Nails inspo

I was given one of my biggest challenges in a long time and guys it was so fun to do!! Took a lot of techniques that I’ve never used and I’m so happy with the results so I wanted to show my nail peeps :) Inspo pic included of the junk drawer

Very happy with the result!

I have been really enjoying the weekly or even monthly roundups and I think it will be really valuable for me, so here is my week if outfits for my nonprofit desk job. I liked all of these outfits but all of them except Wednesday still felt a little short of effective.
I am definitely Left but still feeling out how up or down, I'm resonating a bit with Wildflower but leaning further Up even. I want to make the impact but struggle when I don't feel internally that I've nailed it. Although this week I was still observing my existing process rather than applying a specific style key, I tried to employ the keyword of Elemental and the energetic signature of "grounded flow" which both felt pretty authentic. I noticed that getting the balance of visual interest and the flow of energy through the body just right were the major themes this week. I should also probably add that I did not start out with the images in the collages as inspo. Rather, I looked for images afterward that I thought matched the energy of the outfit.
Monday - this purple top is something I like in theory but struggle to style, as it can quickly go really boho or really little girl. I think this is the best I've done in the 10+ years I've owned it, tbh. I like the juxtaposition of warmer and cooler purples, the belt has a floral motif that doesn't really show here, the belt and shoes provide rhythm and grounding, the jewelry provides the downward flow. I originally put on a collar-style necklace but it concentrated the energy in the wrong place, I found.
Tuesday and Wednesday I'll gloss over, as I posted them for the Ocean challenge. I'll just reiterate that I loved this challenge, that I'm struggling with the button down shirts that I hypothetically love (and thought were supposed to work on soft naturals? I have not done a deep dive into working with Kibbe lines, but am skeptical that I could be anything other than SN).
Thursday - I went through literally 4 pairs of pants, 2 camis, and countless iterations of tucking and untucking to get this to an ok place. The main points were to try out an unbuttoned shirt and to play with the textures of the shirt layers. I like it but I noticed feeling sensitive that it was maybe not making the impact I wanted, and that could be due to not being intentional enough about that impact? I dunno.
Today, Friday - I came up with this print mix a couple weeks ago and today was the day I felt like wearing it. I was afraid it would be too extra but it's totally not. The thing I don't like is how the shirt folds and bunches and blouses at my waist - I can't quite get the tuck right. I had fun adding these earrings in the same color family, the thick pinky ring added a little elemental edge to an otherwise gamine-ish combo, and the plain black shoes I think ground the outfit, give the eyes a place to rest from the busy pattern, and make a satisfying, powerful little click as I walk.

i love doing my own nails so i did a set inspired by IP and the singles for the san diego and LA2 shows this week❤️
inspo from @ TANTRUMLAUREN _marcario catboyrenjun httpghosted underscoreyuta lowkeyaskaity on twitter and anyone in the ‘waterparks nails’ twt search lol

Nail Inspo: Nailed by Palma

Hi all! I was so excited to get my custom ring in from Ella from Tianyu last night (1st photo) and the moment I put it on my finger I just deflated. Don't get me wrong, she nailed the design, but I was trying to remake a ring I had found locally (2nd photo) but I think I got the specs slightly off. But they're off enough that I'm now extremely disappointed with the ring/myself and don't want to wear it.
I don't have the actual specs for the inspo ring, just the photo, and my estimation skills clearly aren't as good as I thought. I'm debating having Ella remake it and was looking to crowdsource what you think I got wrong. Gut reaction says I made it like 0.2mm too wide and too tall. CAD attached too! Thank you so much for any help you can offer, I just feel so disheartened.

Hey guys! I had a question regarding the best way to apply chrome if I don’t have a chrome base coat. Should I buy it? What are the application steps if I want to create this look for a client? The last time I tried chrome, it wouldn’t stick to the nail after I added a tip coat, so I’m not sure what to do. I added an inspo pic for reference. Thank you so much!!

I got my nails done today and wanted this color inspo from Pinterest, I said “electric blue” but I got more of a royal blue. Anyone know this colo what I should ask at the salon??

I’m in love 😍 still new to painting my nails on the regular so it’s a little messy. But now I need like every color of Jelly imaginable. Now I want to dabble in jelly nail art but can’t find much inspo. Any tips would be appreciated.
Cirque Colors ‘Morningtide’ Jelly polish and Cirque Colors ‘Starry Night’ charms in Silver