Stripes!
Over a base of OPI “Suzi Takes the Wheel” (showing as tan in these photos instead of grey), I have a bunch of L.A. Colors Art Deco colours - White, Quirky Turquoise, Black and Dark Blue.
First try at a V-gap man. (I was really bad at colouring inside the lines on this one - even after clean up all the little messy bits on my cuticles I missed show up in a macro photo. Oops!)
L.A. Colors “Phenomena”, Klean Color “Black” and Essie “Matte About You” topcoat.
Feathers, inspired by this mani by Kayla Shevonne.
OPI “I Have a Herring Problem” and L.A. Colors Art Deco white.
Inspired by this nail art by Chalkboard Nails - although I think my striper brush was showing the fact that I got it for $5 from the Warehouse!
OPI Suzy Takes the Wheel, L A Colors White, Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen in black.
I was racking my brains for what to do on my nails today when Nailside’s Studded V-Gap tutorial appeared on my dash. Bingo!
The geometric industrial feel was perfect, considering a few of my last few manis used floral stamps, and I wanted a change. I had also been vaguely thinking of doing something patriotic for the Olympics, hence the black and silver colour combo.
Polishes used: China Glaze Hook and Line, Sally Hansen Black Out, L.A. Colors Art Deco gold.
I’m pleased with the result - in the harsh light of my camera’s macro setting it’s obvious that my lines and studs aren’t as neat as Nailside’s, and my placement of the tape could use some practice since some of my triangles are a wee bit wonky. However, if I stretch my hand out and squint? Perfect! :-D
Blue, green & gold
I wanted to try out my gold shatter, but couldn’t decide which shade to put under it - I was leaning towards blue or green but couldn’t decide which shade. So, I used ALL OF THE COLOURS.
This mani uses *deep breath* OPI Thanks a Windmillion, OPI Yoga-ta Get This Blue, OPI Gold Shatter, Sally Hansen Jumping Jade, Australis Limited Edition 2, L’Oreal High Tide, California Colors #45, L.A. Colors Disco Brights [unnamed green], and Sports Girl Nail It! [unnamed teal].
I’m not sure the end effect was quite what I was after - the gold shatter wasn’t as thick or shatter-y as I imagined, but with a top coat (China Glaze Fast Forward topcoat) the shimmery wash of gold really popped, and I think I like the end result.
In-progress pics and tutorial under the cut.
