June 26th 2015 Mark that date in the history books y'all! Because this is happening and it's REAL LIFE. I may be lucky enough to be marrying a man, but I very easily could have been lined up to marry a woman. I am excited beyond belief that I can now raise my children in a country, and a time, where they can have the same joys and sorrows of marriage that I can, no matter what gender they or their loved one may be. Today is bittersweet for me though. In October of 2006 I lost my best friend to suicide, because he lost all hope in a brighter future. He couldn't see an end to the hatred, the violence, the hiding, and the struggle that his life was. A week before his sweet 16, he ended his struggle. Every day since the day I met him, I stood up for him and myself and everyone in this world who have fought for the right to love without fear. To love without end. To simply be treated as the humans we are. Today, that paid off. My struggle, my fight, YOUR fight, paid off. We did it! So today, and this bright and fun and SPARKLY mani, are dedicated to those I have lost to the struggle that has been the fight for marriage equality; And those I have lost too soon that fought alongside me all these years, waiting for this moment. If you have a moment, please scroll to the bottom of this post and take a moment with me to send a nod to these forever young and beautiful people. You should be able to right click and view these images to see larger versions of them. :) First I used two coats of Vanna, a pale pinkish white, to make the colours stand out more. Then, I painted ribbons of colour on the accent nail; One stripe for each colour. Once dry, I put a gloss topcoat on the accent nail, and was done with it. For the other four nails, I used an old [clean] cheap eyeshadow sponge applicator and dipped it in nail polish remover briefly before each colour. Not only did it clean the sponge for the next colour but it made the colours blend like watercolour. I sponged on each colour one at a time on the four main nails, in a burst pattern. I was inspired by THIS picture that was used in a nail polish group I participate in. Once dry, I put a matte topcoat on the main four nails, and let it dry. Finally, I used Margot to hand paint the letters 'L O V E' on the four main nails. Then, I put gloss topcoat on top and let it dry. Polishes used I'd like to send a big thanks and shoutout to Julep for making such amazing colours, as all polishes used in this mani are from Julep. Below, you can find images of the polishes used; and my affiliate links to get these colours for yourself if you would like any of them, and if they are available for purchase! Dedicated to the memory of...
Jesse Higginbotham Mar. 10th 1990 - Apr. 19th 2007 For more information on Joshie, Hannah, or Jesse, please visit the following links. All three were friends with one another, and all three were friends of mine. All three were, and in their names continue to be, making changes in the lives of people everywhere. They are special, as are we all, and my greatest wish is that they are smiling right now. Because #LoveWon.
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