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Hello loves. I absolutely love how today's mani turned out. I can't really think of the words to describe it, so I'll let the pictures do the talking. As usual, details to follow.
First things first, I apologize for the tip wear. I finished this mani on Easter weekend and didn't have a chance to photograph it until a few days later. With that said, on to the details.
I started with a base of Gelaze White on White (swatched previously here).
I then topped it with Gelish Silver Sand. That's where things got tricky. Sadly, when I opened the bottle to use it, the gel inside was partially cured. I'm not sure how it happened, but I suspect the bottle is faulty. I managed to save it just enough with gel polish thinner to use it for this manicure, but I had to toss it afterward. Such a shame! It's a beautiful topper and I have already ordered a replacement bottle. Of course, in my frustration over the state of the gel, I didn't get to take a proper swatch picture. This is one that you really need to see without the stamping obscuring the glitter, so I was really bummed that I didn't get to swatch it. Thankfully, Andrea at Chickettes came to my rescue and agreed to let me borrow her gorgeous swatch. :) If you aren't already a reader of Chickettes, I strongly urge you to check it out. Andrea's swatches are gorgeous and she has swatched the entire Gelish line to date! Not to mention the numerous other brands she has featured. Chickettes is a gel polish swatch mecca and her nail art is to die for.
This is Gelish Silver Sand . It is a clear base with multiple sizes of iridescent glitters. Isn't it awesome!?!?! It's the perfect topper for darks and lights, and I adore how it gives any polish that Indie feel.
I then stamped with Mundo de Unas Aqua using the lattice part of the image from Pueen 54. This is one of the Buffet Series plates. I seriously adore the style of these plates! They are so easy to use without having to worry about stretching images or lining them up perfectly. This has become my go-to set when I need to stamp quickly.
I decided it needed a little more color, so I then finished it off by filling in the holes in the pattern with dots of Mundo de Unas Pink. I really couldn't be happier with the final result and received many compliments while wearing it. My brother even grabbed my hand and asked how long it took me to paint "all those lines". Bless his heart. ;)
Here's the standard shot. As you can see, the pink is a little more subtle when not side by side with the pink flowers I used for a prop in the first photo. I think they were azaleas?
Do you have the Pueen Buffet plates? If so, do you love them as much as I do?
~Michelle
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Hello loves. I absolutely love how today's mani turned out. I can't really think of the words to describe it, so I'll let the pictures do the talking. As usual, details to follow.
First things first, I apologize for the tip wear. I finished this mani on Easter weekend and didn't have a chance to photograph it until a few days later. With that said, on to the details.
I started with a base of Gelaze White on White (swatched previously here).
I then topped it with Gelish Silver Sand. That's where things got tricky. Sadly, when I opened the bottle to use it, the gel inside was partially cured. I'm not sure how it happened, but I suspect the bottle is faulty. I managed to save it just enough with gel polish thinner to use it for this manicure, but I had to toss it afterward. Such a shame! It's a beautiful topper and I have already ordered a replacement bottle. Of course, in my frustration over the state of the gel, I didn't get to take a proper swatch picture. This is one that you really need to see without the stamping obscuring the glitter, so I was really bummed that I didn't get to swatch it. Thankfully, Andrea at Chickettes came to my rescue and agreed to let me borrow her gorgeous swatch. :) If you aren't already a reader of Chickettes, I strongly urge you to check it out. Andrea's swatches are gorgeous and she has swatched the entire Gelish line to date! Not to mention the numerous other brands she has featured. Chickettes is a gel polish swatch mecca and her nail art is to die for.
This is Gelish Silver Sand . It is a clear base with multiple sizes of iridescent glitters. Isn't it awesome!?!?! It's the perfect topper for darks and lights, and I adore how it gives any polish that Indie feel.
I then stamped with Mundo de Unas Aqua using the lattice part of the image from Pueen 54. This is one of the Buffet Series plates. I seriously adore the style of these plates! They are so easy to use without having to worry about stretching images or lining them up perfectly. This has become my go-to set when I need to stamp quickly.
I decided it needed a little more color, so I then finished it off by filling in the holes in the pattern with dots of Mundo de Unas Pink. I really couldn't be happier with the final result and received many compliments while wearing it. My brother even grabbed my hand and asked how long it took me to paint "all those lines". Bless his heart. ;)
Here's the standard shot. As you can see, the pink is a little more subtle when not side by side with the pink flowers I used for a prop in the first photo. I think they were azaleas?
Do you have the Pueen Buffet plates? If so, do you love them as much as I do?
~Michelle
*This post uses Amazon Affiliate links. Purchases through these links generate commissions that are used to support this site.
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