...love Maegan: Peach & Purple Nails Alternating Colors Manicure

coral and purple nails - alternating colors manicure

After creating this manicure the other day, it occurred to me that I may have seen a similar technique on Consider Me Lovely's Instagram feed. It wasn't until a day after I painted my nails though that I realized I may have seen it elsewhere, though I'm still not completely sure. That's how inspiration works I suppose ;) But to get on with it, I really love this manicure. Both colors are equally as vivid {as are my blue toes} and I love looking down at them while I'm working at my desk... or well, doing anything really. This peach may be more of a coral but it borderlines on neon once applied & has a smidge of shimmer... not so much of an accent nail manicure but just as fun.

There's no real tutorial with this manicure except that you paint your thumb, middle, & ring fingers in one color then your pinky & pointer with the other, and alternate it on the other hand. It's simple, but effective without actually needing to add any nail art, design, or glitter. A quiet boldness I suppose.

sephora by OPI nail polishes -purple and coral nail colour

sephora by OPI nail polishes -purple and coral nail colour

* Sephora by OPI "How Cute is That?"
* Sephora by OPI "Iris I Was Thinner" {freebie size!}
* Essie "Good to Go" top coat {my new favorite!}

*NOTE: colors may appear darker & more vivid in reality.

coral and purple nails - rings-hands-stripes

coral and purple nails - rings-hands-stripes

Apologies for the seemingly gratuitous ring & bracelet shots.

peach and purple alternating nails - manicure-apple keyboard and mouse-hands

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26 comments:

Bombchell said...: oooh that's lovely, Ive been seeing alternative nails, now Im really tempted to do it, especially since im always torn between 2-3 colors; March 28, 2012 at 12:37 AM
Bombchell said...: oooh that's lovely, Ive been seeing alternative nails, now Im really tempted to do it, especially since im always torn between 2-3 colors; March 28, 2012 at 12:38 AM
Natali said...: Love how you did this! It looks great! I wish I could be so handy with the nail polishes :)

http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com; March 28, 2012 at 12:42 AM
Kat said...: Looks so cute. I am horrible at painting my nails. I haven't posted anything like that on my own blog because you'd see all the unintentional "texture" that's been added to my polishing job. Pretty sad.
http://aneyeforfashion.blogspot.com; March 28, 2012 at 1:10 AM
Carsedra said...: This is very pretty, the colors go so well together!!

Carsedra of:

http://www.embracingtherealme.com/

http://sweets4yourtooth.blogspot.com/; March 28, 2012 at 2:33 AM
Haydee Rodriguez said...: love the coral!; March 28, 2012 at 3:12 AM
Tara said...: This looks great! Never thought of doing this :)
xx

www.queenoffunkydiy.blogspot.com; March 28, 2012 at 4:03 AM
christin said...: i live, LIVE i say, for these posts of yours. you have the best manicure ideas.; March 28, 2012 at 5:09 AM
CessOviedo said...: Sweeeeeeet! Very nice touch to any springy outfit!

Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries; March 28, 2012 at 5:28 AM
Sarah said...: ohhh! Love the alternating colours. Must try this asap :)

Sarah
smalltowncatwalk.blogspot.ca; March 28, 2012 at 5:34 AM
Katya said...: looks nice ..I just painted my nails Mint(last blog post) and i love it pastels are so pretty♥; March 28, 2012 at 5:46 AM
GFS said...: I had a dessert date(yep that's what we do in Texas) with Rocquelle (Consider Me Lovely) this weekend and I noticed her nails. You both are making me want to become interested in painting my nails.

*baby steps*; March 28, 2012 at 5:48 AM
Schnelle said...: pretty colors!; March 28, 2012 at 6:40 AM
Lex said...: Such pretty colors! I am not the hugest fan of pastels but these shades are more bold than Easter. So pretty!

http://myeverydayrunway.wordpress.com/; March 28, 2012 at 6:43 AM
Consider Me Lovely said...: I have done something similar, but certainly inspiration is everywhere! I love this color combo, and the accent nails on the ring and middle finger, so I shall be using that soon :-).; March 28, 2012 at 7:04 AM
Julye said...: Very cute nail polish - love your bracelets ;)!!; March 28, 2012 at 7:25 AM
jenn~the stylish housewife said...: i LOVE this color combo. i did a color block mani with coral and purple a while back but lately i've been stuck on the ring finger mani. must change it up soon! =)

xoxo, jenn
the stylish housewife; March 28, 2012 at 7:29 AM
antique engagement rings said...: I love both of these colors and I love alternating nails!; March 28, 2012 at 9:09 AM
el_martina said...: very nice colours!; March 28, 2012 at 9:50 AM
clarity enhanced diamonds said...: This is a great color combination... good job!; March 28, 2012 at 10:11 AM
Melody Rich said...: I've been thinking about doing this recently but alternating every other nail seemed a little... eh. Now I shall try every two nails.

You are a revolutionary.; March 28, 2012 at 3:32 PM
Amy said...: I know this post was primarily about the nails but my eyes went straight to those bracelets! So unique and gorgeous. I love them!!

Amy

fashionandbeautyfinds.blogspot.com; March 28, 2012 at 6:31 PM
Sai Sayson-Montes said...: Lovely nails! I'll do that next week for my nails :)

Regards from Sai of http://www.fashionbysai.com; March 28, 2012 at 8:29 PM
Alela Sirah said...: Love your nails sooo cute!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxWpU2IIzXI; March 28, 2012 at 9:21 PM
Nic said...: so pretty! you always have the best manicures!!

~nic
www.nics-picks.com; March 28, 2012 at 9:47 PM
drollgirl said...: very pretty, and i especially love the last shot!

i have the hang nail look, i suppose. and bbq chip remnants are sticking to my sticky fingers as i type this. my poor keyboard! lol; March 30, 2012 at 2:37 PM