Zoya Harbor and Emma Summer Gradient
Press SampleHi all. I shared the Zoya Splash collection last week HERE and I am back with some simple art! Emma and Harbor were my clear favorites, so I chose to do a simply gradient. I originally...
View ArticleNeon Polka Dot Nail Art
Press SampleThis has been a slow swatching summer. This just means I have been doing lots of art! But it has just been so hot, so I have not wanted to do intricate art. And this is the weirdest...
View ArticleStella Chroma Recreational Chemistry with Interstellar Stamping
Press SampleHey all! Just a quickie post here! I really love the PPU colors for August and I will be sharing them on Friday! I swatched the Stella Chroma last and decided to wear it as my full mani! I...
View ArticlePolish Pickup August 2020 Offerings: Weird Science
Press SamplePolish Pickup Time! The theme is Weird Science...I am not sure what that means. Science would have been enough for me! LOL. Nothing about these polishes are weird though and in fact, they...
View ArticleAlter Ego As You Wish
 Press SampleHappy Monday ya'll! Today I am sharing the custom polish that Alter Ego created for the Nails and Novels Facebook group. I am not sure how long it will be available, but I think it's for...
View ArticleFlower Sundress Nail Art
Press SampleMore art! This time, I was inspired by my niece's dress. She loves this dress and I love the color and pattern of it! I am a huge yellow polish fan. People always knock it but it is just so...
View ArticleJessica Cosmetics Cabana Bay Collection, Swatches and Review
Press SampleHappy Monday! Today kicks off the first day of my semester and I'm back to teaching remote. I have to say, my laptop and internet are not cut out for this. My zoom session imploded ten...
View ArticleJessica Cosmetics Cabana Bay Coogi Squiggle Nail Art
Press SampleMonday, I shared the Jessica Cosmetics Cabana Bay swatches, and now I have some art! I actually did the art first because I was inspired by the collection. I really set out to do random...
View ArticleStella Chroma Hogwarts Houses, Swatches and Review
Press SampleI really appreciate when a maker is truly a fan and creating a collection out of love and not just what is trendy. Pam, of Stella Chroma, is a true Harry Potter fan! Actually, I have sent...
View ArticlePusheen Calendar Series: Ice Cream Nail Art
Press SampleI am just barely squeezing in my Pusheen of the month nail art! I actually did a ton of fun nail art looks this month, but my problem was getting it all on the blog! I started remote...
View ArticleSeptember Polish Pickup Offerings: Halloween
Press SampleSo if you have been a reader of my blog for really any Halloween season, you know it is my absolute favorite. I usually do a 13 days of Halloween nail art series and I love it so much. I am...
View ArticleDragonfruit Nail Art with Stella Chroma
Press Sample Hey all! This is one of those fun nail arts that I did in August but never got around to sharing. And oh my, do I love this. I saw this manicure from The Nail Art Babe on Instagram and...
View ArticleAlter Ego Armor On Ready to Fight
Press Sample Hey all! Last minute post here because I totally messed up dates! There is a Breast Cancer Awareness that comes out every year to not only spread awareness, but portions are donated to...
View ArticleVintage Autumn Leopard Nail Art
Press SampleThis has been on my to-do list since like May and since it was my darling's birthday this week, I chose to finally do it! I figured for my birthday, I wore neon leopard art and for Mr....
View ArticleAlter Ego Search for Hearts of Gold, Polished Gamers September
Press SampleAlter Ego is back with another Polished Gamers contribution! This month is a wow pow sparkly holo which you can layer or wear on its own. It was inspired by the game Kingdom of Hearts. My...
View ArticleRainbow Neon Pastel Gradient Nail Art
Press SampleThis is another one of those August nail arts I did, but never got around to showing. I was actually inspired by a pair of Old Navy toddler's rain boots which I wish they had in my size....
View ArticleJessica Phenom Ocean Glow, Swatches and Review
Press SampleI love the Phenom line from Jessica and I reach for them often! This line is gel without being gel! You can get 10+ days of wear with their Phenom base and top coat. They usually release...
View ArticleJessica Ocean Glow Mermaid Gradient
Press SampleThe only day I shared the Jessica Phenom Ocean Glow collection. I love how the colors coordinated together and gave such beachy vibes, so I knew I wanted to do some beach-inspired stamping,...
View ArticleOrange Smoosh Nail Art
Press SampleHello all! This weekend was a special weekend! I wass Rosh Hashanah and my dad's birthday! I debated between doing something for the holidays or something for my dad, and my dad won! My...
View ArticleAlter Ego Under The Vampire's Spell
Press SampleHello all! Today I am sharing an Alter Ego that releases on Friday and I am also kicking off a Halloween mani. I am so so busy this year, which is odd since I am working from home but it's...
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