To Start Things Off

With spring comes the end of the school year, and we all know what that means: prom time. Just yesterday, I went to one! I had days of contemplation of nail possibilities beforehand, and eventually, this was the product: 

Using OPI You're Such A Budapest, China Glaze Pizzazz, and Sephora brand White Hot, I painted this glitter mani. I started it off by painting them white, then adding the purple ombre to the tips using a makeup sponge. The gems on my dress weren't true to silver, so I picked up some gems from michaels craft store that had an aurora of color to them. After the purple lines and dots were added, I finished it off by piecing through my glitter polish and placing the silver pieces in an arrangement!

The best part about doing an ombré effect with a makeup sponge over white is that the purple is lighter than it would be if you applied it with a brush. By using this technique, it gives you two shades that compliment each other perfectly. No need to mix polishes, so it's super easy!

Hope anyone else who went to prom had a great time! 

- Kathleen

A Little About Me..

Hi everyone! My name is Kathleen Mensing, and I am a huge nail enthusiast. I am currently 16 years old and have been addicted to the art ever since I got in the habit 5 years ago. This blog is meant for sharing my designs and tutorials with you. I hope to get as many photos of nails I've painted on the site, but if you're interested in more frequent updates, you can find me on Instagram as @kmensi

•• Hope you enjoy the art! ••

Yours truly,

Kathleen