Inspired by Great Gatsby and Art Deco my sister asked me to paint her nails she found a fellow blogger (breadbutterchampagne.blogspot.ca) who had done an Art Deco take on a french mani. Having found this image asked me to replicate the design.
Nail Polishes:
Revlon Gold Coin 146
Essie Muchi Muchi
Generic black nail art pen.
I recently went on eBay to find Essie nail polish without paying £8.99 a bottle. I know that the colours that come up on eBay won't be the latest ones and I'm fine with that as you can still get your hands on beautiful shades even if they are a year or two old. I like to consider them Essie classics!
I already got my hands on Tour de Finance in T J Hughes for £1.99 and I love it, and now managed to get my hands on Smooth Sailing off of eBay for £1.59, although it is mini size it packs a lot of punch in colour!
A mauve shade with blue undertones its finished with a silver shimmer. Its formula is nice and thick without being gloopy so perfect for a quick one coat if in a rush! Im loving Smooth Sailing.
Playing around I was trying out various ideas and doodles ontop of pink and peach toned polish. I particulalry enjoyed doing the clash of Barry M Bright Pink with Greenberry spots on top. Yet again being inspired by Wah Nails I tried a diamond design which is really cute for maybe a ring finger design.
These are all super easy to create with a dotting tool and a nail art pen.
Following up from the previous post on pastel nails, I decided to work on that same nail art wheel and go down the 3D deco style nail. After all everyone likes a little sparkle and bling in their lives. I buy the gems, bows and pearls off of eBay. The bows and gems come in dosset boxes separated by colour which is super handy, there are plenty of options to find on eBay if you type in 3D nail accessories, you can buy all kinds sof bling to sparkle up any nail design. I did an array of design from really blingy to more subtle to suit all preferences. Whilst keeping it pastel and pretty.
I decided since now I have nail art wheels to swatch all my pastel polish. The subtle colours are perfect if you're not feeling quite daring enough to try brights. They are perfect to add a hint of colour to your outfit or even the office as they're not too "in your face".
I love pastel colours for spring and now its nearly over I'm going to get my wears worth!
Nail Polishes from left to right:
Barry M Nail Paint 306 Peach Melba
E.L.F (eyes lips face) Polish Mint Cream
17 Lasting Fix Nail Polish Sherbert Lemon
17 Lasting Fix Nail Polish Mint Choc Chip
17 Lasting Fix Nail Polish Sweet Kisses
17 Lasting Fix Nail Polish Parma Violet
Barry M Nail Paint 308 Berry I/C
Instead of using a sponge I used a brush to create an almost flamed ombre look. It was super easy to do, paint the lighter colour as a base, apply a couple of coats let it dry completely. Then on the tips of your nails apply your darker shade then grabbing a thin brush drag the colour up toward the cutical thus creating the flame look.
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Having recently discovered Wah Nails I decided to do some nail art inspired by their designs.
They are currently looking for nail art artists to work for them so might send off a CV as you never know!
Nail Polish used:
BarryM Nail Paint in: Pommegranate, Bright Pink, Peach Melba, Greenberry, Pure Turquoise.
E.L.F nail polish in Emerald Green and Yellow.
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