It’s like Friday Night Lights up in here!
I’ve been bitten by the football nail art bug… It must have happened right before last week’s Niner’s game, and now, because I couldn’t leave my East Bay girls hanging, this one’s for the Raider Nation! 🙂
I used the same basic ombre glitter approach I used for my Niners nails but replaced those shades with black and silver, namely Lippmann Fade to Black and China Glaze Tinsel Town.
It kinda has a tough girl vibe, yah?
Blue 42!
Blue 42!
Run a swing route thingamabobby up the sideline, cut left, do a little spin move, dive right, and then JUMP! I’ll throw the ball right there. 😉
Hut… Hut… Hike!
Have you tried any funky things with your nails lately, and how do you feel about nail art? I’m starting to really enjoy it.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Rads says
December 2nd, 2011 at 11:05 pmKaren..are you on Pinterest? I started recently and there are just so many nail polish photos…It’s quite infectious 😀
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Karen says
December 3rd, 2011 at 10:55 amI’ve seen the site and looked around… it’s quite neat!
Sarah @ OneStarryNight says
December 3rd, 2011 at 12:17 amOHH love the combo!
How do you get your nails to look so tidy?!
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Karen says
December 3rd, 2011 at 10:54 amHi Sarah,
I think part of it that I’ve been painting my own nails for a long time (25 years, give or take) so I’ve had a lot of practice.
There’s also a few tricks you can use to get the edges neat, like using a nail polish remover pen after your mani has dried to tidy up the edges, or dipping a stiff brush into nail polish remover and then running that along the edges.
Chelle says
December 3rd, 2011 at 1:02 amI love this combo!
Inday says
December 3rd, 2011 at 1:12 amRaider Nation, Raider Nation! Thanks for the love Karen <3
Karen says
December 3rd, 2011 at 10:52 amYou’re welcome, Inday! 🙂
Karo says
December 3rd, 2011 at 1:13 amWOW! Awesome!
I love your nails!
xoxo
have a nice day!
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kaydi says
December 3rd, 2011 at 1:24 amLove!! Raaaaiiiiders!
Crystal says
December 3rd, 2011 at 5:29 amI love this, I have Tinsel Town so I’m copying this!
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Karen says
December 3rd, 2011 at 10:51 amSend me a pic when you do it. I wanna see!
Happy, happy Saturday!
Sonya says
December 3rd, 2011 at 6:28 amFantastic! I’m loving your ombre nails of late!
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Karen says
December 3rd, 2011 at 10:51 amThanks, Sonya! 🙂 Happy Saturday!
Rachael says
December 3rd, 2011 at 7:12 amI love this idea! Might have to steal it for the Browns and Steeler’s game Thursday
Karen says
December 3rd, 2011 at 10:49 amWoo hoo! I just looked up both teams colors and they have a lot of possibilities. Which one are you rooting for?
Rachael says
December 3rd, 2011 at 6:16 pmCleveland is my city. I’m a Browns, Indians, Cavs, and Lake Erie Monster girl.
Nivedita says
December 3rd, 2011 at 7:41 amI like nail art, but not on my own nails. I’m not much of a mani-pedi girl. So need something low maintenance.
I love the combo on your nails!
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Karen says
December 3rd, 2011 at 10:47 amThanks! How about doing a simple wash of glitter on a plain nail? That’s easy, low-maintenance and yet still very fun.
Have a great Saturday!
Jen K says
December 3rd, 2011 at 7:51 amOh Karen 🙁 I thought you were so cool with your Niner nails, but now you go and ruin it with the Raiders???? No, no, no, no, no!
THIS East Bay girl is Niners all the way!
Karen says
December 3rd, 2011 at 10:46 amLOL… awww, you know I had to be fair and show love to both Bay Area teams! 🙂
How’s your weekend going? Are you enjoying this nice weather?
Jen K says
December 3rd, 2011 at 4:33 pmI actually live in AZ now. For one of the ONLY times, you guys are warmer than us right now. But my dad and sister are enjoying it, they spent the day yesterday in SF and dad said it was beautiful. Cold and raining here today. But I love it! I rented a few movies, hooked up my new TV and am getting ready to make dinner. Hope your weekend is good 🙂
The Blossom Shed Beauty Blog says
December 3rd, 2011 at 9:17 amI don’t do anything with my nails, I unfortunately bite them. However I adore Friday Night Lights more than ANYTHING, and am thinking of doing a whole repeat viewing of all seasons over Christmas. Chocolate and Riggins. mmm.
Karen says
December 3rd, 2011 at 10:44 amI read somewhere that Stephen King adored the show, so I watched a few episodes from the very first season. I remember liking it… might have to do a marathon soon!
Happy weekend!
Chris25 says
December 3rd, 2011 at 9:37 amI love this! I’m lethargic when it comes to nail art. I usually just brush a coat of glitter polish over whatever color I’m wearing.
Karen says
December 3rd, 2011 at 10:41 amI usually am, too, but glitter gets addictive! 🙂
How’s your Saturday going?
Swatch And Learn says
December 3rd, 2011 at 10:34 amI really like how the gradient looks on your nails, Karen! 🙂 Very pretty, and I love your colour choices.
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Karen says
December 3rd, 2011 at 10:41 amThanks, Swatch and Learn. What are you wearing on your nails right now?
Vonvon says
December 3rd, 2011 at 10:49 amI am wearing 5 different shades on 5 finger nails of my left hand at the moment. Can’t decide which color to wear to my daughter’s first school Christmas play next week. So I put on 5 different shades and ask some of the other mothers I am close with their opinion. 🙂
And I just got some kind of glitter/sparkle coat from a friend as exchange of nail polish and I will try the ombre effect soon. 🙂
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Jaime says
December 3rd, 2011 at 11:07 amLooks good on you. Love the gradient look. Haven’t tried it yet but I will now. Thanks for the inspiration.
Phyrra says
December 3rd, 2011 at 11:37 amI love the nail polish! Really gorgeous!
Joanna says
December 3rd, 2011 at 4:15 pmNow I’m going to turn into a nail polish junkie 🙂
Soo says
December 3rd, 2011 at 7:07 pmthat gradient looks awesome!! I didn’t find Tinsel Town too appealing before, but this definitely swayed me a bit.
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Stef Smith says
December 3rd, 2011 at 10:43 pmI hate the Raiders, I married into a 49er family, but I have to admit I kind of love these nails! What’s a girl to do? LOL!
peach_ says
December 4th, 2011 at 12:55 amI love it!! Football appropriate, but also very festive! 😀
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SatelliteDreamer says
December 4th, 2011 at 6:15 amI totally went out and bought Tinsel Town yesterday, due to this post!
Nina says
December 5th, 2011 at 8:00 ami should do this nail art for the Hubs. he is a true blue Raiders fan! 😀