Wednesday 5 October 2011

Think Different.



A truly sad day for people around the world, myself included. Whether you are a 'Mac' or not, you've no doubt benefited from this man's genius and innovative spirit. (His pushing of technology made others scramble to keep up, therefore furthering your choice of technology)

I think I like what Obama said about his passing best...

"The world has lost a visionary. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve's success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented." 

and also, a great comment on from one of my coworkers from Apple, Jason G.....

"Go build a the most awesome heaven ever. Thank you."

Much of my life is affected by something from the brain of Steve Jobs, I've been an Apple devotee for over 12 years now, and I see no sign of that ever changing. The technology that has passed through the doors of Apple is the most innovative, user-friendly, stylish, and enviable technology that I've ever had the pleasure of using, learning about, buying, informing people about, and ultimately, selling. Apple is one of the most amazing companies I've ever worked for, and some of my hours there have been the most entertaining and interesting hours I've had in the past few years. I'm thankful for that, and all that Steve Jobs has done for the world, may he rest in peace.





Monday 3 October 2011

Gel/acrylic nails updates!


Colourful leopard prints and bright pink mini bows!


French nails with simple embossed flowers and crystals.


Lace of different colour and design used for this set of nails.


Chanel inspired design! Painted the quilted design over a nice pinky nude colour. Added a small black flower for the girly look.


Simple gel design with a hand painted ribbon.






Rilakkuma!






Sweetttt!



Hand painted the floral and lace, and a huge hand folded floral ribbon.



Combination of light pink and silvery grey. Nice!

Gel/acrylic nails updates!


Colourful leopard prints and bright pink mini bows!


French nails with simple embossed flowers and crystals.


Lace of different colour and design used for this set of nails.


Chanel inspired design! Painted the quilted design over a nice pinky nude colour. Added a small black flower for the girly look.


Simple gel design with a hand painted ribbon.






Rilakkuma!






Sweetttt!



Hand painted the floral and lace, and a huge hand folded floral ribbon.



Combination of light pink and silvery grey. Nice!

Monday 26 September 2011

Everything MUST Go!


OK, not everything, but all the stuff listed in this spreadsheet!

As you know if you've been reading this blog, I'm moving to India. This means that I need to seriously pare down my polish collection, hence, a blog sale!! I'll be adding a few more things at a later date, but you get a few hundred polishes to choose from today. :-D

A few things:

All polishes listed for sale were purchased by me.

Shipping is $2.00 + 50¢ for each additional item for US and Canada. Contact me for international shipping.

Feel free to make offers, I'll happily consider them!



See the blog sale list HERE!


Wednesday 21 September 2011

The Daily Nail is Moving!


Yep, not the website, that will stay right here where you sit reading it now. Nope, ME, Melissa, the quirky nerd girl behind the nails.

I really wanted to explain why I've been sort of MIA right now on the blog, and this is why. I'm packing up my entire life and getting the hell outta dodge. This is no ordinary move, I'll be in a time zone and country far different than I'm used to. A country I've never been to, and I'm MOVING there! Don't get me wrong, I'm delighted and eager to start my new adventure (and yes, I TOTALLY plan to keep posting on the blog- the inspiration from where I'm going is going to be AMAZING!!), but I'm overwhelmed, terrified, worried, anxious, and well, scared shitless to go. I'm moving to India!  Yes, you read that right, I'll be moving to the country that is the home of Bollywood, curry, henna, and Ghandi! (not the state between Michigan and Illinois)

I'll be leaving somewhere in the neighborhood of October 20th, and I'll be living there for 2 years! I can't wait to share my adventures in my new home with you, and hope for your patience while I get moved and settled! I'll be writing a blog that is specific to my Indian adventures when I get over there, and once I get it up and running, I'll be sure to post the address!!

If I have any readers in Chennai, let me know! I'd love to meet some people with like interests while I'm there!!

My presence will definitely be maintained while I'm there on twitter, Facebook, and the blog, just keep in mind that my AM will most likely be your PM!

Yay!!  I hope you all follow me in my newest life adventure!!

Enter the Dragon!



Hey y'all! For today's design, I started off with a different idea, but when I started the design, it was already way late, so I only got the base color of white done before I HAD to go to bed! At lunch, I managed to snag the new Wet & Wild black glitter polish 'Tangled in my Web,' and decided to check it out, painting one nail over the white. Little did I know, it was going to look AWESOME!! However, it DID keep on reminding me of dragon fruit, so I decided to add another layer of the glitter, and then added the fuchsia tip for the peel of the dragon fruit! It ended up being a very simple manicure, but I like it! :)


I used American Apparel Cotton for the base, with 2 layers of Wet & Wild Tangled in my Web over it. For the tip, I used China Glaze Heli-Yum with OPI Houston We Have a Purple over it, then mixed with Zoya Anja for the darker fuchsia. Topped it all off with 2 coats of Seche Vite top coat

Wednesday 14 September 2011

Fall colors on nails

Hello All
Here is my new manicure

Bridal nails updated!

It's the wedding season again! A few sets of bridal nails I did recently.


Pretty roses and lace on white tips!


2 tone acrylic glitter extension with pink lace and crystals. If you love crystals and lace, this design is for you!


Simple design with lots of crystals and some roses!



Pink glitter gel extension with simple embossed flowers and a victorian pearl/crystal design on her middle finger. Gotta love this set of nails!




Clean nude colour tips with lace and cute white bows. :D

Bridal nails updated!

It's the wedding season again! A few sets of bridal nails I did recently.


Pretty roses and lace on white tips!


2 tone acrylic glitter extension with pink lace and crystals. If you love crystals and lace, this design is for you!


Simple design with lots of crystals and some roses!



Pink glitter gel extension with simple embossed flowers and a victorian pearl/crystal design on her middle finger. Gotta love this set of nails!




Clean nude colour tips with lace and cute white bows. :D
Don't stop loving me!!! I promise to blog more often!! :>

Anyway, some sets of nails I did few months back, some bridal and some just wanted simple nail art.


Marble nail tips with lace and gold glitter and crystals.


A classic set of bridal nails with simple petal flowers.



Peach colored tips with white dots and a hand painted white bow using gel.




Did this on a bride for her photoshoot. Painted checks on baby pink tips and added the embossed flowers, crystals and pearls. Lovely.



Wedding nails. Marble designs with 3 different colours and pink glitter for the rest of the nails.