Hi!

I'm back from my unplanned 2-week hiatus! More on this in the next post -- I don't really have time to write now because I'm supposed to be packing!

I entered in a World Cup nail art competition run by Emily of Nailsxo awhile ago, but only just got around to doing my nails, whoops! I was assigned the country Spain.

I chose certain aspects of Spanish culture to portray on each nail.

The index finger design is inspired by the famous flamenco dancers -- their dresses are always ruffly and red and black.

The middle finger design is inspired by the Spanish tradition of the running of the bulls.

The ring finger is inspired by the Spain flag.

And the pinky finger is supposed to represent Spain's love of and talent at soccer!

Spain isn't doing too well so far. Surprisingly, they might not even advance beyond the first round. But I'll be rooting for them, as I get a prize if they win :) I also think they're an immensely talented team and if they do manage to move beyond this round they deserve it!

Thanks for reading!

Lucy xx

March Nail Art Challenge: Dotticure & Some Important News

Hi!

Oops... another week seems to have gone by and I haven't posted. More explanation will come at the end of this post :) But let's get to the nails! 

I did these intending to take on my first nail art challenge: @californails' Totally Doable I Have a Life March Nail Art Challenge. It's a great first challenge because you only have to post 2-3 times per week! (except I won't actually be able to complete it for reasons outlined later in the post...) 

The theme  for March 1st was dotticure. The weather has suddenly gotten warmer around here, so I went for a summery feel!

My camera just wouldn't focus on these... I was in macro mode and everything, I don't know why it wouldn't focus! 

Anyways. Now time for some news. 

First, I haven't been able to post as much because I'm on my high school's soccer team. It's really fun, but practice/games eat up a lot of my spare time :( 

Next, my parents have decided to ban me from painting my nails for the rest of March. I missed the bus three times this year, and they had to drive me to school, which means no more nail polish for the month of March. It sounds kind of strict when I type it out, I guess my parents are pretty strict. They do have to put up with me living in their house though, haha. 

BUT I do want to keep my blog active!! I'll be pulling some things out of my unpublished folder, but I don't have enough stuff to last me posting twice a week throughout March. 

Which means I need y'all's help... will any of you guys be willing to do a guest post for me? If you're interested, please send me an email at thenailsnail[at]gmail.com.  Anything nail related is fine -- swatches, tutorials, nail art, nail care routines, life of a nail art blogger, etc.!

I'd be glad to do a guest post for you once I get my polish back!

Maybe my nails will like the break, they're in need of some TLC right now!

Thanks for reading! 

Lucy xx