Goodbye Hey, Darling Polish. Hello Polish Those Nails!

Hello lovelies!

I mentioned last week that I had launched a new site called Polish Those Nails. It started as my Senior Thesis project but I want to continue working on it, but I can't keep up with running Hey, Darling Polish! and Polish Those Nails. At first, I was hesitant to combine the two but I think that it's for the best. So, from now on, I'll be blogging over at Polish Those Nails! I'm still going to be doing my nail art and blogging like usual, but my goal is to start writing different content that is more than just my usual ramblings about life haha (trust me you'll still be getting that!) The new site will have tutorials, articles about nail care and what not, and I'm hoping to start featuring guest writers (please get in contact with me if you're interested in posting!)

I'm currently in the process of moving all of my content over and updating social media accounts. Please bear with me while I try and get this all figured out. I'm aiming to have a blog post up on Monday, so see you over at Polish Those Nails!

The Nail Challenge Collaborative: Spring Flowers #1

Hello lovelies!

Can you believe that it's already Thursday? This week is flying by and I still need to finish my finals... Blah....

Let's get to the nails though!

This month's The Nail Challenge Collaborative theme might just be my favorite one yet! Can you guess what it is?

52 Week Challenge: Outlined Holo

Hello lovelies!

I have a quick post for you guys today. I'm done with all of my classes but I have a bunch of final projects that I need to finish up.

So, let's get to the nails!

I just realized that I rarely ever wear orange nail polish. Weird....

Sparkle Dots

Hello lovelies!

Gah, I keep missing my posts on Friday! I have all of my photos edited and everything too, so it really was just me being lazy haha. To be fair, it was my last day of classes and the opening of the Senior BFA show here on campus. My parents came down to celebrate the show, so I'm going to say that it was a justified miss!

I'm just going to stop rambling and get to the nails now!

Polka dots and triangles? Uh, YES PLEASE!

NAIL Linkup: Ombre

Hello lovelies!

I mentioned earlier that I had two posts ready for you all, so here's post number two.

Onto the nails!

I. LOVE. THESE. SO. MUCH. *insert heart eye emoji*

The Nail Challenge Collaborative: 3rd Anniversary Recreations #4

Hello lovelies!

Gah, I missed posting yesterday! I had the photos edited and everything, but I gave my last presentation of the semester and then spent like five hours in the screen printing studio. Oh, well, you guys just get double the posts today (:

So, onto the nails!

Any guesses on what blogger inspired my last recreation for this month's The Nail Challenge Collaborative post?

52 Week Challenge: Neon Sea Fans

Hello lovelies!

I have a quick post for you today. There's a lot going on this week and I have a bunch of final projects that I need to finish. I have all of my posts prepped for this week, I just need to find the time to write.

But let's get the nails!

These nails are weird, but I like them!

Rustic Satin Florals

Hello lovelies!

Can you believe that it's already Monday? Wow. I've honestly been dreading this Monday in particular for a while now, because this is my last week of college classes. I do want to go back to school eventually to get my Masters, or another degree (packaging design? Maybe?), or even possibly becoming a certified nail tech....and I think it's pretty clear from that last run on sentence, that I have no idea. Which is slightly terrifying. But I do know that, it won't happen for a while. A year or two off from school will be nice.

But anyways, this is a nail blog. So, onto the nails!

At least I have florals to combat my fears of graduating......which I totally did not plan...this manicure just happened to be next up in my nail folder, but it works!

The Nail Challenge Collaborative: 3rd Anniversary Recreations #3

Hello lovelies!

It feels weird to be posting on a Sunday. I haven't blogged much this month which means that I've fallen behind on getting some of my challenge manicures up, hence this random post.

I like these nails though, so let's get to the polish!

Brownie points to whoever can figure out what blogger I decided to mimic today!

NAIL Linkup: Spring Flowers

Hello lovelies!

I stayed up way too late tonight for no reason and have class in like six hours....so yeah, quick post and then it's time for bed!

Onto the nails!

Can you believe that it's been over two weeks since my last floral manicure? WHAT IS THIS NONSENSE?! 

52 Week Challenge: Glitter-y Neon Petals

Hello lovelies!

Can you believe that it's only Tuesday? Yesterday seriously felt like it was so long. Hopefully you all are having a better week!

Anywho, let's get to the nails!

I think I'm starting to remember just how much I love doing/wearing nail art, and this manicure has definitely helped with that (:

Hobby Polish Bloggers: April - April Showers

Hello lovelies!

Posts two days in a row? Yeah! The Hobby Polish Bloggers are all posting together this week and I couldn't miss out on it. The group has so many awesome ladies that are so helpful when it comes to pretty much any nail polish and/or blogging question. I would definitely check the group out if you haven't!

Let's get to the nails!

I can't think of something to write here, so woo, yeah, ignore this rambling!

52 Week Challenge: Negative Dotty Pastels

Hello lovelies!

Long time, no post. Right? Okay, it's been less than a week but it still feels like a long time. I thought I'd be able to get back into blogging like normal this past week but things have been crazy. I've spent the last week preparing projects to submit to the end of the year Senior show for the gallery on campus, I went home, attended a design conference, went out for a bachelorette party, and now I'm preparing the work that got into the show for the gallery plus homework. Usually I'd try harder to get a blogpost in but I guess lately, I haven't really been feeling super motivated to blog or paint my nails even. I think I'm doing better now that I took most of last week off, but we'll see how things go from here. I do miss blogging so I know that I'm not completely over it. We'll just take it day by day for now!

But, no more ranting. Onto the nails!

These nails are definitely not my best work though....meh.

NAIL Linkup: Pastels

Hello lovelies!

So. It's Wednesday and this is my first post of the week. Whoops. I don't know why I thought things with school would calm down, because there's still a lot going on....

But, let's get to the nails!

I don't blog for four days and I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing.....or I'm too distracted by Twin Peaks right now....

The Nail Challenge Collaborative: 3rd Anniversary Recreations #2

Hello lovelies!

I have a post today! I only missed two days but I missed blogging haha. The portfolio review event went well, but I needed a little break to get myself focused on other classes again. This weekend needs to be spent wrapping up a bunch of different projects, but I should be able to go back to my normal blogging schedule next week!

Anyways, let's get to today's nails!

I'm loving these colors together!

52 Week Challenge: Classy Needle Drag

Hello lovelies!

I have a super quick post for you guys today. I actually have a Portfolio Review event tonight and I'm super nervous! I know how to talk about my design work and my reasoning behind my decisions, but I'm so shy that I usually just kind of sit quietly in the background. I'm typing this up and then getting right back to looking over all of my work!

So, onto the nails!

These nails are really pretty, so at least I have that going for me haha!

My Kind Of Roses

Hello lovelies!

I hope you all had a great weekend! As usual, mine was spent doing homework but we're nearing the end of the school year...which makes me incredibly nervous...so, maybe that isn't a good thing....

Blah! Anywho, onto the nails!

But I still have my florals and that makes me happy (:

Indie Days: KBShimmer - Let's Not Coral + Falling For Hue

Hello lovelies!

I've got two posts for you guys today! It's been so long since I've done an indie post and I've had these swatches done for a while, so I figured I'd post it now. I'm still working through my KBShimmer collection, so onto the nails!

*All swatches shown with one coat of Glossy Glam

NAIL Linkup: Easter

Hello lovelies!

Happy Easter to those of you who celebrate! I'll be spending my day doing homework at work but I had some time to put together a look for the holiday.

So, onto the nails!

Bunnies!

The Nail Challenge Collaborative: 3rd Anniversary Recreations #1

Hello lovelies!

Sorry for no post yesterday, I had a presentation and spent most of my time preparing for that. I think the presentation went really well though so I'm happy (:

Anyways, let's get to the nails!

The Nail Challenge Collaborative is celebrating their third anniversary as a group, so this month we're recreating member's manicures! Can anyone guess who's manicure I recreated?

52 Week Challenge: Music + Not Worn Enough

Hello lovelies!

I'm posting a little later the normal because I was having some laptop troubles this morning. Luckily, everything is alright now and I can write this post then get back to homework. 

So, onto the nails!

Subtle nail art is cool. I think...

Glittery blobs

Hello lovelies!

I hope you all had a lovely weekend and are prepared for the week! I've spent pretty much my entire weekend doing homework and I still feel behind. Blah. It'll all be worth it in the end though! (:

So, onto the nails!

Glittery, blobby nails? Cool!

Guest Post at ProcrastiNails

Hello lovelies!

I have another post for you guys! I recently did a guest post for Katherine over at ProcrastiNails and I forgot to share it with you guys here. Go check it out if you haven't and give her a follow!

Click the photo to be taken to the post!

Thanks guys!

-Marisa! (:

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The Nail Art Guild: Seasons

Hello lovelies!

Look who has a post for you guys! I keep disappearing after Thursday and missing my Indie Friday posts, because by the end of the week I'm exhausted and just end up falling asleep after class. The next two weeks or so are serious crunch time for school, so I can't promise that I'll be better at remembering to post but I'll try!

Anywho, let's get to the nails!

Also, The Nail Art Guild has changed how it's going to be run. Instead of posting every other week, the group will be posting once a month. Just a note for any of you who were maybe thinking about joining in.

The Nail Challenge Collaborative: Fashion #4

Hello lovelies!

I don't really have much to say for an introduction today and as usual, it's really late....

So, onto the nails!

Plus, I really like these nails so there's no need for ranting!

NAIL Linkup: Chevrons

Hello lovelies!

We've made it through another day, that's always a good thing. I'm writing this post on zero sleep so I'm going to keep this short because knowing me, I'll type something totally incoherent or dumb...

Onto the nails!

Chevrons! At least I think these are chevrons? I don't know really know, everyone says something different so yeah, I just did these.

52 Week Challenge: Stained Glass Fractals

Hello lovelies!

We survived Monday! I thought this week was going to start off super stressful, which it still will be really stressful because of how much work I have to do, but I'm feeling okay. I just need to keep working....a lot....but that's alright. It's a good thing that I'm ahead on posts for this week. Yay, for being able to stay on top of some of things!

Anywho, onto the nails!

I think today's nails are super cool too, so that's fun!

Over The Top Glam

Hello lovelies!

Who's ready for Monday?! I'm not! Yay! 

Onto the nails!

But at least, I have rhinestones and sparkles! Lots and lots and lots of rhinestones (:

The Nail Challenge Collaborative: Fashion #3

Hello lovelies!

I'm back! With nails! Because well, nail blog! Yeah!

Onto the post!

I just realized that I used my old high school's colors for this....meh...

52 Week Challenge: Glitzy Mermaid

Hello lovelies!

I'm so excited about today's nails that I'm not even going to bother with an intro.

So, onto the nails!

Oh man, just look at them! *insert heart eye emoji*

N.A.I.L Linkup - St. Patrick's Day

Hello lovelies!

The last two posts that I've written for you guys have been rant-y and long, so today I have a quick post.  

Onto the nails!

Happy St. Patrick's day!

Spell Lines

Hello lovelies!

It's the start of another week and I'm back to classes this time around. I'm actually kind of glad to be back, because I really need to kick it into gear and start finishing up some of my projects. The end of the semester isn't until the beginning of May but a good chunk of my projects need to be mostly done by the beginning of April, so it's a little crazy right now. Truthfully, I was going to reach out to some other bloggers and see if they'd write up some guest posts for me but uh, yeah, I got a little busy and forgot. So, I'm going to try my best to stay on top of everything. I'm feeling really motivated at the moment about school and blogging, so let's do this!

And all of my posts lately are rant-y....this is weird....anywho, onto the nails!

I have to admit that I might be motivated but I'm also slightly scatterbrained aka this is another design that I have no idea where it came from!

Hobby Polish Bloggers: March - St. Patrick's Day

Hello lovelies!

I have a Sunday post for you guys! It's time for another Hobby Polish Bloggers link up and this month's theme was to create something related to St. Patrick's Day. I know I said that I probably wasn't going to do any holiday nail art but I don't know. I lied. It's alright. 

Here's something that I'm not lying about though. The Hobby Polish Bloggers is a Facebook group for, you guessed it, hobby polish bloggers! The group is filled with awesome bloggers who are always willing to help out by answering questions or sharing their opinions. I've learned so much just from reading the other discussions that happen and I've always gotten a bunch of feedback when I ask a question. If you're new to polish blogging or are thinking of starting a blog, I would recommend joining this group and getting involved!

Oh boy that turned into a rant for some reason and I don't know why soooo, onto the nails!

Sparkles and gold coins! Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Indie Days: KBShimmer - Midsummer's Night + Teal Another Tail

Hello lovelies!

Look, I finally have an Indie Friday's post up on Friday! A little late, but it's up. Amazing, right! The only downside is that both of the polishes that I'm about to show you are discontinued....sorry. I still wanted to show you guys swatches incase you come across one of these in a blog sale. So, onto the nails!

*All swatches shown with one layer of Glossy Glam

The Nail Challenge Collaborative: Fashion #2

Hello lovelies!

Here's another weirdly timed post but I'm excited about these nails...

So, onto the nails!

For not knowing really anything about fashion, I'm actually really enjoying this month's theme!

N.A.I.L Linkup - Gold

Hello lovelies!

Late post tonight guys. Whoops! I've been working for most of the day and spent a good chunk of time in the studio, so that's why this is getting posted now. 

But, oh well, onto the nails!

I don't actually know what it happening here.....this nail art is weird....

52 Week Challenge: Kids TV

Hello lovelies!

I hope you are all having a decent week so far! It's day two of my break but I really need to sit down and get some work done soon, because I'm slacking.......and seriously, there's no time to slack right now.....meh.

Anywho, onto the nails!

Who can guess what kids' television show these nails are inspired by?

Pink Dashes

Hello lovelies!

I feel like it's been so long since I've posted but it's really only been four days....Weird. Anyways, it's my Spring Break aka really just a week of doing homework with no classes. I took this past weekend off and spent some time with my family, but I'm heading back to my apartment tomorrow so that I can get a bunch of work done. 

Anyways, onto the nails!

Pink nails? What?!

The Nail Challenge Collaborative: Fashion #1

Hello lovelies!

I feel like I haven't been "around" the blog much this week and it's kind of lame....This has been a really long week with a bunch of different assignments going on, but only two more days and then it's Spring break! Woo!

Onto the nails!

This month is all about fashion nails for The Nail Challenge Collaborative! I haven't done much fashion nail art before so this should be interesting.

NAIL Linkup: Cinderella

Hello lovelies!

I have another quick post for you guys!

Onto the nails!

Simple nails are my friend right now haha!

52 Week Challenge: Metallic Ikat

Hello lovelies!

Today's post is going to be a quick one. I accidentally fell asleep from 11pm yesterday to 3am today and now I need to do my homework....my sleep schedule is so messed up, I don't even know anymore haha....

Anywho, onto the nails!

I haven't done ikat nails in so long!

Florals Rule The World

Hello lovelies!

Can you believe that it's already March? I could have sworn that I just started my winter semester...how is Spring Break next week? I'm so confused, gah!

Anywho, onto the nails!

Florals. Florals make things better. Florals are good.

Indie Days: KBShimmer - Totally Tubular + Laugh Myself Lily

Hello lovelies!

Look at me catching up on posts! Woo! I'm continuing on with my KBShimmer polishes, so let's get to the swatches.

*All swatches shown with one coat of Rica's Glossy Glam

The Nail Challenge Collaborative: Animals #4

Hello lovelies!

Gah, I disappeared for a few days again. School has been really crazy lately and I've been spending most of my time in the studio. Actually, I'm currently sitting in the studio now taking a break to write this post. I haven't been having time to paint my nails much either, so I brought polish with me so I can keep up with blog posts haha!

Anywho, enough of my crap, let's get to the nails!

I have my last post for this month's The Nail Challenge Collaborative theme! Look at me being a champ and slipping this in on the last day of the month haha.

NAIL Linkup: Least Favorite Polish (Color)

Hello lovelies!

No introduction today so....

Onto the nails!

On Wednesdays, we wear pink...............nailed it.

52 Week Challenge: Fiery Houndstooth

Hello lovelies!

So, that whole introduction yesterday about how this week should be better than the last couple? Yeah, no, not really. There's a lot of stuff that needs to get done but I've got coffee, so I'll make it! Woo!

Onto the nails!

At least my first attempt at free-handing a houndstooth pattern turned out pretty good (:

Indie Days: KBShimmer - Flannel Surfing + Will Yule Marry Me?

Hello lovelies!

I have another post for you guys! I meant to get this up this past weekend but didn't....so here it is now!

*All swatches shown with one layer of Glossy Glam

Dots & Stripes or Stripes & Dots

Hello lovelies!

It's the beginning of another week! I don't have many things due this week for school, so let's hope this week is a little less stressful than last week. I've already finished one of my projects that's due on Thursday, so I think we're off to a good start!

Anywho, onto the nails!

These nails though? Meh, maybe, we're off to just an okay start...

Hobby Polish Bloggers: February - Valentine's

Hello lovelies!

Look who is back! I normally don't post on Sundays, but I missed a few posts because of school and being sick, and some of the awesome people in the Hobby Polish Bloggers Facebook group are all posting together. I didn't want to miss this month's post so I'm getting this in on the final day! Gah!

Onto the nails!

Daww, how cute!

The Nail Challenge Collaborative: Animals - #3

Hello lovelies!

I survived my presentation, woo! Now, I just need to tackle my other homework but I got this haha. I don't know where this is going so....

Onto the nails!

So, I feel like I need to take back what I was saying about this theme in the beginning of the month because I'm actually having a lot of fun with it.