Mermaid Sea

Inspiration:Color  

Products: Cult Nails Intriguing, Deborah Lippmann Mermaid's Dream

Thoughts: Cornflower seems to be having a moment right now, and I love this semi holo version.  I think the mint glitter makes for a great compliment.

Bikini Beach

Inspiration:  Color

Products: Essie Bobbing for Baubles, Square Hue Wailea, Finger Paints Art Nouv-Yellow, Deborah Lippmann Defying Gravity, Julep Olivia

Thoughts: These muted hues made for a rather fun summer look - a good alternative to bright neons.  I do have to say, though, that I am very disappointed with this Square Hue polish (the tan).  This was my second time using it after getting it last month, and the polish in the bottle is forming an wonderful gradient as the dye all sinks to the bottom and it won't mix no matter how much I roll it.

Wicked Green Glitter Gradient

Inspiration:  Color

Products:  Deborah Lippmann Wicked Defying Gravity and One Short Day

Thoughts:  When I saw the Deborah Lippmann Wicked trio (which also includes Popular), I knew I wanted to finally try a gradient with the two greens.  One Short Day is definitely a prettier color than Defying Gravity, but it mixes very well.

Wicked Squiggles

Inspiration:  Squiggle It! on page 35 of the January/February 2014 issue of Nail It!

Products:  Deborah Lippmann Wicked Popular, Silver & Neon Green Sharpies

Thoughts:  I never would have thought to use Sharpie on my nails if I had not seen this article.  The silver looks awesome but the green is hard to see except for where it crosses the silver.  Very simple nail art.