I began with a base of OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls. Then I grabbed my medium length striper and freehanded on some random shapes, beginning with GOSH Deep Sea Blue, the dark navy shade. Then, using my next color (OCC Grandma, the coral) I painted on some additional shapes, making sure that they fit in well with the shapes that I had already done. I guess it's kind of like a lazy puzzle! I repeated this process with Essence Bonnie and Nicole by OPI My Lifesaver until my nails were filled with shapes!
I wasn't sure what to call this manicure, but after looking at the shapes for a bit I realized they kind of looked like the blobs in a lava lamp. I guess I sort of just ran with that idea for the title! Anyone else got any brilliant ideas?
I like the way the shapes came out in this manicure but what I really love is the color scheme. The blues and teals all sort of fit in together, but then they're broken up by the addition of the bright coral. I can't wait to show you guys my quilt in this palette when it's done -- I hope to make a nail design that mimics it!
Hope you've enjoyed this bit of nail art, thanks for reading! (Love you Mom!)
This is amazing! Really unique idea, and lovely choice of colours x x
ReplyDeleteThe color scheme really reminds me of Koi in a pond! :) So pretty!
ReplyDeleteooh this is neat!!
ReplyDeleteI love this! It definitely resembles a lava lamp, even the colors :)
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing! I love it :)
ReplyDeleteWow these seem like they'd jump out at you if you put on 3D glasses! =D
ReplyDeleteWhile the colors aren't really my thing I love the design and vibrancy! Gonna pin it for inspiration! ;D
I love it!! Such a fun design!!!
ReplyDeleteLava lamp or, for some reason, Spongebob. Not sure why xD
ReplyDeleteNeato!
ReplyDeleteReally cool design :) You are very creative!
ReplyDeleteFun :) These are really cool looking!
ReplyDeleteLove this!!! :D
ReplyDeleteLove this mani! xo
ReplyDeleteReally like this one. Love the color combo
ReplyDeletethis is so beautiful and so unique!
ReplyDeleteTotal love for this mani. I love the bright happy colors and freeform shapes. Great mani!
ReplyDeleteAmei a nail art, ficou linda.
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love this!!
ReplyDeleteThis is the most good looking design i seen latly , i love it!
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Such a cool idea!
ReplyDeleteNever mind where the pattern inspiration came from, this looks very nice!
ReplyDeleteI like the funky retro vibe of this mani!
ReplyDeleteHahaha, that looks really like a lava lamp! So good. Love it!
ReplyDeleteMy first thought was that the illusion of movement reminded me of a koi pond; I see another commenter though so as well. OPI My Boyfriend Scales Walls seems to be a popular base; I just bought it yesterday for half off. Quilting moms are the best, aren't they? I'm curled up in one of Mom's quilts right now.
ReplyDeleteThe shapes kinda remind me of amoeba under the microscope or a lava lamp. Very cool, I would love to see it in different colours too!
ReplyDeleteThis looks really cool! These are awesome colours too!
ReplyDeleteThis mani reminds me of some paper cuts by Matisse. Love it! :-*
ReplyDeleteVery very beautiful!! And the colors are great!
ReplyDeleteSo amazing!
ReplyDeletethese are so gorgeous! thanks for the post!
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