Monday, August 13, 2012

Monday's Manicure ft Denim Hearts

Currently reading: Secret Asset by Stella Rimington

Good afternoon lovely ladies,

Today I'd like to show you a manicure which was inspired by http://pieseyes.blogspot.co.uk/

I only found this blog recently but on my first visit I saw a manicure which I absolutely loved and knew I would have to try myself.


It started with a coat of Barry M Denim.  If I had been wearing this polish on its own I may have used two coats but as I knew I'd be stamping over it, I felt one coat was sufficient.  I'm happy to say that application was better this time than the first time I used this polish.


 I then stamped a full size heart image on my nails using Barry M Silver Foil and Bundle Monster plate BM317.  I was so happy this image stamped well as it's one of my favourites in the new set.  [Please ignore the loose bits of polish, this picture was taken pre-clean up]


 My final step was to apply a topcoat which unfortunately had the effect of smudging some of the stamping.  The flaws weren't as obvious in reality as they are in the photo. 


I was so happy with this manicure, not only with the design but also with the colour combination, and loved how it looked like I was wearing foils.  What do you think of it girls?

Bye for now,
Laura

18 comments:

  1. Wow, love the hearts on the blue base. Gorgeous mani!

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  2. It looks great. Which top coat was it that you applied? :)

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    1. Thanks :-) I used NYC Grand Central Station. I haven't tested it against China Glaze Fast Forward yet but I think FF dries faster.

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  3. What a sweet mani - I need to try my Barry M denim soon LOL

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    1. Lol, I agree. I'm curious to see how you'll use it in a manicure :-)

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  4. Flawless manicure! I personally don't notice any smudging! (:

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  5. I really love it! <3

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  6. This is simply amazing!! It looks like stickers or something :D Absolutely gorgeous! Love the color combination and the hearts! ;)

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