HPB Presents - A Starry Night in July


Hiya guys. I'm feeling a bit better after taking a day off from everything yesterday. My hubs wanted me to get some rest, but I insisted that I needed some nail time. He ended up pulling out a table next to the bed and bringing me what I asked so I could do this mani. Such a sweetheart. Before I got started, I ended up filing my nails and went too far. Hence the nubs. Note to future self: please don't ever file your nails when you're sick. Anyway here's my mani for the July link-up 'Starry Night' presented by the HPB group.

HPB Presents - A Starry Night in July

While I do really love how this turned out, I wish I could of incorporated all the elements I originally wanted to. The transition from my head to reality isn't always a successful one, but I'm sure my fellow nail artists can relate haha.

HPB Presents - A Starry Night in July

The HPB group is short for 'Hobby Polish Blogger' group on Facebook. This group is home to veterans and novice blogger a like and the atmosphere is really friendly and inviting. Definitely recommend joining if you're a blogger yourself. We've been coming together and doing monthly link-ups the last few months and it has been such a fun experience.

HPB Presents - A Starry Night in July

For this mani I used three of my all-time favorite Zoya polishes from the blue color corner: Blu, Ling, and Ryan.  I preferred using acrylic paint for the black silhouette mountains and the white stars. Right before I was getting to take photos I quickly sponged on some Fairy Dust by China Glaze near the stars only. It added such a nice touch!

HPB Presents - A Starry Night in July

I'm really glad I was able to join the rest of the ladies this month for this great theme! Take a minute and visit some of the other bloggers that participated as well.

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  1. I wish I had time to participate in this one. It is beautiful to see!

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    1. Thank you. I'm glad I pushed myself to do it this month!

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  2. I regret not being able to participate in this one, it's a beautiful theme. your mani turned out great!

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    1. Hopefully you can join in on the next one! I always have a hard time joining in so I know how it is.

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  3. Wow you did an amazing job! I feel Ya on the filing too short, hate when that happens! Lol but they do look nice on you!

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    1. Thanks a lot. Lol. I was so upset about it. I do way too often, but thankfully they grow very quickly.

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  4. Love this so much. Everything about this mani is stunning x

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  5. LOVE THIS! I don't do nail art myself, but I may try this...

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    1. You totally should! It gives the illusion of being more artsy than it actually is lol.

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  6. The outcome is just beautiful. I have Zoya's Blue but now see there are two others that I need to get!

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    1. You should definitely grab all the Zoyas haha. They are always my go-to polishes when I do nail art.

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  7. I need to start participating in these link-up posts. So so pretty.

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    1. Linkups are so much fun! They are especially great when you're stuck on what to come up with. You should join us next month!

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  8. Oh this is beautiful. The macro is so great! I love your skyline!

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  9. Lovely! Even if something turns out different than what you imagine it still looks great to the rest of us.

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  10. I think it looks great, and I quite like this length- it's enough canvas to work with for something fun, and you've got nail beds I would kill for! Very well done!

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  11. This is stunning! Love how the skyline looks.

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    1. Thank you! I'm glad I decided to include it, was much easier than I imagined.

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  12. Absolutely beautiful. And your nails are gorgeous even short!

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    1. Thank you! But I am desperate for them to grow just a tad bit more.

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  13. I'm part of HBP, but I haven't managed to do any of the link-ups yet. I'm loving seeing everyone's interpretations. This is gorgeous!

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  14. Wow this is gorgeous! You're nails still look very nice. Also your husband is a sweetheart! Lol.

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  15. These are gorgeous! You did a really good job on the these.

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  16. This is so gorgeous! I starred at the macro for a few minutes, I really love it.

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