Now more than ever nails have become an added accessory to outfits... and I love it. This weekend is my cousin's bachelorette part and I plan on wearing a black dress with gold shoes so I thought I'd give myself a manicure that would compliment the outfit.
I used OPI "Lincoln Park After Dark" which I think was THE COLOR of 2006 and Sephora by OPI "Only Gold For Me" chunky glitter spec top coat.
After allowing two coats of Lincoln Park After Dark to dry, I created a stripe of sorts on the outer side of each nail. Only Gold For Me is pretty thick so it's best to let the clear coat drip a little before applying to your nail to get the most glitter specs on the brush.
I didn't want the stripe directly down the center of my nail... the idea was more of light reflecting off each nail, if that makes any sense. I love that they sort of have a starry-night-space effect.
After I posted a pic last night on Instagram, I got a ton of questions about what I was holding... they are pussy willow decor balls and they're very soft.
And of course, a top coat of Chanel extreme brilliance for extra shine!
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40 comments:
oh love the idea. so simple and so beautiful. :) love love love
Purple and glitter? ... pure love! Like that is not right in the center, looks even more fun!
Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries
I love your nail tutorials.
And really, everything about your blog. So awesome. I'm trying this this weekend.
Thank you :)
love the manicure! very simple and pretty! Have a great weekend :)
xoxo,
Fashion Fractions
They look so nice! I'm going to try this out soon! Thanks for the inspiration and tutorial!
xo,
Rosa
http://redvelvetandleopard.blogspot.com
Your nails look gorgeous. And I love the balls you're holding. .... Erm, that came out sounding wrong!
Loulou @ Loulou Downtown
i love your manis. always so much fun! i can't wait to see what you come up with for the holidays--no pressure! xo
Megan - I have been doing this same thing lately with a Wicked-like color and the gold glitter (but all over), and I thought exactly the same thing - it looks like a starry night. Love the striped look on yours. I'll have to try that one next (though my current favey fave is neon pink - totally different look). AND I just posted Madonna's Borderline video on the blog today? SOMEONE just hit their midlife crisis....
merci!
Shan
Love this one!!!!
Great color combo! It looks great!
Oh my gosh, I love this look! I'm not a huge fan of dark polishes but the glitter got me. Totally going to buy both colors this weekend!
Love your nails! I might try a similar dark polish/stripe look soon.
you come up with the best manicures. i've shamelessly ripped off so many of your nail ideas and this one is next in line! happy friday!
LOVE IT!!! Must try soon!
love love love! reminds me of constellations! stellar...
Super love it! Literally made me go wow. It's so beautiful!
wonderful def. gonna try this out ♥
Pretty!
absolutely love your nails!
xx
Can u please do a post of ur nail polish collection?
Nice balls! Ha, sorry, couldn't resist. Nice nails too.x
So first, Lincoln Park After Dark is pretty much the only shade I wear October thru March, so you are a woman after my own heart. And second, I love the idea of only painting a stripe of glitter. You're right, it really reflects the light and makes your nails look super shiny!
And finally, I know this is random, but I have very similar decor balls in my house, and most of my friends think I'm crazy. I'm going to use this post to show them that I am not the only person who thinks this concept is awesome!
GlamCake
It's a really good idea!
I like it :D
MissPandamonium
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Gorgeous!!!
that's really pretty :)
xo
C.
Looks fantastic, am definitely going to try this as well!
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Ooohh ! incredible color ! i liked !
great nail polish..
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love, love, love! I can't wait to try, and I also can't stop staring at your gorgeous bling!
That is super pretty & really glamorous. Lincoln Park After Dark is one of my favorite colors.
Erica
www.theprettyfactor.blogspot.com
you give yourself the best manicure! i always end up looking like i butchered my fingers hah
Very pretty. How long does your manicures usually last. I can never get mine to last more than 2 days.. LOL
your nails look SPECTACULAR.
and i like your balls too. l ololololol
WOW! love this. You have great tutorials! And thanks for stopping by my site :)
Gorgeous color combination!
Stunning! Love dark purple :)
Emma xxx
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Veryyy nice manicure :)
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Wow amazing! It looks awesome, the eggplant color + gold glitter is mesmerizing. Do you have any other suggestions for color combinations? Like for silver glitter perhaps?
I love it! Great look for new years!
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Just out of curiosity why do you refer to your husband as "the husband"?
These are sooooo pretty! I cant wait to try them out! Take a peek at my place at www.borntobeblonde.com
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