Monday, July 22, 2013

Candy Floral

Another day, another floral! Well, at least I'm predictable.

Recently I placed an order for a couple of Candy Lacquers: Licorice Allsorts and Summer Circus. When they arrived I knew immediately that I wanted to do a manicure with Licorice Allsorts. I thought it would be neato to do a floral pattern that mimicked the colors as the glitter.



I chose OPI My Vampire is Buff as a base (shock), but it didn't end up having the contrast that I expected against the lighter colors in the manicure. Still, in the right lighting, the neon would just pop. Isn't it strange how neon often is brightest in the shade?

The mix of colors is just the cutest! I think the black is totally important to the balance here. It is a nice anchor for the rest of the glitter.



I used the same technique for this floral as I did in my Rodarte dress tutorial, so be sure to check it out if you want to try this manicure yourself!
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24 comments

  1. I just LOVE how the accent nail looks with this. What an awesome idea!

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  2. It's mighty neato!!! I love this! So beautiful that it took my breathe away when I saw this appear in my feed! Great job (as always) :D

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  3. I love love love this mani! So awesome xx

    Justine | BRIGHTON DREAM

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  4. Your nail art never ceases to amaze me. I've had Licorice Allsorts on my radar for awhile now but it appears to be sold out...bummer.

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  5. so stunning. elegant and charming. i love the base color as well ;) the roses are lovely

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  6. I love this! The colour combination is so good! :)

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  7. I'm not convinced about the glitter but then that's really not my thing anyway. Loving the flowers though!

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  8. Every time I check out your posts, I always end up buying a new polish. Today is no different - this is lovely!!

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  9. Love the details you put into this. Of course,that glitter is going on my WANT list! <3

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  10. What a beautiful thing!
    kisses
    = ^. ^ =
    http://unhas-de-gato.blogspot.com.br

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  11. Gillian from Plumeria19July 22, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    The floral is so cute and I love that polish, the mix of glitter is great!! :)

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  12. wow i love this idea! beautiful!

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  13. You made the roses mimic the (gorgeous) glitter accent nail beautifully! Lovely happy mani! :D

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  14. so fabulous

    love it

    http://glitterana.blogspot.com

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  15. I loooove it! I liked how you match the colors of the glitter to the flowers!

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  16. It's back in stock, I just snagged a bottle. I also wanted Afro Circus but now that's sold out.

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  17. Which yellow polish did you use?

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