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February 21, 2013

Crossed Ascalon

a england Ascalon with simple cross design
a england Ascalon with simple cross design
Yup, I couldn't resist wearing my beloved Ascalon from a england again. I spiced a couple of nails up with a simple cross design. To achieve this look I applied two pieces of tape on the fully dried nail. Then I sponged the centre of the nail using a make-up sponge and a england - Bridal Veil. After removing the tape and applying a generous layer of top coat I added a black stud as the finishing touch.
Born Pretty Store stud wheel
The stud is from this wheel which contains various silver and gold studs. You can get it for $4,89 at Born Pretty Store.

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February 16, 2013

Pastel Diagonal Gradient

Pastel Diagonal Gradient Nails with Flower Accent
Is it spring already? I'm sooo in the mood for pastel colours right now.. The base colour I'm wearing is Color Club - Secret Rendezvous (three coats). I wanted to combine this lilac beauty with another soft colour, so I used Eyeko - Vintage Polish to create a diagonal gradient. Lóve this combination! I made the flower accent with Konad plate m20 and Konad Special Nail Polish in White. I added a couple of dots with Cirque - Book of Shadows for a little bit of sparkle.
Pastel Diagonal Gradient Nails with Flower Accent (close-up)
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February 6, 2013

Glitter Gradient with Shimmer Polish - Gerry & Caroline

Shimmer Polish Gerry + Caroline
Glitter Gradient with Shimmer Polish Gerry + Caroline
Glitter Gradient with Shimmer Polish Gerry + Caroline
For this mani I used two spectacular nail polishes (three if I count in the base colour). I was wearing Indigo from Barry M for two days and decided it was the perfect base for Shimmer Polish - Gerry, a dark violet glitter polish with blue glitter and so much more. A stunner for sure! I applied two easy coats. I wanted to try a glitter gradient, so I also used Shimmer Polish - Caroline (grape purple glitter) just on the tips of my nails. The sparkle is out of this world, so pretty! You have to believe me if I say that the gradient is more visible in real life (purple is not the easiest colour to photograph). I needed two generous layers of top coat for smooth and glossy nails. 
Glitter Gradient with Shimmer Polish Gerry + Caroline
These Shimmer Polish shades are hot, aren't they? :L This brand is available at Cindy's Etsy store.

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February 2, 2013

Cirque - Cape Liz

Cirque Cape Liz
Phew, I'm glad I'm feeling well enough to blog again! I've had an awful throat infection and felt miserable the past week. Luckily I took some pictures of my polished nails before I got sick. This delicate, greyish blue shade is Cape Liz from Cirque. The shimmer in this one is really pretty! Cape Liz has a somewhat uneven consistency, I needed three coats for a satisfying result. I would love to wear this colour with silver stamping some time!
Cirque Cape Liz
Cape Liz is part of Cirque's Objet d'Art collection and is available on the Cirque website.

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