I used three colors for this design.
I began with a base color of OPI You're Such a Budapest. I think this shade is my favorite from the new OPI Euro Centrale Collection. It's a pretty lavender with a faint silvery shimmer. The formula was a little thin and sheer (I needed three coats) but I didn't mind so much cause it's such a cute purple.
Next, using my nail art striper, I painted on the hearts and the quilted lines with OPI Vant to Bite My Neck?. This deep, dark purple isn't normally the type of shade that I'm drawn to, but I think it worked out really nicely in this context.
Finally, I mixed You're Such a Budapest with a bit of white and lightly brushed it inside the diamond shapes to give the pattern a bit of dimension.
Voila! Quilting success!
I think this is a great option for people that want a bit of Valentine's Day cuteness without going too overboard. Of course, you could also go V-Day crazy and do it in pinks and reds! Nothin' wrong with that!
What do you guys think? Is this the kind of Valentine's Day look you'd like to wear, or do you prefer pinks and reds?
Euro Centrale by OPI should be available beginning today at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $9.00 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail for each Nail Lacquer.
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That is soooo cute! And it looks really complex and detailed and amazing... love it
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This is a super cute alternative to pink and red. =)
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! I love the depth the white creates.
ReplyDeleteSoooo cute and great colours too! :-)
ReplyDeletepretty!
ReplyDeletebeautiful my love , beautiful .
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This is really cute :)
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This is super fun and yes I would wear this for valentine's day. I'm not big on reds/pinks anyway :-)
ReplyDeleteThese are super cute!
ReplyDeleteI love this so much! I love non-traditional Valentine's looks. One with purple is all the better. Great work :)
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful! I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute look! The colors work really well with this pattern, as I'm sure many would, and it looks very put together. Beautiful photographs.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore this
ReplyDeleteLinda a nail art mais me parece um pouco complicada, ou é só impressão minha?
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Aww, such a cute idea and great job with it! I want to do this with stars :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful design!
ReplyDeleteMuy bonito! ♥
ReplyDeleteGorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteQuilting LOVE! You must have quilts on the brain, yo.
ReplyDeletethis is perfect! the colors are great together and its so pretty
ReplyDeleteAdorable! <3
ReplyDeleteLove the highlighting you did in the centers! Really adds a nice touch <3
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I think it's a great alternative to the usual reds and pinks for Valentine's Day. Love it!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Must have been quite an effort, but the end result is awesome!
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I think it's a very unique valentines look :) adore the colors.
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh I love this nail art! Purple and quilty, yes plese!
ReplyDeletethis is just soooo cute.
ReplyDeleteany tutorial on how to do this?
This design is soooo adorable!! Sounds easy enough too...
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