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Bay Area Love: Raider Nation Nails!

December 2nd, 2011 by Karen 36 Comments

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! 🙂



The Raiders!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

Bay Area Love: Raider Nation Nails! / Originally published December 2nd, 2011

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Categories: Nails Keywords: china glaze, lippmann

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  1. Rads says

    December 2nd, 2011 at 11:05 pm

    Karen..are you on Pinterest? I started recently and there are just so many nail polish photos…It’s quite infectious 😀
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    Reply
    • Karen says

      December 3rd, 2011 at 10:55 am

      I’ve seen the site and looked around… it’s quite neat!

      Reply
  2. Sarah @ OneStarryNight says

    December 3rd, 2011 at 12:17 am

    OHH 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 am

      Hi 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.

      Reply
  3. Chelle says

    December 3rd, 2011 at 1:02 am

    I love this combo!

    Reply
  4. Inday says

    December 3rd, 2011 at 1:12 am

    Raider Nation, Raider Nation! Thanks for the love Karen <3

    Reply
    • Karen says

      December 3rd, 2011 at 10:52 am

      You’re welcome, Inday! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Karo says

    December 3rd, 2011 at 1:13 am

    WOW! Awesome!
    I love your nails!
    xoxo
    have a nice day!
    Karo recently posted … CHANEL – 159 FIRE

    Reply
  6. kaydi says

    December 3rd, 2011 at 1:24 am

    Love!! Raaaaiiiiders!

    Reply
  7. Crystal says

    December 3rd, 2011 at 5:29 am

    I love this, I have Tinsel Town so I’m copying this!
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    • Karen says

      December 3rd, 2011 at 10:51 am

      Send me a pic when you do it. I wanna see!

      Happy, happy Saturday!

      Reply
  8. Sonya says

    December 3rd, 2011 at 6:28 am

    Fantastic! I’m loving your ombre nails of late!
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    • Karen says

      December 3rd, 2011 at 10:51 am

      Thanks, Sonya! 🙂 Happy Saturday!

      Reply
  9. Rachael says

    December 3rd, 2011 at 7:12 am

    I love this idea! Might have to steal it for the Browns and Steeler’s game Thursday

    Reply
    • Karen says

      December 3rd, 2011 at 10:49 am

      Woo hoo! I just looked up both teams colors and they have a lot of possibilities. Which one are you rooting for?

      Reply
      • Rachael says

        December 3rd, 2011 at 6:16 pm

        Cleveland is my city. I’m a Browns, Indians, Cavs, and Lake Erie Monster girl.

        Reply
  10. Nivedita says

    December 3rd, 2011 at 7:41 am

    I 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 am

      Thanks! 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!

      Reply
  11. Jen K says

    December 3rd, 2011 at 7:51 am

    Oh 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!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      December 3rd, 2011 at 10:46 am

      LOL… 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?

      Reply
      • Jen K says

        December 3rd, 2011 at 4:33 pm

        I 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 🙂

        Reply
  12. The Blossom Shed Beauty Blog says

    December 3rd, 2011 at 9:17 am

    I 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.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      December 3rd, 2011 at 10:44 am

      I 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!

      Reply
  13. Chris25 says

    December 3rd, 2011 at 9:37 am

    I 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.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      December 3rd, 2011 at 10:41 am

      I usually am, too, but glitter gets addictive! 🙂

      How’s your Saturday going?

      Reply
  14. Swatch And Learn says

    December 3rd, 2011 at 10:34 am

    I really like how the gradient looks on your nails, Karen! 🙂 Very pretty, and I love your colour choices.
    Swatch And Learn recently posted … OPI DS Glamour Swatches & Review

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    • Karen says

      December 3rd, 2011 at 10:41 am

      Thanks, Swatch and Learn. What are you wearing on your nails right now?

      Reply
  15. Vonvon says

    December 3rd, 2011 at 10:49 am

    I 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. 🙂
    Vonvon recently posted … L’Oreal’s Goldmine – Want A Share?

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  16. Jaime says

    December 3rd, 2011 at 11:07 am

    Looks good on you. Love the gradient look. Haven’t tried it yet but I will now. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
  17. Phyrra says

    December 3rd, 2011 at 11:37 am

    I love the nail polish! Really gorgeous!

    Reply
  18. Joanna says

    December 3rd, 2011 at 4:15 pm

    Now I’m going to turn into a nail polish junkie 🙂

    Reply
  19. Soo says

    December 3rd, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    that gradient looks awesome!! I didn’t find Tinsel Town too appealing before, but this definitely swayed me a bit.
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  20. Stef Smith says

    December 3rd, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    I 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!

    Reply
  21. peach_ says

    December 4th, 2011 at 12:55 am

    I love it!! Football appropriate, but also very festive! 😀
    peach_ recently posted … @cosme Best Cosmetic Award of 2011

    Reply
  22. SatelliteDreamer says

    December 4th, 2011 at 6:15 am

    I totally went out and bought Tinsel Town yesterday, due to this post!

    Reply
  23. Nina says

    December 5th, 2011 at 8:00 am

    i should do this nail art for the Hubs. he is a true blue Raiders fan! 😀

    Reply

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