Thursday, January 29, 2015

Citrus Looking Marble

I should preface this mani by saying a couple things; this was one of the first mani's I did after my recent episode of swelling hands when they finally didn't look like little fat sausages and I could finally hold a polish brush...somewhat.  After the swelling went down, I then had subsequent skin peeling around my nails so the skin is all funny and pretty red from the shedding.  Also, during the time I wasn't able to do my nails, I guess my daughter visited my nail room and adjusted all the lighting so it's just not as I had it.  While I know my lighting system has never been perfect, I do know it was better than portrayed in these pix!  So I'll slowly have to work on my hands and lighting, but in the meanwhile, I was just so happy to finally be able to do my nails again that none of that matters to me right now!  Because I still don't have a whole lot of strength in my hands as they still aren't 100% and because they are still sore from swelling and peeling, I'm sticking pretty much with cremes and holos to make sure I have somewhat easy removal, but all in all, I was pretty happy how this mani turned out all things considering!


Started with a base of China Glaze Lemon Fizz (no pix as have shown before).  Then sponged on Nubar Green Tea and Revlon Alluring Amber randomly.  


I have to admit, I wasn't too thrilled with the results of this colour combination even though it was one I had in my mind for a while now.  But I thought I would carry on and worse case if I didn't like the end result, it's just a little remover and a new canvas!  Decided to add OPI Don't Speak which is from the Gwen Stefani Holiday 2014 collex for some interest.



Still not terribly impressed; it wasn't looking good lol!

For stamping, used an image from Pet'la Aloha on all fingers except accent which is Apipila P.2 , using FunkyFingers Gesso.



Pet'la Aloha




Topped with KBShimmer Clearly on Top to finish.


Oddly enough, I really was happy how the mani came all together although I really wasn't too sure it would!

Just before I removed it, added a coat of OPI matte; liked the look of this too!



Thanks for looking!


5 comments:

  1. Looks lovely. I loved the base colors very much. And then white stamping made it look even more pretty..

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  2. Please feel better soon! I can't tell how I check in everyday hoping to find a new design-you're truly amazing and I love you nail art! You totally inspire me! Keep them coming..love you!!

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    1. thanks so much for your kind words! I really appreciate it!

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  3. We love your nails, so beautyful and great colours :-)
    Maria & Tina
    http://mariahoffbeck.blogspot.dk/2015/01/mandagsmani-vinduer.html

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  4. These are beautiful! The sponging is so awesome.

    I hope you feel better soon!

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