Tuesday, November 1, 2011

31 Day Challenge: Day 1

Like many others in the nail blogosphere, I've decided to do the 31 day challenge. I'm not sure where it originated, but this is the challenge:


Why did I decide to do this in November, my busiest month yet? I honestly have no idea - perhaps I'm actually going 'round the bend. In any case, I will be joined this month by the wonderful Elizabeth of Life and Polish, so at least I'll have someone to keep me company as I journey down the path to insanity and aggravated chronic sleep loss.

Today, Day 1, is red day. Easy enough, right? I used OPI Red My Fortune Cookie (one of my favorite red cremes), then used two alternating layers of Nubar 2010 and BB Couture Sex on the Beach and topped it all off with good old Sally Hansen Insta-Dri. I took these pictures last night because I knew I wouldn't have time this morning, so they're not the best quality (dorm room lighting = far from excellent), but I hope you get the general idea.

 indoors, artificial light
 indoors, artificial light
indoors, artificial light

I'm quite fond of this combination. While red with flakies has been done many times before by myself and by others (speaking of which, why didn't I use Elle's Spell today? I just got it and haven't tried it yet...clearly my brain was not turned on last night), I still think it's pretty, especially because the layering of the jelly with the flakies gives it a certain depth, as well as a touch of glitter. All in all, I think it's a good start to my 31 days, and I'm not sure I'll want to immediately take it off later tonight. Now go peep Elizabeth's Day 1 post, and have a great day!

Edit: Unbeknownst to me until a few minutes ago, Manicure AddictPolish PauperBright Lights, Big Color, and CC Manicured are also doing the challenge in November, so go check them out as well!

Edit 2: And Dees Polish Endeavours! Who knew!

10 comments:

  1. What an awesome combination! Good luck with the challenge, I'm thinking about doing it too! Maybe I'm starting in December/January!

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  2. Thank you! I would probably be smart to do it in January instead, but oh well. :)

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  3. hah didn't realize you were starting the challenge today too! no there's 5 of us doing it that i know of... should be a lot of fun!

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  4. Oh, great! I didn't know you were doing it either! Who are the others?

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  5. DO IT WITH ME! You can inspire me :)

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  6. Ooh, you're doing it too?! Awesome! We'll have to have at least one nail party this month. :)

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  7. Hy! Beautyful nails. (:
    This challange originated from Hayley's blog: http://immhappy.blogspot.com/2011/08/31-day-challenge.html 
    Bye,
    Isa

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  8. Thanks! I'm pretty sure it didn't come from Hayley, though, because I saw it other places before then. Perhaps the mystery will never be solved. :)

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  9. hey, it's nice to see you all are doing this as well. I need to not be so boring with mine LOL. Love the flakies

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  10. Haha, boring is okay! Flakies are always good, though. LOL :)

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