Classy Glitter Gradient Nail Art

So far I've been a bit shy to put on heavy glitter based polishes coz its a bit-o'-pain to remove them. But I see these gorgeous polishes lying in my stack and the temptation become too strong to resist! So here I am with another glitter mani with some polishes I had won in Mrs.Rexy's giveaway. (The first I won everrrrrr!!)

Base: Violet Divine

I am not fond of this base. Its streaky and uneven :-/

But since I was gonna cover with glitter, I didnt mind it

First I layered Icing's Tiger's Blood in a single light layer over my nails.

Next I layered Icing's Epic Winning halfway down my nails.

Then I dabbed a bit of Icing's Rock star from Mars near the tips.

Lastly I applied Kleancolor Chunky Holo Fuchsia half way down again.

The second, third and fourth bottles were used.

(Pic is from my winnings post here)

The pink sheen and glitter is from the Kleancolor C.Holo Fuschia 

I am completely in love with this gradient glitter mani. Its very suitable for weddings and occasions which call for a bit of bling.

(*I think this mani is perfectly apt for an Indian function/bride where a girl has a lot going on her hands (mehndi, loads of other jewellery, heavy embroidered clothes encrusted with crystals etc) and may not wanna change her mani often for each function/occasion. I base colour like this would suit most clothes and the gradient glitter just about gives that classy bling without going OTT. Plus since its glitter, it lasts longer on nails too*)

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My take on Nails @ NYFW Fall collection 2012

With all the fashion weeks happening all around, it's hard not to get drawn to them.

Below are a few pics of the Nail Trends at New York Fall 2012 Fashion week runway.

 Image source for all these images from NYFW: Here

I like these half moon manis in smoky colours

But the one below is something that I just fell in love with..its simple yet soo chic!

And here is my take on it..I wanted something a bit bright as summer is almost here in India

Base: Streetwear Nude

Freehand Cuban tips with striping Brush: China Glaze: For Audrey and OPI Dating a Royal

 

I tried but couldnt stop staring at my hands after I did this.

Nude polish makes your hands look longer, your fingers seem slender and the colourful tips give it a classy edge. It is also very appropriate for work wear.

Are you gonna try this?

▓▒▓▒ Patchwork Quilt ▓▒▓▒

Hello Fellow Nail-bees!!

Ok First up! My blog has a 100 followers!!!

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 Yeaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!

Do keep a watch for my Mighty giveaway!

 Coming back to my post for today: Winter is setting in (except for Mumbai) and it reminds of a patchwork quilt I used to have as a child that I would snuggle into.

Today I am showing you a mani which I fell in love with instantly when I saw it on a blog. Also I have been doing alot of lot of stamping lately so I decided I should try some free hand and this weave pattern came to my mind first. Its quite easy as it only involves drawing lines.

I did this using a 2-way nail art pen in pink and white colour. One side is a small pen like point and other side is a long striping brush. Initially I tried using the pen side, but the colours wouldnt flow smoothly, So I used the other side and it applied perfectly in a single stroke.

It may look complicated, but is not so much.  Start with diagonal stripes half way down the nail in alternate colours with stripes as close to each other as possible. Only one needs a little patience when filling in the overlaps with the right colour to make a proper weave design.



Nail art pen



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