Polish Friends

Thursday, April 7, 2011

When a swatch becomes a full fun mani

Suzanne, a VERY sweet reader of mine, sent me this in a swap package a while ago, and I'm not sure why I haven't tried it until now. OMG, this is so pretty!! This is Accessorize Pink Spice, I had just planned on doing a quick swatch, but once I was finished, I had to do my whole mani with it. I do love me some multi-chromes, lol. This is an orange, bronze, gold & pink. Then, since I had some time on my lunch break, and just happen to have China Glaze Liquid Leather in my purse, I grabbed some tape, and had some fun.

This is 2 coats pre-tape :)



I cut 4 very thin strips of tape for each nail. When they were all done, I added 2 coats of SV on top


Posted by Chloe0602 at 6:00 AM
Labels: , ,

53 comments:

  1. S.S.SApril 7, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    flawless as usual!

    ReplyDelete
  2. terryApril 7, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    you covered up all the multi-chrome goodness...=(
    haha. wonderful mani!x))

    ReplyDelete
  3. T E L I S H A HApril 7, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Love your Nail-Art ! :)

    ReplyDelete
  4. Alexa J.April 7, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    I hace a similar colour to this, it's OPI the show must go on, i think ;) But this one is more subtle ;)

    ReplyDelete
  5. Alexa J.April 7, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    *I have

    ReplyDelete
  6. AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Beautiful! Pretty color. :-)

    ReplyDelete
  7. SmaltoitalianoApril 7, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Awesome, it would be beautiful inverted too!

    ReplyDelete
  8. AlexisApril 7, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    I love how you just do your nails on your lunch break... no big deal hahah

    ReplyDelete
  9. AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    This is really pretty! Is the colour similar to MAC's Bad Fairy?

    ReplyDelete
  10. LauraApril 7, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    I absolutely LOVE this! Gorgeous Erika :)

    ReplyDelete
  11. AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    In the photos it looks exactly like Bad Fairy.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Cyn - Carpe DiemApril 7, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Wow! It's totally great! Love it!

    ReplyDelete
  13. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    pink spice is amazingly beautiful! I love it even more with it peeking through the black :)

    ReplyDelete
  14. esztiIiApril 7, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    I love it! ♥

    ReplyDelete
  15. AllThingsNails!April 7, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Very nice!

    ReplyDelete
  16. FOREVER '92April 7, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    OMG its gorgeous!
    and the mani is too cute, love the design you made with the tape (:

    ReplyDelete
  17. TaraApril 7, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    That looks so pretty!! You always have the coolest nails! :)

    ReplyDelete
  18. Elizabeth Life and PolishApril 7, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Gorgeous colour, and I love the design! It looks like you used a striped brush to do that. Also I tagged you in a challenge post if you want to do it (don't feel pressured)

    ReplyDelete
  19. CarolaApril 7, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Awesome, i love it!

    ReplyDelete
  20. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    such a pretty color! nice swapping :) looks great with the bursts

    ReplyDelete
  21. KenzieApril 7, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Stunning as usual!

    ReplyDelete
  22. NatalieApril 7, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Gorgeous, as always! :) I love this design idea!

    ReplyDelete
  23. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    so pretty!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  24. AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Whaaa?? You did that on your lunch break??! Amazing. *Bows down.*

    ReplyDelete
  25. Lydiane Gaborieau PhotographyApril 7, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Woah! So nice!!!

    ReplyDelete
  26. BreighApril 7, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Very nice! I need to try to get the SV... I have Sally Hansen's Double Duty for a base / topcoat but it doesn't seem nearly as glossy as your SV!

    ReplyDelete
  27. mysweetie924April 7, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    This mani is beautiful. (as always!) The color looks similar to Zoya's "pru" Which is also very pretty, but a color i hardly ever reach for??

    ReplyDelete
  28. MB @ Obsessive Cosmetic Hoarders Unite!April 7, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Love this.....!

    ReplyDelete
  29. mami of 3April 7, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    again just bee-you-tee-ful!!!!
    and ON YOUR LUNCH BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!! i don't even know what to say other than you rock it girl like nobody's business.
    love your blog
    Maria

    ReplyDelete
  30. AmyGraceApril 7, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Very nice ♥
    And carrying nail polishes in your purse? lol! ^^

    ReplyDelete
  31. Deborah - Love. Varnish, chocolate and more...April 7, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    It is pretty, but it is almost a shame to cover up that very pretty pretty pretty polish with your scotch tape magic!

    ReplyDelete
  32. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Awesome!!
    I love the polish and the mani is great!!

    ReplyDelete
  33. pkbmumApril 7, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Another lovely manicure Erika, but how do you cut the tape so thin. Which scissors do you use. I must get a pair, whatever they are. Thanks. xx

    ReplyDelete
  34. AshApril 7, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Haha I love how you had time at lunch to do this! Its a complete success! :P Plus the under polish is still light enough to make an impression! :P Deffo going to try the scotch tape soon. Painting things on my right hand is easy its the left hand when It goes wrong! :o

    ReplyDelete
  35. BridgetteApril 7, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    simply beautiful! :)

    ReplyDelete
  36. MoondancerjenApril 7, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    this is soooooo stunning! i just love your tape manicures.

    ReplyDelete
  37. Cammy YloApril 7, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    It looks like fireworks!

    One of my friends started using Scotch tape for her manicures, and I gave her your blog for ideas and inspiration! Viva la Erika! : D

    ReplyDelete
  38. Fash BoulevardApril 7, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    another amazing post love. the first color is to die. i'd wear it in a heartbeat. if you get a second swing by to see my latest celebrity trend. xoxo

    www.fashboulevard.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  39. AbsolutelyAddictingApril 7, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    I love this color and this mani! I love your scotch tape mani's :)

    ReplyDelete
  40. ~Judy~April 7, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Amazaling Awesome!!

    ReplyDelete
  41. CatApril 7, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Stunning as usual. Two weeks holiday coming up. At least I'll get to practice every day. Hopefully I'll be able to get 1/10th as good as you in that time

    ReplyDelete
  42. BrendaApril 7, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    As usual your mani rocks!! That is such a beautiful shade. Where could I find that polish to purchase?? I swear I'm one of your biggest fans, lol. Your blog is the BEST ♥

    ReplyDelete
  43. purplegreenjoyApril 7, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Very pretty. But so much work to cover so much of the color. Eeek.

    ReplyDelete
  44. mubynicolelockeApril 7, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    what a gorgeous color!
    your tape mani's are always the best

    ReplyDelete
  45. SnowApril 8, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    Your nails are always flawless! and SUCH an inspiration!

    ReplyDelete
  46. Nail Dazzler Nails April 8, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    I have pink spice is really a beautyful colour . Love the manicure you did. Did you use the tap method ?

    ReplyDelete
  47. UlmielApril 8, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Perfect, as always. It really took my breath away, seeing this, it's so beautiful, trully an art. I just have to try it for myself to. :D

    ReplyDelete
  48. brownsmokeApril 8, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    this is soo beautiful.. ^_^ so jealous hehe ^^

    i have been trying to do something similar to this on my nails but im a total fail... lol

    ReplyDelete
  49. Chloe0602April 8, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Thanks you guys!! You all are really so sweet!! I'm not sure how this compares to Bad Fairy, but I will def try and compare this weekend.

    Antoszewskia, haha, yeah I do them on my lunch a lot :P

    Elizabeth, haha, yeah a striped brush would have saved time, but I'm so shaky, and can't stand it if my lines are not perfect, lol

    Maria, awww thank you so much!! Yeah I do tons of manis on my lunch, lol

    Amy Grace, lol, it's sad but I usually have about 5-6 polishes in my purse at a time :P

    pkbmum, I just use regular big scissors, but I just get as close to the edge of tape as I can.

    Cammy, YAY, thank you :)

    Brenda, Awww, thank you so much! I really have no idea. I got mine in a swap from the UK

    Beauty Shades, yeah I just cut thin strips of tape :)

    ReplyDelete
  50. HeidiApril 9, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Hey:) am loving this so much!!
    I try this myself and it's not turning out right,,,
    So can you plzz do a tutorial on this

    ReplyDelete
  51. Chloe0602April 9, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Heidi, oh no, I'm sorry :( Next time I do one, I will def do a tutorial. Here is one that does the same thing, I just placed the tape in a different design :)
    http://chloesnails.blogspot.com/2011/01/ask-and-you-shall-receive.html

    ReplyDelete
  52. SuzanneMApril 14, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Gorgeous mani :) x

    ReplyDelete
  53. Sarah SaadSeptember 22, 2019 at 6:32 PM

    شركة نقل عفش بينبع
    دينا نقل عفش بابها
    نقل الاثاث بالمدينة المنورة
    ارخص شركة نقل عفش بمكة
    شركة نقل عفش بالخرج
    شركة نقل عفش بالبقعاء
    شركة نقل عفش بجازان





    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)