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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Polkie Dots with a Kick!

Yep, I said 'Polkie', lol. Now as you all know, I love polka dots, purple, scotch tape and matte manis, so why not do a mani, that has it all!!!! Here is the mani I did. I used Ulta Cocktails Anyone?, Sally Hansen Slick Slate and Essie Matte About You. I know I'm holding China Glaze's Matte Magic in the last pics, but when I was taking these pictures, that was on the end table, and to be honest, my butt was too lazy to get back up and grab the Essie, lol. Hey....I was tired and comfy, lol.


I started with 2 coats of Cocktails Anyone?



Then I did the polka dots with Sally Hansen Slick Slate and a Bundle Monster Plate



next I taped off half the mani, diagonally, and used Slick Slate again



Then for fun, I re-taped my nails, and added Essie Matte About You :)





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48 comments:

  1. SharonFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Ooh, I love the combination of matte and glossy finishes! <3

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  2. EmerFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    i love it !!! love it matte and shiny. ooooooh so cute . ~Inspiring again Erika, cos last night i put on and took off about 4 different manis . just couldn't get thje right one and today my nails are boring !

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  3. serena_nuvolaFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    OMG! it's gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!! I love it! <3

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  4. UnknownFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  5. StephFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Oh goodness, I love this mani!

    May I ask if the dots are free-hand or done with konad/ fauxnad? I always have problem making the dots loking even on nails! :(

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  6. nail crazyFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    great mani, i love it :-)

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  7. AdelineFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Love this one!! it's really fun and a great combination. if only i had a polka dot plate, I would definitely give this one a try :)

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  8. Cammy YloFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    WOW! It's so pretty! You're like the Goddess of Scotch Tape Manicures. XD

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  9. Hook Prism PowerFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    I really like the contrast of the matte and glossy together. Awesome mani and awesome color combo as well.

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  10. StickersFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    OMG! Where do you get all your inspiration from??
    This combination is great! So sophisticated...

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  11. Chloe0602February 9, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Aww, thanks you guys!! I was quit pleased with myself over this one.

    Emer, HAHAHA, 4 times!!! I love it, but I do know the frustration when you just can't settle on one.

    Steph, those were done with a Bundle Monster plate :)

    Cammy, *blushes* Aww, thanks!!!!


    Stickers, thanks!!! It really isn't from anywhere. I just sit in front of my stash, decided what colors would look great together, IMO, and then decided how I can use them together. Then I tend to get bored, and thats when matte comes into play a lot, lol.

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  12. polish lavaFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    this is so pretty! i need more of those instr dri polishes. i refuse to use konad polishes. hahah except for white :)

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  13. LaceyFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    I like the color combination

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  14. AmyGraceFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Oh my, I LOVE it!

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  15. Rachel MarieFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    I love it. The grey almost looks like slate. :)

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  16. AmélieFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Wow, I love it, it's so beautiful !
    I have a question : I never used scotch tape over polish but does it sometime « take off » a little bit your polish ? Or do you use some kind of special tape ?

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  17. Chloe0602February 9, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Thanks you guys!!!

    Poish Lava, Oh I agree, not only are they pricey, but they tend to smear on me :(

    Rachel, It is called Slick Slate, lol :P

    Amelie, No, I never have an issue of it removing some of the base polish. I just use regular Scotch Tape, satin finish. I have a tutorial on how I do this, up above in the 'Tutorials' tab, called "Funky French and other designs' This shows you hw to use the tape, so that doesn't happen. Here is the link
    http://chloesnails.blogspot.com/2010/09/how-to-my-french-funky-french-and-other.html

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  18. LunaJadeFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Love the colors and the contrast with the matte and shiny!

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  19. LumiFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Normally I wouldn't be a huge fan of these colours but you just made them look super nice! Slick Slate + matte looks delicious!

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  20. AmélieFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Ok I just read it, thank you very much :)
    I will look the others tutorials too !

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  21. MarkétkaFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    beutiful :) as always

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  22. Nails From Fairy TaleFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I love it. Nice contrast :)

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  23. UnknownFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    LOVE IT~ i know how long these mani's take you but its worth it for us hahahah

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  24. Deborah - Love. Varnish, chocolate and more...February 9, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    AWESOME!

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  25. LiaFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    beautiful! love it =)

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  26. madiFebruary 9, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Are the bundle monster plates big enough for your nails? I know you use them regularly and I've seen a lot of people complaining about them being a lot smaller than the konad ones. Looks beautiful by the way. Thanks.

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  27. HlopushkaFebruary 9, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Shick,
    very creative combination of matte and gloss finish. i would never think about doing it myself:)))

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  28. KivkaFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    great combination! well done :) xx

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  29. ToyomiFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    i love it ! (: i must try it , i hope it comes out as well as yours did .

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  30. KellyFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    This is so gorgeous!!!! I LOVE IT!!

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  31. Nail Dazzler Nails February 9, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Love it!!! it looks so pretty

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  32. LakeshaFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    What polish brands do you like best for stamping?

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  33. Chloe0602February 9, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Thanks you guys!!

    Madi, the Bundle Monster full nail image plates are def smaller than Konads, but if I do it just right, they fit on my nail. I do have issues on my thumbs, but I can deal :)


    Lakesha, I love Sally Hansen Insta-Dri's, Sally Hansen Chrome polish pens, Wet N' Wild Black creme, holos, but over a dark base, and any metallic polishes. As long as it's a one coater, they work too.

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  34. UnknownFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    I love all the different variations of manicures you get as you show each step of the end result--they are all gorgeous!

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  35. NikkiFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    These look fantastic! Love the combination!

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  36. Chloe0602February 10, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Thanks you guys!!!

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  37. JeanieFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    I REALLY need to get Matte About You!

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  38. brownsmokeFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    really beautiful.. both of them but i really really like the Essie Matte About You combo..
    i will have to hunt down some of these mattes you have swatched soon :D

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  39. Chloe0602February 10, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Thanks you two!! Yes, if you don't have any matte top coats or polish, you DEF need to get some!

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  40. LizFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Love your blog you inspire me to paint my nails! I have over 100 nail polishes and am without nail polish most of the week :/ lol

    I just started my blog please check it out & follow!
    http://lizbeth612-onceuponashoe.blogspot.com/

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  41. Chloe0602February 11, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Aww, thank you Liz! I will def be sure to check yours out!

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  42. AngelaFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I love your nails and every single manicure you do. I love the mix of matte and shiny polishes, I love how clean and straight they always turn out! I aspire to be as good as you one day!

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  43. Chloe0602February 11, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Thank you so much Angela!!That is so sweet!! It won't be long, till you're just thrilled with how you polish :)

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  44. ABOP LaquerloveFebruary 12, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    You make my eyes so happy!

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  45. Crystal's Crazy CombosFebruary 13, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    I LOVE love love this!! It is such a nice blend of texture, color, and style!

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  46. Chloe0602February 14, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    ABOP, haha, I knew you'd love the polka dots!!!!

    Thank you Crystal!!!!

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  47. KariApril 25, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    I am in love with your designs! Great job! I have a polish weakness myself. Haha, I look forward to seeing more!

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  48. AnonymousDecember 10, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    I love them but who carries the purple color I know where to get the other two polishes

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