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Sunday, March 13, 2011

Diamond Rays

I had this on my wish list a loooong time ago and a lovely lady from MUA, contacted me, and offered to swap, so YAY. I Love all the OPI DS polishes, and even though this isn't as holo as others, it's still so pretty. You can semi see the holo glitter in it, but it would have been a lot better if I was able to catch the sun. For this I layered 1 coat of Sinful Black on Black to start.








Then taping off my nails, I then added another coat of SInful Black on Black. I love how it appears to be diamond rays!! Oh and yes, I do see that I only did 3 rays on my middle finger, haha, not sure how I missed the 4th ray *shrug*






46 comments:

  1. Beautiful, love the effect!

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  2. This is to die for over black! the little diamond rays look awesome - inspired!
    em x

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  3. Oooh I love this! You keep coming up with new fantastic tape manicures, haha.

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  4. This is another wonderful manicure.

    I have one question, which black do you use the most for a most opaque appliction, are there any you would recommend over others?
    xx

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  5. I love this! Gorgeous, as always.

    I hope you're feeling better! <3

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  6. What a pretty and unique manicure! I'll have to try it sometime.

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  7. I love what you did there! :) I love the new DS polishes. They wear great and look awesome.

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  8. This looks so pretty! I love it!!

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  9. Another beautiful design! Feeling better???

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  10. I love this design! looks so pretty!

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  11. i love this design! no lie
    quick question when you use konad
    what black poilsh do you use

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  12. Love the design. Great mani again! i look forward to your posts everyday! :D

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  13. ooooo, i like that!!!! i'll have to try it out.

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  14. Ooh I love this! I cant wait to try it out!

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  15. Thanks you guys!! I just love how this one sparkles!!

    pkbmum, actually I will only use 1 black, Sinful's Black on Black. The formula rocks, and I only need 1 coat!

    Judy, Thanks for asking, I am feeling a tad better, but I already can't wait for bed, lol.

    Heidi, I will use Konad Special Black polish or Wet n' Wild black :)

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  16. So pretty!

    This is unrelated but do you have a list of polishes that work well for Konad stamping? I just bought my stamper and can't seem to get any regular polishes to work with it.

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  17. Thanks!! Yes I do, up in my FAQ tab under my header. The last question answers this ;)

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  18. This looks awesome Erika! It looks like you used a striper pen, it's so cool! Ps Feel better!

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  19. just found a link to you in someone else's blog, and i'm glad i clicked it. all of your tape designs are so clever! Great job.

    here is my blog, i really want some readers :)
    http://overthetaupebeauty.blogspot.com/

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  20. Such a beautiful color, i am in love with it.

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  21. Ahh this is amazing! Such a great polish and I love the design you made!

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  22. You get the prettiest lines with tape--whenever I try, they always bleed terribly. I've read your tutorial post, I just don't know what I'm getting wrong :( Do you think the quality of the tape makes a difference?

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  23. such a classy look! I also am a fan of the DS collections

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  24. Thanks Erika. I have 2 Sinful b-on-b.

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  25. Thanks you guys!!

    Jenny and Kaylie, thank you!! I will be sure to check yours out as well :)

    Daniela, I have used other cheaper brands, and didn't have many issues, but I always prefer my Scotch Tape brand, Satin finish :) It does help to use a fast dry top coat before you tape :)

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  26. I think this is just the coolest!! I love it!

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  27. Pretty! This is the perfect prom manicure. : D

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  28. how do you cut the tape so small? i just tried it tonight but my tape was too big and it looks funky. :/

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  29. This is great as 'diamond rays' and I think it could also work as fireworks with a few added lines and maybe colours. :)

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  30. I wanted to try this to wear over the 4th of July weekend. I did a practice session today. How do you get your scotch tape rays so small? Mine were twice as thick and it did not look as cute. Any tips?

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  31. I would love to see how you tape some of these.I look at the picture and sometimes i just can't figure it out. lol I just love the ideas you inspired me to do my nails a different way each week

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    1. I do have some picture tutorials above in my Tutorials Tab, that show you how I cut and where I place my tape :)

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