Nik's Easter Stripes

I really had the intention of doing a themed mani more in line with the real meaning of Easter, but I couldn't find a stamp that I liked enough. Next time.

I really had a million ideas (give or take) for an Easter mani and couldn't decide, so my friend Candace helped me pick this one.

Base: Sally Hansen - French Tip
Thumb: Zoya - Portia
Pointer: a mix of white and a Wet N Wild Orange that the label was worn down and I couldn't read the name
Middle: Sinful Colors - Unicorn
Ring: Finger Paints - Tiffany Imposter
Pinky: Revlon - Lily

I used three coats of the white and let it dry completely. Then I ripped ten pieces if scotch tape and cut ten pieces if striping tape. I de-stickified the scotch tape on my palms because I find it keeps it from yanking off layers of base coat.

I securely attached the scotch tape over the bottom half of each nail at a diagonal, and then the striping tape parallel just above it.

I painted each tip and peeled off the tape before moving to the next.

I photographed my nails, then, after deliberation with Candace, decided to give them all one coat of Wet N Wild - Hallucinate for added sparkle. Used my Ol Trusty too coat - Nutri Nail. Then more photos.

Thoughts?

Let's Get Mawwied!

Last week, I saw a post on Facebook from an indie polish line I admire and therefore follow. It was asking for ideas for her Princess Bride inspired collection.

I suggested "A Dweam Wiffim a Dweam."

She chose my name, and as a thank you prize, let me pick a polish from the line.

I chose "Let's Get Mawwied!"

It came today!

It's a creamy white base with multiple colored and multiple sized pastel hex glitter. It also has light blue micro glitter. I wish my phone camera could have picked up all of the beauty in this polish! It reminds me of conversation hearts and Easter! Never seen a polish like it.

I applied one coat over a bright white base, except on the accent nail I did two to see if there was a big difference. Had I the time to commit to removing two coats of glitter off all ten fingers, I would have gone back and done them all! I'm too impatient for that, even with acetone.

I didn't get to clean up super well because Spencer is feisty today.

Application was excellent. Even coverage and the glitters all lay flat. I love it! I will try it over more pastels at some point!

If I could link, I would, but I can't, so please copy and paste and go check out http://www.facebook.com/lynbdesigns. I can't wait to own more someday!