Black Creme + matte top coat + scotch tape = giggety giggety. I haz no words. Happy Friday!!! *dances*
Showing posts with label stripes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stripes. Show all posts
Friday, April 27, 2012
69 Cent Couture
If my title isn't the epitome of an oxymoron, then I don't know what is =P. Explanation for it? To create this smexy mani, I used Wet n Wild Black Creme which I got for only 69 cents at Walgreens. WIN! Let's take a break from the indies and indulge in a drug store polish for today okay? GUYS, this has got to be one of my most favorite manis evaaaaar! Holler back to this post. Less talk, more pics!
Black Creme + matte top coat + scotch tape = giggety giggety. I haz no words. Happy Friday!!! *dances*
Black Creme + matte top coat + scotch tape = giggety giggety. I haz no words. Happy Friday!!! *dances*
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Gold and Purple Gradient Stripes
I'm on a stripes kick, what can I say? Today's lazy weekend post consists of 4 polishes. China Glaze Pelican Gray for my base color, OPI Simply Smashing!, OPI Grape... Set... Match, and China Glaze C-C-Courage for my gradient stripes. Those names... lol...
One of my really close girlfriends had a huge birthday celebration this weekend and I am pooped! So tired... must rest up before the new week starts up again. Thanks for reading all you lovelies <3
One of my really close girlfriends had a huge birthday celebration this weekend and I am pooped! So tired... must rest up before the new week starts up again. Thanks for reading all you lovelies <3
Friday, August 26, 2011
Diagonal Stripes: OPI Ogre the Top Blue + Sally Hansen White On
Hi people! So I decided to experiment a little bit more with a striped scotch tape mani today. The colors I used for my main nails was OPI Ogre the Top Blue from the Shrek Collection and my accent nail had a base of Sally Hansen White On. Instead of straight vertical stripes, I did a diagonal pattern just to see how it would turn out. I didn't want to do too much so I only did an accent nail for experimentation purposes. =P
Ogre the Top Blue is actually a pretty bright blue creme that was opaque in one solid coat - I did 2 though hahah. I would say it leans towards a turquoise. Really pretty and perfect for bright sunny weather. The stripes I did were actually pretty easy to do. The only trick was to get them spaced properly and also because my nails do have a pretty high C curve, I had to make sure the tape pieces were lying flat. Overall though, good stuff! Happy Friday everyone - I hope you all have a great weekend to look forward to!
It almost reminds me of a sailor pattern.
This gives me future mani ideas hahah...
Left: indoors, Middle: shade, Right: sunlight
Ogre the Top Blue is actually a pretty bright blue creme that was opaque in one solid coat - I did 2 though hahah. I would say it leans towards a turquoise. Really pretty and perfect for bright sunny weather. The stripes I did were actually pretty easy to do. The only trick was to get them spaced properly and also because my nails do have a pretty high C curve, I had to make sure the tape pieces were lying flat. Overall though, good stuff! Happy Friday everyone - I hope you all have a great weekend to look forward to!
Friday, August 12, 2011
Revlon Minted Matte Stripes
Before I begin this post, I'd just like to say a huge thank you to Cristina over at Let Them Have Polish for featuring my latest blog entry on her twitter and facebook. Many recent followers were directed to my blog because of her so thank you to YOU guys too! =) Welcome everybody, I hope you've enjoyed reading my current posts and hopefully my many posts to come. Do let me know if you have any suggestions or requests on any types of polishes or nail designs you'd like to see!
With that said, today's mani features a pastel green creme from Revlon called Minted. From what I know, Revlon also has a quick dry version with a silver cap called Jaded. Both are supposedly comparable to China Glaze's Refresh Mint from the Up and Away Collection. All three are really pretty! For the pattern, I actually used a matte and shiny stripe pattern using scotch tape. Scroll forth, dear reader!
So pretty in the sun!
As you can see, the pattern is really subtle but it still gives your nails a special finish! I really like it... it's a great way to spice up any color without being too over the top. It's also a nice way to get into nail art if you're not quite sure you want to be too bold yet. Hopefully this kick starts some ideas for you guys out there. Have a great Friday everyone! The weekend is *just* around the corner. =D
With that said, today's mani features a pastel green creme from Revlon called Minted. From what I know, Revlon also has a quick dry version with a silver cap called Jaded. Both are supposedly comparable to China Glaze's Refresh Mint from the Up and Away Collection. All three are really pretty! For the pattern, I actually used a matte and shiny stripe pattern using scotch tape. Scroll forth, dear reader!
Can you see the stripes? =D It's only one color!
Couldn't get the exact lighting I wanted so here are mutiple pics
So pretty in the sun!
As you can see, the pattern is really subtle but it still gives your nails a special finish! I really like it... it's a great way to spice up any color without being too over the top. It's also a nice way to get into nail art if you're not quite sure you want to be too bold yet. Hopefully this kick starts some ideas for you guys out there. Have a great Friday everyone! The weekend is *just* around the corner. =D
