Monday, January 27, 2014

Neon watercolor houndstooth

I suppose 'watercolor' is kind of stretching it a bit... it's technically a random gradient but it looks pretty watercolor-ish right?! 

Since I'm still growing my nubs out I've been reaching for stamping plates more then ever, I'm not really sure what it is about short nails and stamping that attracts me so much LOL. 

Anyways I wanted to do something bright since winter is so blah and everything so I rounded up my favorite neons and tried to figure out how to incorporate them all in one mani. I'm pretty proud of the outcome ;)

I started with a base of OPI Alpine Snow on all of my nails so the neons would really pop. Then I took a makeup sponge and painted random blocks of China Glaze Pool Party, China Glaze Orange Knockout, Orly Highlighter, and China Glaze I'm With The Lifeguard. To get the different patterns on each nail I just rotated the sponge for each one. After I sponged and cleaned up I stamped using L.A Colors Black Striper and Bundle Monster BM-322. I top coated everything with some Poshe and the design was finished! 






I really enjoyed how bright and fun these were it almost made me forget how sad I am about my nubs... *almost* ;) 

What's your go-to polish to fight off those winter blues? 

Thanks loves :) 

18 comments:

  1. Uh, this is awesome!! I couldn't help but comment on this. I love it :)

    xo Maddy | spilledpolish

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    1. No problem :)

      Quick question: what editing program do you use to add your name along your cuticles? The program I use doesn't let me curve my text!

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  2. This is gorgeous! I'm looking for inspiration for a neon manicure and I think I'll be doing a gradient too - there's something really fun about a neon gradient.

    My go-to polish when I'm feeling down is something really glittery, like Tara's Talons Community or Next Disco Nights. Glitter makes everything feel better. :p

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    1. You're totally right! I love neon gradients! And the more glitter the better!! LOL! Thanks so much!! :)

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  3. That's really, really gorgeous - love it!

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  4. Loooove this, I definitely want to try the 'watercolour' look as opposed to a simple gradient. This is a fab look! Xx

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    1. Thank you so much lady!!! :) i definitely want to try a real water color next time ;)

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  5. Seriously in love with these! Theyre so amazing!

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  6. Neons...duh! Me likey those anytime of year & I LOVE them on your dainty digits. <3

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