31 Day Challenge, Day 14: Flowers (+ Tutorial)

Today is flower day!

I semi-recently did a more graphic floral pattern, so I wanted to deviate from that and do something a little different. I was looking at some flowers trying to get inspired, and I saw a picture of the Stargazer Lily. It was so pretty and vibrant; I immediately wanted to use it as my inspiration.

Here's a step by step with how I did it. I wonder if I should count this as a tutorial?

Paint your nail white. Put on your favorite fast dry topcoat and let it dry - we're gonna be taping! (Sorry for these terrible photos, I did this design late at night so the lighting left a lot to be desired.)

China Glaze - White On White

Then tape off very pointy triangles on each nail. Take a makeup sponge, and sponge on your base pink color, concentrating the color at the middle of the nail and having it fade outward. This will take a few spongings to achieve the desired effect. Peel off the tape slowly and carefully.

Sally Hansen InstaDry - Instant Iris

Then, with a nail art brush, small dotting tool, rubber end of a bobby pin, or toothpick (in order of desirability), apply the dark pink dots.

OPI - Manicurist of Seville

Then finally, paint on faint triangles of a glittery green color for the ribs of the flower. I used Wet N Wild - Ocean Grotto. Let dry for a bit, and top with topcoat!