Cuticle Pusher

My version of a 4th of July manicure this year. Bleak, with a touch of hope.

Zoya Nail Polish and Treatments Raven
KB Shimmer Spotted (Feb 24 PPU)

Talking The Texas Chainsaw Massacre at with and director Alexandre Philippe.

I just achieved the final item on my IU bucket list by getting a tour of the Wells-Metz Carillon.
It was the COOLEST!!
Now I need to sign up for lessons...

ORLY 's Morning Dew, from the Spring 24 Aqua Aura collection. She simply *glows*!!!

Color Street Get Clover It

Valentine's nails - Color Street:
Eat your Heart out (clear overlay with hearts)
Swiss and Tell (white)
Slate of Mind (teal)
Tulum It May Concern (blue sparkle)
Topped with Seche Vite
(credit: a follower of my Color Street dealer - I had to copy this look!)

ORLY really came through for St. Patrick's Day! I'm loving "Clover and Over" (green) and "In Luck" (gold)

[Description- bottle shot w/ indoor lighting, plus a natural light shot.]

I was going to remove ORLY Touch of Magic so I could play with my new stamper. Then, I got into an unfortunate situation with a kitchen knife. 😂
At least I can wear a cute bandage?

I've been waiting to dive into the ORLY fall collection - Wild Natured. This collection is really speaking to me. (Fall collections usually do!)
Pictured:
In Full Plume (teal)
Bird of Paradise (orange)
String of Hearts (red)
Lion's Ear (yellow)

KBShimmer Bath and Body Up & Autumn (+ Prism Break as a topper on index and pinky) - 3 coats
Notes:
I bought U&A from the autumn collection, but it seems to work for spring too! The formula was not sticky, streaky, or thin - nicely controllable. I'll always check out what's going on with KB!

Olive and June - Bold and Unshaken (Orly Bonder base coat, Seche Vite top coat)

Pro: what a cute color for spring and summer!
Con: Formula was gloopy, draggy, and streaky. (Yeah, I know pastels are tricky, but...) I had so hoped to like this (new to me) brand - maybe I'll try again with a future collection?

Giving a shout out to this blog series about how to get good-looking nails. I learned a thing or two!

Nail blogger secrets for pretty nails 1: Top coat the mother | Lab Muffin Beauty Science Expert tips for making your nails look professional: use a top coat.