Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Surface of the Sun Nails

It's Wednesday! Not only have we made it to midweek, but today also marks a special milestone... the one year blogiversary of this very blog! Yes, it was a year ago today that I started this blog. I've met so many awesome people and learned so much from the people in this community. I am truly thankful for every one of you!

Today's nails remind me of the surface of the sun, so I am calling them "Surface of the Sun Nails." Yeah, I'm creative with titles. No big deal.


I grabbed a pic of the sun from Wikipedia to show you what I mean. See it? The sun even has the same black background thing going on!

(from Wikipedia)

This manicure is really pretty simple. I started with a gradient (tutorial) of Zoya Arizona and Zoya Lo. The gradient wasn't as pronounced as I thought it would be, but sometimes subtle can be nice too! It also shows up differently in different lighting, to make things even more complicated.


Then, I added one coat of Pretty and Polished Phoenix. Phoenix is a beautiful glitter topper with small and large red hex glitters, as well as micro yellow matte glitter (I think I see white in there too, but I could be imagining things...). The larger red glitters in this are so reflective that they look like rubies. They are super pretty.


These nails seem appropriate for the massive heatwave that is bearing down on the US right now. You may have seen these if you follow me on Instagram (@chalkboardnails). I was antsy yesterday and couldn't help posting a little peek. Anyway, if you're on IG, check me out! I post valuable things like pictures of this cinnamon sugar butter that I found at the grocery. Actually, that pic has these nails in it, too...


I hope you guys like this manicure as much as I do! I actually wore this one for days (PLURAL!), which is pretty rare for me. ;)

Here are my referral links* to Zoya Arizona and Zoya Lo.
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60 comments

  1. Sincerely StephanieJuly 11, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Congrats on your blogaversary!! These are fabulous! :)

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  2. UnknownJuly 11, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    Congrats! Oh my your surface of the sun nails are awesome!

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  3. Figgy LaneJuly 11, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    These look HOT!! Oh so witty ;) Please check out our blog at www.figgylane.blogspot.co.uk :) :) :)

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  4. Figgy LaneJuly 11, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    P.s I think you should share some of your sun!!! We've had SO MUCH rain in the UK!!!!!

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  5. Lucys StashJuly 11, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous manicure, you always do amazing manis!

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  6. LauraJuly 11, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    Yay, happy blogiversary :-) Love the mani!

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  7. maliberryJuly 11, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    This is beautiful, so eyecatching! It really does look like the surface of the sun :D x

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  8. Carly @ Lacquered LoverJuly 11, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    I love this combo!

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  9. MicheJuly 11, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    This combination looks really great! I think I see white glitter in Phoenix, too?! Congratulations on your first anniversary! :)

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  10. Kelli MarissaJuly 11, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Congratulations on your blogaversary! I love the subtle gradient here.

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  11. AnonymousJuly 11, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    Super pretty nails! And congrats with your blogiversary ^^

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  12. UnknownJuly 11, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    SO awesome! The gradient is super subtle and alltogether it looks amazing!

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  13. LacqueerisaJuly 11, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Congrats on your Blogiversary! The manicure is gorgeous! Love the combo and the name as well =D it is creative!

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  14. UnknownJuly 11, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    congrats, gorgeous colour and mani : )

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  15. Alexis - Glitter TipsJuly 11, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Happy bloggiversary! This is gorgeous, I don't usually go for oranges but I'd definitely wear this! x

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  16. MzCherrieJuly 11, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    I actually bought that cinnamon flavored butter! LOL :) Happy blogiversary!

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  17. Angie DJuly 11, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Aw, happy anniversary! I love your sunny nails :)

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  18. Katie SimpsonJuly 11, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Such a pretty combination and happy blogiversary!

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  19. AmeliaJuly 11, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    gorgeous mani - and super congrats on a MAGNFICENT year, and I know you're modest, but you are possibly THE most influential blogger out there in BlogLand - that's some achievement. Love you lots xxx

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  20. A Polish AddictJuly 11, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    Gorgeous mani!

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  21. JFloColmanJuly 11, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    wow i love it! it is so beautiful and it looks just the the sun! amazing

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  22. Indian LacqueradeJuly 11, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Happy blogiversary! And that is such a super manicure to sport on this day!

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  23. GothamPolishJuly 11, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Congrats on one year of blogging! You are incredible!

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  24. Sophia - Unhas a TroisJuly 11, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    beautiful! and congrats on the 1 year anniversary!

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  25. Glazed Over BeautyJuly 11, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    Happy blogaversary! And your nails look so stunning! Love it!

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  26. MonicaJuly 11, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Congrats! Really enjoy your blog. Your nails look fabulous. So creative.

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  27. Angelica B.July 11, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    This. Is. So. Cool.

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  28. Angelica B.July 11, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    Happy Blogiversary!

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  29. Angelica B.July 11, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    OMG, I've tried that cinnamon sugar butter and it is amazeballs. I think mine was Country Crock though. Simply on toast, it's perfection. Makes me feel like I'm at TX Roadhouse.

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  30. jkeentchJuly 11, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    I just got Phoenix and i did this look last week!!! I'm really loving orange polish right now, I have Rimmel Sunset Orange on my toes -- an orange jelly! Happy anniversary. :)

    Also, I'm convince the tiny glitters in Phoenix are all white matte, the base is tinted orange so they look orange... swatch it over white!

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  31. JodiJuly 11, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Ooooo, I love Cinnamon Sugar Butter!!!.. and, this mani! ;)

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  32. AshJuly 11, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    These are gorgeous! Congrats on the one year! I hope my blog is around that long, haha.

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  33. Sarah BJuly 11, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    I love this! And congrats on your blogaversary! :D

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  34. AngieJuly 11, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    This does look like the sun! Happy blogaversary! Your doing well! I'm over a year and only have 325 followers!

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  35. UnknownJuly 11, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    I love your mani! Happy blogiversary! Your blog is one of my very favorite. :)

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  36. AnonymousJuly 11, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    happy one year! great mani!

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  37. TENDERHEARTRJuly 11, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    This is so pretty! I love it!

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  38. MimiJuly 11, 2012 at 10:41 PM

    happy first anniversary to you and your blog! that is a huge accomplishment! i wish you many more years of blogging. :D

    p.s. your nails are the coolest ever! :)

    <3, Mimi
    http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/
    Want a summer scarf? Enter to win a $20 ScarvesDotNet Gift Certificate!

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  39. Jennifer [littlejsnailcorner]July 11, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    This is beautiful and happy 1 year!

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  40. drinkcitraJuly 11, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    Aw happy blogiversary!! :D Your nails look stunning! I love the inspiration!

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  41. AshleyJuly 11, 2012 at 11:55 PM

    CONGRATS to 1 year!!! Here's to many more! ♥

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  42. QueenMiSeRy @MiseryLovesBlueJuly 12, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    You really got it! Your mani really calls back at sun surface!
    And happy blogoversary too :-)

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  43. MogratJuly 12, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    Congrats! makes me think of they might be giants and their song about the sun. I need some great yellow and orange, those are sooooo pretty!

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  44. AnonymousJuly 12, 2012 at 1:28 AM

    Awesome! You have always do the most beautiful gradients! :)

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  45. M.M. ChouinardJuly 12, 2012 at 1:33 AM

    This is so stunning!!

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  46. AnonymousJuly 12, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    this is gorgeous!!

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  47. UnknownJuly 12, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    This is gorgeous! Happy Anniversary!

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  48. RyanJuly 12, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    This is brilliant! Love it so much!

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  49. Amanda | GlittericityJuly 12, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    I adore these! So bright and beautiful--I want Phoenix now. And well, it couldn't look any more like the surface of the sun if you'd intended it to be that way from the start. Lovely mani, and happy blogoversary! Here's to many more :D

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  50. KelJuly 12, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    Happy Belated Blogoversary! Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us. You are definitely inspiring and your blog is one of the few that helped to get me started.

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  51. AmandaJuly 12, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    Beautiful! Love the color combo.

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  52. Missy M (Gnarly Gnails)July 12, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    this is beautiful! and congrats on a year - thats an accomplishment for sure!

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  53. Lusty For LacquerJuly 13, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    Happy Blogaversary! Your mani is HOTY HOT HOT!

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  54. Tara @ Polishy of TruthJuly 13, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    I love the subtle. This mani is so cool! I mean hot! Oh, I am so funny.

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  55. Deborah - Love. Varnish, chocolate and more...July 14, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    Wow, you have been around for just one year yet and your blog already is so so awesome? I am slightly jealous right now ;).

    Congrats and what a gorgeous manicure this is.. looks so glowy and pretty!

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  56. UnknownJuly 15, 2012 at 1:29 AM

    I absolutely love this nail art !

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  57. SarahJuly 15, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Happy blogiversary ! I love this look, but I don't think I'd ever be able to pull it off.. orange and me just do not go well together !

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  58. MelissaJuly 15, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    I can not believe you have only been blogging for a year. I look up to your blog so much! Thank you for sharing your glorious nails with us.

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  59. UnknownJuly 22, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    sweet nails, blah blah blah whatever, but OH MY GOD CINNAMON SUGAR BUTTER I NEED THAT THANKS.

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  60. Jacob OramAugust 16, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Great works!! mind blowing..like morning safari

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