Hello, Fireflies!
Some time ago, a participant in a Facebook group posted this picture by CelineDoesNails, and asked if anyone in our group would be willing to try and replicate it.
I accepted the challenge. This is my attempt. I had to make a sheer black polish first, so I added a few drops of Wet 'n Wild Black Creme to Sally Hansen Diamond Strength Flawless, a clear polish.
Then, I took my black striper and also a dotting tool and tried my best to exactly replicate the patterns of the original art!
Then, I ever so delicately added a small black border to each nail.
A no-bottle grip feels weird. Does it look weird to you?
Ah, better.
Bottle shot: Sally Hansen Diamond Strength Flawless, Wet 'n Wild Black Creme, a bottle with the mixture of the clear and black, and the two black stripers I used.
Ok, so *technically* this month's theme is black and white, not black and less black. But I had to share. The sheer black is pretty cool!
This looks nice! You did great recreating it.
ReplyDeleteI love the design! I always love the nude with black lace dresses like this.
ReplyDeleteGreat desing! Love it!
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DeleteLove the attention to detail in your mani, NICE!
ReplyDeleteI love this so much!
ReplyDeleteI have to go back through your posts to find out what a "striper" is. I'm a mani newbie, and I'm trying to figure out what is what. Love how you added a bit of black to the clear for your base
ReplyDeleteA striper is a nail art striper - either a long thin brush alone, or a bottle of polish with a long, thin brush attached. In this case, both of the small bottles of black are stripers. The polish brush isn't your typical thick one - it's narrow and longer to allow for more delicate application - typically long, thin lines - but also other kinds of detail work. Sorry for the confusion! Hope that helps - but feel free to ask for any clarification!
DeleteI like that you mixed up the patterns.
ReplyDeleteI think you did a great job with the designs, I know I could never replicate it on my nails (curse my unsteady hands!)
ReplyDeleteNailed it! *pun totally intended*
ReplyDeleteba dum-bum *rimshot* lol!
DeleteI really like how you added the border! It makes it distinctive.
ReplyDeleteHow cool that you basically DIY'd a nail tint!
ReplyDeleteI took direction from the original, but yes - I've heard of people DIY'ing their versions of the OPI Nail Tints, too! I may try more colors.
DeleteGreat job with the designs. It's so easy to do, too. Thanks
ReplyDeleteLooks great!
ReplyDeleteGreat design!!
ReplyDeleteI think this is awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis is SO cool, love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is really cool. It's like you have sexy time stockings on your nails!
ReplyDeleteThis is a cute mani to match with lace-y outfits!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so pretty !
ReplyDeleteVery interesting! Love the detail!
ReplyDeleteI love the sheer brown/gray shade with the black outlining. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!!
ReplyDeleteThis kind of work takes some serious skill - I love how this looks!
ReplyDeleteReally cool design!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome - I love the color combo and the designs ;)
ReplyDeleteNice
ReplyDeleteBlack creme is still my favorite black!
ReplyDeletenice!
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