Saturday, 18 February 2017

Nails Extravaganza ~ Be-YOU-tiful

Hi there!

Nails Extravaganza is a meme here on Olivia's Catastrophe where I share my latest nail art designs with you all. 


It's been quite a while since I've shared a nails extravaganza post. Mostly because I was having some difficulties when it came to nail art. I don't usually have this with many things, but I started to get in my mind that I wasn't any good at nail art, and that I shouldn't even bother trying. It started with doing a couple of designs and mucking them up. But then, even when I was doing my nail art well, I was so unsatisfied. I would look at it, notice one little imperfection or so, and then remove it. I don't know why it bothered me so much, but I decided I had to give up nail art. 


I still did paint my nails in colour though, just without designs. I actually got into nail art because I'm not such a huge fan of my nails. I loved nail polish because I could cover them up :P But yeah, I was still doing nail colour, but not nail art. 

But I have this nail art buddy, and we share a nail art account. After a couple of months of only her posting, she started to boost my confidence. She encouraged me to do my nails, give it a try, and actually show her before I removed it. And so I did. Because of her kind words and motivation, I managed to get back into it... slowly. 

There are some changes. I am going to be working on doing more simple designs and improving my skill before I go back to some of the complicated designs I was able to do before. I'm not going to be making anymore nail art videos. I just don't want that kind of pressure. But I will still be sharing here and on instagram. It'll work out, I hope :)



And that's why the first design I decided to do when I got back into sharing my nail art was this simple message. It's a reminder that you are beautiful. But at the same time, it's a reminder to be YOU. 
Thanks for reading ^.^

 If you want to see more of my nail art make sure you follow our shared account on instagram!

Olivia's Question: Have you ever doubted your ability to do something well? What was it, and how did you overcome it? 

Olivia-Savannah x
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20 comments:

  1. DMS18 February 2017 at 18:56

    Your nail art looks great! Can't imagine the patience it must take to do that on both hands. I love the message too.

    I have doubted my ability to do something well. I have found practice is the only way to overcome it. The more we do something the easier it gets. :)
    ~Jess

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    1. Olivia's Catastrophe23 February 2017 at 08:13

      Sometimes it can be pretty trying to do so! Yes, practice and doing something about it is the best way to change that mindset :)

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  2. Joy 18 February 2017 at 20:03

    You have the patience of a saint, Olivia. I did my nails this morning but I only managed to do my left hand. LOL. :D

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  3. Anonymous19 February 2017 at 05:51

    I doubt myself ALL THE TIME! The difference between failure and success is perseverance. I love your tenacity and you're endless energy. Keep up the amazing job.

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    1. Olivia's Catastrophe23 February 2017 at 08:15

      Thank you, Lonna. And I do as well... which can be annoying at times. But pushing through is what is important :D

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  4. Cee R @ Dora Reads19 February 2017 at 12:51

    That's so clever! I honestly don't have the patience to do anything but paint my nails (and more often than not, I just leave them natural.)

    And yes, I doubt myself about everything. All the time. But I'm starting to learn that the result actually isn't the point... much as it might feel like it at the time.

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    1. Olivia's Catastrophe23 February 2017 at 08:20

      Natural nails should always be loved and appreciated for what they are well. And yes, the result isn't always the most important. Sometimes it is all about the journey :)

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  5. BEAUTYEDITER.COM – Beauty Blog19 February 2017 at 13:07

    This is a very lovely post.

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  6. Manis & Makeovers19 February 2017 at 13:16

    This is beautiful! The writing on your nails is so neat, wow!

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    1. Olivia's Catastrophe23 February 2017 at 08:31

      Thank you, Lothwen! Having your approval always makes me feel honoured :3

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  7. Carole's Random Life19 February 2017 at 14:00

    This is amazing, Olivia! I can barely write on paper much less my nails. You did a great job with this.

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    1. Olivia's Catastrophe23 February 2017 at 08:34

      I am sure your handwriting isn't that bad! But thank you <3

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  8. Nas19 February 2017 at 19:44

    You did it so beautifully. I let my daughter pain and make nail art on my nails sometimes :)

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    1. Olivia's Catastrophe23 February 2017 at 08:35

      Hehehe, I do the same for my mother from time to time!

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  9. Carla N22 February 2017 at 00:52

    They're gorgeous!!! <3 I'm kinda lazy when it comes to my nails. I mean, I do apply some nail polish every week or so, but never do any nail art.

    Lipstick and Mocha

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    1. Olivia's Catastrophe23 February 2017 at 08:37

      Nail art takes extra time, and I go a few weeks without it as well. Sometimes, it's nice to just have colour ^^

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  10. Laura Cookson5 March 2017 at 22:29

    Wow, they look awesome! I wish I could do nail art like that, but I can manage to mess up just painting my nails one colour! :)

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