Author: Erica
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Watermelon Sugar | Set Stories
Every time I looked down at this custom DIY press-on nail set, the tune of “Watermelon Sugar” kept looping in my mind. The funny thing is that watermelons weren’t even the main inspiration for this set, but I just couldn’t unsee it. This is a set that was inspired by some press-ons I did over…
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Knicks in 5 | Set Stories
Go NY, Go NY, Go!!! I created this NY Knicks nail art set to celebrate the team’s historic NBA championship run (and win)! I actually had a whole other set planned to wear during this time, but I knew that I’d regret not rocking a blue-and-orange set if the Knicks happened to win. I’m not…
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Big Mama | Set Stories
Happy belated Mother’s Day to all the mothers, moms, mommies, muvas, and mamas – this graffiti art-inspired press-on nail set is for you! My last few nail sets have been sneaker-inspired, so I wanted to try something different. These nails are colorful, bold, and very much give “‘round the way” mom, and I’m here for…
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Cloudy With a Chance | Set Stories
So I’m seeing that some of the girlies want “regular” flats, not sneakers, for the summer… couldn’t be me! To prove my love for kicks, I’m bringing you another sneaker-inspired nail art set. This set is round two of my New Balance x Salehe Bembury DIY custom press-on nails – we have several more rounds…
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It Bees Like That | Set Stories
Surprise! Surprise! I have a new sneaker-inspired nail art set for y’all! You’re welcome. For these DIY custom press-on nails, my source of inspiration was the Asics x Cecilie Bahnsen collaboration Gel Quantum 360 VIIIs in the Silver/Black colorway. They’re the perfect slip-on tomboy femme sneaker, and I’ve worn them dozens of times since I…
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Spot On | Set Stories
I’m back with more sneaker-inspired nail art! This time, my inspiration for these DIY custom press-on nails was the New Balance 1906 Polka Dot in colors Sea Salt & Phantom. These sneakers were an impulse buy when I copped them back in 2024, but I pull them out multiple times every season, so I’m very…
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Flow State | Set Stories
My natural flow state is at my work table, in my living room, watching a psychological thriller, all while creating custom DIY press-on nails. This set, inspired by the New Balance x Salehe Bembury 2002Rs “Water Be The Guide” collaboration, definitely got my creative juices flowing. As you’ll come to find out as I share…
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Little Rot, Big Energy | Set Stories
New Lagos = New Set. If your interests live at the intersection of thought-provoking books and bold design on some DIY press-on nails, this one is for you! Weirdly, I feel like this custom press-on nail set forced me to create it. One of my favorite authors of all time is Akwaeke Emezi. When I’m…
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Silver Samba Mama | Set Stories
Calling all my sneaker femmes and thems! Who’s in the mood for some sneaker nail art? I’ve wanted to design custom press-on nails based on the adidas x Wales Bonner Silver Metallic Sambas ever since I got them, but time kept slipping away from me… You know that pair of kicks that had you begging…
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Introducing The POLISH Method: Your Clear Path from Inspo to “I Made This”
If you’ve ever spent hours scrolling Pinterest or Instagram, saved a stunning nail design, and then stared at your blank press-ons thinking “…now what?“, twinsies! That was me for way too long. I’d find designs I loved, but the posts never explained how to actually create them. No color breakdown. No technique tips. Just a…