#summernorules - RECREATION OF BFF'S MANI

This is the final manicure in the #summernorules challenge and it is a recreation of BFF's mani.  Well...I couldn't just pick one so I have two recreations, one from @darkntwistynails (Anca) and @thepolishedbutterfly (Jaime).

For the recreation of Anca's manicure I used OPI's You're so Vain-illa, OPI's I Just Can't Cope-acabana, China Glaze's That's Shore Bright, China Glaze's Peonies & Park Ave and Essie's Strut Your Stuff.

For the recreation of Jaime's manicure I used China Glaze's White on White and With Love.

This is the end of the third 'no rule' nail art challenges...thank you to everyone that participated.

First Day of Summer
National Pink Day
Strawberries
Favourite Summer Glitter
Canada Day
Independence Day
National Chocolate Day
Flip Flops
Ice Cream
Fav Neon
Sunshine
Polka Dots
Fav Red
The Beach

#summernorules - THE BEACH

The Beach is today's theme in the #summernorules nail challenge.  This is a total cop-out on my part...for some reason I would rather be outside enjoying the weather than creating nail art...so this is the best I could do! 

This is Essie's Strut Your Stuff and is from the Haute in the Heat 2014 Summer collection.  It is a stunning blue that reminds me of water, hence the beach.

Next up and final manicure is Recreation of BFF's mani.  If you want to join in, here is the schedule!

First Day of Summer
National Pink Day
Strawberries
Favourite Summer Glitter
Canada Day
Independence Day
National Chocolate Day
Flip Flops
Ice Cream
Fav Neon
Sunshine
Polka Dots
Fav Red

#summernorules - FAV SUMMER RED

Today's mani for the #summernorules is favourite Summer red.  I was never a red nail polish fan until a couple of months ago...now I have a crap tonne of red polish ;)

I picked a beauty and so easy to work with.  It is Cajun Shrimp from OPI.

Next up is The Beach.  If you want to join in, here is the schedule!

First Day of Summer
National Pink Day
Strawberries
Favourite Summer Glitter
Canada Day
Independence Day
National Chocolate Day
Flip Flops
Ice Cream
Fav Neon
Sunshine
Polka Dots

#summernorules - POLKA DOTS

Today's manicure theme is polka dots!  Such an easy way to embellish a simple manicure, and anyone can do it!

I used OPI's Kiss Me I'm Brazilian & You're So Vanilla...along with China Glaze's Grape Pop.

Next up is Fav Summer Red.  If you want to join in, here is the schedule!

First Day of Summer
National Pink Day
Strawberries
Favourite Summer Glitter
Canada Day
Independence Day
National Chocolate Day
Flip Flops
Ice Cream
Fav Neon
Sunshine

#summernorules - SUNSHINE

I am a fair-weathered gal, so I love the sun!  This manicure's theme is Sunshine.

You can't go wrong with a dotting tool!  I used Essie's Blanc and OPI's I Just Can't Copa-cabano & Where did Suzi Man-go.

Next up is Polka Dots.  If you want to join in, here is the schedule!

First Day of Summer
National Pink Day
Strawberries
Favourite Summer Glitter
Canada Day
Independence Day
National Chocolate Day
Flip Flops
Ice Cream
Fav Neon

#summernorules - FAV NEON

This is the tenth manicure in the #summernorules nail art challenge.  I picked up Orly's Melt Your Popsicle after I saw it on Anca over at DarknTwistyNails...you should definitely go check her out she is awesome!!

It is a beautiful neon orange and is from the 2012 Summer Vibe collection.  Of course it dries matte, so I went with that and kept it matte.  Boy oh boy I think it took close to 4 coats over a base of white  to get full coverage without streaks.  I really like this polish, but normally don't wear a neon as a manicure, more as a pedicure polish.

I had an accident and the nail on my left index finger was close to completely ripped off :(  So as you can see I am using my right hand to swatch with...not the best manicure but the best I could do!

Next up is Sunshine.  If you want to join in, here is the schedule!

First Day of Summer
National Pink Day
Strawberries
Favourite Summer Glitter
Canada Day
Independence Day
National Chocolate Day
Flip Flops
Ice Cream

#summernorules - ICE CREAM

While ice cream is good, I much prefer sherbet.  My favourite is Blue Rasberry Sherbet from Baskin-Robbins.

Blue Skies is a creamy pastel blue crelly-based polish with blue, grey and white multi-sized glitter.  What a fun Spring/Summer polish and somewhat similar to my fav sherbert!!

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 Next up is Fav Neon.  If you want to join in, here is the schedule!

First Day of Summer
National Pink Day
Strawberries
Favourite Summer Glitter
Canada Day
Independence Day
National Chocolate Day
Flip Flops

#summernorules - FLIP FLOPS

I love flip flops...although probably not good for your feet, but so cool to show off your manicure!!

For this manicure I used OPI's 4 in The Morning, Orly's Passion Fruit and China Glaze's Grass is Lime Greener.

  

Next up is Ice Cream.  If you want to join in, here is the schedule!

First Day of Summer
National Pink Day
Strawberries
Favourite Summer Glitter
Canada Day
Independence Day
National Chocolate Day

#summernorules - NATIONAL CHOCOLATE DAY

Yummy, there is a National Chocolate Day, who knew!  Who doesn't love chocolate and an excuse to eat chocolate...LOL

For this manicure I used OPI's You Don't Know Jacques and sponged the tips with OPI's Love, Angel, Music, Baby.

Next up is Flip Flops.  If you want to join in, here is the schedule!

First Day of Summer
National Pink Day
Strawberries
Favourite Summer Glitter
Canada Day
Independence Day

#summernorules - INDEPENDENCE DAY

Happy Independence Day to my American friends!

I went pretty simple, using Essie's Blanc, Beyond The Nail's Candy Cane Crush and Sally Hansen's Tight Knit.

 

Next up is National Chocolate Day.  If you want to join in, here is the schedule!

First Day of Summer
National Pink Day
Strawberries
Favourite Summer Glitter
Canada Day

#summernorules - CANADA DAY !!

Happy Canada Day!  This is the 5th manicure of the #summernorules.

You can't wrong with a mixture of red and white.  For this manicure I used Essie's Blanc, China Glaze's With Love and Julep's O'Canada.  The vinyl maple leaf is from Beyond the Nail and they have a crap ton of nail decals, so worth checking them out!

Next up is Independence Day.  If you want to join in, here is the schedule!

First Day of Summer
National Pink Day
Strawberries
Favourite Summer Glitter