31 Day Challenge - Day 11: Polka Dot Nails

Day 11 of the #31DC2013 was Polka Dot Nails.

Rather than using my dotting tools to make polka dots, I decided to place some pink holographic circle glitter on my nails to mimic the look of polka dots.

The pink holographic circles are from an Essence nail art kit.  I placed them on top of two coats of Pahlish Shake the Rust, and my accent nail is one coat of Color Club Miss Bliss.  Pahlish Shake the Rust has some really pretty copper shimmer that compliments the base color well.  It really looks like a strawberry milkshake!

 

Thank you for reading!

Kristin

Abstract Fireworks Nails

Happy Canada Day (I know I'm a bit late!) and Fourth of July!

Well, I attempted some nail art that is supposed to look like fireworks, and while they don't really look that much like fireworks, I actually quite like the outcome.  I think they turned out a bit more abstract than I was imagining though, so I guess that's what I'll call them!

Here's a basic run down of what went into creating this look, for those who would like to know:

First, I painted my nails with one coat of a-England Lancelot, a gorgeous nearly black red creme.  Then, I sponged on a bit of Essence Jacob's Protection (in a few spots) for a hint of blue shimmer.  I then sponged on Nails Inc. Stratford and Finger Paints Hollydazzle in circular shapes, and made a whole bunch of random exploding dots (with a dotting tool) using CND Brilliant White and Layla Ocean Rush.  I finished the look with my beloved Northern Lights top coat, of course.

Layla Ocean Rush, Nails Inc. Stratford, Finger Paints Hollydazzle, CND Brilliant White, Essence Jacob's Protection, and a-England Lancelot

Let me know what you thought of this look, and if you have any fun nail art planned for your your Fourth of July festivities!  Or, what nails you wore for Canada Day, if you're a fellow Canadian. :)

Have a lovely day!

Kristin