22 Textured Nail DIYs To Take Your Mani To The Next Dimension

Get it? Because the nails are 3D.

1. Lace

Lace ribbon + polish + glue.

2. Perforated Leather

Get the full tutorial here.

3. Liquid Sand

Put the “x” in texture.

4. You can also DIY your own.

 

Just use regular nail polish and embossing powder.

5. (Real!) Feather

Check out all the steps here.

6. Studded Nails

So you can actually be tough as nails.

7. 3D Cable Knit

Get this super cozy look here.

8. 3D Chunky Glitter

The gold glitter flakes are even made from recycled plastic.

9. Diamond Plate

Get this 3D effect using soak off gel polish.

10. Spun Sugar

Get the whole spin here.

11. Velvet

Get all the info here.

12. Confetti

It’s a party for your hands.

13. Caviar

Forget the fancy caviar nail sets you can buy, and recreate this look with craft store microbeads!

14. Or DIY it using poppy seeds.

Yep. Poppy seeds.

15. Quilted Polish

Get these chic fingernails with only polish and striping tape!

17. Denim

For a more casual look.

18. Stained Glass

Find out more here.

19. Strawberries

It’s a berry fun tutorial.

20. Pressed Leaves or Petals

 

Get the deets here.

21. Gold Leaf

 

Find out how to gild your mani here.

22. (Real!) Snakeskin

Using real snake sluff that sheds naturally. No snakes were harmed in the making of this tutorial.

Pretty soon you’ll have to make a mani cam of your own.

Read more: http://www.buzzfeed.com/maitlandquitmeyer/textured-nail-diys-to-take-your-mani-to-the-next-dimensio?b=1&loreal_feed=1&loreal_username=beauty

Lib boycott fail: Citizens plan National Appreciation Day for Papa John’s

http://twitter.com/#!/joyreaper/status/267994312124530688

Did the Left learn nothing from the attempted pathetic boycott of Chick-fil-A? Apparently not, since the party of “no bullying” is now trying to bully Papa John’s for the crime of trying to remain in business. Oh, the horror!

As Twitchy reported, they called for a boycott when Papa John’s joined the growing chorus of businesses that are responding to the crushing effects of Obamacare by mulling cutting workers’ hours. Applebee’s was also targeted, after a franchisee contemplated a hiring freeze. In the deluded and wilfully ignorant minds of liberals, this calls for boycotting the business to try to make it go totally under. That’s helpful!

Papa John’s was also attacked as racist, natch. Race-baiting is always the go-to response by the Left. Thankfully, many are no longer falling for it. The boycott? They are doing it wrong. Again.

Papa Johns is the best >>>>>>>> twitter.com/sparkOneee/sta…

— Форе (@sparkOneee) November 11, 2012

I’d like to apologize in advance to the other fine pizzerias in my area, but I’ll be eating a lot of Papa Johns for the near future.

— John Hayward (@Doc_0) November 11, 2012

Good man. RT @rickswift: @keder I got a large Papa Johns pizza today.

— Kevin Eder (@keder) November 11, 2012

I ordered @papajohns for lunch bc I support their business decision due to costs of Obamacare. Liberals call 4 boycott. twitter.com/Jim_Patriot/st…

— Jim_Patriot (@Jim_Patriot) November 12, 2012

I’m headed to Papa Johns for lunch!

— Brad Knight (@BradKnight12) November 12, 2012

Papa johns pizza and bojangles chicken for lunch. Heck yes.

— Ashley Duncan (@leyashcandun) November 11, 2012

I bought a new truck, pre-ordered Black Ops 2, and had Papa-Johns for lunch. Been a great day so far!

— Casey Williams (@C_Williams67) November 9, 2012

Papa johns.!!!! 🙂 #yum

— Tabitha Hall (@tabbycat31596) November 12, 2012

Papa Johns for lunch. #score

— Jacob Adams(@Shnayblayheyjay) November 11, 2012

Papa Johns for lunch! 👏😁

— Kacey Normand (@kaceyalexandra) November 11, 2012

Walk in the park & pepperoni pizza from papa johns!!! #Today‘sAgenda 👍❤🍁🍃🍂🚻🍕

— Briana Monet Hawkins (@BreezyTrini) November 12, 2012

worddddd RT @damnedmisfit: I love Papa Johns. Shit is AMAZING.

— angel.(@thuglifeangeel) November 12, 2012

I want papa johns

— taylor west (@WILDDDWEST) November 12, 2012

Got papa johns pizza for lunch 😀

— Mohammed Abdulhadi (@M__Abdulhadi) November 12, 2012

Pizza for lunch ♥ #pizza #papa #johns #pepperoni instagr.am/p/R7n5j4D9gL/

— Mohammed Abdulhadi (@M__Abdulhadi) November 12, 2012

I can’t believe you just Instagramed that lol RT @younghandro: Destroyed this papa johns instagr.am/p/R6oYAmj8M1/

— EL KAPITAN (@All_Haile_Kale) November 12, 2012

Papa Johns for lunch!!#ThanksASUMH#Seniors @jordanwallis13 @kendra41611 @karleebtucker @alijourdan @the_hinrichs05 @laurenita2013 @shults95

— Clayton Tucker (@claytontucker95) November 12, 2012

Huh. People still seem to be eating delicious Papa John’s! And, like after the pitiful Chick-fil-A boycott attempt, citizens are rallying around Papa John’s with plans for a National Appreciation Day.

@michellemalkin @snarkandboobs Guys, #RebootUSA is coordinating a Papa John’s Day (11/16) tinyurl.com/a9buenc #IStandWithPapaJohns

— Harry(@Tark31) November 11, 2012

#IStandWithPapaJohns

— Gabriella Hoffman (@Gabby_Hoffman) November 12, 2012

This Friday evening, I will be hosting a @papajohns party with my friends in Alexandria, VA to #standwithpapajohns facebook.com/events/1669911…

— Gabriella Hoffman (@Gabby_Hoffman) November 12, 2012

Don’t boycott @papajohns Boycott #ObamaCare #standwithpapajohns

— Janelle Capley (@J_nelle_) November 12, 2012

Mark Your Calendar ==> November 16th National @papajohn‘s Appreciation Day – Papa Johns nation.foxnews.com/papa-johns/201…

— GOP Fashionista (@GOPfashionista) November 12, 2012

Papa John’s National Appreciation Day, this Friday, 11/16/12, to combat liberal/progressive smears. #IStandWithPapaJohns

— Thom Dartt (@ThomDartt) November 12, 2012

Don’t forget to take pictures, all! We are still grinning widely at the memory of these amazing photos from Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day!

This Twitter user has a fabulous idea.

I think on Monday I’ll have @chickfila biscuits for breakfast, @applebees for lunch and @papajohns for dinner. #BecauseTheLeftIsStoopid

— Greg (@CajunConservatv) November 10, 2012

Yep. They still don’t understand that elections have consequences. Do they plan to boycott everyone? Based on the growing number of businesses, large and small, that are being forced to lay off workers, cut their hours or institute hiring freezes, they’d have to.

Of course, they can’t boycott these small businesses: They, sadly, are closing up shop. Elections, they have tragic consequences.

We stand with Papa John’s and every business that is struggling in the wake of Obama’s business-crushing policies. National Appreciation Day? Heck, yes. Y’all built that.

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/11/12/lib-boycott-fail-redux-citizens-stand-with-targeted-papa-johns-plan-national-appreciation-day/

This Is The Best Music Video About PMS You’ve Ever Seen

Have you ever wanted to punch PMS right in the face?

K-Pop star Lizzy teamed up with a Korean comedian named Park Myeong-Su for a song called “(Good Bye) PMS” and the music video for it is totally bonkers.

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In the video, Myeong-Su plays like some kind of premenstrual syndrome devil.

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Who shows up and ruins Lizzy’s life.

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Making her eat a bunch…

 

Causing breakouts…

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Giving her migraines…

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…And just generally being a huge pain.

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Then, at one point, he gets like Godzilla-size big and starts attacking the whole city.

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Giving PMS to everyone in the city. Even this dog.

 

That is, until Lizzy takes some medicine and gets super huge, as well.

 

Then she punches the crap out of PMS.

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She defeats him…

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…And then they do a fun dance together.

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Basically, it’s the perfect music video.

Read more: http://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanhatesthis/have-you-ever-wanted-to-punch-pms-in-the-actual-face

Fast and Furious suspect extradited; DOJ bought to turn over documents

http://twitter.com/#!/TucsonNewsNow/status/494992767546712066

A man faced with the murder of U.S. Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry happens to be extradited to the usa. Tucson Information Now reports:

Ivan Soto-Barraza is arraigned on Friday, Aug. 1 in federal courtroom in Tucson, according to the Department of Justice.

Terry died in a shootout in 2010 after confronting some border bandits south of Tucson.

Soto-Barraza had been caught in Mexico in September 2013. He could be faced with first degree murder, second degree murder, conspiracy to affect trade by robbery, tried disturbance with business by robbery, use and carrying a firearm during a crime of violence and attack on a federal officer.

Two other suspects tend to be lacking and two other individuals tend to be behind bars. One ended up being sentenced in February to three decades in national jail.

http://twitter.com/#!/SharylAttkisson/status/494932036399153152

In related Fast and Furious development, investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson states Thursday night that the Justice Department must turn over to traditional watchdog group Judicial Check out an index of all of this product the DOJ features been withholding since September 2012, since a federal judge has lifted a 16-month wait within the Freedom of Information lawsuit.

The ruling needs the division of Justice to make on the listing of papers by Oct. 1.

Attkisson notes that she by herself has actually “longstanding Freedom of Information demands pending because of the federal government into the Fast and Furious instance.”

http://twitter.com/#!/drawandstrike/status/494934849090646016 http://twitter.com/#!/hollyammon/status/494935739176845313 http://twitter.com/#!/mrtom2360/status/494957619363082242

 

 

Find out more: http://twitchy.com/2014/07/31/fast-and-furious-suspect-extradited-doj-ordered-to-turn-over-index-of-documents/

A Definitive Ranking Of “Twenty-Four Italian Songs And Arias”

Tu lo sigh.

24. “Alma del core” by Antonio Caldara

What it means, basically: I like you. I really like you. KISS ME.

From La constanza in amor vince l’inganno, this aria’s tepid melody manages to make the joyous emotions of love sound dreary and mundane. Caldara just confirms that pastoral relationships are a total snooze-fest.

23.Non posso disperar” by Giovanni Battista Bononcini

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What it means, basically: I know you said you’re not into me, but I like you so much it hurts.

This aria tries to worm its way into your heart with an interesting tune, but it’s creepy to the core. The eerie tone ensures most singers won’t touch it with a 10-foot pole.

22.Vergin, tutto amor” by Francesco Durante

What it means, basically: Hey, Virgin Mary, please be chill about the sinners.

Not your best work, Durante. This song might get you into heaven, but it’s hard to win over even the most pious audience if they’re asleep before the second chord.

21.Lasciatemi morire!” by Claudio Monteverdi

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What it means, basically: Let. Me. DIE.

Thank god this aria from “Ariana” is a one-pager. It’s not often that the audience wants to die, too.

20. “Come raggio di sol” by Antonio Caldara

What it means, basically: I might be smiling on the outside, but I am a HOT MESS on the inside.

While the lyrics might be relatable to some, this tune always ends up sounding like a total dirge. “Come raggio di sol” is the Debbie Downer of Italian art songs.

19. “Se Florindo è fedele” by Alessandro Scarlatti

What it means, basically: I’m hard to get, but if Florindo wants to be exclusive, I’m down.

This is a jolly aria, but since Scarlatti makes four appearances in this book, he’s competing against himself. This time, he loses.

18.Le Violette” by Alessandro Scarlatti

What it means, basically: Don’t be so shy, babe. Let me hit on you.

This jaunty number has a great beat and delightful melody. It might have gotten higher marks if it didn’t rely on the cliché of equating women to flowers. That was tired even in 17th century.

17.Pietà, Signore” by Alessandro Stradella

What it means, basically: Lord have mercy.

This is a dark, churchy song for the guiltiest of souls. It’s kind of a cosmic bummer. The next time you do something awful, like hooking up with your best friend’s ex, blast this and beg for forgiveness.

16.Pur dicesti, o bocca bella” by Antonio Lotti

What it means, basically: Yeah, that sweet mouth finally said “yes”.

For one of the few pieces in the book about requited love, this song is awfully bashful. But that’s to be expected from a choir boy like Lotti. Still, it’s not bold enough for what could totally be your make out anthem.

15. “Il mio bel foco” by Francesco Bartolomeo Conti

What it means, basically: My love flame burns for you, and only you, babe.

It’s easy to get swept up in this seductive proclamation of love. It manages to be seductive and robust at the same time. The only thing holding it back is that fake-ass recitative at the beginning.

14.Che fiero costume” by Giovanni Legrenzi

What it means, basically: Love is awesome, and totally not the blind baby everyone said it was.

This tune can really get your blood flowing and your hips shaking. Still, the whole weird blind baby metaphor keeps it from being the dance hit that it could be.

13.Nel cor più non mi sento” by Giovanni Paisiello

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What it means, basically: Love is literally making me crazy.

From L’amor contrastato, ossia La molinara, this darling aria is pretty cutesy for a song about insanity. It’s a little safe and sugary for a song about how loves bites, pinches, and pricks you.

12.Nina” by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi

What it means, basically: Nina hasn’t gotten out of bed for three days. Someone blast this music and wake her the fuck up.

Poor, poor Nina. She can’t even hear this great song that was written for her. Pergolesi hits you right in the feels with this brooding tune. This is the quintessential rainy day art song.

11. “Sebben, crudele” by Antonio Caldara

What it means, basically: I’m gonna play the waiting game until you lower your standards.

This aria from La costanza in amor vince l’inganno is the ultimate anthem for unrequited love. Though it’s a little gloomy, Caldara brightens it up here and there to remind you to never give up hope.

10.Amarilli mia bella” by Giulio Caccini

What it means, basically: Amarilli, babe, I totally love you. Seriously, rip open my chest, your name’s written on my heart.

Caccini set a new standard for musical orgasms by writing this sultry song that has the power to get anyone in the mood. Once you hear that final “amore” your panties practically drop themselves.

9.O cessate di piagarmi” by Alessandro Scarlatti

What it means, basically: You’re colder than ice and you make me want to die.

From Il Pompeo, this morose little aria perfectly captures overwhelming sadness without being a total drag. Play it when your crush doesn’t text you back and you need to let those tears out.

8.Vittoria, mio core!” by Giacomo Carissimi

What it means, basically: Good job, heart. We’re finally over that bitch.

Love sucks, and everyone can relate to a good break-up song, especially one as cheerful as this. Carissimi truly had a timeless hit on his hands.

7. “Se tu m’ami, se sospiri” by Alessandro Parisotti

What it means, basically: It’s great that you like me, but if you think I’m going to give up other dudes, you’re sorely mistaken.

There’s some debate over whether this flirty tune is by Parisotti or Pergolesi, which gives this piece a seductive air of mystery. Who knew an Italian art song could be so coy?

6.Già il sole dal Gange” by Alessandro Scarlatti

What it means, basically: The sun makes things pretty.

This aria from L’honestà negli amori has a toe-tapping beat and a saccharine melody that will have you prancing with unicorns and vomiting rainbows in no time.

5.O del mio dolce ardor” by Christoph Willibald Gluck

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What it means, basically: I’ll find someone, someday. Maybe.

Originally from Paride ed Elena, this aria loses a few authenticity points for being written by a non-Italian. Still, Gluck managed to capture the Italian musical spirit by writing a thrilling song about being a loveless loser.

4. “Danza, danza, fanciulla gentile” by Francesco Durante

What it means, basically: Dance, girl. Dance to my singing.

This jig earns its high spot by being the most booty-shakin’ tune in the whole book. Durante’s had people gyrating in auditorium chairs for centuries.

3.Per la gloria d’adorarvi” by Giovanni Battista Bononcini

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What it means, basically: Those eyes, girl. Dayum.

From the opera Griselda to the stage of Jewel, this glorious aria set the bar high for songs about eyes. Van Morrison ain’t got nothin’ on Bononcini.

2. “Tu lo sai” by Giuseppe Torelli

What it means, basically: You def know that I like you, so can we just be exclusive already?

Torelli truly delivered the drama with this piece. Never has there been a more gripping, heart-wrenching song about confronting your crush. Bring out the tissues!

1. “Caro mio ben” by Tommaso Giordani

What it means, basically: Bae, my heart’s sad without you.

“Caro mio ben” is the bread and butter of classical singers. Everyone’s done it, and everyone loves it. You may also recognize this tune from Raise Your Voice, further proof that this exquisite melody will continue to transcend genres for years to come.

Read more: http://www.buzzfeed.com/ninamohan/a-definitive-ranking-of-twenty-four-italian-songs-and-arias