3.26.2012

NOTD

1) To create this ombre / mixed mani look, I used three coats of Wet ‘n’ Wild’s Wild Shine Nail Color in Lavender Crème (the dark pink), and three coats of Wet ‘n’ Wild’s Wild Shine Nail Color in Tickled Pink. I then added one coat of Seche Vite Fast Dry Top Coat on top of all colors for added shine and protection. Ring via Forever 21.
2) This was created using three coats of Mary Jo Matsumoto’s 4FREE Nail Color in Laguna Shimmer. I think this is really meant to be a top coat for a hint of shimmer to another nail color; however, I loved it so much that I decided to make it opaque by using multiple coats to create an icy glitter shade (that is far prettier in person BTW). I did not use a Top Coat for this look. Ring via unknown.
3) This look was created using three coats of Wet ‘n’ Wild’s Fast Dry Nail Color in Sagreena the Teenage Witch, topped with one coat of Seche Vite Fast Dry Top Coat. Aside from Essie’s Mint Candy Apple (which I don’t consider to be a true green), this was my first encounter with green nail polish (purchased for the name, because I am a huge fan of Sabrina the Teenage Witch), but it has quickly grown to be one of my favorite colors. So, even if you don’t think you will like green polish, I highly recommend giving this color a try. Elephant Ring via Forever 21 – similar style here.
4) To create this lacquer look, I used three coats of Forever 21 Love & Beauty Magnetic Magenta Nail Polish in Fuchsia on all nails, then added one coat of Forever 21 Love & Beauty Blue Purple Glitter Nail Polish in Blue / Purple to the ring finger, and topped all fingers with one coat of Seche Vite Fast Try Top Coat to finish it off. House of Harlow 1960 14KT Horseshoe Stack Ring in Yellow Gold.

What nail color are you rocking for #ManicureMonday?


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37 comments

ellie said...

How pretty! Love the first one because I do like to use 2 or 3 different colors..sometimes. I love the ring too.

I'm finding I get the most wear out of wet n' wild's megalast. I'm wearing "bite the bullet" at the moment.

ivy's closet said...

Such amazing rings in this post!

This was so fun to start my Monday this way. I just got Sally Hansen's SMOOTH Perfect in ice, but reluctant to wear it. I'll have to use so many coats of it. Some colors look better in the bottle than on my fingers.

Joanne said...

I prefer the lighter shades of polish, like the light pink in the first picture. The pale colors have a way of elongating the fingers.

Andy Santana said...

Que lindo...
adorei.
beijos

MosaMuse said...

i love the green!
xo
MosaMuse

Couture Carrie said...

Awesome manis!
Especially loving #3!

xoxox,
CC

Sara said...

oh I love all of the colors! Wow, I am so lazy when it comes to polish, haha. I shall have to try some of these.

I am wearing "Sheer Amethyst" by Wonder Nail. Not even sure where it came from, but it's purple :)

Unknown said...

LOVE the blue sparkles!!! I did that for my vacation to Antigua! :D

Bonnie said...

I love fancy manicures like these. I just lack the skills needed to replicate them!

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Unknown said...

You have some of the best rings I've ever seen. I must pay more attention to Forever 21's ring collection.

Anonymous said...

Very pretty! I'm wearing Ivy from Zoya today. Kind of a toned down red with gold flecks.

Why Girls Are Weird said...

Shoot, that anonymous comment was me lol. Oops!

Caitlin @ Candyfloss & Persie said...

Erika, you have the daintiest nails I've seen! As I've told you many time before, I never tire of your ring and nail pairings!!! My nails are currently bald... per the usual :(

Tiffany Kadani said...

I need a mani, stat! Such delicate dancer hands you have!

Unknown said...

Ah I just love that green nail polish. So wicked.

hautepinkpretty said...

love the nail looks you put together! <3 hautepinkpretty.com

Josie said...

You're so creative, Erika! I love the pink ombre one.
xo Josie
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amy b.s. said...

one of my things to do this weekend was paint my nails. that didn't happen. but these bright colors are making me want to!

A Fine Balance said...

I really like number 1!

Unknown said...

Love this Erika, and thanks for adding Laguna Shimmer (which sadly sold out in the first week we got it) to your mix! Hope you'll try our new trios for SS12. I'm wearing our 4FREE Tangerine Twinfin today.

xo Mary Jo

Tights Lover said...

Gorgeous nail colors. I think 3 is my favorite...you don't see green nails very often!

yiqin; said...

pretty nails <3

Ewelina said...

pretty colours :)

Oh to Be a Muse said...

We both have the same Hope ring from F21, and I love that Laguna Shimmer nail color in look 2.

mazzy may said...

This is so fun. Love the colors. I need nail polish inspiration!

J said...

love the blue glitter nails! gorgeous!

Unknown said...

I love all 4 of these. This was so cool know how many coats you use too.

Sherin said...

That green colour is beautiful. I love it!

Emilia Alexandra said...

I love those blue knails ! And such a great blog!:-) keep it going !

Audrey Allure said...

Loving all of the colors, but my favorite is the blue ones :)

Midnight Cowgirl said...

Love your nails and rings!

Maddy said...

I'm seeing a lot of pretty nails in blog world lately. I think I'm going to have to step up my nail game :)

Angela said...

Adore polished nail. I am in love recently with Chanel Peridot.

Unknown said...

The nails, the rings...fab!!! The blue color looks so bright and fun...my fav. But I love, love the elephant ring!! I hope you are having a great week. xoxo

GingerAle said...

I LOVE that blue color! I am so into blue nails right now.

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i love pink color.

Chic Pauza said...

this is too cute. my fav - blue ones :)

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