Monday, September 3, 2012

Monday's Manicure: Tiger Stripes

Currently listening to: Payphone by Maroon 5

 Good morning girls!

Isn't it funny how quickly we fall back into our old routines after being on holiday?  I'm back at work today, joy of joys.  At least I've now had time to unpack and, more importantly, paint my nails ;-)  I had to go for 11 days without changing my manicure while I was away so I'm sure you can imagine the state of my nails and the manicure when I got home yesterday!

 

Anyway, yesterday evening I decided to start swatching my new polishes and the first one I chose was Tangerine by Barry M.


 I'll let you in on a shameful secret: I only bought this polish in order to do this manicure.  Tiger stripes came into my head a few days before I went away and although I was doubtful of finding an appropriate orange polish on the high street, I headed to Superdrug and found the exact shade I was looking for.  I shouldn't have been surprised really, Barry M caters for all tastes.  I would never wear this polish on its own as it doesn't suit me at all but it's ideal for what I had in mind ;-)


 The stripes were courtesy of MUA Shade 2 and Bundle Monster plate BM 223.


What do you think girrrrrls?  Have you ever bought a polish for a particular manicure?

Bye for now,
Laura

11 comments:

  1. WOW!!!! This is absolutely gorgeous! This color is PERFECT for tiger stripes! <3

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    1. Thanks! So glad the image in my head actually translated to my nails!

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  2. Rrrroar!! I love tiger stripes! And what a fantastic orange colour to pull that off with :)

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  3. That orange is the perfect base for the stripes, but I do think it looks good on you too!

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    1. Thank you! I really can't see me wearing it for any other design though!

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  4. OMG, I love it. This polish combined with the stripes is perfect!

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  5. Perfect polish for this manicure indeed! LOVE it! And yes, I've done that too :D

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  6. That's a beautiful color and the stamping looks great on it. I hope to see more Tangerine with your other stamps :D

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    1. I'll need help trying to think up ideas for Tangerine manicures! But glad you liked this one :-)

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