Friday, June 8, 2012

Guest Post ~ Tape Manicure from Polish Obsession


Today's guest post is from Marijo over at Polish Obsession. Between blogs and instagram, we've become polish friends!

Hi everyone!! I was so honored when Lakeisha asked me to do a guest post for her. I'm in love with her blog. She has such awesome nails and I always look forward to what she'll share with us next.

When trying to figure out what to do for this post, I tried to come up with something that I knew Lakeisha would like. I know she likes to toy around with layering polish, as well as nail art, so I figured I'd do both!

I started off with a coat of Essie All in one Base, then applied two coats of Heidi's Glow by Brucci. Heidi's Glow is a lovely pink shimmer that is fully opaque in two coats. I then layered a coat of Model's Own Indian Ocean on all nails except my ring finger. Indian Ocean is one of my favorites right now. It's a gorgeous shimmer recently released in the Beetlejuice collection that shifts from pink to blue. It's very sheer though, so it's best used for layering.

Finally, after the polish was dry, I taped off my nails diagonally. On my ring fingers, I added a coat of Indian Ocean and on all the other nails, a coat of Heidi's Glow. I topped it all off with a coat of Seche Vite Fast Dry Top Coat.
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I really liked how this manicure turned out. It's such a delicate look and I love the colors together.

Thanks so much for taking the time to read this post! I hope you all like this manicure. Lakeisha, thanks again for having me. I know you're going to kill your defense!
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This is a super cute combo!!! I need Indian Ocean in my life. I've been so busy using striping tape, that I haven't used regular tape for awhile. Thanks for the inspiration Marijo! Be sure to check out her blog for more swatches, layering, and nail art.

10 comments:

MariJo Nails said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

So glad you like it!! Thanks again for having me ;0).

BurbBeauty said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Such a pretty combo! I'm lemming Indian Ocean hardcore.

MariJo Nails said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Thank you! I hope you're able to get it. I wish it was easier to access.

KayJay at Refined & Polished said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

I want it as well!

KayJay at Refined & Polished said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Many thanks doll!

Lizzy O. said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Love the combination. Gorgeously done.

My3BoyZ said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Just found your blog on Confessions... Did she use regular scotch tape for this look? Very pretty!

MariJo Nails said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Thanks Lizzy!

KayJay at Refined & Polished said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Yup...she's awesome!

KayJay at Refined & Polished said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Thanks for checking out my blog! She did use regular scotch tape. You just apply the tape over a completely dried base color for the design you want, then apply a second color. Then remove the tape while the polish is still wet.

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