Happy Fall 2014!!!

Hey everybody,

How is everyone? Happy First day of Fall 2014!

Fall is my favorite season since the temperature is not too hot or cold and the tree leaves change all sorts of colors. A walk in the park while it's raining beautiful, crunchy leaves and breathing in the cool air as a breeze slightly blow past you is the most refreshing and calming experience! Not to mention, it's sweater weather time where all the fashionistas get to bring out their comfy big sweaters, stylish scarves, and sexy boots! Does anyone else have anything to add to why they like the Fall season?

In true Mika tradition, I painted my nails in a settle Fall color that I think makes my hands look mature and elegant. This nail color will look good with any Fall outfit. I also added a statement nail to both my hands to add to the shine that is already there and make it really sparkle! What do you think?

Materials Used:
Base Coat by Beauty Secrets

"Sand Castle" by ORLY

"Teenage Dream" by O.P.I

Fast Dry Top Coat by Seche Vite  

Enjoy this mild, chilly weather lovlies! 

♥ Mika ♥

Cloudy Nailies

Hello All,

How have you all been? I know summer vacation just ended for most of you, so that means school time. Don't be too down at the thought of school, make the best of your upcoming experience! Since I knew school is about to start, I painted my finger nails in a cute design to reflect the beautiful weather we have been having. Check it out and tell me what you think!

Materials Used: 

Base Coat by Beauty Secrets

Skinny Dip by ORLY

White Polish

Top Coat by Beauty Secrets

Good luck to you all who started school! Do your best! 

♥ Mika ♥

Summer 2014 Nailies

Hi All,

I hope you all have been enjoying your summer! What has everyone been doing?  My summer has been good and adventurous. I spent most of my summer working and spending time with loved ones. I can't believe that we are already in August. This season flew by in a blink of an eye; I will miss it. So before it's over, I painted my and my mom's nails to commemorate Summer's juicy "watermelons" and cute "ladybugs". I did my best and am working to improve my nail art. Check out my latest nail(s) design below. 

Watermelon Time!

Lady Bug Cuteness (My mom's nails)

Materials Used Between Both Designs: 

Base Coat by Beauty Secrets

Red Pearl by China Glaze

22 Jumpin' Jade Instant Dry by Sally Hansen

630 Tough Luck by Sally Hansen

Black by Nina Ultra Pro

Top Coat by Beauty Secrets

Enjoy what's left of Summer 2014 everyone! 

♥ Mika ♥

2014 Easter Inspiration

Hi Everyone!

Get your eggs and dye ready; Easter is coming up this weekend! Growing up, my family celebrated Easter by dying our eggs different colors of the rainbow. I remember I used to enjoy that activity so much; maybe I should do it again this year. How do you all celebrate Easter? 

Speaking of Easter, I designed and painted my nails dedicated to 2014 Easter. I made each nail look like an Easter egg with cute and colorful patterns that you would see on decorated Easter eggs. Overall, I think I am improving on painting/designing my nails. I am still a beginner when it comes to painting my nails, but I am happy of how my Easter-themed nails turned out. What do you all think of my nails?

  2014 Easter Inspired Nails

Materials Used: 

Base Coat by Beauty Secrets

Super Finish French White

 Do You Like Lilac? by O.P.I

 Light Up by J Cats Beauty

 Texas by J Cats Beauty

 Acid Green by J Cats Beauty

 Black by Nina Ultra Pro

 For Audrey by China Glaze

 Conga Line by Confetti

 Spray On Fast dry- Formula X by Sephora

Fast Dry Top Coat by Seche Vite

Did anyone else paint their nails to an Easter theme? If so, leave me a comment below to share what you did to your nails! Please also feel free to leave me nail painting tips in the comment section. 

Thank you!

 

 Happy Easter to all! 

 ♥ Mika ♥

Spring 2014 Inspiration!

Hi everybody!

Happy Spring to all! What are some of your favorite things about Spring? I love the in-between weather where it isn't too hot or too cold and the beautiful sight of mother nature blooming to life painting the earth with every color in existence. :) 

To celebrate the change in season, I painted my nails in a Spring theme.

Spring 2014 Inspired Nails!

Materials Used: 

Beauty Secrets Base Coat

625 "For Audrey" by China Glaze 

22 "Jumpin' Jade" Instant Dry by Sally Hansen (Grass- bottom layer)

630 "Tough Luck" by Sally Hansen (Grass- top layer)

110 "Hard to Get" by Sally Hansen 

Neon Yellow by Delia's

Beauty Secrets Top Coat

 Drying Spray- Formula X for Sephora

What do you all think? I'm proud of how my nails turned out; it's so cute and pretty. :) The only thing I had issues with is that I have air bubbles trapped under my top coat layer on a few of my fingers. Do any of you have any advice on how I may prevent this from happening in the future? If so, please share it with me in the comments below; thank you for your advice.

This time I didn't design my nail design but followed the instructions shared by Bubzbeauty. She is a very talented and inspiring makeup guru on YouTube; thank you for all that you do for your followers, Bubz! Here is a link to her tutorial: Perfect Spring Nails Tutorial by Bubzbeauty; check it out!

Did anyone else paint their nails to a Spring theme? Please leave me comments below to share what you did to your nails! I look forward to hearing from some of you!

♥ Mika ♥

2014 St. Patrick's Day Inspiration

Hi all,

How has everyone been three months into 2014? I hope you all remember your New Year's resolution and is actively striving towards those goals. I know I definitely am!

I have been unleashing my creativity in ways that I am not used to through makeup, fashion, and nails. Now I am more girlier than I have ever been and it feels great! Therefore, I want to share with you all my newfound love for beauty creativity. For St. Patrick's day, I painted my fingernails in accordance to the holiday colors. I created and painted all the designs by myself, so I am proud of my nails which are simple and cute. Check them out and tell me what you think?

 

2014 St. Patrick's Day Inspired Finger Nails

Materials Used: 

Beauty Secrets Base Coat

22 "Jumpin' Jade" Instant Dry by Sally Hansen (Dark Green Layer)

630 "Tough Luck" by Sally Hansen (Light Green Layer)

932 "Copper Penny" by Revlon

Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

Drying Spray- Formula X for Sephora

Did anyone find a four leaf clover? Wish you all good luck for 2014!

Happy Belated St. Patrick's Day!

 ♥ Mika ♥

 

 

2014 Valentine's Day Inspiration

Hi everybody!

How has everyone been? I'm sorry that I haven't blogged in a few months. I got a new full-time job, so I am still learning how to balance my time. However, I am getting adjusted now and will try to blog more again! 

In the meantime, Valentine's Day is at the end of this week! Regardless of whether you are in a relationship or single; I hope everyone enjoys this special day happily! I was inspired thinking about Valentine's Day, so I painted and designed my finger nails in dedication to this holiday of LOVE! It's simple and cute. What do you think? 

2014 Valentine's Day - Inspired Finger Nails

Materials Used:

711 "China Rouge" by China Glaze

Beauty Secrets Top Coat

Pink Heart- Bedazzle Nail Stickers by Nailene

Love brings happiness to this world, so share the LOVE! 

Happy 2014 Valentine's Day everybody! 

♥ Mika ♥