nails by nat

Hi :)
My name is Natalie but you can call me Nat for short. Music and nail art are two of my passions.
I made this blog to share my nail art and also as a reminder to myself about the different stories behind my designs. Some designs were inspired by already existing works but I'll try to post the original link that I got it from. Enjoy!

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Spring Fever is in the air! I did these babies for the All Time Low/Pierce the Veil co-headlining tour. I was so pumped for this concert. It’s two of my most favorite bands PLUS Mayday Parade and You Me At Six, what is there not to love? This design was inspired by Pierce the Veil’s new album, Collide With The Sky. I got to show them to Vic at the meet and greet! I was so happy to be able to meet them that I didn’t even know what to say so I just smiled and introduced myself. The funniest part was after I introduced myself, Vic, Mike, Tony, and Jaime all said “I’m Vic, etc…” as if we don’t already know. I wanted to tell them how great their music is but I’m sure they hear it all the time. They were really wonderful and all so nice. I had such an amazing time at the concert. It was such a great way to end the school year. Can’t wait to see them again! 4/24/13 (I just saw my nails on PTV’s Twitter. It was part of a PTV Fan collage. This is so exciting! :D 4/28/13) ———————————————————————————————— Products used: Save the Nail “Eau So Hydrated” Base Coat China Glaze nail polish in “White on White” China Glaze nail polish in “Shower Together” OPI nail polish in “No Room For The Blues” China Glaze nail polish in “Mahogany Magic” (The Hunger Games collection) Barry M nail polish in “Mint Green” Essie nail polish in “Master Plan” It’sSoEasy Stripe Rite nail art polish in Black It’sSoEasy Stripe Rite nail art polish in White Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

Spring Fever is in the air! I did these babies for the All Time Low/Pierce the Veil co-headlining tour. I was so pumped for this concert. It’s two of my most favorite bands PLUS Mayday Parade and You Me At Six, what is there not to love? This design was inspired by Pierce the Veil’s new album, Collide With The Sky. I got to show them to Vic at the meet and greet! I was so happy to be able to meet them that I didn’t even know what to say so I just smiled and introduced myself. The funniest part was after I introduced myself, Vic, Mike, Tony, and Jaime all said “I’m Vic, etc…” as if we don’t already know. I wanted to tell them how great their music is but I’m sure they hear it all the time. They were really wonderful and all so nice. I had such an amazing time at the concert. It was such a great way to end the school year. Can’t wait to see them again!

4/24/13

(I just saw my nails on PTV’s Twitter. It was part of a PTV Fan collage. This is so exciting! :D 4/28/13)

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Products used:

  • Save the Nail “Eau So Hydrated” Base Coat
  • China Glaze nail polish in “White on White”
  • China Glaze nail polish in “Shower Together”
  • OPI nail polish in “No Room For The Blues”
  • China Glaze nail polish in “Mahogany Magic” (The Hunger Games collection)
  • Barry M nail polish in “Mint Green”
  • Essie nail polish in “Master Plan”
  • It’sSoEasy Stripe Rite nail art polish in Black
  • It’sSoEasy Stripe Rite nail art polish in White
  • Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

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April

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#Pierce the Veil #PTV #Spring Fever #Collide With The Sky #nails #nail art #nailsbynat #ombre #CWTS #PTVFan

Finally had some time to do my nails! I love the feeling I get every time I do my nails, which is just what I needed after these past few months. I can’t believe that in a month I will be done with my first year in college! Time really flies after high school so just remember to appreciate the time that you have. Is anyone else loving this Spring weather? It’s my favorite season, I wish it could last forever. In the time that I was gone, I got to pick up some gorgeous new nail polishes at the International Beauty Show. Can’t wait for you guys to see what I have in store! xoxo 4/16/13 ————————————————————————————————— Products used: Save The Nail “Eau So Hydrating” Base Coat Jesse’s Girl High Intensity Nail Color in “Blue Moon” Milani Nail Laquer in “507 Pink Hottie” models own nail polish in “Pastel Pink” Absolute Nail Art Paint in Hot Pink Absolute Nail Art Paint in Pastel Pink It’sSoEasy Stripe Rite nail art polish in Black Color Club Art Club nail art polish in Green It’sSoEasy Stripe Rite nail art polish in Lime Green Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

Finally had some time to do my nails! I love the feeling I get every time I do my nails, which is just what I needed after these past few months. I can’t believe that in a month I will be done with my first year in college! Time really flies after high school so just remember to appreciate the time that you have. Is anyone else loving this Spring weather? It’s my favorite season, I wish it could last forever. In the time that I was gone, I got to pick up some gorgeous new nail polishes at the International Beauty Show. Can’t wait for you guys to see what I have in store! xoxo

4/16/13

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Products used:

  • Save The Nail “Eau So Hydrating” Base Coat
  • Jesse’s Girl High Intensity Nail Color in “Blue Moon”
  • Milani Nail Laquer in “507 Pink Hottie”
  • models own nail polish in “Pastel Pink”
  • Absolute Nail Art Paint in Hot Pink
  • Absolute Nail Art Paint in Pastel Pink
  • It’sSoEasy Stripe Rite nail art polish in Black
  • Color Club Art Club nail art polish in Green
  • It’sSoEasy Stripe Rite nail art polish in Lime Green
  • Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

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April

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#abstract #floral #spring #nails #nail art #nailsbynat

I went to a nail store by my house and came across this gorgeous purple-gold-green glitter-like polish. It’s like a Mardi-Gras party in a bottle! I couldn’t wait for Mardi Gras so that I could use this. I painted a Mardi Gras mask on the ring finger and topped it with a matte top coat just to switch things up. Shortly after doing my nails, my unfortunate/clumsy self tripped on the sidewalk and went flying to the floor, hence the Band-Aid. I suppose I learned my lesson on not rushing to do things because I’ll only set myself back further if I get injured. Haha, anyways, I tried to zoom into the polish so that you guys could just see how gorgeous this nail polish is. 

2/12/13

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Products used:

  • Seche Clear Base Coat
  • China Glaze nail polish in “Marry A Millionaire” (Eye Candy 3D GIitter Collection)
  • Maybelline 5 Day Nail Color in “Black Magic”
  • It’sSoEasy Stripe Rite nail art polish in Lime Green, Yellow, and Metallic Lavender
  • China Glaze Matte Magic Top Coat
  • Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat


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February

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#Mardi Gras #China Glaze #Marry A Millionaire #Eye Candy 3D Glitter #nails #nail art #nailsbynat

So during winter break I did a little shopping and stopped by Sephora to buy my mom a birthday gift. I always love to look in the sale section too because they have really awesome stuff sometimes. I found this beautiful emerald green nail polish for only $5! This is just a little something I came up with :) 1/28/13 ————————————————————————————————— Products used: Save The Nail “Eau So Hydrated” Base Coat Pantone Universe Jewel Lacquer nail polish in “Evergreen” China Glaze nail polish in “Champagne Kisses” Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

So during winter break I did a little shopping and stopped by Sephora to buy my mom a birthday gift. I always love to look in the sale section too because they have really awesome stuff sometimes. I found this beautiful emerald green nail polish for only $5! This is just a little something I came up with :)

1/28/13

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Products used:

  • Save The Nail “Eau So Hydrated” Base Coat
  • Pantone Universe Jewel Lacquer nail polish in “Evergreen”
  • China Glaze nail polish in “Champagne Kisses”
  • Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

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February

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#Emerald #Swirls #gold #Pantone Universe #China Glaze #nails #nailsbynat #nail art #color of the year #2013

What a hectic winter break it’s been! I guess I should knock on wood every time I say “expect more posts” because somehow things always happen. I had a family emergency and I’ve had no time to do my nails. Some things are just more important. After an exhausting two weeks, I wanted to take a day off and listen to music and paint my nails. It’s simple—didn’t have much time for anything else. Funny thing is, I meant to do the colors the other way around but I didn’t feel like wasting nail polish and starting over. Anyways, I’m working on District 3 nails and I thought I had everything I needed until I did a test run and everything I bought turned out to be less than satisfactory. So as soon as I get the kinks worked out, I’ll post it. Good luck to everyone who has started school again :)  “There are no shortcuts to success.” —“Dad’s Song” by Set It Off 1/22/13 ————————————————————————————————- Products used: Save The Nail “Eau So Hydrated” base coat China Glaze nail polish in “White on White” China Glaze nail polish in “Ray-diant” (Prismatic Collection) Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

What a hectic winter break it’s been! I guess I should knock on wood every time I say “expect more posts” because somehow things always happen. I had a family emergency and I’ve had no time to do my nails. Some things are just more important. After an exhausting two weeks, I wanted to take a day off and listen to music and paint my nails. It’s simple—didn’t have much time for anything else. Funny thing is, I meant to do the colors the other way around but I didn’t feel like wasting nail polish and starting over. Anyways, I’m working on District 3 nails and I thought I had everything I needed until I did a test run and everything I bought turned out to be less than satisfactory. So as soon as I get the kinks worked out, I’ll post it. Good luck to everyone who has started school again :) 

“There are no shortcuts to success.” —“Dad’s Song” by Set It Off

1/22/13

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Products used:

  • Save The Nail “Eau So Hydrated” base coat
  • China Glaze nail polish in “White on White”
  • China Glaze nail polish in “Ray-diant” (Prismatic Collection)
  • Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

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January

#half moon #glitter #nails #nail art #nailsbynat #china glaze #Prismatic #Ray-diant

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope everyone is having a fantastic holiday so far. I did these nails for the last Every Avenue concert I will have ever went to. I’m still sad they’re breaking up, but I’m glad to have been able to go see them one last time on December 13. I discovered new bands like Set It Off and Car Party that I really love now. Every Avenue has always been my second favorite band so I wanted to do something really special. I tried to copy the cover of their album Picture Perfect. At first, I didn’t know what to do with my other three fingers that were left white after I painted in their band name and the camera but then I thought it would be fitting if I used shatter polish to represent the cracked camera lens. I love how they came out and I loved it even more when Jimmie asked to take a picture of them. Not gonna lie, I felt pretty darn awesome! I unfortunately didn’t get to see Dave or Dennis because security was closing the venue down and they still hadn’t come out. I’m glad I had stumbled upon my first EA song “Where Were You?” five years ago because they’ve blessed me with such great music. 12/13/12 ———————————————————————————————- Products used: Save The Nail “Eau So Hydrated” base coat China Glaze nail polish in “White on White” Color Club nail polish in “Harp On It” (Halo Hues collection) It’sSoEasy Stripe Rite nail art polish in Black It’sSoEasy Stripe Rite nail art polish in Red OPI nail polish in “Black Shatter” Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope everyone is having a fantastic holiday so far. I did these nails for the last Every Avenue concert I will have ever went to. I’m still sad they’re breaking up, but I’m glad to have been able to go see them one last time on December 13. I discovered new bands like Set It Off and Car Party that I really love now. Every Avenue has always been my second favorite band so I wanted to do something really special. I tried to copy the cover of their album Picture Perfect. At first, I didn’t know what to do with my other three fingers that were left white after I painted in their band name and the camera but then I thought it would be fitting if I used shatter polish to represent the cracked camera lens. I love how they came out and I loved it even more when Jimmie asked to take a picture of them. Not gonna lie, I felt pretty darn awesome! I unfortunately didn’t get to see Dave or Dennis because security was closing the venue down and they still hadn’t come out. I’m glad I had stumbled upon my first EA song “Where Were You?” five years ago because they’ve blessed me with such great music.

12/13/12

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Products used:

  • Save The Nail “Eau So Hydrated” base coat
  • China Glaze nail polish in “White on White”
  • Color Club nail polish in “Harp On It” (Halo Hues collection)
  • It’sSoEasy Stripe Rite nail art polish in Black
  • It’sSoEasy Stripe Rite nail art polish in Red
  • OPI nail polish in “Black Shatter”
  • Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

25

December

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#Every Avenue #Picture Perfect #EA Last Call #nails #nail art #nailsbynat

Finals are finally over! What a relief. I almost didn’t think I was going to make it through that week. Anyways, I did this design because I wanted to try out some new nail polishes that I got. The base color is “Where’s My Chauffeur?” by essie and the glitter polish is from models own that I bought during that huge sale they had. It’s the special edition Hed Kandi “Ibiza Mix”. I think it’s gorgeous but it is a little hard to apply if you want full coverage. I recommend dabbing and not swiping. So during the week I had these on my nails, I went to the Rockefellar Christmas Tree Lighting with one of my roommates. It was so cold but it was fun, even if we didn’t quite make it into view of the tree. If only we could have been a few more feet in front, we would have seen it! So since I’m on my winter break now, expect more posts! 11/27/12 ——————————————————————————————————- Products used: Essie Protein Base Coat essie nail polish in “Where’s My Chauffeur?” models own nail polish in “Ibiza Mix” from the Hed Kandi collection Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

Finals are finally over! What a relief. I almost didn’t think I was going to make it through that week. Anyways, I did this design because I wanted to try out some new nail polishes that I got. The base color is “Where’s My Chauffeur?” by essie and the glitter polish is from models own that I bought during that huge sale they had. It’s the special edition Hed Kandi “Ibiza Mix”. I think it’s gorgeous but it is a little hard to apply if you want full coverage. I recommend dabbing and not swiping. So during the week I had these on my nails, I went to the Rockefellar Christmas Tree Lighting with one of my roommates. It was so cold but it was fun, even if we didn’t quite make it into view of the tree. If only we could have been a few more feet in front, we would have seen it! So since I’m on my winter break now, expect more posts!

11/27/12

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Products used:

  • Essie Protein Base Coat
  • essie nail polish in “Where’s My Chauffeur?”
  • models own nail polish in “Ibiza Mix” from the Hed Kandi collection
  • Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

15

December

#Ibiza Mix #Hed Kandi #models own #essie #where's my chauffeur? #nail art #nailsbynat

I hope all of you on the east coast faired okay during the storm. I was lucky that we only lost power. It’s devastating to see those in Breezy Point, Rockaway, etc… I hope that they can recover from it soon with the help of others. It’s a beautiful thing to see all the volunteers that are helping them out and I encourage those of you who have time to volunteer as well. On a unrelated and rather unimportant note, I did Jacky’s nails inspired by a picture I saw on Tumblr. My version is definitely not as beautiful as the original but it turned out a lot better than I had expected because I was woken up from my sleep to finish her nails in the middle of the night. Haha. Here’s the link to the original artist: http://kahtreenahh.tumblr.com/post/25545124846 10/25/12 ———————————————————————————————— Products used: Seche Clear Base Coat L.A. Colors Color Craze nail polish in “Circuits” L.A. Colors Color Craze nail polish in “French Nail Pink” Nail Paint by Barry M in “Mint Green” Orly nail polish in “Snowcone” China Glaze nail polish in “White on White” Absolute! Nail Art Paint in Hot Pink It’sSoEasy Stripe Rite nail art polish in Black It’sSoEasy Stripe Rite nail art polish in White Color Club Art Club nail art polish in Green Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

I hope all of you on the east coast faired okay during the storm. I was lucky that we only lost power. It’s devastating to see those in Breezy Point, Rockaway, etc… I hope that they can recover from it soon with the help of others. It’s a beautiful thing to see all the volunteers that are helping them out and I encourage those of you who have time to volunteer as well.

On a unrelated and rather unimportant note, I did Jacky’s nails inspired by a picture I saw on Tumblr. My version is definitely not as beautiful as the original but it turned out a lot better than I had expected because I was woken up from my sleep to finish her nails in the middle of the night. Haha. Here’s the link to the original artist: http://kahtreenahh.tumblr.com/post/25545124846

10/25/12


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Products used:


  • Seche Clear Base Coat
  • L.A. Colors Color Craze nail polish in “Circuits”
  • L.A. Colors Color Craze nail polish in “French Nail Pink”
  • Nail Paint by Barry M in “Mint Green”
  • Orly nail polish in “Snowcone”
  • China Glaze nail polish in “White on White”
  • Absolute! Nail Art Paint in Hot Pink
  • It’sSoEasy Stripe Rite nail art polish in Black
  • It’sSoEasy Stripe Rite nail art polish in White
  • Color Club Art Club nail art polish in Green
  • Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

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November

#floral #floral print #katreenahh #nails #nails by nat #nailsbynat #polka dots #nail art

District 4 is responsible for fishing. I think if I could live in a district, it’d be this one because I can relate to it the most. This actually wasn’t the original design that I had in mind but I was able to come up with something new. The ring finger has a fish net pattern on it because, well…it’s used for fishing :) District 3 is up next but I’m sure I’ll  post nails that I did for Jacky in between. Now that midterms are over, I can get more of these designs done. Until finals come around, of course! 10/6/12 —————————————————————————————————— Products used: Essie Protein Base Coat Essence Colour & Go nail polish in “Choose Me!” Maybelline Colorama 5 Day Nail Color in “Blueberry Surprise” L.A. Colors nail polish in “Sassy Sparkle” Art Club nail art polish in “Gold Glitter” Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

District 4 is responsible for fishing. I think if I could live in a district, it’d be this one because I can relate to it the most. This actually wasn’t the original design that I had in mind but I was able to come up with something new. The ring finger has a fish net pattern on it because, well…it’s used for fishing :) District 3 is up next but I’m sure I’ll  post nails that I did for Jacky in between. Now that midterms are over, I can get more of these designs done. Until finals come around, of course!

10/6/12

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Products used:

  • Essie Protein Base Coat
  • Essence Colour & Go nail polish in “Choose Me!”
  • Maybelline Colorama 5 Day Nail Color in “Blueberry Surprise”
  • L.A. Colors nail polish in “Sassy Sparkle”
  • Art Club nail art polish in “Gold Glitter”
  • Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

19

October

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#District 4 #The Hunger Games #the hunger games nails #ocean inspired #nail art #nailsbynat #nails by nat

I was looking at all of your awesome nail designs and noticed your SWIR nails for All Time Low. They look awesome! My nails are inspired by the new album, Don't Panic. I get to see them tomorrow night at Rochester and also scored a meet and greet and it'll be my third time meeting the band! I also got to meet Tay at Warped tour. Anyways, you're very talented and have a great music taste :)

doingitforbaltiimore

Thank you! It means a lot, really :) I’d love to see your Don’t Panic nails if you have a picture

19

October

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