[NOTDs] Spring 2014

This post explains where I have been and my plans for the blog.  While I was away, I posted my nail-of-the-day pictures on Instagram (see also:  my new nails-only account).  This post will be a rehashing of my manicures from Spring 2014.

Julep Joy

Essie Maximillian Strasse-Her

Candy Lacquer Sugar Stars over Essie Pink-a-boo

Pop Culture Cosmetics Amour

Julep Elisa with dots of Wet n Wild Megalast Candid Affair

Julep Jennifer, with Julep Yumi over the accent nail

Maybelline Orchids Oh My!, with Pop Culture Cosmetics Spring Showers on the accent nail

Candy Lacquer Unicorn Bubbles (1 coat dabbed on) over Sinful Colors Candy Coated (2 coats)

Pop Culture Cosmetics Radiant (this one stains)

Maybelline Love Me Lavender

Unless otherwise specified, I use a basecoat, two coats of color, then a topcoat.  My favorite topcoat has always been New York Color Grand Central Station.  I don't remember what basecoat I used back in 2014:  possibly it was Zoya Anchor or OPI Natural Nail Base Coat, which I use now.

[NOTDs] Winter 2014

This post explains where I have been and my plans for the blog.  While I was away, I posted my nail-of-the-day pictures on Instagram (see also:  my new nails-only account).  This post will be a rehashing of my manicures from Winter 2014.

Nails Inc. Porchester Square

Comparison of Zoya Rue (pinky, middle fingers) to L'Oreal Doutzen (ring) and Essie Lady Like (pointer):  Rue and Doutzen are dupes, while Lady Like is slightly more purple and more gray.

Essie Parka Perfect

KBShimmer Snow Much Fun

Zoya Fawne

Candy Lacquer Winter Kiss (1 coat, with added glitters) over Orly Bon Bon (two coats)

Zoya Brigitte

Nails Inc. The Thames

Nails Inc. Jermyn Street

Orly You're Blushing

Julep Soraphine

Unless otherwise specified, I use a basecoat, two coats of color, then a topcoat.  My favorite topcoat has always been New York Color Grand Central Station.  I don't remember what basecoat I used back in 2014:  possibly it was Zoya Anchor or OPI Natural Nail Base Coat, which I use now.

[NOTDs] Holiday 2013

This post explains where I have been and my plans for the blog.  While I was away, I posted my nail-of-the-day pictures on Instagram (see also:  my new nails-only account).  This post will be a rehashing of my manicures from the 2013 holiday season.

Nicole by OPI Cinna-man of My Dreams

Zoya Isla

I wore Zoya Isla on Christmas Eve with this OOTD.

Hit Polish Noel (1 coat) over Orly Pretty Ugly (2 coats)

I wore the previous manicure with Hit Polish Noel to some holiday events with this outfit.

Essie Hors D'oeuvres (2 coats)

I wore Essie Hors D'oeuvres with this outfit on New Year's Day.

Unless otherwise specified, I use a basecoat, two coats of color, then a topcoat.  My favorite topcoat has always been New York Color Grand Central Station.  I don't remember what basecoat I used back in 2013; possibly it was Zoya Anchor.

[NOTDs] Late Summer & Autumn 2013

This post explains where I have been and my plans for the blog.  While I was away, I posted my nail-of-the-day pictures on Instagram (see also:  my new nails-only account).  This post will be a rehashing of my manicures from September to November 2013.

Julep Julianne

Hit Polish Cotton Candy Fluff (1 coat dabbed on) over Tillie Pool Boy (2 coats)

Zoya Mia

Wet n Wild Megalast Undercover

Essie Lady Like

Pop Culture Cosmetics Harvest Moon (1 coat) over Zoya Nina (1 coat)

Zoya Kate

Zoya Charity

Sinful Colors Hottie over Wet n Wild Fergie Havasu Blue

Julep Ingrid

Zoya Gloria

A no-name Julep polish over Julep Daria (1 coat each)

Hit Polish Arabian Nights (1 coat) over New York Color Let's Groove (2 coats)

Wet n Wild Fergie Make Them Boys Go Loco

Autumn skittles:  Julep Autumn over Sinful Colors Coffee (pinky finger), Wet n Wild Haze of Love (ring), Zoya Kate (middle), and Julep Ingrid (pointer)

Essie Shearling Darling (2 coats) with Zoya Daul (1 coat) on the accent nail

Essie Sable Collar

Unless otherwise specified, I use a basecoat, two coats of color, then a topcoat.  My favorite topcoat has always been New York Color Grand Central Station.  I don't remember what basecoat I used back in 2013; possibly it was Zoya Anchor.

[NOTDs] Summer 2013

My last post explains where I have been and my plans for this blog.

I am rehashing my old manicures that I had posted on Instagram.  (My nails-only Instagram is @stumpynails; my main Instagram account, where I used to post NOTDs, is @stephanienics.)  Here are my painted nails from summer days in 2013.

Nicole by OPI That's Totally Red-ical

Zoya June (this one is a little patchy)

Zoya Miley (definitely patchy)

Essie The Girls Are Out

Julep Alaina and Julep Cassie

Julep Blake dotted with Sally Hansen White Out

Sally Hansen Violet Voltage

Wet n Wild Mermaid Curves (1 coat) over Zoya Zuza (1 coat) 

Nicole by OPI Inner Sparkle (1 coat) over New York Color Lavender Cupcake (2 coats)

Zoya Lola (indirect sunlight)

Zoya Lola (indoor lighting)

Zoya Garbo

Tillie I'm a Mermaid

Unless otherwise specified, I use a basecoat, two coats of color, then a topcoat.  My favorite topcoat has always been New York Color Grand Central Station.  I don't remember what basecoat I used back in 2013; possibly it was Zoya Anchor.