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Monday, October 14, 2013

NOTD: Pink & Blue Nails for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month - Wave of Polish.

Hello lovelies,

Did you know that October is International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month? I didn't, until it was brought to my attention on a Beautyheaven forum a couple of weeks ago! While I haven't gone through this myself, I do know several wonderful ladies who have, and I can only imagine how heartbreaking the whole experience would be.

October 15th is the official Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, with people around the world asked to light a candle at 7 pm in memory of the precious lives taken too early from this world. A group of wonderful Australian ladies decided to create a Facebook page called Wave of Polish to show support to this cause by committing to paint their nails blue and pink to raise awareness for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, with special emphasis placed on October 15th. In addition, an auction of one-off polishes made by Australian indie brands will be held, beginning at 9 am on the 8th of October and finishing on the 15th of October, with all proceeds raised going to Sands Australia. Click here for details on the auction.

Here's the blue and pink mani I came up with for International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. I used piCture pOlish Whimsy and Essie Cascade Cool for my base colours, Maybelline New York Color Show Sequins in Rose Bling on my ring finger, and Revlon Lunar and Sally Hansen White On for the dotticures.


Read more after the jump!

Thanks for reading, hit me up if you decide to participate so I can swing by and check your manicure out too!

Don't forget to check out the other talented ladies on the link list!

Much love,
MM.
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21 comments:

  1. LittleMissSCBOctober 15, 2013 at 2:40 AM

    Thanks for dedicating this post to such a great cause ♥

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    1. The Made Up MaidenOctober 22, 2013 at 8:54 PM

      My pleasure, it's just a small thing to do, really. Thank you for dropping by! xx

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  2. LauraOctober 15, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    Thanks for sharing! I didn't know that its International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. Love the design you came up with!

    xo's
    Laura
    Pink Frenzy

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    1. The Made Up MaidenOctober 22, 2013 at 8:55 PM

      My pleasure, and thank you! Feel free to join in with your pink and blue nails as it goes on the entire month! :)

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  3. AnonymousOctober 15, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    Thanks for sharing Nalini, I didn't realise that October was International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month either! Love your design, your dotting technique is impeccable! I might just have to get involved next Tuesday xx

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    1. The Made Up MaidenOctober 22, 2013 at 9:02 PM

      Indeed it is, Sarah! Thank you so much, and I look forward to seeing your design! :) xx

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  4. FawnOctober 15, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    oohhh....love the pink with polka dots....so pretty :)

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  5. Bottled BeautyOctober 15, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    Such a great idea to create awareness. I wish there was no need for organisations like this. If only every pregnancy and labour went perfectly :(

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    1. The Made Up MaidenOctober 22, 2013 at 9:03 PM

      I couldn't agree with you more, Amy...in a perfect world, that's definitely how it should be. :(

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  6. AnonymousOctober 15, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    You're very clever and what a lovely awareness idea.
    Love,
    Trish.

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  7. Beauty SnippetsOctober 15, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    Thanks for bringing attention to such a great cause. I didn't know about it but now I do. And the mani looks pretty :)

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    1. The Made Up MaidenOctober 22, 2013 at 9:14 PM

      My pleasure, I didn't know about it either, but always happy to share the word for a great cause. :)

      Thank you!

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  8. UnknownOctober 16, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    Love the pink and white dots! Very cute :)

    Beauty Challenged

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  9. TyOctober 19, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    Your manicure is absolutely adorable, Nalini!!

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  10. lucypilzOctober 22, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    This is such a cool look. I wish I hadnt filed my nails down, so that I could do some fun nail art :(

    Luc xx

    www.love-luc.com

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  11. UnknownOctober 24, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Amazing shades, thanks for sharing <3

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  12. SaumyaOctober 24, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    I did not know this Nalini :) Good job on the dedicating the post to the cause :) loved the mani

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