While you're reading this, I'm probably scampering off after my half toddling, half running slip of a niece. She's so adorable! Such an easygoing baby, she hasn't cried at all or had a tantrum since she's been here last Sunday. She lets you know when she's hungry (points at food!), says "dada" when she's sleepy (I've learned that her dad is usually the one who puts her to sleep so that's associated with him) and isn't a picky eater. I'm crossing my fingers this doesn't change even when she hits the terrible twos. And probably like every other little kid out there, she adores Elmo like no other. She has this singing Elmo doll that dances and plays music when you press a button (which she likes to do herself) and she dances along with him. I briefly had my own phase with Hello Kitty but I've since outgrown it. But in the spirit of favorite childhood characters:
Some subtle Hello Kitty tone on tone nails!
What I Used:
Periwinkle base color: Sally Hansen Advanced Lengths Shy
Pink foil stamping polish: Color Club Hot Like Lava
Stamping plate: Hello Kitty plate from
BornPrettyStore.com (I just recently got mine for free with an order but their coupon for it just expired last December 31, 2011. *sad face*)
How I Did It:
***This is so easy that I really didn't need to do a graphic for it but I figured I would anyway for the sake of continuity. Plus, it's always easier to tell a story with photos!
I'm a sucker for tone on tone color combinations. I probably should learn to branch out more and do higher contrast color combinations for fun and unexpected results. How's that for a late new year's resolution? Well, come to think of it, Chinese New Year isn't till the 23rd so I can still make that resolution in time for *that* new year! I was already wearing this periwinkle polish (that actually flashes pink in some angles!) when I decided to Hello Kitty-fy it. I probably could've added a bit more bling by way of a glitter top coat but I do like how simple and unassuming this came out.
Easy, breezy Hello Kitty nails! (No copyright infringement intended!)
Being demure and girly with a pale pink fabric rose.
With a Hello Kitty planner I unearthed!
Hello Kitty Polishes I found at a Target!
(If you want a bottle, I can give up 2. Let me know in the comments!)
Hammie asks: Who was your favorite childhood character? Are you a big Hello Kitty fan yourself? As far as characters on TV go, did you know I was supposed to star in
that Kia commercial but they thought I was too good and might steal all the limelight from the other hamsters? (
No, not really. --Carmela)
