This is my first go at a french manicure using something other than freehand. Since Rosie Lee takes three coats to opacity, I felt freehanding it would be a bit ambitious, so I used masking tape. Not ideal, since it gave me straight tips, but it did the job OK. I made a few screw ups when taking off the tape so please excuse the dings, but for a first try I'm pleased! Also, the eagle eyed amongst you may spot that righty makes an appearance in a few of these pictures since I got my technique down by the second hand. Man, it's hard using a DSLR left handed!
This is base coat, one of China Glaze Diva Bride, three of Rosie Lee and topcoat. I think this is a pretty twist on a regular french and I'll be doing it again. The CG is nothing to write home about (it's just a boring my-nails-but-better colour with average ease of application) but the glitter is lovely. I currently have it on my toes and it's very sparkly, very opaque, and a slightly unusual pink in that is has a rosy, champagne quality to it in the sunlight.
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16 comments:
I like this!! I love doing glitter french manis!
Pretty color!! XOXO
I love this! Rosie Lee is going to the top of the list! Thanks.
Try using painter's tape (green or blue) instead of masking tape: it's made specifically to be peeled off without taking finish with it.
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Very cute! I like seeing different french mani's!
Soo pretty and elegant!
What a pretty idea!
Thanks Naomi, useful tip! I bought a load of french stickers recently so watch this space...
Beautifully done!
Another good tape to use is that surgical tape that is used to put on pads on wounds as it is fairly non sticky - works a treat!
this looks very nice!
What a fun, and pretty french mani! I think I might be trying this for myself!
Love this manicure. It's so pretty and sparkly. I will have to buy Rosie Lee. I love glitter and this is a wonderful shade. Good job!
OMG! I am loving the tips with the pink glitter! Very nice!
This is so much fun! I wish my nails were long enough to do this.
İ love glitter :))
follow you.i like your blog !! good job.
see u later .. wait you my nails blog !!
byyeee xOxO
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