I'm A Fairytale Character! Story Nail Art Inspired By A Dress

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How are you? I hope you are having a good week so far? Do you ever just day dream?...Zzz..

It was a beautiful crisp morning in the Enchanted forest and everyone was just beginning to arise from their slumber. First came the birds, the Robin's shaking off their sleepy dreams from their nests, the Blue Jays groggily flying off to collect breakfast for their young. Next came the critters, the dozy dormice rubbing away their sleep and the rabbits dragging their sluggish bodies into the sunlight. The drowsy deer entered the clearing beside the cottage and tentatively chewed at the dewy grass.

Inspired by this dress.
There was an almighty crash, clunk and clang as the cottage door flung open. The animals looked on with no expressions of surprise. “Here we go again..” murmered the bullfrog to the raccoon as Ithfifi crawled out of the cottage sporting an unruly head of tangled black hair, aqua plaid pyjama's and what looked like... no, it couldn't be... Yep, toothpaste around her mouth. A zombie-like groan escaped her lips - She clearly had not had a cup of tea yet. “Gee Whiz, She's really something, isn't she?” whispered the fox to the rabbit. “I've never seen anything quite like it, and the ball is in two hours! She must go, for this is the 'Ball Of Bloggers! Whatever will we do?!"


The animals retreated back into the the depths of the forest and conducted an emergency meeting. 

“We are going to need Formal Ball Dresses” exclaimed the beaver. “I'll second that and add that we are going to need something for that abomination on her head! I suggest some serum..or something to stick it down at least, a tiara and a tangle teezer” announced the vole. “Guys!” shouted the chipmunk... “How could you forget, its one of the most important parts of all..!” The critters looked around desperately trying to think of what they could have forgotten. “Her nails of course! Everybody go gather what you can, we'll meet in an hour and piece everything together” instructed the chipmunk in his best bossiest voice.

So off the critters went, to seek and find a way to spruce up Ithfifi before the big ball. The frizz was banished and the tangles were tamed, she slipped into the most beautiful ball gown and holographic glittery peeptoe shoes were put upon her pedicured feet. Her cheeks were blushed with the tail of a squirell and the tiara was placed above her curls and waves.

There was just one thing left for the critters to take care of..  They began with dabs of Essie's 'Set In Stone' to add a little glitter and then the critters each took a small dotting tool and began to stick the loose holographic glitter around her cuticles, singing while they worked.
Scratchy and bitty looking glitter. Elegence without being uniform! (What do you expect when your glitter is all different shapes and sizes! )
Ithfifi yawned and carefully opened her eyes. The sunlight was pouring through the curtains and she was half hanging out of the bed. Out of the bed... No, she hadn't been in bed?! It couldn't have been a dream, could it?! It had all felt so real, the glitter, the nails! Ithfifi fearfully stared down at her hands and saw the cruddy chipped nails.. a manicure from a few days ago...

I know this has been a random post but I hope you have enjoyed something a little different. Sometimes its good to do something unusual! I'll recoverfrom the disappointment of it just being a dream. .  Man do I wish I had actual animal friends to do my nails.

Have a lovely and magical day,
Love
Ithi
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Bridal Nail Art - Is Less More? A Nail Art Discussion

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How are you doing today?  Yesterday was Mr Bravo's birthday and today is my Niece's 5th Birthday! Happy birthday guys! Today's post is going to be a little different. I'd like to discuss with you special occasion nail art! ~ There's still nail art pictures for those of you who live for visuals!

Bridal nail art
I'm really curious to know if this is something that has crossed your mind before. If you are already married, or been part of a bridal party did you do anything special with your nails? For nail art lovers, isn't it fun to think of pairing a beautiful manicure to the perfect wedding dress or bridesmaid dresses? A specially picked look that is unique and individual to a perfect day.

If like me, you are still waiting for that special question then have you dreamt of what would grace your nails on the big day? As soon as I saw Twinkle by Picture Polish I always thought it was the shade I wanted on my nails for my future wedding (look at the confidence in this day happening, ha!) I'm the kind of girl who loves more for nail art but after considering my tendency to have such strong nail art, maybe something more simple and elegant would suit me fine too. Of course, me being me...it does mean there would be glitter!

As a bridesmaid for my sister's wedding on the beautiful Greek island of Santorini I wore the most beautiful flowy purple/blue bridesmaid dress. Looking back now, there could have been some really beautiful nail art to compliment that dress.
  
This is a look that I wouldn't mind for my wedding, it's got the touch of sparkle I love without being too full on. For this manicure I used two coats of Catrice's 'Bel-Air' and once dried added a limited amount of Essie's 'Set In Stone' to the entire nails. I created a ruffian border with silver acrylic paint and finished off with my Catrice top coat and a few lightly coloured circular and heart shaped studs to the center. I took these pictures with my phone camera, I love how there is a light sparkle to this manicure without being too glitterific.

We could talk about prom dresses and manicures, but when I was 15 I was going through my rebellious goth stage, so I probably had half bitten off black nails! Nice...

I've talked a lot in today's post, so I'll leave you with two lingering questions -
Have you considered bridal nail art, or even nail art for other formal occasions before or in the past?

And what do you think about bridal nail art – is less more or should we make a statement equally as big as the big day?

Have a fantastic day,
Love
Ithi
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