Mint Mix & Match Nails
2nd April, 2012 - Posted by Emily - 11 Comments
I always love doing mix & match nails and since it had been a while I went for a black/white + mint green combo. I did a leopard nail inspired by Dominique Renee, zebra with cross, mint green union flag, a stud nail and diagonal stripes.
Polishes and supplies I used to create this:
- Illamasqua Nomad
- Dearlee 034
- China Glaze Snow
- China Glaze Midnight Kiss
- It’s So Easy Strip Rite in White
- It’s So Easy Stripe Rite in Black
- China Glaze Strong Adhesion Base Coat
- Essence Studio Nails Top Sealer
- Gold 4mm Square Stud
I also wanted to show you guys this! When I do nail art I often make sketches so I have an idea of what I am going to do. If I don’t make sketches, it takes me a few hours and several tries to come up with something I often still don’t end up liking. I make mine with Adobe Ideas for the iPad. When I got it this was still a free App but it’s about €7.99 or $9.99 now which is pretty pricey! There are several free drawing Apps as well though so this one isn’t a must.
Do any of you make sketches when you are doing nail art?
Tags: born pretty store, china glaze, Illamasqua, it's so easy, Nail Art
Posted on: April 2, 2012
11 Comments
Jolien
April 2nd, 2012 at 8:35 PM
Ik maak geen schetsen maar ik schrijf mijn ideetjes wel altijd op en soms probeer ik op een stukje papier of ik mijn ideetjes wel kan verwezenlijken hihi. Ze zijn weer heel mooi!
Esmay
April 2nd, 2012 at 9:10 PM
I think I like ittt!
Teri
April 2nd, 2012 at 9:16 PM
Omg Emily! How do you do it? Your creations are always perfect! Loooooove <3
Emily
April 2nd, 2012 at 9:23 PM
Aww you're too kind Teri haha THANKS <3
Kelly
April 2nd, 2012 at 11:29 PM
Ahhhh i like! You're combinations are soooo great!
Mandy Q
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:04 AM
How hard is it to remove the studs? I'm a little intimidated by them, but yours always look great!
-Mandy Q
Emily
April 3rd, 2012 at 3:08 AM
Ohh you shouldn't feel intimidated by them at all! They are no fuss to remove, less so than rhinestones. They come off really easily, a little too easily sometimes!
They are gorgeous though I love studs so much! And thank you Mandy!
Gwenn
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:36 PM
You're always so creative with your mix'n match manis!
I'd like to try one soon but I think I'll copy one of yours to begin, I'm not used at all to mix designs
Emily
April 3rd, 2012 at 1:38 PM
Thanks so much Gwenn! OMG I would love to see you do one!!! If you do one inspired by me you should totally post it under Christina's Homage Month!
'chelle
April 8th, 2012 at 4:11 PM
Gorgeous as always Emily!! I loooooooove mix n match nails xp and I desperately need Nomad in my life omg!
Yep I sometimes do sketches to plan my manis too. But I'm not as talented and just do mine the old school way on paper haha.
Christa
May 12th, 2012 at 12:58 AM
I do, my work notebooks are packed with sketches. I am the same as you, I need to know where I am before I start.
I love your blog. It's definitely one of the best I've read.
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