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June 8, 2012
Nailspiration: Drip Nail Art
image from Pale Divison
I was going through my daily blog roll when I came across Pale Divison's entry about her Chanel Drip nails. I totally fell in love with them! From the pink to the gold background. I was also more impressed that she was able to do the dripping Cs. I do not have a steady enough hand but I did think that just maybe I could pull of this drippy nail art myself. I guess you can be the judge....
What I Used:
1. Base Coat used: Essie Protein Base Coat
2. Your Base Color used: Chanel Graphite
3. Nail Art Polish- Black- used: Sinful Color Time Off
4. Nail Art Polish- Pink- used: Art Club Lilac
Steps:
1. Start with you base coat. Here I used the Essie protein base coat since my nails are so delicate they need the protein.
2. Pick a metallic base coat. I went with my Chanel (in spirit of the project) Graphite color. It's the perfect hint of shimmer and metallic.
3. Start the dripping process!! I started with the Lilac nail polish from Art Club. I used this on all my fingers but the pinky and pointer finger. Use fine thin nail art paint brushes, you want to gather enough paint on the end of the thin brush that you can. Start at the tip of your nail and pull down the paint. This will start to create the dripping feel. On the pointer and pinky I used my black Sinful Color nail art paint.
OPTIONAL
*Create dripping Cs. I didn't opt for this because I am NOT craft enough for this. But give it a shot if you have steady hands.
*Top coat. You'll have to wait awhile before applying but a bit of top coat won't hurt. Just make sure your nails are dry when you apply.
Finished product:
What do you think of the drip nail art?
September 12, 2010
Steal! Chanel's Khaki Color Nail Polish for Less
Like most people I'm in love with Chanel's new nail polish color, the trio Khaki nail polish colors.
But the idea of spending $25 each (Chanel.com) on these bad boys makes my heartache a little. I want all three but that racks up to $75 (without the tax) on nail polish. I don't think I have ever thought about spending $75 on nail polish all at once. I'm sure with all the nail polishes I have they rack up to about the same amount on these 3 colors. But of course I found an alternative for less. I was in Rite Aid (which is a drug store) and I came across NYC Cosmetics line In a New York Color Minute Quick Dry Nail Polish. Each of there nail polish is named after a place in NYC. I had picked up the color Bryant Park (314B) which reminds me of Chanel's Khaki colors. Even though NYC's has more of a metallic shine to it.
A couple of other colors from that you could try are: Broadway 238B and Canal Street 220B. Both these colors have a metallic shine to it. If you want a color that is deep with no shimmer try: Lincoln Center 232B. N.Y.C Costemtics Nail Polish is only $1.99. You can find them at your local drug store.
For another option of nail polish brand is Elf. Elf is another inexpensive brand of nail polish which you can either find at your local drug stores or stores like Walmart. They are only $1 each!
Chocolate
But the idea of spending $25 each (Chanel.com) on these bad boys makes my heartache a little. I want all three but that racks up to $75 (without the tax) on nail polish. I don't think I have ever thought about spending $75 on nail polish all at once. I'm sure with all the nail polishes I have they rack up to about the same amount on these 3 colors. But of course I found an alternative for less. I was in Rite Aid (which is a drug store) and I came across NYC Cosmetics line In a New York Color Minute Quick Dry Nail Polish. Each of there nail polish is named after a place in NYC. I had picked up the color Bryant Park (314B) which reminds me of Chanel's Khaki colors. Even though NYC's has more of a metallic shine to it.
A couple of other colors from that you could try are: Broadway 238B and Canal Street 220B. Both these colors have a metallic shine to it. If you want a color that is deep with no shimmer try: Lincoln Center 232B. N.Y.C Costemtics Nail Polish is only $1.99. You can find them at your local drug store.
For another option of nail polish brand is Elf. Elf is another inexpensive brand of nail polish which you can either find at your local drug stores or stores like Walmart. They are only $1 each!
Chocolate
Smokey Brown
What do you guys think of Chanel's new nail polish? What about these look a likes?
March 30, 2010
Florals Florals Everywehre
Zara
Classic flap bag with interlaced chain strap and embellished with crochet flowers
Classic flap bag in tweed and silk with Chanel signature turnlock and interlaced chain strap
From top: Shoes, $130, Boutique 9; large earrings, $580, medium earrings, $520, small earrings, $390, Bottega Veneta; shoes, $1,250, Valentino. Marie Claire
I'm in love with florals this spring summer season. I am also in love with that Chanel bag....along with the new Zara lookbook! AH! I want everything this spring/summer!
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