I always get great feedback on posts that are non-nail related, but we all know it has to come back to the manicure =) I thought about trying some little freehand flowers with my dotting tool, but the test run indicated that I need a little more practice before I got anywhere near a real mani. So I went with good old Konad.
Keeping with the pastel Easter theme of my last mani, the base is China Glaze For Audrey, Konaded with China Glaze Emotion & plate m8. I had the temptation to go wild with the color I used plus another lighter pink & covering my nail with flowers, but I came back to an old lesson of less is more & so I stuck with just one color & after testing multiple stamps to make a tip pattern on my thumbs ended up just using the stamp twice in the corners (this is only part of the design, it's also got a little curlicue coming off the end that I didn't want to use):
Here's the tip test on one of my thumbs:
Also, went shopping today, and apparently turquoise is the color for spring in all kinds of things because I came across 2 things that My Nails Look Like. First a dress - that I did actually end up buying ... now I know at least one polish option when I wear it =) :
Then at Target this pair of gardening boots that I've got to give credit to my mom for spotting:
Shopping also included a stop at Ulta thanks to a 20% off coupon. I managed to control myself because I know most of what they have can be had cheaper online, but I needed cuticle oil sooner rather than later & couldn't resist the OPI Breathe Life polish:
So, busy day today, but a gorgeous day for running around, I didn't even take a jacket with me it was so nice. Supposed to be pretty much the same tomorrow too. Thanks for reading & I hope everyone enjoys a happy Easter!
~Colette
That "For Audrey" is a beautiful color, the knoad you chose is a good compliment for the color ...... neat how you found gardening boots to match!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty is your manicure! Very delicate and lady like. Nice that you found a dress to match. I like the gardening boots also. Very cute. I've watched The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency on HBO. Have you seen it or read the books? I'm really enjoying the series. I can imagine the books are much better. More detailed stories and background. I've only seen the first show and I love it already. The acting is terrific.
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty!
ReplyDeleteHappy easter!
ReplyDeleteVery nice creation Colette, the color of the shoes matching perfectly with the nails!
Astasia
Very lovely and fresh manicure, I like it a lot!
ReplyDeleteTalk about perfect match with the nails and boots!! I love your mani, and that Solar Oil is so good :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and delicate looking mani :)
ReplyDeleteThat's such a pretty color combination and I love the stamp. Those boots are a perfect match!
ReplyDeleteColette- this is stunning!
ReplyDeleteI have everything I need to do this and after seeing your nails, I have got to try!
Just gorgeous!
Happy Easter to you, and if you get a chance, feel free to check out my blog. I've already linked yours in my blogroll and today's manicure is one of the many reasons why!
~Monica (aka wixbetty)
Love the look! FA is one of my first polishes and I still adore it. The design is so very delicate too! I always end up "overdoing" my konad b/c I forget that less is more =)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - your nails are so spring-y, and I can't believe how well they match the dress and boots! Well done!
ReplyDeleteDEEZ NAILS - For Audrey had been on my lemming list for qutie a while, & with Sally's sale this month of buy 2 get 1 free I couldn't pass is up any longer.
ReplyDeleteLUCY - I haven't seen the series but I think I've seen a couple of ads - sounded like the Women's Murder Club just going by the title similarity but unfortunately I don't have HBO.
NESSA - Thanks!
ASTASIA - Thanks! Too bad they're only garden boots, I might have got them if they were cute shoes =)
AMABILE - Thanks!
VANESSA - I like the Solar Oil, but I'm not loving the scent unfortunately. If it ends up working miracles (I'm only on day 3 of using it) I might overlook the scent, but I may end up using something different after this bottle.
CLOCKWORK - Thanks!
MARY - Thanks! I really like these flowers even though they're just part of the full design.
MONICA - I'll keep an eye out for your version - what a fun Easter mani you have posted up!
PINKY - Thanks! Even my grandma loves this color - she told me yesterday, "wear this one more often" LOL!
JAMIE - Thanks!