I cheated a bit and used a Python effect top coat by Bourjois for this look. I actually purchased it a long time ago, and have only ever swatched it on one or two nails. I always had a hard time finding the perfect base to use under it, but I figured the animal print theme would be the perfect time to try it again.
I used two coats of Color Club Cosmic Fate (one of my favorite holos in the collection!), then I applied one coat of the Python Top Coat. I really love how Cosmic Fate just glows through the cracks in the top coat, and the Python Top Coat really looks like leather (in person especially). It's a very cool effect.
My accent nail is two coats of Chanel Rouge Moire, and of course I added a tiny gold stud (which is totally unnecessary, but I'm a bit obsessed). Chanel Rouge Moire is the most perfect fall nail polish; it's absolutely gorgeous. I did not want to remove it.
Overall, I was very happy with this look!
Thank you for reading!
Kristin
I really, really love your pictures!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!! :)
DeleteThis is awesome and a great idea for this theme! It really gives the effect of scales, and this is the kind of "cheat" I would totally do, lol!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Haha yes, it was definitely the perfect time to bring it out! :)
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