While perusing Pineterest I found these FAB Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Nails....
While blogging I found THIS inspiration:
Yo can go here to rad all about it (plus she has FAB outfits, favorite things and recipes - her blog is a must stop) http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/mermaid-nails/
I didn't use Martha Stewart glitter because while getting groceries at Wal-Mart I picked this 4 pack of extra fine glitter up for a buck!
I polished my toes the night before with Taunting Teal by Sonia Kashuk, let them dry overnight and the next morning I simply swiped my toe nail with clear polish and shook the glitter over it (you may notice I had my foot on a sheet of paper to catch the excess glitter)
When it was done it was A LOT of glitter, so much that I started to remove the glitter polish combo to do it over. While doing so I found that the glitter was just the right amount, no need to start from scratch! (I think this process takes a lil trial and error). Here is the after:
I polished my toes the night before with Taunting Teal by Sonia Kashuk, let them dry overnight and the next morning I simply swiped my toe nail with clear polish and shook the glitter over it (you may notice I had my foot on a sheet of paper to catch the excess glitter)
When it was done it was A LOT of glitter, so much that I started to remove the glitter polish combo to do it over. While doing so I found that the glitter was just the right amount, no need to start from scratch! (I think this process takes a lil trial and error). Here is the after:
I opted for the coppery glitter to compliment the teal (vs. doing a shade or ombre affect)
I don't think my toes-ies are fab or anything, was just trying to capture the coloring but was SO hard (with flash too bright, without flash is what I am showing above and with flash is below)
2 comments:
Yes, I agree, I just got a color like denim on my toes. It's cool! : )
A girl after my own heart. Nail polish and glitter in one post!
: ) I love trying new things on my nails, so thanks for the inspiration!
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