Terrarium How-Tos and Ideas Terrariums are a great way to bring a little green inside during these cold months to come. Here are some unique ways to build or purchase your own terrariums! Each pic is linked to the original post on Pinterest where you can find out more about each one… Enjoy! Like this: Like Loading... DIY Drippy Nails We were immediately inspired the moment we saw bare nails with blood-like, drippy polish accompany Prabal Gurung‘s spring collection at New York Fashion Week. Halloween is one of our favorite holidays and thus, the timing couldn’t have been better to recreate this deliciously daring DIY for our phalanges. Though a more vampy, burgundy color went down the runway, I went for more vibrant red . . . but the best part about this tutorial is that you can make it your own with just about any color, for any season! You’ll need: Dip the toothpick into the nail polish bottle so that the tip collects a round bead of polish. Place the bead of polish on a bare nail and drag it upwards, creating a tapered line. Create two to three more tapered lines, re-dipping the toothpick into the polish each time. Reload the toothpick with polish and drag a line across the tip of the nail. Repeat the steps on the other nine fingers and voila, you’re done!! (all images by HonestlyWTF)
DIY Hair Bow - Handmade Wedding Posted September 28, 2012 | 24 Comments Hi, loves, and Happy Friday! Today we’re showing you a fun hairstyle you can do at home thanks to the lovely Stephanie of Hair and Makeup By Steph. This fantastic blog has everything you need to inspire your wedding day hair and makeup, including fun DIY tutorials that are easy to tackle yourself. With just a little patience and know-how, you can tackle today’s DIY hair bow tutorial, the perfect go-to hairstyle for dress shopping, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner – even the big day itself! Read on to see how this DIY hair bow is done… photo: hair and makeup by steph To get this look, you’ll need to start by taking two sections of hair from either side of your head. Pull into a half ponytail… Split the loop in half… Use your fingers to create a bow shape on one side, securing with bobby pins… Repeat the bow shape on the opposite side… Use the remaining ends to cover the pins and secure the bow… And voila – you have a perfect hair bow! Happy Planning! P.S.
Newspaper Nails A few weeks ago I shared in this post that I learned how to do this amazing thing called "newspaper nails." Since I love words, and reading, and books, it has inevitably become my favorite manicure. Want to learn the how-to? First, gather your supplies. You will need white nail polish, newspaper, rubbing alcohol, and clear shiny polish for the top coat. Step one: Grab some newspaper and cut it into pieces big enough to cover your nails. Step two: Paint your nails white. Step three: Dip a piece of newspaper into the rubbing alcohol and saturate them well. Step four: Press the bit of newspaper on your fingernail hard for about three seconds and peel it off. Step five: Top coat time! Now admire your creation; and try not to chip your nails the first day like I all-too-often do.
Nail Art Tape & Sequins Tutorial Nail Art Tape & Sequins Tutorial I've seen this look a few times and every time I kept thinking I have that glitter, I should do that! I haven't done anything with my nails for about two weeks so I thought now is the time to do the sequin nails, I have put it off enough! I gave it a try and I am very happy with how it came out, my ring finger is a little messy but I still like it. Here's what you'll need: A top coat (I use Rimmel Base and Top Coat), base color, sequins glitter, & nail art tape. First, prep for your manicure, to make it last longer. Apply one or two coats of your base color. *I waited till it was dry to apply the glitter but next time I will try it while still wet. With a little clear polish on your toothpick pick up a piece of glitter. Apply the glitter to your nail. *As you can see in my picture it is starting to get messy. Continue adding sequins until you are happy with the look. Apply half of your index finger with glitter. Cut off some tape from your roll. Like it?
25 Awesome Nail Trends to Try By Jaime Morrison Curtis | I’ve never been one for fancy manicures, but after a recent trip to London I think I may change my mind. It seems that across the pond it’s become a bit of a craze to turn the tips of your fingers into ten tiny artworks. nggallery id=’121838′ Ballet Stripe Love this ballet pink and arm gray combo. Do you do tattoos? Jaime Morrison Curtis is author of the bestselling book Prudent Advice: Lessons for My Baby Daughter (A Life List for Every Woman) and founding co-editor at Prudent Baby, the premier DIY destination for crafty moms seeking ways to make their lives even more stylish and beautiful. 18 totally creative family picture poses 20 things you can live without to reduce clutter The most age-inappropriate toddler gear (what were they thinking?!) The 20 most amazing tree houses from around the world 50 toy fads that hooked us — Furbies, Gak, and more!
10 Nail Tutorials Even a Newbie Could Do By Jaime Morrison Curtis | Give your nails a little lovin’ with simple tutorials that take no time at all. Have you seen the new galaxy nail trend? nggallery id=’123009′ Paint with Tape Use scotch tape to help you achieve these stylish nails. More from Jamie: Blowing Up: 25 Easy, Inexpensive and Unexpected Ways to Use a Balloon 25 Totally Clever Kid’s Party Ideas 25 totally clever storage tips to keep your organized 25 brilliant and unexpected ways to use Mod Podge Like Jaime on Facebook Follow Jaime on Twitter Jaime Morrison Curtis is author of the bestselling book Prudent Advice: Lessons for My Baby Daughter (A Life List for Every Woman) and founding co-editor at Prudent Baby, the premier DIY destination for crafty moms seeking ways to make their lives even more stylish and beautiful. 25 weirdest, wackiest prom dresses… EVER 11 tips for dressing a not-slim body 25 totally pretty 10-minute hairstyles 17 fashion trends that need to disappear NOW 25 beauty products you can make in your kitchen
Spring Manicure By Jaime Morrison Curtis | Painting my nails has become my go to option for keeping in style without rushing to stay on top of clothing trends. Seriously, it gets exhausting (and expensive) trying to keep up with the new color of the season, pant style, hot new shoe and then there’s accessories on top of it all. Spice up your nails this spring with new patterns like chevron and plaid, or stick to solids and paint each nail a different color. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from painting my nails it’s that you really can’t go wrong with a bold new look, as long as you have the confidence to rock it. Check out the new nail trends this season with these 25 Fun and Flirty Spring Nails… nggallery id=’122511′ Pastels and Patterns Seem to be all the rage this spring season. Springtime French Tip This is a great way to celebrate spring, while still being subtle. Water Marbling Find out how to get this fashion forward look. All Patterned Up Spice up those nails with bright and intricate patterns.
nail insiration ♥ 350 272 991 510 746 2076 173 926 70 63 210 591 245 769 236 262 1513 623 598 177 1348 830 1208 893 629 527 514 241 71 168 527 541 334 2019 1714 36 185 56 286 100 45 80 54 94 50 52 202 83 214 401 786 35 175 155 596 363 241 45 188 74 1164 178 25 268 1513 481 762 789 606 91 79 1204 920 How to draw hearts photos and post by Kristin Ess So Valentine’s Day has come and gone… but it’s never too late to learn how to do this! We got a lot of emails after Valentine’s Day asking how to make a heart on your nails. Love is a year ’round thing so here we go: TOOLS: Toothpick, polish, a piece of paper or foil. PREP: Pour a little puddle of polish on a piece of paper or tin foil. Using your toothpick dipped in polish, make a dot on your nail.Make a second dot next to that.Using your toothpick tip, drag one of the dots down at a 45 degree angle.Drag the other dot down at a 45 degree angle to meet the other side. What else do you want to learn as far as nail art goes? Tags: DIY, heart, how to, kristin ess, mani monday, the beauty department, thebeautydepartment.com Related posts:
How To: Splatter Paint Nails | Pretty Gossip With the Olympic trials in full swing and the 4th of July right around the corner, I decided to get patriotic with my nail art this weekend! I searched for a quick and easy way to wear all 3 colors of the American flag and decided that splatter paint would be the perfect (and easiest) way to do it! What you’ll need: - 1 paper plate (Thick or waxed paper plates work best. Foil is also an option) - Tape and scissors - A couple of Q-tips - Nail polish remover - 1 straw cut in half. Using a shorter straw will give you more control over the splatter. - Any 3 nail polishes colors. I chose an opaque white, and shimmery red and blue nail polish to add some sparkle and dimension. How to Splatter Nail Paint: Paint your nails opaque white and let dry. That’s it! Have fun!
May 2012 I've got some YUMMY swatches today! Have you ever heard of Sation polish? It's the signature brand of Miss Professional Nail. They recently re-branded and completely modernized the brand, making it more modern with a custom-made bottle and brush. The brush's bristles were all very even on the bottles I was sent, and the shape was great. All the polishes I'm going to show you are formaldehyde, DBP & toluene-free, available at Miss Professional Nail for $5. First, let's look at three polishes from their new limited summer collection, California Gleamin', which you can buy soon this week over at Miss Professional Nail. This is Love at First Lavender. Next is Fan the Flames Fuchsia. Another eye-catching shade, Fan the Flames Fuchsia applied flawlessly as well in two coats. The last polish from California Gleamin' doesn't fall in the same realm as the previous two, so I'm curious to see what the rest of the line holds that would tie this in. This is Seriously Slate. Were you counting?