Lit from Within: Nail Challenge Collaborative - Purple Funky Untrieds
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Nail Challenge Collaborative - Purple Funky Untrieds


Hello, Fireflies!

This month's NCC challenge is 'Untrieds'.  Well, that's the majority of what I do these days, so I'm happy with this theme!  I have a small, itty-bitty, teeny-tiny addiction to polish, and I always have a few hanging around that need some love.

Today's nail art was inspired from The Nail Boss Instagram. It's a simple look that I just fell in love with.  I started with Sinful Colors Who's The Gloss, a grey creme with a heavy purple shimmer, from the Sinful Shine line.  This polish immediately went into my top 10-ish list.  Love.

Sinful Colors Who's The Gloss, a grey creme with a heavy purple shimmer

I free-handed a half-moon on top with Sheswai Totally, a red-violet creme.  I know it's completely superficial, but I really like the wood-grain caps.  Very au-naturel for a polish.

Sheswai Totally, a red-violet creme.

The Nail Boss did this art on an almond-shaped nail, and it looked even better... but I gotta work with what I got.  I applied Finger Paints Winter Chill, a black glitter texture on the tips.

Finger Paints Winter Chill, a black glitter texture

I actually didn't realize it *was* a texture when I was doing this. It's hard to tell a texture from the bottle.  Well, I can't tell just by looking at the bottle.


I tried to keep the bow shape in the center by rounding the application of the glitter.  Isn't it cool with topcoat? I love the glitter tip.


Bottle shot:  Sinful Colors Who's The Gloss, Sheswai Totally, and Finger Paints Winter Chill

Bottle shot: Sinful Colors Who's The Gloss, Sheswai Totally, and Finger Paints Winter Chill

I love that it's so simple, but it's a little twist on the traditional half-moon, or even a traditional French tip! Do you have a favorite little twist you've done to change a more traditional nail art?


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36 comments:

  1. Lisa N.March 5, 2014 at 1:11 AM

    Great choices of colors. The purple really stands out here too.

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    1. UnknownMarch 5, 2014 at 5:22 AM

      Thanks! I thought it was fun with all the different kinds of purple!

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  2. Marias Nail ArtMarch 5, 2014 at 2:00 AM

    That's really funky :)
    Who's The Gloss is so mysterious to look at!

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    1. UnknownMarch 5, 2014 at 5:23 AM

      lol, thanks, Maria! I'm so glad I picked it up, and it was on sale for $1! Sinful Colors is one of the best bargain brands here, I think.

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  3. Kath TheFabZillaMarch 5, 2014 at 2:58 AM

    Simply cute. As simple at it looks, I swear I can't do it myself, blame the shaky hands!

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    1. UnknownMarch 5, 2014 at 5:24 AM

      I've never used the nail polish strips, but if you like nail art and can't/won't do it, you might enjoy something like that. There's all kinds of patterns and colors out there. Or, my fave kind of nail art - slap some glitter on it! woot!

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  4. AnastasiaMarch 5, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    Awesome manicure! I like Sheswai formulas a lot, but because of their price, I own only 3 bottles.

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    1. UnknownMarch 13, 2014 at 9:31 AM

      These were on sale at Ricky's NYC for $3 a bottle! I snatched every color I could!

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  5. UnknownMarch 5, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    Awesome color trio. I would never have thought to do a trio nail. But then again my at home Mani's look like a 3 year old painted them. Lol.. Great manicure.

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    1. UnknownMarch 13, 2014 at 9:32 AM

      Have you seen that article on Toddler Art vs. Abstract Art? There are no mistakes, only artistic interpretations! lol

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  6. daydreaming beautyMarch 5, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    This is one of my most loved mani's you've done! I love the look and the colors you chose. I need that raspberry Sheswai. Gorgeous!

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    1. UnknownMarch 13, 2014 at 9:34 AM

      Thank you so much! Simple colorblocked manis can be easy and fun and pretty!

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  7. mynewestaddictionMarch 5, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    I have several shades like Who's The Gloss. That wont stop me from purchasing more though haha

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    1. UnknownMarch 13, 2014 at 9:34 AM

      ooh, tell me, what are these other shades? I may have to buy them. :)

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  8. UnknownMarch 5, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    Very cute. Love the colors that you used

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    1. UnknownMarch 13, 2014 at 9:35 AM

      Thanks, Kim! Sometimes Ilike bringing colors together that aren't matchy-matchy but compliment each other.

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  9. PhyrraMarch 5, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    I love how that turned out, especially the black tips

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    1. UnknownMarch 13, 2014 at 9:36 AM

      Thanks! The glitter tips were definitely fun and funky.

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  10. UnknownMarch 5, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    I really like the finished product!

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  11. XO, NoelleMarch 5, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    Love the black tips!

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  12. DestanyMarch 5, 2014 at 2:33 PM

    How cute! I really like those colors together.

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    1. UnknownMarch 13, 2014 at 9:37 AM

      I like how they don't really go together, but yet, they work.

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  13. Miranda | Slashedbeauty.comMarch 5, 2014 at 3:48 PM

    Love this trio! I bought Who's The Gloss for a friend and she's obsessed with it.

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  14. Brooke @ Blushing NoirMarch 5, 2014 at 7:50 PM

    Loving this trio together!

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  15. UnknownMarch 5, 2014 at 9:11 PM

    Great nail design. I like the color choices too.

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    1. UnknownMarch 13, 2014 at 9:38 AM

      The original really grabbed me for the simplicity of the design, yet how cool and unusual.

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  16. PaintedLadiesMarch 6, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    That's a cool take on nail art - I love the wood grain caps, too!

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  17. AnonymousMarch 7, 2014 at 12:29 AM

    It's all so pretty !

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  18. Kimmi @ The Plastic DiariesMarch 7, 2014 at 1:02 AM

    Another pretty mani. Well done!

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