Sunset Spiderwebs...

I know it's only mid-August... but I'm eager for the Halloween season. Maybe it's that kids are already back to school or that I just really want it not to be hot anymore. But I've been breaking into my Halloween plates recently. I've been holding myself back, only using images that suggest Halloween and doesn't scream the spooky season. So I opted for spiders and webs.

Yes, I did do the same look twice in a row. I couldn't help it. I love this SO much! And it appeared that many other people did too. I got stopped at work multiple times a day, which was really nice. And while at the service desk at work I helped Lisa Ann Walter (from the 1998 Parent Trap) and she pointed out my nails and said she liked them. XD As a Disney fan I geeked out a little... but only on the inside.

Just out of curiosity, which one do you like better? I think I'm gravitating towards the bottom one. I love the bright yellow at the tips, but I like how dark the top one starts at the cuticle. I just can't decide!

~Samantha Rae

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Top Look:
Tart Deco by Essie
Sugar High by China Glaze
Spontaneous by China Glaze
Grape Pop by China Glaze
Northern Lights by INM
Black Konad Special Polish
BM-013 (Bundle Monster 2010 Revised Set)

Bottom Look:
The "It" Color by OPI
Tart Deco by Essie
Sugar High by China Glaze
Spontaneous by China Glaze
Grape Pop by China Glaze
Fairy Dust by China Glaze
Black Konad Special Polish
Web: BM-013 (Bundle Monster 2010 Revised Set)
Spider: Mash-38 (Mash Nail Art Plate Set)
 

*Polishes purchased by me. The opinions above are my own and should be taken as such. I am not a professional.*

Nautical redux!

Happy first day of Summer everyone! Today is the longest day of the year here in the northern hemisphere and I thought I'd celebrate it with another post! You're welcome. ;)

Easter Colors Skittle...

I know it's been a little while since I updated. I'm sorry for that. Work's picked up since it's Spring Break, people are taking time off, and its just been a generally busy week. But What with tomorrow being EASTER I thought I'd jump on here and share a design with you!

Gradient Stamping Tutorial...

As mentioned in my previous post, I have a tutorial for you guys! ^_^ Stamping a gradient! It's much easier than it sounds. ;)

Stamping Rainbow Gradient Chevrons...

Having too much fun with all these wonderful colors. I can't even tell you... I can't. So instead of telling you, I shall show you!

Pastel Polka Dots...

Hello all. ;) It's finally spring! Yay!! And it's funny I say that because here in Southern California we've had 'spring' weather since mid-January. But to be able to say its spring... it just makes me happy! And spring means that I can break out all my pastel polishes!!!

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!!!

 I hope you all remembered to wear green today! ;)

Valentine's Conversation Nails...

I know posting a Valentine's Day design now would make it a little late... but better late than never, right?

Valentine's Day: Glitter, Gradient and Stamping, oh my!

I'm stuck in "Valentine's Day" mode, you guys. I'm really gravitating towards the pinks, reds, and glitters. But I guess that isn't really out of the norm for me, lol.

Be-lated Christmas Eve Design!

I've been sick, you guys. *sniffles* Feeling MUCH better than I did, but I'm just now getting back to the real world and I realized 2 things. One, I forgot to post on Thursday because that was the day the flu hit me hard. And two, I never posed my Christmas Eve design! Na-what?!

X is For..

It's finally Turkey Day here in the U.S.. It feels like this month has just flown by. Wasn't it just Halloween and it's already the end of November with only 26 days until Christmas?... O.O That's a scary thought.

Autumnal Arrow Tribal

Sneaking away from the family to make a really quick update. XD I feel like a spy or something.

Q is For...

Sorry guys. Yesterday completely ran away from me. It wasn't until I woke up this morning that realized I forgot to post! Complete bonehead move on my part. Sorry! But at least I have another installation of my ABC challenge for you all. ^_^

O is for...

Feeling a little bit yucky today so I think I'll make this a relatively quick post. Is that alright with you guys? I have another installment of my ABC Challenge for you. ^_^

My 4th of July Nails...

Happy Independence Day, my fellow Americans! 

I know, I know. My last few posts have been nothing but red, white and blue nails... and I promise to put down the patriotic polishes and step away, lol. I've been giving you a lot of the same sort of designs recently, and I apologize for that. I've been stuck in a very comfortable groove with those colors and I'm sure you'r all getting tired of it by now. I'm sorry! New stuff coming this month, I promise, including 3 installations of my ABC Challenge. I hope you're looking forwards to that just as much as I am!

So! Onto the nails...

Bloglovin' + Bundle Monster Holiday Plate Set...

I heard somewhere that Google Friend Connect is kicking the bucket along with Google Reader. Just to be safe, I thought I'd jump on the Bloglovin' bandwagon.  Follow my blog with Bloglovin 

Also, I got a surprise in the mail yesterday. Well, not entirely a surprise because I did buy them... but I didn't know they'd shipped yet! I got my Bundle Monster Holiday Plate Set!!! YAY! I've already started using them, and boy are they fantastic. The quality is much better than last years horrible set. Maybe it was just the one that I received, but almost half of them didn't work all that well. But these plates are great! I can't wait to show you what I've been working on. But until then, you'll just have to wait!

I hope you're having a good week!
~Samantha Rae

M is For...

You may have noticed that I skipped a letter. I have a perfectly good reason for this, I assure you. I have a lot going on this month (events and even a trip!) and my letters for this month go perfectly with what I wanted to paint on my nails. My only problem was that the "M" event is happening before the "L" trip. So I decided to make this one exception and switch the letters. :)

K is For...

I lost all internet, TV and phone this weekend because of an AT&T outage. Yikes, It's disconcerting how much I rely on those every day. But with some extra time on my hands, I decided to do another installment on my ABC Challenge!

J is For...

WAAAYY back in January I started an ABC challenge on my DeviantART page. I've been on schedule (yes, I'm intentionally going this slow), doing 2-3 designs a month while working through the alphabet. I decided to start posting the updates of that series/challege here as well! Let me know if you want me to post A-I on here as well. You know, because all the letters have to represent. XD

Dress Inspiration: Teal and B&W Stripes

Today's post was inspired by a dress I got from Target. I love LOVE this tank dress. Everything about it I love: the color, design, fit, pattern... everything. So, naturally, I was inspired to recreate it on my nails!