Saturday, November 30, 2013

Icy Snowflakes

Hi guys!

Entering the holiday season, I'm starting to have ideas for some nail art to match the occasion. So hopefully I will be able to translate my thoughts onto my nails, although sometimes they don't always turn out like what I hope for. This one is unfortunately one of those, lol. Strangely, I still really like it. 
This will also be my entry for Nail Polish Canada 2013 Holiday Nail Art Challenge Week 1, which I just found out like 2 days ago! (Where have I been?!)


The idea was to do a subtle but sparkly snowflakes, with pond manicure style. But I think it's a little too subtle :p. My base is 2 thin coats of OPI Don't Burst My Bubble and a thin layer of OPI Which is Witch? I free-handed a big snowflake using OPI This Gown Needs a Crown, and the added another layer of Don't Burst My Bubble. On top of that, I free-handed another silver snowflake and a blue small snowflake with CbL Zipper. I finish the mani with one coat of Glisten & Glow HK Girl top coat.




This is probably the first time that I really like a nude subtle mani like this. It makes me think of a snowflake princess, or something like that hahah! What do you think? :)
XO
Novi



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12 comments:

  1. FedoraHarpNovember 30, 2013 at 3:59 AM

    I like it! I'm not normally one for white manicures either, but the subtle sparkle and texture gives it exactly the right amount of variety to make this a really perfect look :)

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    1. UnknownNovember 30, 2013 at 10:27 PM

      Thanks! I really love this look, just wish the snowflakes are showing better :)

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  2. Paint Those Piggies!November 30, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    This is so subtle but is really gorgeous!

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  3. beachgalNovember 30, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    I love, love this! I have and use the Don't Burst My Bubble a lot - I am going to have to try this - I use a few of that OPI sheer collection polishes but never have tried a soft design like yours shown here...and to layer over the design to bury it into a layer effect is just super! I've usually used the sheers in this collection with a layered jelly sandwich using a white glitter like the Nubar polka dot or the one OPI made that was almost like it - I love the softness of the silver and the powered blue you used!

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    1. UnknownNovember 30, 2013 at 10:29 PM

      Thanks!! This is my first time doing a nail art with a sheer base like this. I kinda dig it! :D

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  4. nailsbyedytaNovember 30, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    very nice :)

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  5. UnknownDecember 1, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    This is gorgeous! Great job. How is "Don't Burst My Bubble" at two coats? Does it self-level nicely?

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    1. UnknownDecember 1, 2013 at 3:08 PM

      Debbie, I used it with a layer of matte top coat in between, it's better to have multiple thin layers than several thick ones. It really helped level out the polish really nicely.

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  6. Nail Polish SocietyDecember 3, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    I think this is soooo pretty! I love it.

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  7. GaloriousDecember 10, 2013 at 4:35 AM

    Hey! I'm from bloggers bootcamp! firstly, i love your nail art! its so christmassy, and opi dont burst my bubble is definitely a favourite! However, i think your blog layout could maybe have a running colour theme through it, if you get what i mean. Maybe some more of the colours in the banner featured in post titles, using template designer. I cant really think of anything else as your photos are amazing, and your blog is awesome!

    galorious blog
    xx

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