#31dc2015 Day 18: Half Moons

I saw this design by @yagala on Instagram and put it in my collection to recreate--I thought this would be a perfect time to do it! 

I started by painting half moons with China Glaze Happy Go Lucky using a small nail art brush; you don't have to be super precise because the dots will cover up any small mistakes. I then painted the rest of the nail with Madam Glam Midnight. Then I used two dotting tools, one small and one larger, and Wet n' Wild Ebony Hates Chris--I made larger dots along the border between the purple and yellow, smaller dots under those, and larger ones next to the cuticles. I cleaned up with acetone and a flat brush, and then added a quick dry top coat. What are your nails today? 

Stripes, Glitter, and Half Moons

I used the circle stickers you can buy in the office section of Walmart to tape off my half moons. I then painted a coat of Zoya's Purity. Then, using a purple nail striper, I made horizontal lines across the white, being careful not to get it in the half moon place. I then took a pink glitter striper and traced the half moon shape. I added a top coat and it's done! 

I found this nail art on Pinterest. The picture was not watermarked but the image came from ameblo.jp (?).