Howdy, folks! We've reached the second to last entry for this 31 Day Challenge. Can you believe it?! :-D
Today's task was to come up with a manicure inspired by a tutorial. I apologize in advance, but I don't have a specific blogger or link to refer to - I've really gleaned information from multiple sources, and I'm afraid that I would end up leaving people out if I had to list... I have the memory of a forgetful goldfish.
I decided that the whole point of using a tutorial was to learn new things. Using that logic, I decided to create a "fish-egg" manicure. After slapping on two coats of OPI - DS Classic (my ALL TIME favorite neutral) I pulled out some top coat, some green and teal beads, and a detailing brush. I couldn't bear to cover up my base color completely, so I used the brush to apply top coat in a wavy diagonal across the nail. Next, I poured on the beads (one color at a time - I'm not that skilled) and sealed the whole thing with a healthy coat of Seche Vite.
This isn't my favorite manicure ever, but it was fun to do some arts'n crafts. What do you think about the color combo? I could have picked a base color more in keeping with the beads, but I wanted the beads to pop against the base. Have you done something similar with the "fish-egg" style, where you allowed the base to show through?
Thanks for stopping by! I hope that you'll follow my lead, I'm off to check out the other 31 Day Challengers.
-Kimber at Kimber's Lacquer Korner
-Kat at Hooked On Polish
-Diana at Nails By Diana
-Kate at The Painted Pony Nails
-Sam at Polished Art
-Nail Narcotics
-Nicole at Nicole Gets Nailed
-Shelby at Shelby's Swatches
-Mixed Mama
-Joanna @ Sweet Polish of Mine
-Patty Greenberg
-Mari at Nailista
-Gini at Sassy Paints
-Chameleon Stampede
-Pam at Nail-E-Glance
-Me, Myself, and Polish
I like the color combo, it's always good to have a pop of color with a nude - well it my opinion at least!! I've never done fish egg nails, I refuse to pay a lot for micro beads so I always look out for them at the dollar store, but haven't seen any yet. One day though!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nicole :) I know what you mean about the cost of the micro beads. I was lucky and was able to share a collection with my mom. Some sets come with a large variety of colors - if you could find someone willing to go half-in, you could either split the colors or buy empty vials on the cheap to siphon half the beans into. Unless you would start doing the fish-egg manicures constantly, you don't need a lot. If you do find them at the dollar store, give a holler!
DeleteI like the idea a lot!! And how you did the wave...wow!!!
ReplyDeleteDS Classic is so gorgeous I understand why you didn't want to cover it! I also can't wait to try the caviar mani!! My beads should arrive for Christmas :)
Oh man, what a way to celebrate the holidays! I can't wait to see the manicures you come up with for them! :)The wave was fun, but I spent a lot of time with an orange stick fiddling with the micro beads until they were exactly where I wanted them. Oi!
DeleteVery cool, Liz!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! :-D Have you pulled out your micro beads lately? Would love to see!
DeleteLove it!!!!!! Great idea with the wavy bead pattern. DS Classic is way too gorgeous to cover entirely!
ReplyDeleteI swear, DS Classic is in my top 5 polishes of all time. Love it to pieces!
DeleteLove this! Super cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gini! :-D
DeleteHey Liz, the color combo looks great! I can see why DS Classic is your favorite neutral.. it looks amazing!
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