Showing posts with label Misa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Misa. Show all posts

Nail Art: Counting Sheep

There are reasons why it took this long for a new nail art design. A hectic work schedule is my primary excuse. But the real culprit is lack of inspiration. For more than a week, ideas for a nail design comes but never stays. So last night, I was trying to sleep early because I needed to wake up early the next morning. But I wasn't sleepy. What do you do when you want to get sleepy? As for me, I often play a game on my mobile phone or watch a movie until I fall asleep. But before I even started to play, I had an inspiration for a nail art -- counting sheep! I don't really do that to fall asleep but I thought it was funny I thought about it just when I wanted to sleep.

Counting Sheep Nail Art Design
Counting Sheep Nail Art Design by Simply Rins


Creating this nail art design is somewhat ironic. I wanted to fall asleep and I ended staying up late because I got excited to do this Sheep nail art. Initially, I wanted to paint 10 sheep but since I still need to wake up early, I decided to do accent nails instead. Nevertheless, I think this turned out well and I still smile whenever I look down on my nails as I remember how this design came to be.

Counting Sheep Nail Art Design


There was no deliberation on what color I wanted as base for my Sheep nail art. I wanted a dark blue color that would mimic the color of the night. So I searched my stash and decided on Misa A Sin Worth Committing and I just loved it. This is 2 coats and there's no problem with the application. It has a glossy finish even without a top coat.

I hand painted the nail design using acrylic paints. I painted a sheep on each hand on my ring finger and painted numbers in random order on my other nails.

Counting Sheep Nail Art Design


Perhaps I could try to stare on my nails tonight and see if it could help me fall asleep. But I feel I would be smiling instead. I found it amusing what prompted me to create this Sheep nail art design.

Do you count sheep when you want to fall asleep?




P.S. Did you know that sheep is singular and plural at the same time?

Nail Art: Cherry Blossoms ... a Remake

I was working on a project for a magazine one night and they particularly requested for a remake of the Cherry Blossoms nail art I did for my mother last year. Only to realize that I really didn't need to do it on my nails. They wanted some of my floral nail art recreated on a nail wheel or artificial nails. But since I did the Cherry Blossoms on my natural nails, I figured I'd share it here nevertheless.

Cherry Blossoms Nail Art Design
Cherry Blossoms Nail Art Design by Simply Rins


This nail design has always been considered classy because of its simplicity and subtlety. Choose nude colors for base if you want to play it down and a more lively background color if you want it to be a little more interesting. In any which way you decide to wear it, it will always come out looking elegant.

Cherry Blossoms Nail Art Design


For this remake, I decided to wear 2 coats of Misa Pay Days Are Happy Days as base color. I hand painted the cherry blossoms using acrylic paints, striping and detailing nail art brushes. This is one of the polishes I bought from Digital Traincase. Do check out her online shop for the latest nail polish and cosmetics collections.

Cherry Blossoms Nail Art Design


Here's a parting shot:

Cherry Blossoms Nail Art Design


Have you tried a Cherry Blossoms nail design? What base color did or would like to use?

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Nail Art: Feeling Blue

It's hard to ignore the unbearable sadness I am feeling right now. My best friend, my partner, left me. And instead of pretending that I am fine, I choose to be honest and allowed myself to wallow in misery. Loneliness is a battle that is so hard to win. And I am not giving myself the chance to lose. I know you will understand and permit this emotional post as I cope one nail art at a time.

Earlier today, I asked you on Facebook what color of nail polish is best for the broken hearted. I decided on dark blue since I am feeling blue. I know, it sounds corny. But perhaps I needed some corniness in my life right now. And since receiving flowers cheers me up, I decided to have another floral nail design.

Feeling Blue Nail Art Design by Simply Rins
Feeling Blue Nail Art Design by Simply Rins


It has been too long since I did a French manicure. For this nail art, I used dark blue nail polish for my nail tips and added white flowers. I didn't want any other color, so I used a lighter blue shade for the center of the flowers.