Randomly Organized Dot Nail Art Design

This weeks Blogger Bragger challenge is dots.  Dotting is one of the easiest nail art techniques out there but I still find them very challenging.  Creating consistent neat dots that look good is not always easy.  I attempted to use a systematic method of creating a dotted pattern that was organized yet random at the same time.  I also decided to use neon colors which I don't often use.

Materials
Top and base coat
3‐4 polish colors
Dotting tool (or toothpick or bobby pin)

I started with LA Colors Flicker  over a white base coat of Sinful Colors Snow White.  I used a white base polish to make the neon yellow more vibrant.

Using a small dotting tool and my white polish, I placed a small dot roughly in the middle of my nail.

I then created a slightly spaced horizontal row of dots.

I then created a row of vertical dots off the central dot.  This will look like a t‐shape.

I then created a grid of dots, lining up rows and columns with every other dot.

With the grid complete I used LA Colors Pizazz to fill in some of the white dots.  I did this randomly without any real pattern.

I also filled in various white dots with Nabi Black polish.  As you can see I left some dots white and did not fill all of them in.

This was the finished result after a little clean up and a top coat...

This challenge was a great exercise in practicing dotting.  The organized pattern allowed me to practice my control and randomizing the colors made it a little more interesting.  I would recommend trying this nail art design if you are new to dotting or feel you would like some practice.  I hope you enjoyed this nail art design.  Thanks for stopping by, see you next time.

Your Fellow Plebe,

Feeling Blue

For the last few days I have lacked motivation and creative stamina.  So, for this #whatruwearingwed post I decided to try out some full nail water decals I had purchased from bornprettystore.com a while ago and just never got around to trying out.

I decided to pair them up with Zoya's Muse from the Tickled collection and Rebel from the Awaken collection.  Here is what I came up with...

I found these full nail water decals incredibly easy to apply.  A sheet of these decals include various sizes.  However, you don't need to pick the perfect size but one that is relatively close to the size of your nail.  It is actually better to pick a slightly larger size if you can't match up the perfect fit because these are very mailable and can be "trimmed" down. once in place, with acetone.  Just like cleaning up excess polish on your cuticles you can clean up the excess decal with acetone and a brush.  I did apply a top coat to the decals as well as my polished nails to give it a little extra shine.

If you are interested in these decals they are item #4903 in style #20.  They were only a $1.55, and they have 24 different styles to choose from.  Of course, bornprettystore.com has a huge variety of nail art tools, supplies, and accessories all at very reasonable prices.  Plus, you can use my code: CREATEX31 for 10% off your purchase.

Don't forget to head over to my Facebook page and post a picture of your #whatruwearingwed manicure.  Or you can post it on Instagram with the mention hashtag and tag @polish_plebe so that I can find it easy.  While your there be sure to like and follow me, you can also follow through Google Friend Connect by click the "Join this Site" icon on the top right hand side of the screen, or through Google+, Bloglovin, and/or Pinterest.  Thanks for stopping by, see you next time.

Your Fellow Plebe,

Essie's Dress to Kilt Fall 2014 Collection

I mentioned with the last fall collection that I swatched that I love fall.  Autumn colors are so rich and warm that they just make me feel all comfy cozy.  To me this collection is just perfect for fall they are rich, dark, and just meant for fall.  All of the swatches were applied with a one coat application
except for 'Take it Outside' which I probably could have gotten away with one coat if I had applied it slightly thicker.

This is the lightest shade in the collection and it perfectly compliments all the other colors.  This taupe is both a tan and a gray shade.

This colors is very interesting it is somewhat of an army green with just a touch of teal in it.  I guess that makes it an army teal.

This color is very rich and also has a teal hue to it though of a much darker variety.  It reminds me of a hunter green, so we'll call this a hunter teal.

This color is a dark chocolaty brown.  I know I compare all browns to chocolate, I just can't help it.  I love chocolate almost as much as I love polish and nail art, almost.

Blues are always my favorite and this is one that I'll be wearing a lot this fall.  This color is a dark royal blue shade that is just gorgeous.

The color the collection is named after.  A rich warm beautiful red shade.  This is now the third red that I have purchased and I  think this is my favorite of them all.  It is very sexy and eye‐catching but also very classy.  Loooovvvve it!

I am in love with this collection, it is perfect for fall and the formulas are fantastic.  What more could you ask for?  I think the only thing that could have improved this collection  for me personally, would be the addition of a burnt orange.  I have yet to find a fall collection  that offers the perfect orange for fall.  However, this collection is still the best I've yet to see and try.

I hope you enjoyed these swatches and found the reviews useful.  To keep up with the most current posts follow my blog by click the Join this Site icon on the top right hand side of the screen.  Or you can follow me through Google+, Facebook, Instagram, Bloglovin, and/or Pinterest.  Thanks for stopping by, see you next time.

Your Fellow Plebe,