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Sunday, March 4, 2012

NOTD: Acid Leopard

This was really, for me, out of the box.  But I had a lot of fun with it & got a ton of great compliments too.  I was inspired by an Acid Leopard eye makeup tutorial I saw on YouTube, and so I translated it into a manicure.  I created the rainbow by sponging with Icing Hot Date, Suntan Lotion & Blue Carribean - all 3 from the Cancun Spring Break collection.  The leopard design I did with a Black Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen:


& I've now got a blacklight, just for some fun pics!


I think I had this on for a full week, and towards the end I added some China Glaze Matte Magic top coat:


Here's the tutorial:


And here's the eye makeup tutorial by Klaire de Lys that inspired me:


What do you guys think of this neon-bright nail art look?  Sometimes it's good to step a bit outside of your comfort zone =)

Thanks for reading.

~Colette

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30 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 4, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    I love it so much!!
    Very cool!

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  2. FionaMarch 4, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    This design is so cool! I really love the picture of it in the blacklight too! I need to get myself more neon polish!

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  3. Lindsey RMarch 4, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Oh my gosh, this is so crazy awesome! I love it!

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  4. SarahMarch 4, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    I love the fact that you used just 3 colors but they blend and look like twice as many colors! Just awesome.

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  5. UnknownMarch 4, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    So bright. I love it!

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  6. MissAdelinneMarch 4, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    So cool! This is the perfect nail art for some summer days!
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    Missadelinne's Fanpage

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  7. Anna - NaglarnaglarnaglarMarch 4, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    Amazingly cool!

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  8. Chrissy *NailUtopia*March 4, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    Super Cool Colette! Love the one in the black light :D Question did you find any bleeding from the nail art pen? I used one along time ago and it kept bleeding out on my design so I got mad and threw it across the room LOL!

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  9. Erin, Tyler and HayleighMarch 4, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    How do you get you polish to stay for a week?!?! Outstanding as always!

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  10. LydzMarch 4, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    these are awesome! :)

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  11. LizzyMarch 4, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    Fantastic. Love the blacklight.

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  12. MiatoetMarch 4, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    This is so very much awesome!!! :D
    Your blog rocks! :)

    -MiiaT♥
    http://miiat.blogspot.com/

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  13. P HMarch 4, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    This is my favorite mani you've done so far! I love it and wish I could emulate it, but I don't think I have the right colors. Awesome job!

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  14. Libby's Pink VanityMarch 4, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    I can totally see why you got compliments on this. It is mad!! :)

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  15. Samantha JayeMarch 4, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    You have a blacklight! Such an AWESOME use for it as well. Terrific post.

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  16. AnonymousMarch 5, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    Hi Colette!
    First I'd like to say that you are definitely my favorite nail polish blogger by far. :) You have gorgeous nails and are very good at nail art!
    I'd like to ask if I can put some of your images up on "pinterest." Of course, I will provide proper source credit. :)
    Have a great day!

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  17. HelgaMarch 5, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    Mind = blown.

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  18. UnknownMarch 5, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    Wow! That is so bright and so pretty. I love it, especially the blacklight shot. lol

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  19. arfblatMarch 5, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    So Lisa Frank! Love it!

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  20. ColetteMarch 6, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    CHRISSY - I didn't have any bleeding, I did wait a little longer than normal before adding topcoat to make sure it was dry =)

    ERIN - I credit my base & top coat - I rarely wear polish longer than a few days but when I do it wears well =)

    ANON - I'm not on there myself but feel free, I don't mind at all as long as I'm credited =)

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  21. NicholeMarch 6, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Love these nails....Well I love them all but I am into color and into animal print so who could ask for more....BTY love all your videos just found your channel and few months ago but I have loved catching up watching all the videos thanks for sharing them with us!!!

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  22. CassyMarch 6, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    I love this!

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  23. MarisaMarch 12, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    Such a fun mani!! It looks amazing!

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  24. Jill EvansMarch 13, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    Simply amazing! I love the prints. I need a new manicurist. Are you for hire? ;o) Thanks for sharing. I'm going to pin this to my board (with due credit of course)! Thanks for sharing.

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  25. SaschaMarch 17, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    Hi Colette. I wanted to thank you for sharing this great nail art idea. I loved it since I first saw it and yesterday I did it on my nails and it came out awesomely!
    Here are some photos of it ;D
    http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/425838_3368713374510_1169482382_33352517_89566371_n.jpg
    http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/421135_3368621092203_1169482382_33352506_1743365379_n.jpg
    Thanks again and have a great weekend! Kisses :)

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  26. ColetteMarch 27, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    SASCHA - great job!

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  27. UnknownJanuary 3, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    This person on Facebook has stolen one of your photos and is claiming it as her own art, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Exclusive-Nail-Art-By-FarIa/115682311918288 You're not the only person she's doing this to either.

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    1. ColetteJanuary 3, 2013 at 6:03 PM

      thank you - first infringement I've had to file on FB but it wasn't too tough hopefully it will be removed in short order

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  28. AnonymousJuly 2, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    i loved it so beautiful

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  29. Desiree MarieOctober 31, 2014 at 3:31 PM

    Hi Collette! Ur designs r amazing and your tutorials are great as well. You make it very clear on what to use and exactly how to do it. Love all your work very much! Ty for sharing!

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