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Friday, November 15, 2013

My Birthday Mani!

... had to be something sweet and adorable for, to me, my birthdays are The Event of the year! hahaha :)

I love celebrating my birthday and I'm actually the kind of person who, two weeks before, makes the countdown till The Big Day - everyone around me knows that by now and people actually join in! I'm like a big kid, really - tsk, tsk ;)

Anyway, yesterday was a lovely, amazing day, full of awesomness and, most of all, full of love, as my birthdays always are. I have but to thank everyone who shared some of their love with me yesterday - I love you all back! THANK YOU! <3

So, here's what I wore yesterday, 14th of November, the day of my 30th birthday!






Bahahahaha! Very grown up of me or what?
A very lady-like mani, I'd say ;)
Which is why I particularly chose this picture of the grey bears - the little felow looks like he's having a tee-hee laugh, doesn't he? ;)






I searched for pictures of the grey bears - they're loveable and just plain cute - and ended up choosing this one here!





I decided on a baby pink for the background instead and not the bright fuchsia pink of the picture ;)
I went with Inocos Rosa Bebé and added a wee bit of sparkle to it with Serenna SE036.




I decided to have the fuzzy bear on my middle finger and proceeded with acrylic paints - I mixed three different kinds of grey shades - one for his whole body; another for his muzzle and ears; and a final one for his outline and body hair ;)




I then went on adding the hearts for, like I said before, love was all around me from the moment I woke up till the moment I laid down to sleep <3
I thought of red hearts, but decided on the black ones instead, 'cause I thought the red would be too disruptive ;)


What do you think of this one? Cute or what? Should I have gone with a more elegant, feminine, lady-like mani, appropriate to my age? :P

hehehe - let me know all about it down below! And hope you're one to celebrate your birthdays like this - it's the only way, really ;)

Hugs & Kissies,
Mina *

38 comments:

  1. That's a perfect birthday mani!:)
    Happy belated birthday:) i'm sorry, I missed it.
    And my birthday is in exactly 2 weeks (i started counting) so can I come to Portugal and ask you to paint something as cute on my nails?:D

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    1. Thank you so much, E.! You're so kind! I'm sorry I missed yours - but you're free to stop by any time and we'll have us some awesome mani session ;)

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  2. Yeah, so beautiful! I love it!

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  3. Happy belated birthday, Mina! :D I am glad you had such a nice one ^^ You mani was perfect! Haha, I love you for entering your thirties with hearts and a cute bear on your nails, that's the attitude, girl! :D 30's is the new 20's so... you did just what you had to! :D

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  4. Oh gee I keep forgetting: nice header! It's simple and cute, I like it better than the other one :)

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    1. Awww, sweetie! Thank you so much! I thought the blog needed a cleaner fresher face and a more personalized watermark always make sone feel good ;)

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  5. Happy birthday Mina :)
    That teddy bear is so cute ^.^

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  6. Happy Birthday for yesterday! I think the bear is great, you have skills.

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  7. Happy (belated) birthday! Oh my, I remember those bears! They were all over Valentine's cards when I was 17... Gorgeous mani!

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    1. hahah - it's true! They were like mushrooms around that time ;)
      thank you for your nice comment, Brethil! **

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  8. It's your birthday, it's your birthday!! This is the sweetest 'actually I'm 29' mani I've ever seen. ;) ;) I hope you have a wonderful day and year, you darling you!

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    1. hehehe - you made me laugh for good!
      Thank you so much, Jolène!

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  9. Qual infantil! Tá lindo mulher!!! lol
    Parabéns atrasadinhos linda!

    Jokas,
    Z

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    1. hehehe - you rock! Obrigada, querida! **

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  10. Happy birthday, Mina! I wish I was excited as you about turning 30...I hate getting older! xD

    About the main...OMFG! Seriously?! That is like the cutest and sweetest thing ever! *-*

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    1. Awww, thank you so much Raquel! And be excited as well - getting older is a great and enjoyable experience, sweetie, and think about it: it's one day made specially for you: gotta celebrate and party hard! ;)

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  11. So cute!
    Happy Birthday! Joyeux anniversaire!
    ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

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  12. I'm too late but HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I wish you a lot of love, happiness and more and more great ideas for manicures!! This one is so lovely!!!)) About "appropriate to your age" - I think you weren't you if your birthday mani wasn't so cute, girly and unique!! Kisses!!

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    1. One is never late for wishing Happy Birthday, so thank you so much, Anastasia - you're very sweet!! :))
      And your comment just gave me the warmest of smiles! Thank you, thank you!!! <3

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  13. Sweetie, this is a perfection for your birthday and it suits you so much <3 I am loving the cute bear. It's so cuddly and cute, I just wanna hug him. And I am loving the sparkly top coat over the pink :) It looks super cute and adds softness to the mani.
    Happy Birthday again <3

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    1. Thank you - I just wrinkled up in sweetness! hehehe
      You're the best - thank you, thank you!!! :D

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  14. So cute mani <3
    Happy birthday! :)

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  15. Happy birthday Mina! (Wish I was still 30!)

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    1. Thank you so much, sweetie. **
      ps. each age has its beauty! Have been learning that as years go by and I get to experience delightful things and learn so much :D

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  16. Aww, I missed your birthday, I'm sorry! Happy belated birthday wishes, I'm glad you had a great day!
    I think the mani is cute, who cares about elegant and age appropriate! Hey, my 30th birthday is more than a few years gone and I regularly paint spaceships on my nails ;)

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    1. No need to apologize! :D A Happy Birthday never comes in late, so thank you so much, sweeetie! :D
      And your spaceships totally rock! hehehe - who cares for age appropriate? ;)

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  17. Those black hearts are so sweet! <3

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    1. I know, right? I think I love them more in that colour than if I'd chosen red ;)

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  18. Its your birthday, do whatever pleases you! And Mina, this is *stunning*!! I'm in love with the teddy bear! I'm here drinking on your words about how you draw it lol! You're really talented :) On another matter, 30?? I' give you less more when I met you in person lol. I'm glad you had a fantastic day with lots of love, like you said, its what matters :) Kisses,

    Cristina***

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    1. You're absolutely right! Who cares about age appropriate - just stay true to who you are :D
      And you're a darling!! I guess smiling a lot helps age slower hahaha :))

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  19. Thank you so, so much, Joanna! :D

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You just made this girl smile! Thank you for your comment and for sharing your thoughts with me! :)