Ooh, I almost missed any part of celebrating Mardi Gras! Well, if I insist on a few more days of celebration,
Universal Studios carries the theme til April 23.
This is one of those designs I have swirling around in my brain looking for a way to manifest. Here's what I used as my inspiration...
This is a pin I got when I was working in Louisiana, one year, during Mardi Gras. I didn't GO to Mardi Gras but I was around New Orleans while it was being celebrated. In many of my travels, I will purchase a piece of jewelry to remember the event or the place. I have had this pin for about 10 years and still wear it during Mardi Gras.
The color scheme is yellow, green and purple. And I added in OPI's Black Shatter to the look...
Here's Cosmetic Arts' creme yellow, BB Couture's 'Caterpillar', Cosmetic Art's creme purple and the OPI Black Shatter.
Send them to a party and this is what they come up with...
Mardi Gras Mani Madness!!!
I painted on the colors in a diagonal stripe alternating directions on each finger. After drying, I put on a layer of Shatter. I liked it so much, I had to run over to my hubs and show it off. I got the gratuitous 'oh, ah, yes!' from him.
Well, I think it's cute! I just wish I would have thought of it last night instead of tonight. I'm still going to wear it tomorrow. No one handed me a rule book!
Last weekend was the 70th anniversary of the Daytona Bike Week. My hubs and I went as he had never been before. And we had a blast. Here's the thumb ring I got to commemorate the event...
Do you have any objects that you like to collect during your travels or life events?
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15 comments:
Great color combo! I love it!
I always try to get something to keep alive my memories =) Love the combo =)
That is AWESOME, love it! And your ring is to die for.
Nice! I love the colors and the Shatter on top. I don't collect anything on my travels but only because I don't really travel. But...when my work husband (read: one of the docs) travels, he always picks up a shot glass for me. :)
Oh man, I LOVE this.
What a great look Kimberly. Love the rainbow with the black crackle. NICE!
Lovely nails!! Very creative <3
Really love this one! Very festive! I actually did some Mardi Gras-inspired makeup today, but I guess the publishing feature on my blog has a little glitch, so it'll have to go up tomorrow. :)
-Kieran
Wow I really like this look. :)
@Gabrielle Thank you! I hate to take it off.
@Zuzu A girl after my own heart. <3
@Maeve When I saw the ring, my brain yelled 'That's It!' I am happy they had my size.
@Megan Wow, a boss that brings you back gifts!
@Makeup Zombie Thanks, hon. That means a lot to me. :)
@SammieDo I have a braided hair band with those colors as well. I just forgot to wear it this year.
@Dinorah Thank you. I have tons of ideas/designs in my head, I try to replicate them into real life.
@Lace Escapades I'll look for that post when you get it up. That should be cool to see. :)
@Ashley Do you have the availability to get Shatters or Crackles in Ireland?
OHHH YOUR NAILS ROCK! I love this mani :D
I like it! I think it's so funny that Universal celebrates Mardi Gras all through Lent. :)
Love this manicure. Darn, I wish I could find the crackle polish online. It's all sold out! I usually like to buy earrings to remind me of my travels. Love the ring, it's wicked cool.
@Spaceinvaders You are so sweet! Thank you. :)
@KarenD It sort of is an oxymoron, isn't it?
@Lucy I was told at Beauty Warehouse that their OPI Shatter sold out in 3 hours! I think internet shopping is the way to go with these hot ones. I just wish they'd send more to the stores!
This is such a cute and festive mani. I have never been to NOLA but want to go so badly!
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