Fossil

Rawr.

Inspiration: Carr et al. (2005) (no, not really - more like Spielberg et al. (1993))

Again with the bedazzled pinkie? Yup, that one is staying on until it chips. But at least I have a fossil T-Rex and a ladybug to show you, along with some sparkly Nails Inc. goodness.

One of these days I'll make a ladybug tutorial and take some better pics.

Products used:  

China Glaze White on White

China Glaze Liquid Leather

China Glaze Pool Party

Nails Inc. Bloomsbury Square

Nails Inc. New Burlington Place

Colourblocked (I)

Two toned with an uneven line

Inspiration: Alexander McQueen 2011, perhaps, but variants of this has always been in the back of my head

I love a smooth gradient. I adore a perfectly executed taping. I worship a flawless stippling. But sometimes, not-so-picture-perfect is what I want. More Sigrid Sandström than Caspar David Friedrich, if you will.  

  

I love doing this quick and easy mani, especially with two contrasting polishes. Here is Nails Inc. Ebor Street  - a matte almost-black (often referred to as dark grey, but I'd say blue-green) - and Nails Inc. New Burlington Place - a gorgeous red-orange duochrome.  

  

So easy, so quick, and I still can't stop looking at my nails. It's the manicure equivalent of a hot dog in a bun.