Thursday, August 29, 2013

NOTW Thursdays | Colourblock




I was on Tumblr last week scrolling as per usual, when I cam upon a gooorgeous image of nails. If I can recall correctly, the tops were gold and the rest were an off-white. Unfortunately I can't find the image again so you'll just have to imagine.

Anyways, I got super inspired and decided to do my own rendition! The nails were fairly easy to do, just a little bit tricky. I painted on two layers of the Wet Cement and let them dry for as long as I dared. Next I took a piece of tape and put it over top my nail where the cuticles are. I actually put too much 'cause there should be less grey showing, especially on the thumbs but oh well. I then made sure to smooth down the edge of the tape and then I went ahead and painted on Bahamian Escape on the ends. It applied really well so I only needed one layer. I messed up the first thumb cause the grey wasn't quite dry yet and so the tape took off a chunk of it so I had to carefully fill it in. Also, I let the blue dry, so when I peeled it off, it lifted what was on the nail a bit (if that makes sense?)

If you're planning on doing these kinds of nails, a) make sure you have time on your hands, b) make sure the base colour coat is dry (try running your nails under the coldest tap setting), and c) make sure to peel off the tape while the top colour coat is still wet.

I'm definitely planning on doing these nails again in different colours!

Ada xx

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    1. Thank you! I can't wait to experiment some more

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  2. Really unique way to apply nail polish! Definitely gonna try this during my holidays. Would appreciate if you could check out my blog and let me know what you think and maybe we could follow each other on GFC? :)

    www.hixvoltage.blogspot.sg

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  3. I really like how the two colors look together!
    http://dharapatelio.blogspot.com

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    1. Me too! I've been a little tired of seeing them by the end of the week, but I think that's my mind going into overdrive begging for fall to hit so I can finally wear coppers and darks lol.

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  4. this looks so lovely! i only own a couple china glaze nail varnishes but love the formula of them, they hardly ever chip! lovely post xx

    Katie-Louise | foreverwaiting.co.uk 

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    1. Yes, China Glaze is quickly becoming one of my favourite nail polish brands!

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  5. :) Looks amazing! I'll definitely have to try this out!
    http://cstephrun.blogspot.com/

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    1. It's a little tricky but flies by quick once you get the hang of it! c:

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