Monday, November 17, 2014
If Mermaids Were Real, They'd Have Holographic Scales
I remember when I was a kid, I had these My Pretty Mermaid dolls. I loved braiding their bright, plastic hair, and if memory serves me right, their tails even changed color when you put them in cold/warm water! My tastes have matured a bit since then, but I still appreciate that mermaid magic. That's why this nail art was perfect: it takes the cheapness out of my mermaid memories and supplements the look with a refined and elegant nude holographic.
Nail polishes used:
I Love Nail Polish - Iconic
Formula X - Dark Matter
More than anything, this manicure was built around ILNP Iconic, which is a gorgeous champagne gold holo with just a twinge of rose. I put it on first (two coats) and decided on the nail art second, though I can't say what possessed me to try the mermaid scales, which were painted freehand over the top.
I have to say, I was fully obsessed with this pattern when I was wearing it. I DEFINITELY think I'll be doing it more in the future!
P.S., if you're not one for freehanding, check out these mermaid scale nail vinyls or this mermaid scale stamping plate!
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That gold holo is just stunning! Wow!
ReplyDeletelove the title of the post and i completly agree with you :)
ReplyDeleteLove it! I have Iconic on my nails right now; picked it up during the 30% off sale last month.
ReplyDeleteDon't fish actually have holographic scales or is iridescence something different?
ReplyDeleteClose, but slightly different I believe!
ReplyDeleteThis is so so pretty! Love the nude-yet-slightly-rose-gold holo. <3
ReplyDeleteYour freehand scales are fantastic! And I love the simple gold holo, it is indeed elegant!
ReplyDeleteLoooooveeeee it!!!
ReplyDeleteYou did so well, can't believe these are freehand :)
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