Growing up in America, these adorable red-and-black insects were introduced to me as “ladybugs“.
When I moved back to England however, I discovered they were known as “ladybirds“.
To this day, I have never understood why this difference has come about, however I have settled on calling them “ladyburgs“.
Best of both worlds, I think.
Anyway, I painted some lovely ladyburgs on my nails. Hope you like! :)
The Background Story
Jan 22, 2012 @ 12:38:53
So cute! And you did it yourself. I’m amazed. Nail art is difficult, for me at least.
TLS
Jan 22, 2012 @ 13:14:11
Hehe, thank you! I think I must have quite a steady hand, had to practice a fair bit to paint my writing hand! Thanks for stopping by :)
Deepika
Jan 22, 2012 @ 14:26:24
Very cute :) I tried this one long back but turned out kinda messy..
TLS
Jan 22, 2012 @ 15:07:51
Aww, keep trying! And thank you! :)
xprincessgemx
Jan 22, 2012 @ 15:58:36
Sooo cute! I used to wear these when I was in school, haven’t tried them again for years but you’ve made me want to now! x
TLS
Jan 22, 2012 @ 17:02:44
Ooh please do! I loved your penguins! Let me know if you do :) xx
Minxies Glamour
Jan 22, 2012 @ 18:12:41
I LOVE this!
I recently bought Nail Art pens (60 of them) and couldn’t wait for them to arrive, as Blogging; I come across lots of designs that I would like to try out on my nails.
However, since receiving them; I just haven’t got round to doing them and couldn’t even decide on a pattern to do!
This has just given me an idea, so thanks for the post!! :-)
Love your blog posts :-)
Please check out my Blog
http://www.MinxiesGlamour.wordpress.com
Thanks,
Minxies Glamour
T: @MinxiesGlamour
x x x
TLS
Jan 22, 2012 @ 20:38:03
Awww thank you so much Minxies! Wow, 60 pens! Can’t wait to see what designs you do with them :) x
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Jan 24, 2012 @ 02:14:44
Oh these are so adorable. Lady bugs are a sign of good luck, I think. Either way they’re so cute.
TLS
Jan 24, 2012 @ 14:30:41
Thanks D, glad you liked them! :)
Aurora, HSP
Jan 24, 2012 @ 05:01:14
My mom used to say that ladybugs are good luck so you have 10X good luck! :)
TLS
Jan 24, 2012 @ 14:30:56
I didn’t know that! Guess I got lucky then hehe :) :)