals" before going to work.  It was such a busy day so I did a simple mani.  You can never go wrong with this color... okay, okay, I admit, It's my favorite color... he he he
I wanted to post this as my entry to the Second Day of the OMD2 held by the CraftyNail.com.  What do you think?