![]() ![]() For this spacey set, disseynails used a trio of Lights Lacquer polishes, including Tuxedo Mask (11) and City of Stars (11). Now that you know the right products to use to get the look, scroll ahead for 15 milky white nail ideas to inspire your next minimalist chic design. Okay, we know this is more 'sparkly French manicured finger.' But we think this look would be just as alluring if you added a few more French tips to the mix. Not a DIYer? Keep it simple (it’s the theme here if you haven’t noticed) with a pre-mixed sheer white shade, like Orly’s Breathable Light as a Feather or Jin Soon’s Dew polishes. ApInstagram/amyle.nails There’s a lot to love about opaque white nail polish, whether it’s worn as a solid, all-over color or just on the free edge la the classic French. To create the sheered-out effect, Boyce likes to use a custom mix of white gel with clear to get the right level of milkiness, but you can also try it at home with any white nail polish and a thick, clear top coat. “For abstract looks, it can be cool when paired with a stark white for that monochrome look.” “Normally, we'll do a milky neutral as a base, but a milky white can help other colors pop even more,” Boyce explains. Not only is this sheer color a chic choice for when you want to rock a minimalist, natural-looking mani, but it can also serve as the perfect canvas for cool nail designs. “It's still giving you that very minimal vibe.” “Milky white is pretty as a stand-alone all-over color, especially on long, almond-shaped nails,” Boyce says. Get the design: Dotting tool (6) Nails Inc red polish (15) 4. You can use a dotting tool or a striping brush to create uneven lines and achieve the dripping effect. ![]() She compares it to the trendy jelly look but without the bright shades. Take a break from your classic white for a freaky surprise instead. Brittany Boyce, celebrity nail artist and the founder of Nails of LA, describes this transparent take on a classic white mani as a daintier alternative to stark white. This elegant nail trend recently appeared on the runway during New York Fashion Week’s Fall/Winter 2022 shows, and it’s been taking over TikTok: As of today, the hashtag #milkynails totals over 4.3 million views of videos showcasing different ways to wear the sheer look. Clouds represent hope, dreams, and optimism, making for symbolic nail art that can remind you to stay focused or that the future will be brighter. For those simpler times and occasions, take it down a notch and go with milky white nails instead. Pink and white is a pretty and classic combination, and adding clouds to your nail designs makes for a dreamy manicure. There’s a lot to love about opaque white nail polish, whether it’s worn as a solid, all-over color or just on the free edge à la the classic French manicure - but sometimes you want something a little softer, subtler, and sheerer.
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![]() It’s really freeing.ĭo you have anything special you do before writing, particular music or a special room/location that helps you get in the zone and write? However, I adore the creativity it allows me. It’s HARD to build a world, especially when you write yourself into a corner. You had to do some world building for your wishcrafters etc., what was the good, bad, and ugly in the process? It’s a fun twist to a murder plot, because even though there’s some magic going on, it doesn’t necessarily always solve the crime. All that has influenced writing paranormal for me. I grew up watching Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie, and I have such a fascination for psychics. What attracts you to writing mysteries with a playful touch of paranormal? You tend towards paranormal cozies with psychic Lucy, wishcrafter Darcy, and soon Carly with love potions. My minor characters are treated the same way-because even though they’re minor they often play a big role. I rarely do a character chart, because my characters never want to stick with it. What is your process for developing a character? Do you use pictures, a worksheet or just let the character(s) tell you about him/herself as you write? How do you handle minor characters? They’re much braver than I am-and of course, I have no magical powers (bummer!). Our loyalty, our quest for what’s right is a bit of what we have in common. There’s a little bit of me in all my characters. What do you and Darcy or Lucy have in common? How are you different? When it’s done, I do extensive revisions to make sure it’s all cohesive.ĭarcy Merriweather and Lucy Valentine are each interesting characters, and the rest of the crew in the books are great as well. I usually wing the first half of the book and plot the second half. ![]() All my ideas, character names, and story arc goes in that. I generally know who my killer and victim are when I start a novel, but that can (and has) changed from time to time during the writing of the book.ĭo you outline the plot or some variation of that (a little/a lot of detail, a strict 3 act structure etc.) before sitting down and writing?Įvery book I write has its own notebook. It sounds strange, but I usually start with a title, and the plot unfolds from there. What is your routine when you're facing your next novel? Do you start your next mystery with the killer, the victim or a plot idea? These days my motivation is still about telling their stories, but now it’s also about the readers who love to read my books as well. Why do you write? Do you love it or love having done it? What motivates you?Īt first, I wrote because there was a specific story to tell. ![]() Replacing the relatively obscure Ford Elite, the Thunderbird remained in the personal luxury segment, becoming the Ford counterpart of the Mercury Cougar XR7. ![]() Previously a Ford version of the Continental Mark IV coupe, the 1977 Thunderbird adopted the Ford Torino intermediate-segment chassis. In response, Ford repackaged the Thunderbird for the 1977 model year. The eighth-generation Thunderbird was assembled by Ford at Atlanta Assembly, Lorain Assembly, and Chicago Assembly the former two facilities are now closed.ĭuring the late 1970s, fuel economy became a leading objective of the redesigns of American-brand automobiles as part of the introduction of CAFE, manufacturers that sold cars in the United States were required to average 20.0 MPG for their passenger cars by the 1980 model year. In response, the 1983 ninth-generation Thunderbird received an extensive redesign of the exterior (though sharing nearly identical chassis underpinnings), as Ford sought to remarket the model line. While better-handling and more fuel-efficient than its Torino-based predecessor, the eighth-generation Thunderbird was poorly received by critics and buyers, leading to a collapse in sales (combined 1980–1982 production outsold 1979 production by only 4,000 cars). For a second generation, the Thunderbird remained the Ford counterpart of the Mercury Cougar XR7 while the Cougar again served as a complete line of mid-sized cars in various body styles, the Thunderbird was offered solely as a two-door personal luxury coupe. Introduced to commemorate the 25th year of the Thunderbird, the eighth generation was substantially downsized, transitioning further into the mid-size segment. ![]() The eighth generation of the Ford Thunderbird is a personal luxury coupe that was manufactured and marketed by Ford from the 1980 to 1982 model years. |