Monday, 5 October 2009

HALF MOONS


My nails are rather small and I seldom do anything else with them than just paint them red or pink. Sometimes however I go for this vintage style manicure; colouring the moons in a paler colour, or leaving them without varnish with only the base coat showing. I don't use any manicure strips or fancy nail paint for this, only a precise hand, but it's a bit tricky that way so I have been thinking of investing in either one to make the painting a little faster.

I've come across pictures and videos on the web calling a manicure like this "Dita nails". Surely she has her nails painted in this 30's style from time to time but it's not like she has come up with the idea herself. (It's not like all shoes with something heart shaped are called Minna Parikka shoes either :).

I saw the movie Public Enemies some time ago and noticed that you could catch a glimpse of Billies nails painted in this style in one scene. I like those small details in movies that you might or might not notice, but still add an over-all touch to the authenticity of the era pictured.

Sunday, 4 October 2009

A PRETTY LONG TIME AGO

27 years ago today I blew out the candle on my first ever birthday cake!
(I'm pretty sure I didn't have any of that cake myself then though. Today however, I will :)


(I couldn't resist putting up this pic of me, mom and my very baby-chubby legs here too...)

Thursday, 1 October 2009

EVERYDAY YIN AND YANG


I got two things today. A good thing and a bad thing to even it up a little; I picked up a couple of cherry combs (to be shown later) and a big beautiful blue flower from Rascal Kosher's etsy shop. I also got a parking ticket (during those five minutes I ran up to J's flat to pick my cats up after staying there during my Sweden trip).

That's everyday yin and yang for you.

(Psst. Thanks for all you Stockholm tips!)