Stripes and Flowers

I've got a super easy mani for today! I started with two coats of Zoya's Neely. I then used a darker green striper from Shany Cosmetics to make diagonal stripes on my nails. I cut thin slices from a yellow flower Fimo rod and stuck these to my ring and thumb nails using a clear polish. I finished with a top coat of Seche Vite. All done!

Stripes and Checks

I was inspired to do this awesome nail art from YouTuber Meliney (search for Meliney nail art!)--she posts lots of cool nail art tutorials, so you should go check her out!

I started with a base of Zoya's Rocha. I then used a red nail striper from Shany Cosmetics to make vertical stripes down each nail. I used a Fimo rod I purchased from Amazon and a razor to cut a few thin pieces. I adhered these to the nail using clear polish, then sealed them on with a top coat of Seche Vite. I did this with each nail except the ring finger.

For the ring finger, I did a base of Rocha, used the red striper, then painted a coat of Seche Vite. I let this dry about 10 minutes, then, using a piece of Scotch tape, I taped off the top 2/3 of the nail, leaving the bottom 1/3 exposed. I painted this portion with Zoya's Purity. I waited for this to dry for a couple of minutes, then went in with a flat nail art brush and Ebony Hates Chris to make the checkered pattern. I then added a Fimo rod flower to the center of the nail and finished with a coat of Seche Vite. 

Fruity Nails

So, these are really simple nails, but still super cute! I started with a base of Essie's Licorice. Then I used Winstonia stamp #W118 and Zoya's Purity to stamp various fruit designs (all but the apples on the thumb were full nail stamps). I put on a top coat of Seche Vite. Then I found a fimo rod with the corresponding fruit, sliced as thin of a slice as possible, and super glued it to the nall. The ring finger is actually a charm from Hex Nail Jewelry.

Pink Lemonade

I saw this nail art design on Instagram by @lifeisbetterpolished - she has some great nail art, so go check her out! 

I started with a base of Zoya's Shelby. Using a large dotting tool and Zoya's Pippa, I made evenly spaced dots on all the nails. I applied a top coat of Seche Vite. 

Then I used a lemon (or orange--can't be sure which lol) Fimo rod by Shany Cosmetics (I bought mine on Amazon because they cost about $14 JUST for shipping on Shany's site. That's a little outrageous). They have lots and lots of cute designs--I think there are 150 rods that come in an order. Anyway, using a razor blade, I cut two slices for each nail, and cut one of those in half. I applied them to the ring finger of each hand. 

I'm SO excited for the warmer weather! How about you??