#31DC2014 31-Day Challenge - Day 12 - Stripes

For some reason, the combination of pink and black—especially when it includes stripes—always reminds me of Paris. I don't know why but it's that association that inspired the design for today's challenge.

I visited France many years ago during a student exchange program, but unfortunately never made it to Paris. I was studying in Great Britain and a group of us rode the Hovercraft across the channel and spent a few days in Calais. I hope to go to Paris in the not-too-distant future with my husband and my son (fingers crossed).

Once again, I'm pushing myself to do more freehand work so the stripes, graphic, and lettering were all done by hand.

The colors and decorations used in this design are:

• Sinful Colors - Starfish
• Maybelline Color Show - Onyx Rush
• Kiss Nail Art Striper - Black
• Sassy & Chic Nail Jewels

Do you have a color or color combination that reminds you of a specific time, place, or memory? Let me know in the comments below.