I heart Nail Art!

Anyone who knows me, knows that i love expressing myself in any way thats not permanent. So, no, i'm not the type that can do tattoos or locs (even though i have tried) because its too permanent and i like to change it up a bit. I use my nails and my hair as an outlet. My hair changes atleast once every 6 months to a year, although now i am trying to stay natural and grow it out for a while, though i will be coloring it soon.....maybe. Lol! Anyhoo, topic of discussion is nail art, so let me get right to it.

I love anything fun and different. I will pretty much wear any color or design on my nail as long as its my nail. I dont like the fake stuff! Well, Sally Hansen came out with this stick on polish stuff that i absolutely adore. It is so easy to apply and stays on for up to two weeks.

Recently, i heard about this technique called "Newspaper Nail Art." I know i'm probably way behind and everyone and their mother knows about it but me, but i think it is so cute and i can't wait to get home and try it. To pull it off, all you need is:

* newspaper
* base clear coat polish
* a light grey color polish (or whatever color you prefer)
* rubbing alcohol
* top clear coat polish

Instructions are easy. Simply apply a base clear coat polish to protect your nails. Once dry, apply the color of your choice, preferably gray or a light color and wait until nails are complety dry. Take a cap of some sort (large enough to dip your nail in) and fill it up with rubbing alcohol. It will serve as an adhesive of the inked words from the newspaper. Dip your nail in the alcohol for a few seconds and then place the piece of newspaper on top of your nail, gently pressing down on your nail. After a moment or so, remove the paper from the nail and Wah-lah!!! The letters are now on your nails. Cover with a top clear coat. To remove any ink from around your nail, just take a qtip with alcohol and rub gently.

This is what it will look like....i hope.

Try it if you're bold! ;-)

SincerelyNiah.

Fetish...

fet-ish [fet-ish, fee-tish] - noun
an object regarded with awe as being the embodiment or habitation of a potent spirit or as having magical potency.

i'm not usually one to have a fetish, but when i do, i am frenzied! I mean literally!!!!


First it was lip balm. Yes, i have admitted to having a slight addiction to lip balm, but hey, everyone has their poison and thank God, mine isn't deadly. Currently, my lip balm of choice is Nivea A Kiss of Moisture. IT IS THE TRUTH!!! You can thank me later. :-)

Back to the topic at hand. My fetish for the past couple of months has been nail polish. Crazy right?!?!? Well, not to me. Here's the thing. I am in love with change, i am in love with innovation. change is the only consistent thing in life and that is why i have learned and accepted to adapt to it the best way i know how. I change my hair at least every 6 months or sometimes less than that. In one year, i went from natural, to permed straight long to my shoulders, a blunt straight cut with a bold blunt bang, short "Victoria Beckham" cut, then back to shaved off natural again. My hair is my playground. Better yet, it is my canvas and when i get bored with the way it looks, i wipe that canvas clean and paint something new. i hate the question, "girl, when are you gonna just stick to one hairstyle?!" What?!?! Why?!? The world is full of changes, so why should i stick to the same thing. no no boo boo! Not this one.

Moving on...


Since i have recently shaved my hair off, i have been excited to change something else. So what better to change then my nail color and design?! Its so much fun and i literally change it weekly if not sooner. I have a large drawer in my dresser specifically for my plethora of nail polishes. I have every color imaginable. My favorite for the fall season is called "circus elephant". I LOVE IT!!! And i have gotten so many compliments on it. Other than that, my favs have been this deep lilac purple, teal, hot pink, yellow, mint green, moon over mambai, tickle me francey, and teenage dream just to name a few.


Right now, i am amped about trying this, not new but still fly, design. Its called minx nails.

Minx nails are made from flexible films which are applied with heat and pressure and does not require any drying time.
So....Imagine peeling nail polish...only ALOT more fabulous. Only a few select salons perform this magic, so check for listings in your area. When i get mine finished, i'll let you know the outcome.









Sally Hansen has tried to replicate it, but trust and believe, they can't do it like Minx. It may be a little bit more cost effective, but "Quality over quantity" is what i always says. However, if you are on a budget and not good with painting your own nails, i would definitely give Sally Hansens line a shot. It's $10 for a box of 16 strips and i hear the application is very simple if you follow the instructions. They also have a huge selection of styles, which is really cool i think.


Have fun! xoxoxo!