Jennifer Farner Blog: Kawaii Nails

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Sunday, January 23, 2011

Love Packages

So I got 3 packages - none of which I was aware were coming.

3 surprises ! Such a rare event !

I just thought I would show briefly what my lovely

friends sent out of excitement and appreciation

Thanks guys ! <3
(Click photos if you want to see them larger)

just opened the boxes and spread everything out !

nail stickers & rhinestones

hexagon glitter

lots of models own polishes ! one broke -
you can see that color in my nail collection vid on my youtube.

wah nails - nail art pen

cute nail file

lovely pastels

models own amazing gold pigment

some cute stuff from korea !

amazingly cute daily planner

korean orange chocolate !

vintagey stickers !

P.S - Have you guys seen this channel ?

www.youtube.com/kawaiigirljapan

I just watched her fashion report in the store 'Baby The Stars Shine Bright'

Thought it was pretty cool how she is bringing Japan to life through our

computer screens ! She has lots of interesting vids with eng subs

if you wanted to check her out : )

My Nail Collection Video :

( If you go to the youtube info bar - you will see
some places I recommend you to get some of
the products shown or similar products )

Thursday, January 6, 2011

My Nail Art Pt. 1

Hello Everyone !

So, I know you have

probably seen most of these designs

if you watch my youtube channel.

But, I thought I would put the pictures

on my blog so that you can save them

or put them on your site if you wish.

You can click them if you want

to see them larger

Anyway, here is the first lot :

dolly wink inspired nails

edgy black nails

glam pink french nails

glitter leopard nails

funky london inspired nails

pastel zebra + skull nails

ocean gradiation nails

vintage flower nails

tokyo glam nails

grey zebra print nails

pastel leopard nails

water marble nails

rocker princess nails

Friday, November 12, 2010

Gradiation Nails

So, I love Gradition Nails.
They have been around for years.
I first saw them on my Korean friend nails around 2004ish.
They are so simple to do and you dont need
any fancy tools to create the look. Looks great on long
and short nails...and you can use whatever colors you want.
I did an Ocean Inspired Gradiation video on youtube a while ago
& the quality is horrible because I was using my built in laptop
webcam at the time. But, I did like the end results.

This time I chose to do sort of a snowy look with one
main color. You could use 3 different shades of the same
color or...you could have one main color and use white &
black to mix in ...creating your gradiation. There are so many
ways to create gradiation nails. You could even use a small
makeup sponge but I prefer just painting the tip and then
dragging the brush down to 1/2 the nail...it gives a similar
effect and its faster. Just make sure you dont have
an opaque polish.This works better with sort of slightly
sheer or sparkly polishes.
Also make sure there isnt too much polish on your
brush if you choose to do the dragging method.

Experiment ! Its so much fun !

Friday, August 20, 2010

Zebra Nails

Zebra nails are always fun.

I will share some tips of what

helps me to do them esp on my

non-dominant hand.

Use the brush to create thick lines by applying

pressure.

Interweave the lines from one side of the nail

and then do the other side.

Look at a photo on the internet of a zebra print and

copy the individual lines.

Just dont leave too much space empty - fill it up

& you will come out with something decent.

On your non-dominant hand it helps to move your fingers

as you drag the brush - so twist your nail toward or

away from the brush for a cleaner line.

Start with the Triangle either on the side, top or bottom

of your nail - this makes it a lot easier to fill up

the nail with other sorts of lines and makes it more realistic.

Practice drawing the lines on a piece of paper before

starting - you may see that painting on your nails

is even easier.

Here is my most recent Zebra Nail Tutorial :

Saturday, August 14, 2010

New Youtube Channel

I've decided to make a new youtube channel
to make videos specifically about
asian beauty products, random DIYS not
relating to nails, makeup tuts,
advice, other random asian stuff...ETC...
It will be fun : )

www.youtube.com/girlylifestyleTV

Subscribe so you can have something
to watch when youre bored : )

There will be a contest soon
with asian prizes

Here is my first video :

Let me know what you would like to see.
Im obsessed with all things asian & girly.
So make any sort of suggestion if you want.

My next video is going to be on 'How
to go to Japan & Korea' for those who
have been wanting to go for a while.

I will be posting new nail stuff more regularly on
kawaii nails also by the way.

I have been doing my nails but - the videos
haven't been coming out good enough to upload.
Its like I have OCD or something...

But, I will try to go back to my once a
week videos ! ^ ^

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Funky London Nails

Monday, March 22, 2010

Nails of the Week: Gold Fade

I absolutely love this color by Etude House

Its in the color of BR003 in the Dear Darling

Collection. Its so cute and delicately glittery.

There are lots of other brands that look similar

though.

Using your gold shimmery polish

paint the tip of your nail.

Get a sponge and place a line of polish on it.

If you dont have a nail art sponge simply mix

your polish with a bit of basecoat and apply.

We are just trying to create a more sheer layer

of gold.

In stippling motions apply sponge up to

1/2 the nail.

Seche Vite brings out and captures the shine

of glitter polishes beautifully. I highly recommend

this as your top coat.

& we're done : )

Simple and Sparkly !

Monday, September 7, 2009

♡Simple & Cute Hime Gyaru Deco♡

Hope you like my princess nail clippers ♡

Many people have uploaded what they have

decorated but havent given instruction

on what kind of glue they use etc.

I hope my video can help you make kawaii

things !!

My Deco pieces are from:
http://fullmoon07xxx.ocnk.net/
So try ebay or a craft store.
It doesnt matter where you get your
stuff as long as its cute !
: ) Oh & Etsy.com always has pearls
hearts and rhinestones.

It took about 1 hr to set completely
as I used delayed epoxy glue.
If you havent done deco-ing before
which I hadnt, then its best to use
a delayed epoxy glue.
Once you get more confident go for the
fast drying.

This diagram shows the diff ways to

lay out your rhinestones/pearls. But,
I just made up my layout as I went along.
It is VERY relaxing and fun to decorate things.
Take a break from homework &
Give it a try !