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Somebody's Mother, Somebody's Wife, Nobody's Fool. Hey everyone! I created this tumblr to share my hobby/addiction with fellow polish lovers. My name is Melissa, I'm a 28 year old mother of a beautiful girl & a wife to an amazing man, who I can say is 100% supportive of my polish madness. Virginia is where I reside, but Jersey will always be my home. If you have any questions, please ask box me.

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Neon Leopard Print

Neon Leopard Print

Minnie Mouse Nails! 

Sorry for my lack of updates I have been very busy as of lately. I leave for Disney World tonight. We are driving & will be surprising my daughter with the news at breakfast tomorrow! I’m very excited, Disney is my favorite!!! I may post a few pictures from my trip, or follow my personal instagram @mt311. xxLL

Colors used-
OPI- Big Apple Red, Alpine Snow, Poshé top coat, Nail Art Pens & Dotting Tools.

Minnie Mouse Nails!

Sorry for my lack of updates I have been very busy as of lately. I leave for Disney World tonight. We are driving & will be surprising my daughter with the news at breakfast tomorrow! I’m very excited, Disney is my favorite!!! I may post a few pictures from my trip, or follow my personal instagram @mt311. xxLL

Colors used-
OPI- Big Apple Red, Alpine Snow, PoshΓ© top coat, Nail Art Pens & Dotting Tools.

NOTD- Max Factor Fantasy Fire over Julep- Helena

Helloooooo GORGEOUS! I got this little beauty in a swap with NailsAndMoreUK, thanks girl!!   MFFF is a purple based jelly with a fiery multichrome shimmer, that shifts from pinkish/red to green.  My camera doesn’t capture it’s true beauty, but you can see how much it shimmers in the sun!

NOTD- Max Factor Fantasy Fire over Julep- Helena

Helloooooo GORGEOUS! I got this little beauty in a swap with NailsAndMoreUK, thanks girl!! MFFF is a purple based jelly with a fiery multichrome shimmer, that shifts from pinkish/red to green. My camera doesn’t capture it’s true beauty, but you can see how much it shimmers in the sun!

Fuzzy Wuzzy!!!!!!

Fuzzy Wuzzy!!!!!!

Rainbow Fuzzy Wuzzy Nails! 

OBSESSED! I can’t stop petting my fingers! I used flocking powder from the craft store to get this look. The best part is they were on clearance for $1! LOVEEE!!!

Rainbow Fuzzy Wuzzy Nails!

OBSESSED! I can’t stop petting my fingers! I used flocking powder from the craft store to get this look. The best part is they were on clearance for $1! LOVEEE!!!

NOTD- Tinkerbell & Friends

I visited the craft store today to pick up some goodies. For this look I used temporary tattoos and cut out their faces to fit on my nails. I used a cotton ball soaked in water to secure on my nail bed then topcoat to seal the design. It’s a super quick & easy way to get fun designs on your nails!  My daughter Scarlett LOVES my Tink nails. Now I have to try & find tattoos small enough for her tiny fingers!

NOTD- Tinkerbell & Friends

I visited the craft store today to pick up some goodies. For this look I used temporary tattoos and cut out their faces to fit on my nails. I used a cotton ball soaked in water to secure on my nail bed then topcoat to seal the design. It’s a super quick & easy way to get fun designs on your nails! My daughter Scarlett LOVES my Tink nails. Now I have to try & find tattoos small enough for her tiny fingers!

Ikat Print Nails

My husband suggested I try this, as he saw it on my tumblr yesterday. He was scrolling my dash making comments on everything he saw. He is WAY more critical about nail art then any straight man should be. So funny! 

Colors Used: 
OPI- Fly
Color Club- Raspberry Rush
2-way Nail Art Pens

Ikat Print Nails

My husband suggested I try this, as he saw it on my tumblr yesterday. He was scrolling my dash making comments on everything he saw. He is WAY more critical about nail art then any straight man should be. So funny!

Colors Used:
OPI- Fly
Color Club- Raspberry Rush
2-way Nail Art Pens

Mono Mix Mani

I Love ‘Rim Job’ nails!! I don’t know why I’ve waited so long to try the design made famous by Madeline Poole. I used a striper brush and it was easier to do then I expected. Sorry about my ugly cuticles, the roadtrip to NY did some damage. 

Colors used-
OPI- Alpine Snow & Metallic 4 Life. 
ChG- Liquid Leather

Mono Mix Mani

I Love ‘Rim Job’ nails!! I don’t know why I’ve waited so long to try the design made famous by Madeline Poole. I used a striper brush and it was easier to do then I expected. Sorry about my ugly cuticles, the roadtrip to NY did some damage.

Colors used-
OPI- Alpine Snow & Metallic 4 Life.
ChG- Liquid Leather

Turquoise Ombré

Thumb: OPI- Hey there Sailor! 
Index: Finger Paints- Tiffany Imposter
Middle: Austin-Tacious Turquoise
Index: Sinful Colors- Nail Junky (LOVE THIS POLISH!)
Pinky: Sally Hansen- HD Color I can’t remember :\

I’m posting from the car, so I’m not 100% sure if I got the polish names right. Also I won’t be around much because I’m roadtrippin’ to NYC for the weekend!! πŸ—½πŸŒ† πŸΈπŸ»πŸŽ‰πŸ’…

Turquoise OmbrΓ©

Thumb: OPI- Hey there Sailor!
Index: Finger Paints- Tiffany Imposter
Middle: Austin-Tacious Turquoise
Index: Sinful Colors- Nail Junky (LOVE THIS POLISH!)
Pinky: Sally Hansen- HD Color I can’t remember :\

I’m posting from the car, so I’m not 100% sure if I got the polish names right. Also I won’t be around much because I’m roadtrippin’ to NYC for the weekend!! πŸ—½πŸŒ† πŸΈπŸ»πŸŽ‰πŸ’…

The Hunger Games-  Girl on Fire Nails (Taken with instagram)

Will post HQ/ post clean up pics later !

The Hunger Games- Girl on Fire Nails (Taken with instagram)

Will post HQ/ post clean up pics later !

NOTD- Effie Trinket Reaping Day Mani

The Hunger Games begin in 4 days!!
Its going to be a big, big, Big Day!

These are Effie Trinkets nails from The Reaping. They are very easy to do. I would be happy to do a tutorial if anyone wants!

 I’m so excited to see this movie! Effie is my favorite and I can’t wait to see her costumes!!! I love that nails/nail polish have a big role in the story. 

Happy Hunger Games And May the Odds be Ever in your Favor!

NOTD- Effie Trinket Reaping Day Mani

The Hunger Games begin in 4 days!!
Its going to be a big, big, Big Day!

These are Effie Trinkets nails from The Reaping. They are very easy to do. I would be happy to do a tutorial if anyone wants!

I’m so excited to see this movie! Effie is my favorite and I can’t wait to see her costumes!!! I love that nails/nail polish have a big role in the story.

Happy Hunger Games And May the Odds be Ever in your Favor!

NOTD- Glitta Gradient 

Don’t you just love saying Glitta, or is that just me?! 

Colors Used
OPI- Fly
Nicole by OPI- Follow Me on Glitter(a)

NOTD- Glitta Gradient

Don’t you just love saying Glitta, or is that just me?!

Colors Used
OPI- Fly
Nicole by OPI- Follow Me on Glitter(a)

#nicerack  xx- LL

#nicerack xx- LL

NOTD- St.Patty Splatty! 
Colors Used- 
Every Green Polish I own and OPI- Bling Dynasty. 

NOTD- St.Patty Splatty!Β 

Colors Used-Β 

Every Green Polish I own and OPI- Bling Dynasty.Β 

NOTD- Black with Matte Tips Mani

I love this mani, but it couldn’t be any harder to photograph. I don’t know how Chloe’s Nails gets such gorgeous pictures of her Matte Manis, but this is my sad attempt. I loved this edgy look, my husband said it reminds him of graphite. 

Colors Used- 
China Glaze- Liquid Leather
China Glaze- Stone Cold

NOTD- Black with Matte Tips Mani

I love this mani, but it couldn’t be any harder to photograph. I don’t know how Chloe’s Nails gets such gorgeous pictures of her Matte Manis, but this is my sad attempt. I loved this edgy look, my husband said it reminds him of graphite.

Colors Used-
China Glaze- Liquid Leather
China Glaze- Stone Cold