Tuesday, September 11, 2012

31DC2012: Day 11, Polka Dots

It's polka dot day and I've got kind of a simple look today. Nothin' wrong with that though, I really like the way this turned out! Sometimes simple can be just what you need, you know?


For this look I started with a base of two coats of OPI Nein! Nein! Nein! Ok Fine! and then added small dots of China Glaze Happy Go Lucky in a pyramid shape. I have always been a fan of yellow and dark gray, I think they look so punchy and modern together.


I didn't have anything specific in mind when doing this design... but since then I've had people say that it reminded them of a billiards rack or of a bowling pin setup!


Totally unrelated to this specific design, I shortened my nails. Thankfully, it wasn't due to a break or anything. I just wanted a change for a bit!


Last year's polka dot nail art was ladybugs! Make sure to check out the challenge prompts here.
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21 comments

  1. MariaSeptember 11, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    awesome idea!

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  2. PbgigharborSeptember 11, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Beautiful! Kind of reminds me of a rack of billiard balls. Hope that isn't offensive. It isn't meant to be. It gave me inspiration to create A billiard mani someday soon.

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  3. Karlea eixenbergerSeptember 11, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Where can I find nail art tools? My nails would turn out so much better with them.

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    1. Sarah ThompsonSeptember 11, 2012 at 10:31 AM

      Nail art tools are sold a number of places like eBay.com, Amazon.com, MASHnails.com, and bornprettystore.com. There are also some available in beauty supply stores like Sally Beauty.

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  4. bellecouturenailsSeptember 11, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    I really love the simplicity of this!

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  5. UnknownSeptember 11, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    I love the dark gray color!
    xoxo

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  6. UnknownSeptember 11, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    I love how different this is from the usual "dots" look.

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  7. Pixie~NailsSeptember 11, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    My fav polka is the pyramid polka. That sounds like a dance! lol! And loving these colours together :D

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  8. Tess R.September 11, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    Sometimes simple looks can be the best. This is super cute!

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  9. Lindsey RSeptember 11, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    That is neat! I kind of want to do this with different colours to make it look even more billiard ball-ish!

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  10. Whitney at Dressed Up NailsSeptember 11, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    I love yellow and dark gray together too, I did a mani with those colors once and had a hard time taking it off. I keep looking at this OPI color and putting it back but every time I see it again I want it... I may have to give in. I like the simplicity of this mani and your new bb nails too!

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  11. TintinSeptember 11, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    You always have the most inspirational manis this one is another pretty work of art.

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  12. KimSeptember 11, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    I didn't think Nein!Nein!Nein!Ok Fein! would be so dark. Now I'm doubting if I should by it.

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  13. nail crazySeptember 11, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    sometimes the simplest is the best, love it :-D

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  14. GelicSeptember 11, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    This looks so clean, very nice work! Looks like if it's stamped. Superb.

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  15. Amanda | GlittericitySeptember 11, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    I like the simple design... and you did such a nice job keeping everything even. I want to do this now with a dark green base and different colours, like billiard balls :D

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  16. Shelby's SwatchesSeptember 11, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    This is an awesome mani!!

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  17. my pretty paintsSeptember 11, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Simple but still so awesome looking!

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  18. Angelica B.September 11, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    so. friggin. cute!

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  19. valerievanitySeptember 12, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    I really love this one!

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  20. glammyNovember 27, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    Thanks for the inspiration - I mentioned you in my blog! http://glam-madam.blogspot.co.nz/2012/11/opi-live-and-let-die.html

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