Pochacco Nails

The last two years, I have focused only on Hello Kitty when having my nails designed professionally. I have decided that it was Pochacco's turn for this year. 

When October came around, I wasn't in a mood for Halloween nails, but to start a simple black and white style as an introduction to Pochacco.

Here is my take on Pochacco. 

I call this Black Tie Pochacco

When I was browsing Instagram for nail design ideas, I figured that my theme would be black and white as Pochacco's face is like a white blob on the nail. Usually with a white center, you need to correlate it with a different color to create a nice contrast.

Since last year's Hello Kitty Xmas lights nail design, I have been in love with the idea of adding rhinestones, pearls, or gems. For this nail design, I went for combining styles while adding a touch of simplicity. It's not too bad, right? 

I think my favorite has to be the middle finger with the criss cross pattern - along with Pochacco, of course. With a clear background, the black lines overlay the white lines, making it a nice style. Adding a bit of stones gives it a complete finish. 

My fascination with rhinestones carries over to this year's Christmas design. 

I loved last year's Christmas design so much that I wanted to replicate it, but with Pochacco as the character. I call it: Santa Baby Pochacco.

Since Pochacco was wearing a red Santa suit, I wanted my nail theme colors to be red and white again, but with an added touch of black. When I was choosing styles, I realized I could add one finger nail style as a stand alone center. Last year's design had the same star accessory and I wanted to keep it for this year's design. 

Below is a closer picture of it. Half silver chrome and the top half is black, with a star as the finishing touch. This nail style represents the New Year coming. 

After I had my X-mas nails done at Marie Nails, I think I was going for a more "busier" nail art. I have seen pictures of kawaii nail art in Japan and I never liked how most of it had too much art going on the design. I didn't want to go too simple as well. This is my version of how I like it -- in the middle. Not too simple, nor too extreme.

Until next year - Merry Christmas ❣

Christmas Nails

When I got my nails done with a Christmas theme, I never expected the results to turn out so good. My nails sparkle like Christmas time -- corny as it may sound. I feel like I am carrying around Christmas lights everywhere I go with the nails shimmering in red and green. 

Preview

Ever since I got my nails professionally done by nail technicians, I have spoiled myself that I can never go back to painting my own nails for special occasions. I feel all pampered and girly after getting my nails done. It's a girl's right of passage to get all beautified. 

When I see my nails so detailed with 3D art, I feel like I can't just put stickers on it. It feels like the real stuff is adding professional art rather than stickers. I guess it's my nail preference choice that has guided me to Marie Nails. I am always searching for the best of the best.

After each visit to the nail salon, I have realized that my nail designs started off very simple and progressed into a more detailed art design. A week has passed since my last visit and I am so in love with my nails. 

Earlier in the month, I knew that my theme would be a red Hello Kitty Christmas nails. I loved my Halloween nails and wanted to have a similar design. I thought that having a full figure of Hello Kitty instead of just the head would be fascinating. I was right. I loved the Santa Kitties on my hand. Each in a different Santa theme outfit.

Shouts Christmas, huh? ;p

If you think about it, I have a present on my finger. It's ready with a bow on top. Here's to a very Merry Christmas this year. May your holidays be bright and full of laughter. Stay warm! XOXO