I bought 2 new nail polishes recently to add to my collection NYC Precious Peacock and Orchid Teal Me A Secret. I fell in love with these colors as soon as I saw them and wanted to do a simple manicure to showcase the gorgeous colors.This manicure is simple and who doesn't love a little sparkle? ;)
Difficulty: Easy
Tools:
1. Emerald polish- I used NYC Precious Peacock
2. Teal Polish- I used Orchid Teal Me A Secret
3. Clear Top Coat- I used NYC Long Wearing in 271 Extra Shiny Top Coat
4. Loose glitter- I used a light blue in a diamond shape- but yellow, clear, green, just about any color would look good!
5. toothpick to pick up the glitter and position it
STEPS:
1.Begin by painting your Thumb, Ring Finger, and Pinky with the TEAL polish.
Now using the EMERALD paint your Index Finger and Middle Finger.
*in the #1 picture this is only after ONE coat. If you need to after the polish is dry add another coat or 2 or 3 (like I did for the NYC polish)haha... until the polish isn't opaque*
2. Now add a clear coat on one nail at a time and using the toothpick dip the tip in the clear top coat and pick up a single piece of glitter and make a line of glitter going down the center of your nail-starting at the base of the nail and only going to the center. When your toothpick won't pick up the glitter simply dip it into the top coat again. I decided to make 3 lines of glitter on each nail ( one in the middle and one line on each side) The glitter I used was diamond shaped so I used 3 pieces of glitter for each line. Repeat on all nails.
When you are done add a top coat and you are done!
I really like how the glitter shines in the sunlight but is not too much to take away from the beautiful nail polish itself. I hope you enjoy this simple tutorial!
If you try this manicure or any of my other tutorials I would love to see it!
You can upload it to my Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/inkandcupcakeshttps://www.facebook.com/inkandcupcakes
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Thank You!!
xoxo
Sarah
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Hello Ghouls! I decided to try another simple Halloween inspired manicure anyone can do! It's bright and colorful without being too busy. There are ghosts, jack-o-lanterns, glitter, and stitched tips. I call it the Ghoulish Manicure.
Let me know what you think and if you have any suggestions!
As always the step-by-step instructions are down below. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Easy
TOOLS:
1. White nail polish-i used Petites in French White
2.Dark purple nail polish-I used Sinful Colors in Amethyst
3.Lime Green polish-I used Pure Ice in Wild Thing
4.Orange nail polish- I used Sinful Colors in Cloud 9
5.Black striper polish- I used Salon Perfect in Black Ink
6.Black Glitter polish- I used Salon Perfect in Black Diamond
7.Dotting Tool/toothpick
8.Clear Top Coat--I used NYC Long Wearing Extra Shiny
STEPS:
1. Begin by painting your: thumbs-purple, ring fingers-orange, pinky-black glitter.
Next paint the tips of your other fingers the following colors: index-lime green and middle finger-purple. Allow to dry.
2. Grab your black striper polish and draw the face for the jack-o-lantern on your ring fingers-i drew 2 triangles for eyes, an upside down triangle for the nose and a crooked smile. After you have finished with your ring fingers let's draw some stitches on your index and middle fingers!
Index and Middle fingers-using the black striper polish-draw a straight line on the top of the colored tip you painted in step 1 across your finger. Now add 4-5 smaller lines going through the long line. They do not have to be straight-have fun with it!
3. On to the thumb! Using your white polish drag the brush from the side of your finger to the center of your thumb, to make the ghost. Take your time and if you need to you can go over it again to get a more rounded shape for the head. Allow to dry completely!!!!
4. Grab your dotting tool and black polish and give that ghost a face! I added to eyes and a larger got for the mouth. After all of your nails are dry add your top coat and you are done! :)
If you try this manicure or any of my other tutorials I would love to see it!
You can upload it to my Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/inkandcupcakes
or tag me on instagram with hashtag #inkandcupcakes.
Don't forget to follow me on Twitter @inkandcupcakes
Thank You!!
xoxo
Sarah
