New Year's Eve Nails

Hey there! This video is a bit late. But better late than never! I wanted to share with you my New Year's Eve Nails. I hope you enjoyed these and try them out for tomorrow. Have a happy, healthy, and safe new year. There will be lots of more videos coming up this year. I can't wait to see what this year brings. Subscribe to stay tuned to see what I have planned next! See you next year!!

 

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Products used:
OPI Nail Envy
Maybelline Color Show -- Onyx Rush
Color Club Striper -- Gold Glitter
Color Club Striper -- Silver Glitter
Sephora by OPI -- Havana Dreams
DURI -- Summer Rain
Sinful Colors -- 24/7
Formula X for Sephora

 

XOXO,
Paulina

Mani-Monday: Brown and Black

I bought a new top and I loved the pattern. I found it very interesting and thought I would try to create a nail art inspired from it. I love the way it turned out. It’s between a leopard print and tortoise print and that’s what I find so cool about this design. To get this look:

Happy Halloween!

 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! This is just a quick post on the nails I have on today and how to do them. Black and orange are usually the main colors represented with Halloween, so I thought I would create something using those two colors and then create a cobweb for a spooky halloweeny effect. To get this look:

Mani-Monday: Sugar Skull

Since Halloween is right around the corner, I thought I would create something for it. I was inspired by the Day of the Dead (Dia de Muertos), which is a holiday that focuses on remembering the friends and family members who have passes on. For this nail design I wanted to create a Sugar Skull, which is used in honoring the deceased. There are so many beautiful interpretations and creation of the Sugar Skull, but my main inspiration for my nail design this week was a picture by Misscarissrose on Instagram (http://instagram.com/p/dQ-EtTOMXD/). I had a lot of fun creating this nail look and loved the way it turned out! To get this look:

Mani-Monday: Ombre Leopard

Sorry I have been MIA, I have a lot of things going on. However, this week’s nail look might be my favorite and I love the color combination. It is simple yet still something different. I think I will always love nude and neon together. The coral nail polish is such a gorgeous color. The picture does not do justice to how beautiful the color is. To get this look:

 

Mani-Monday: Back-to-School

 

**Excuse the broken pinky nail L** School is right around the corner. School may have even started for some of you. So, I decided to create a fun back-to-school mani. I used to love to doodle in my notebook during school and I’m sure a lot of you do it too. That’s what inspired my nails. And for the accent nail, I create a chalkboard, because what is school without a chalkboard filled with notes to copy. To get this look:

 

You will need:

Base coat

White nail polish

Black nail polish

Top coat

Matte top coat

Striping tape

Striping brush or toothpick

Black acrylic and white acrylic (optional)

 

Step 1: First, apply your base coat. Then apply two coats of your white polish, I used ‘Porcelain Party’ by Maybelline, to all your fingers except your ring finger. Then on your ring finger apply two coats of your black polish, I used ‘Onyx Rush’ by Maybelline. Wait for your nails to dry.

 

Step 2: For your ring finger, using your striping brush or toothpick, dip it in the white acrylic or white polish and create the equation (as shown in the picture above). Then for the rest of your fingers, apply your light blue striping tape horizontally on your finger making sure to space them out evenly. Then apply one piece of red striping tape vertically towards the beginning of your nail over the blue striping tape to create a notebook paper look. (If you do not have striping tape, you can draw the lines instead). Then using your striping brush or toothpick, dip it in the black acrylic or black polish and start creating doodles on your nails. I wrote XO on my pinky, I    U on my middle finger, a flower on my pointer, and a smiley face on my thumb. Wait a few minutes for the design to dry.

 

Step 3: Lastly, on your ring finger apply the matte top coat and a regular shine top coat on the rest of your fingers and you are done! These nails just scream back-to-school and you can change them up and create your own doodles.

Mani-Monday: Pink Splatter

 

When I started getting into nail art a few years ago, I used to love creating splatter on my nails. I haven’t created this design in about two years so I thought ‘why not do it again’. This nail look is very versatile and so much fun to play around with using different colors. To get this look:

 

You will need:

Base coat

Bright pink nail polish

Black nail polish

White nail polish

Light pink nail polish

Top coat

Toothpick

 

Step 1: First, apply your base coat. Then apply two coats of your bright pink polish. I used ‘Warhol’ by Color Club. Wait for your nails to dry a few minutes.

 

Step 2: Next, using your black nail polish, I used ‘Onyx Rush’ by Maybelline, create a dot in the spot you want the splatter to be. Then, using your toothpick, drag out lines from the black dot to create a splatter effect. Also, create a few dots around the splatter. Then, using your white nail polish, I used ‘Porcelain Party’ by Maybelline, use the same technique to create another splatter. Lastly, using your pink nail polish, I used ‘Pink Blink’ by Sally Hansen, use the same technique to create your last splatter. Wait for the splatter to dry a few minutes so the color doesn’t drag when you apply the top coat.

 

Step 3: Lastly, apply a generous amount of top coat and you are done! These splatter nails are so fun and creative and can be recreated with many different colors.

Mani-Monday: Dots, Dots, Dots

I got this new nail polish and it is absolutely GORGEOUS! I am in love with the color. It’s such a bright and summery color, it’s like a bright coraly color. When I put this nail polish on I just thought ‘how could I cover up such a gorgeous color with nail art?’ BUT, I obviously can’t go with plain nail polish (haven’t worn just plain nail polish without nail art in about 2+ years). So I created a simple design with a few dots which lets the polish still be the center on attention. To get this look:

 

You will need:

Base coat

Coral nail polish

Black acrylic or nail polish

White acrylic or nail polish

Silver nail polish

Top coat

Dotting tool or toothpick

 

Step 1: First, apply your base coat. Then apply two coats of your bright coral polish. I used ‘East Austin’ by Color Club. Wait for your nails to dry a few minutes.

 

Step 2: Next, using a dotting tool or toothpick, dip it in the black acrylic or nail polish and create the first line of dots vertically at the end of your nail. Then, dip your dotting tool or toothpick in the silver nail polish, I used ‘Give me the 1^st Dance’ by Nicole by OPI, and create the second line of dots. Lastly, dip your dotting tool or toothpick in the white acrylic or nail polish and create the last line of dots vertically in the center of the nail. All the dots should have about the same spacing between. Wait for the dots to dry a few minutes so the color doesn’t drag when you apply the top coat.

 

Step 3: Lastly, apply a generous amount of top coat and voila! I love this simple mani this week! This is also such a versatile look and you can change up the colors and have fun with it.

Mani-Monday: Wild Neon

It’s Monday again, which means it’s time for another nail look! This time our wild side is coming out with these nails…RAWR! Who doesn’t love zebra and leopard print nails, BUT what’s better than a nail look with BOTH zebra and leopard…NOTHING! With this fun and wild print and the bright neon nail polish, your nails are sure to be a stand out. To get this look:

 

You will need:

Base coat

Pink neon nail polish

Clear sparkle nail polish

Black acrylic or nail polish

Top coat

Striping brush or toothpick

Dotting tool

 

Step 1: First, apply your base coat. Then apply two coats of your pink neon polish. I used ‘24/7’ by Sinful Colors. Then apply your clear sparkle nail polish, I used ‘XL7’ by Inglot, which has a blue sparkle to give the nails an interesting look in the light. Wait for your nails to dry a few minutes.

 

Step 2: Next, using a striping brush or toothpick, dip it in the black acrylic or nail polish and create the zebra pattern. Create the zebra pattern in a diagonal on the top and half part of the nail (as seen in the picture above). Then, using your dotting tool or toothpick, dip it in the black acrylic or nail polish and create the leopard print in the empty space between the zebra print. Wait a few minutes for your nails to dry, so that the black will not spread when applying the top coat.

 

Step 3: Lastly, apply a generous amount of top coat and you’re done! Have fun with these wild nails and go show them off.

Mani-Monday: Stripes and Flowers

This week I created a simple nail look with a pop of color. It has a summery and girly feel. This nail design may take a while to create, but you are left with a great nail look. To get this look:

 

You will need:

Base coat

White nail polish

Black nail polish

Pink neon nail polish

Green neon nail polish

Top coat

Striping tape

Dotting tool or toothpick

 

Step 1: First, apply your base coat. Then apply two coats of your white polish, I used ‘Porcelain Party’ by Maybelline. Wait for your nails to completely dry. Waiting for your nails to dry is important because if your nails are still wet the tape will lift the nail polish).

 

 

Step 2: Apply a piece of striping tape vertically. Then leave a little bit of space and apply another piece of striping tape. Then leave a bit of space again and apply another piece of striping tape. Then leave a bit of space again and apply your last piece of striping tape. (LIKE THE PICTURE BELOW) 

 

Step 3: Using your black polish, I used ‘Onyx Rush’ by Maybelline, paint over the striping tape. Make sure to avoid applying the black polish outside the last two pieces of striping tape. Peel the striping tape off immediately (peel it off slowly). (LIKE THE PICTURE BELOW)

 

 

Step 4: Then, using your dotting tool or toothpick, dip it into your neon pink polish, I used ‘24/7’ by Sinful Colors, and dot five circles to create a flower. Then dip your dotting tool or toothpick into your green neon polish, I used ‘Summer Rain’ by Duri, and create a dot in the middle of the flower.

 

Step 5: Lastly, apply a generous amount of top coat and you are done!

Mani-Monday: Studded Camo

 

Studded camouflage items have definitely come back into style and can be seen in any store. With this week’s nail design, I was inspired by this trend. I created a camouflage nail print and then dotted gold down the center of my nail. If you don’t have any studded camo pieces in your closet, why not wear them on your nails! To get this look:

 

You will need:

Base coat

Light green nail polish

Dark green nail polish

Brown nail polish

Black nail polish

Gold nail polish

Matte top coat

Dotting tool or toothpick

 

Step 1: First, apply your base coat. Then apply two coats of your light green polish, I used ‘It’s Totally Karma’ by Sephora by OPI. Allow to dry for a few minutes.

 

Step 2: Now, apply patches of the dark green, brown, and black on the nail. First, using your darker green polish, I used ‘Leaf Him at the Altar’ by Sephora by OPI, make a few randomly places patches. Then, using your brown polish, I used ‘milk chocolate chunk’ by Sephora, repeat the same step and create a few randomly place patches and you can even overlap the green to create a more camo look. Lastly, repeat this step again and over lapping the other colors, but this time using the black polish, I used ‘Where’s the Soiree’ by Color Club.

 

Step 3: Next, apply your matte top coat. Allow it to dry a few minutes. 

 

Step 4: Lastly, using your dotting tool or toothpick, dip it into the gold polish, I used ‘Charge It!’ by Sephora by OPI, and create dots down the center of your nail. (You can also use studs if you would like). Applying the gold after applying the matte top coat allows the gold to still have a shine rather than it being matte. Then you’re done! Show off those trendy studded camo nails.

Mani-Monday: Green Stripes

The first time I saw this nail polish color I fell in LOVE! The color screams summer. I just needed to have it. I created this nail look with this green neon polish as the standout. Your nails are sure to be the center of attention with this new look. To get this look:

 

You will need:

Base coat

Black nail polish

Green nail polish

Top coat

Striping tape or scotch tape

 

Step 1: First, apply your base coat. Then apply two coats of your black polish. I used ‘Where’s the Soiree’ by Color Club. Wait for your nails to completely dry. 

 

Step 2: Next, using your striping tape or scotch tape, place it in the areas you want to stay black. Then using your green polish, I used ‘Summer Rain’ by Duri, apply two coats over the striping tape. Now do NOT wait for the nail polish to dry to take the tape off. Immediately but slowly take the tape off. (note: you can apply the tape on all your nails, but then apply the green polish and take the tape off one finger at a time, therefore not to let the polish dry).

 

Step 3: Lastly, apply a generous amount of top coat and you’re done! Show off this interesting new nail art.

Mani-Monday: Monochrome Splatter

This week I created a monochrome nail design with splatter. This nail look may take a bit of patience and work but I think it was all worth it in the end. All you need is two nail polishes. And the simplicity of the colors allows the design to be the main focus. To get this look:

 

You will need:

Base coat

White nail polish

Black nail polish

Top coat

Drinking straw

Paper plate

 

Step 1: First, apply your base coat. Then apply two coats of your white polish. I used ‘White Hot’ by Sephora by OPI. Wait a few minutes for your nails to dry a bit. 

 

Step 2: Next, we are going to use the straw splatter technique (this is the tough and messy part that requires patience). Using your black polish, I used ‘Where's the Soiree’ by Color Club, put a few drops onto the paper plate. Dip your straw into the polish and then point it at your nail. Now, blow through the clean end to create the splatter effect on your nail. The stronger and faster you blow through, the better it works. If it doesn't work the first time don’t give up. You may not have enough polish at the end of your straw. It takes a few tries. Continue and splatter all your nails and then clean up the edges (you may put tape around your nail to make the clean up process easier). 

 

Step 3: Then, using your black nail polish again, paint half of your nail. Wait a few minutes for your nails to dry

 

Step 4: Lastly, apply a generous amount of top coat and you’re done with this monochrome nail design.

Mani-Monday: Zebra with a pop

I wanted to create a zebra print nail look with a different take on it. So I decided to add a pop of color. I love the end results! You can recreate this look with many different colors, which makes it so much more fun. You can experiment with any color you would like. To get this look: 

 

You will need:

Base coat

White nail polish

Purple nail polish

Black acrylic or nail polish

Top coat

Striping brush or toothpick

Makeup sponge

 

Step 1: First, apply your base coat. Then apply two coats of your white polish. I used ‘White Hot’ by Sephora by OPI. Wait a few minutes for your nail polish to dry before doing the sponging.

 

Step 2: Next, using makeup sponge (you can cut off a small piece of the sponge to use), dip it into your purple nail polish, I used ‘Jo’mina’ by Illamasqua, and sponge it onto your nail in a few places.

 

Step 3: Then, using a striping brush or toothpick, dip it in the black acrylic or nail polish and create the zebra pattern. Wait for about 15 minutes for your nails to dry before applying the top coat. 

 

Step 4: Lastly, apply a generous amount of top coat and you’re done! This nail look has great versatility, so change up the colors and have fun with it.

Mani-Monday: Tropical Flowers

 

The weather has been getting warmer and warmer and I wanted to create some fun and tropical nails. These nails just make me think of Hawaii and the beach. Oh how much I wish I could be lying on the beach on some island right now. Well I unfortunately cannot be there but my nails will bring that tropical feel for me. I used a lot of different colored nail polishes but you can use only two different colors or use as many or as little as you desire. To get this look:

 

You will need:

Base coat

White nail polish

Green nail polish

Yellow nail polish

Purple nail polish

Pink nail polish

Blue nail polish

Orange nail polish

Black acrylic

Striping brush or toothpick

Top coat

 

Step 1: First, apply your base coat. Then apply 1-2 coats of your white polish. I used ‘White Hot’ by Sephora by OPI.

 

Step 2: Next, using your green nail polish, I used ‘Twiggie’ by Color Club, yellow nail polish, I used ‘Yellow Umbrella’ by Sephora, purple polish, I used ‘Jo’mina’ by Illamasqua, pink nail polish, I used ‘Venom’ by Duri, blue nail polish, I used ‘Calypso Blue’ by Sally Hansen, and orange nail polish, I used ‘Orange Fix’ by Maybelline, paint on the flowers on each of your nails like in the picture above. Wait a few minutes for your nails to dry a bit before you start applying the black lines. 

 

Step 3: Then, using your striping brush or toothpick, dip it in the black acrylic and draw on the lines starting from the center of the flower. Then draw on the three dots near the tops of the lines. Wait about 15 minutes for your nails to dry.

 

Step 4: Lastly, using a generous amount, apply a top coat and you’re done! Have fun with those tropical nails and go show them off.

Mani-Monday: Red Leopard

This week I tried to create a different take on leopard. I started off with just a plain nude base and then created a line down the center of my nail and filled it with leopard prints. I’m really happy with how my nails turned out. It’s something different and obviously I’m all about different on my nails (I cannot wear just plain nail polish anymore…that’s a no go). This nail look also took pretty quick to do.

 

You will need:

Base coat

Nude nail polish

Red nail polish

Black acrylic or nail polish

Top coat

 

Step 1: First, apply your base coat. Then apply two coats of your nude polish. I used ‘Sandstorm’ by Maybelline.

 

Step 2: Next, using your red nail polish, I used ‘Lollipop’ by Essie, paint a line down the center on your nail. You can apply tape on the sides of your lines to create a straighter line, but I just painted the line slowly down the middle. Let it dry for a few minutes.

 

Step 3: Then, using your nude nail polish again, dot a few random dots on the red line on each nail. You can use the tip of the nail polish brush or a dotting tool.

 

Step 4: Then, using a toothpick, dip it in the black acrylic or nail polish and outline the nude dots to create a leopard look. Lastly, apply a top coat and you’re done! You can change it up and create this nail look with different colors.

Mani-Monday : Wild Leopard

I have seen nude and neon nails around lately and I am loving them! I love the simplicity of the nude polish and then the pop of color of the neon polish. So I decided to create some fun and wild leopard nails using a nude polish as a base and a neon pink as the leopard print.

What you will need:

Base coat

Nude polish

Neon polish (any color)

Black acrylic paint

Dotting tool or toothpick

Top coat

Step 1: First, apply your base coat. Then apply two coats of your nude polish. I used ‘Sandstorm’ by Maybelline. Let it dry for about 5 minutes.

Step 2: Next, using your neon nail polish, I used ‘Venom’ by Duri, dot a few randomly on each nail. You can use the tip of the nail polish brush or a dotting tool.

Step 3: Then, using a toothpick, dip it in the black acrylic and outline the neon dots to create a leopard look. Lastly, apply a top coat and that’s it! It is subtle yet has a pop of color. Now show off those fun and wild leopard nails.

Brown Smokey Eye

This has been my go-to makeup look for a while now. It’s quick, easy, and really makes your eyes pop. Just simply sweep a brown shadow across your lid and blend through your crease. Then line your eyes with black gel eyeliner and smudge it out. Next, line your waterline with black liner. Coat your lashes with mascara and THAT’S IT! It is really that quick and simple. And the best part is that it looked like you put a lot of time and effort into creating a sultry smokey eye look. To see a step-by-step tutorial on how to achieve this smokey look, click here.

Mani-Monday: Chanel Quilted Nails

I have seen quilted nails everywhere recently. I love the look and classiness of them, so I decided to give them a try. They seem like they would be difficult to recreate, but with a little bit of practice they get easier. To get this nail look:

 

You will need:

Regular nail polish

Matte top coat

Card (credit card or any sturdy card will do)

 

Step 1: Paint you base color. Then apply the matte top coat and wait for it to dry for about 5-10 minutes. Make sure the polish doesn’t dry completely or else the lines will not show up. Also, make sure not to try to create the lines right after you apply the polish because it will lift the nail polish.

 

Step 2: After you have waited several minutes for it to dry, use the card to make the lines. Press down carefully to create diagonal lines.

 

Step 3: Using a toothpick or dotting tool, dip it into gold polish and dot it on the nail where each line intersects. You may also use glitter. Then, again, using the toothpick or dotting tool dipped in gold nail polish, draw on the Chanel logo. And you are done and have very fashionable Chanel quilted nails.

Makeup Monday: Emerald Eyes

 

According to Sephora, the color of the year is emerald. Check out their color of the year collection. After seeing the collection and gorgeous colors, I was inspired to try out a look using emerald colors. I absolutely love this color; therefore, I was so excited to create a look with it. This look is also great for St. Patrick’s Day which is just around the corner!

1.  Apply the emerald eye shadow color (88 Ultra Shimmer Eye Shadow Palette by Coastal Scents) to your lid.

2.  Blend ‘Tease’ (Naked Palette 2) along the crease of your eye and along your lower lash line. Also, sweep #1 lightly along your lower lash line. Apply ‘Foxy’ (Naked Palette 2) to your brow bone.

3.  Using a black gel eyeliner (I use Clinique brush-oncream liner) line your upper lash line and blend it out using a blending brush (I use a MAC 217 blending brush).

4.  Apply black eyeliner or the same gel liner you used for your lash line in your waterline. Using Illamasqua ‘Breathe’, highlight your tear duct or inner corner of your eye.

5.  Curl your lashes and apply mascara.

NOTE: You can substitute the products I used, such as eye shadows and brushes, for different ones.