Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Pop Punk Skittlette with Glittery Skull and Distressed Accents


Back in 2002, Avril Lavigne's song "Sk8er Boi" ruled my world. Can you believe that song came out over a DECADE ago? I don't know about you guys, but I was all about that unbearably catchy tune. Maybe not the most poetic single, but I don't mind admitting that I rocked out to that many times as my mom drove me to the mall.

Avril came into the style spotlight for her heavy eyeliner and stick straight hair, plus a propensity for clothing and jewelry that incorporated symbols like skulls and stars. The glittery skull and distressed accent nails in this manicure, plus the combination of rich purple and black, really make me think of the Pop Punk Princess.


Products used:
Indigo Bananas Moonlight (Clair de Lune)
Misa Loveliest of Lilacs
American Apparel Hassid
Joby Skull Glitter Nail Art Decal
Cirque Vectors


I was very excited to play with the silver flake polish by Indigo Bananas (psst...the shop also has a rose gold version). It was less dense than I expected, needing four coats for the opacity here, but it didn't get thick on the nail so I didn't mind so much. It is really beautiful and reflective.

The glittery skull decal came as a part of a sheet with gold, black, and additional silver glitter skulls. I was really impressed with these. They're way easy to use; just make sure you let your base dry before you stick it on. A great accent and it looks really clean.

The ring finger was done using my distressed nail art technique. Cirque's black glitter polish, Vectors, provides a similar effect but with a little bit more geometry.


I think Avril would have been all over this manicure back in her heyday. A little punk, a little glam... Anyone else have "Sk8er Boi" stuck in their head?
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13 comments

  1. That skull nail is waaaay too cute!! Moonlight is one of my favorite polishes, Indigo Bananas makes such awesome stuff.

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  2. Cute and easy as heck! I really enjoyed wearing Moonlight, I'm sure I will be wearing it a lot more in the days to come.

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  3. Well, NOW I do... :P Seriously though, "Let Go" is, to this day, one of my favorite albums. Like you said, not the most poetic stuff ever, but I still really enjoy it.

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  4. This mani is super fun! I love the skull!

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  5. Awesome job! I loved that song, wait, still love the song! :)

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  6. I just got this Indigo Bananas polish yesterday! LOVE it!

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  7. Pretty mani. Really liked the skull decal

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  8. I love Avril and i LOVE this mani!

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  9. I have never been a fan of Avril Lavigne, but this manicure inspired by her I do love :D

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  10. That skull decal is really awesome! :)

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  11. This is perfect for me I love skulls

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  12. this is perfect.... wow sobeautiful :) I love that things but I cant good nail art :-/

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