Thursday, June 28, 2012

Thursday's Talons: Fantasy Butterflies

Currently listening to: The Call by Backstreet Boys

Good morning girls!

Today I'd like to show you a manicure which was inspired by a beautiful design I saw on Mini Nail Blog:


 I didn't take pictures of the different stages but I plan to recreate this manicure on my own nails whenever I can and I'll take more photos then, if you're interested.


The polishes I used for the background were Kiko 255, H&M Fashionista, Saffron London 62 and 17 Midnight Sapphire.


My first step was to paint my nails using the magenta polish by Saffron London.  Once that was dry, I  sponged Midnight Sapphire on the bottom corner of each nail and Fashionista on the top corner.  I then realised Fashionista didn't really show up so I added a layer of Kiko 255 ;-)


I added the butterflies using Konad plate m36 and Barry M Silver Foil.

 

My final step was to add a coat of Essence Night in Vegas, my very first flakie!


What do you think girls?  Do you love this manicure as much as I do?!

Bye for now,
Laura

31 comments:

  1. It looks really cool with the diagonal gradient, I really like that! :)

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  2. Lovely! I didn't used the butterfly's from the stamping plate because at all my designs I found it kind of kitschy. But with the colorful background on your nails I love it...now I think to try it myself! Thanks for sharing, this is an inspiration for me!

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    1. Thanks! I love butterflies, I just wish there were more plates with them :-) I can't wait to see the design you create!

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  3. This is amazing! I love all the different shades of purples in the base.

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    1. Thank you! Purple's my favourite colour so the mix was perfect for me :-)

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  4. I have this konad butterflies stamp too, and I think is very glamourous and remember me the spring :)
    please follow and comment my blog...
    kiss
    vendy

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    1. Glad you like it :-) I'm following you :-)

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  5. wow! that's enchanting and it makes me feel good :)
    purple is my fave colour!

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    1. Thank you! It was really easy to do though :-)

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  7. Wow, this is so intricate, and the stamping really stands out! :)

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  8. Awesome i like nail paints very much and all picture are looking very nice and fashionable.

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  9. Yhis mani is amazing! ;)

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  10. This is so great! I love butterflies!

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  11. Loooove it! The flakies, the colors, the butterflies, everything is so perfect together! Great job!

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