Monday, September 2, 2013

SPLAT!

Hello cupcakes!

I've got a super fun manicure for you guys today. A little while back I did some nails for the Mish Mash challenge that I'm participating it. The theme was a nail art technique you've never tried before. I decided to try some water spotted nails, and while frustrating, the effect was pretty cool. The design I did for the challenge was turquoise nails... and while I was doing these I came up with a new idea. What about some neon water spotted nails??

I started off with a base of Azature White. When that was dry I taped off my nails and used the water spotted technique that I mentioned in my previous post using China Glaze Pool Party, China Glaze Orange Knockout, China Glaze Sun-Kissed, China Glaze I'm With the Lifeguard, and Nina Ultra Pro Blue Blaze. And finally I top coated with Poshe




And just because I love it, I mattified the mani with NYC Matte Me Crazy.


I was afraid at first that the colors would get all muddy and blend together but I was so happy to find that they didn't. I love how bright it turned out and surprisingly it really didn't take me too long... probably around an hour and a half from start to finish. 

What do you guys think?


18 comments:

  1. It's gorgeous! I have to try this technique soon, the effect is really loose and I like it a lot. This one is ever prettier than the turquoise nails IMHO :)

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    1. Thanks so much lady!! I did like the turquoise nails but this neon was just too much fun!! lol! :)

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  2. Love it! I wouldn't have thought bright colours would work for water spotting :D

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    1. I didn't think they would either I figured they blend together and get all muddy :( But I was so excited to find out they didn't!! lol! Thank you so much lady!!! :)

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  3. LOVE IT! The color combo you used here rocks!!!

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  4. Wooo love this, Kristine! All those bright colors you used are awesome! :D

    ~ Yun

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    1. It's keeping my holding on to the summertime for sure lol!! Thanks so much Yun!! :)

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  5. What a gorgeous splatter mani, I love it!!

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  6. Blooming awesome! Great colour combo.

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  7. Me likey! Me want...gimme! *grabby nails* <3

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    1. LOL!! You should totally try it! It would look fabulous on your nails!! <3

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