on the nails: the lizard look

I still only do my nails rarely, so far, even after acquiring no small amount of nail stuff. I am quite slow, and need a large chunk of time, and just want to take it all off if I’m dissatisfied with the results. Stamping especially is not for the faint of heart. I find it can be meditative, though, provided I am more or less qualified to do what I’ve set out to do. I have to concentrate enough that I can’t really focus on anything else, such that I seem genuinely to have nothing in my head except for the abstract sense of attentiveness.  And even if it doesn’t turn out, who cares?

If it does turn out, I can stare at it all the time/it distracts me (and begins to become intolerable as soon as it begins to chip).

I admit it is sometimes a strained relationship.

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This is OPI Jade is the New Black (really like this on its own) over a base coat of OPI Nail Envy, layered with the Pueen10 plate  snakeskin motif stamped in China Glaze Yellow Polka Dot Bikini. OPI RapiDry between coats.

It is bordering on questionable how much I’m into snakeskin right now.

weekend distraction: henna/mehndi

This has been on my to do list for at least four years. I find mehndi such a beautiful art – every design different, with traditional elements modified and combined in endless variations. The designs can be as simple or as ornate as you like.

I love the idea of a design on my body but a tattoo is too permanent for me, I don’t think I could ever decide on anything, or accept the loss of the option of nothing. Enter mehndi (henna as body decor).

Finally I have the henna powder and the little applicator bottles with the special nibs (which I got three years ago! I had good intentions), now it’s just a matter of practice. Imagine on the feet in the summer with gladiators. Would be stunning.

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Images via pinterest.