Crumpet's 31DC: Inspired by Pinterest

Also known as "My Blog."

I try to be as up front as possible about where my ideas come from, and they are 70% Pinterest ideas, 28% blogs I already read, and about 2% my own.  I'm a word girl, not an art girl.  I do, though, enjoy trying new things, so I'm so thankful for all of the ladies out there who ARE art girls and creative and inspiring.  I also try to always give as much credit as possible where it is due.
So, this post is basically any other post for me :)  I browsed through my nail board and decided to go for a subtle-ish look that I love:

*1 coat Gelous base
*2 coats Essie Lady Like
*3 coats I Am Strong (middle)
*2 coats China Glaze I'm Not Lion
*1 coat Out the Door (2 on I'm Not Lion)

The colors that Anne at Grape Fizz Nails used in the original mani are a bit more muted and a little different in tone, but I like how these went together (and now have hers on my wish list).  While I Am Strong is brighter than I thought it would be, I like how the 3 colors work together.
I'm becoming more and more of a double accent nail fan, so I'm digging this.  I'm also learning to let creams be and NOT add shimmer/glitter/sparkle on top. 

What have you found on Pinterest that I need to see?  (Honestly, what ISN'T on Pinterest that I need to see?!)

My first DS!

As I mentioned in my previous post, the Ulta that opened near my home had a small selection of OPI Designer Series polishes hidden in their display.  So, I took advantage of opening weekend coupons and added some beauties to my collection! 

The first holo awesomeness I tried out was DS Reserve.  This applied like a dream!  I used my typical Sally Hansen Hard As Nails base coat and then I think I did 3 coats of Reserve, but I don't quite remember--this might only be 2.  The color is gorgeous!  It is a pretty, dusty pink full of scattered micro holo particles.  It is a really understated color, even with the sparkle, that I would never feel out of place wearing to work or anywhere. 

I couldn't stop there, though.  Of course not.  I'm me.  So, I tried out another new polish, China Glaze I'm Not Lion, from the On Safari collection.  I had seen a picture of this as an accent nail for a polish close to this color, though a cream, on Pinterest and loved the look.  I tried it with Reserve.  It actually looks a lot better in person than it does in photos.  I only used one coat and, in hindsight, should have done 2 or not layered it. 

This chunky golden holo is a nice contrast to the pink and has the same sepia, antique tone to it.  I wish I had made it stand out more and could have gotten better shots, but there's always next time!

So, do you have a DS collection?  Do you think they're worth the price?  I've loved mine so far and the coupons definitely help (the latest one in Ulta's add is $5 of off $10!).