Hello loves! Here we are with Day 3 of the New 31 DC... Gold!
I decided to try the frame mani for today's post! I have seen this several times throughout the last year, and I always enjoy the look. As part of my commitment to trying new techniques, I decided it was finally time to give this one a shot.
The colors I chose are Zoya Dovima, Ciaté Ladylike Luxe, and Crowstoes Maxxed Out. All three were untried, so I am whittling my untrieds down! (The bad news is that I just got about 10 more polishes in the mail yesterday, oops!)
I have started with 2 coats of Dovima on my middle, ring, and pinky. On my index I started with 2 coats of Ladylike Luxe. On my ring finger I added one coat of Maxxed Out, which you can see a macro of below! For my framed nails I added one coat of the opposing color as if I was doing a ruffian mani, leaving a gap at the cuticle and the sides. Then I went back with the original color and added the line at the tip. This is a much easier way to get the framed look than freehanding the frame around the outside. I read about this technique on Chalkboard Nails! I did not add top coat to the framed nails because I wanted to preserve the matte/metallic contrast.
Mmmm, Maxxed Out is so gorgeous and blingy! I wish my photos could demonstrate how awesome this is. It is so holo and sparkly. This mani is what I actual wore on NYE, and I think it was perfect for that occasion.
Aww it looks crazy green but i still love it :)
ReplyLove it..it looks soooo HOT! Super mani!
ReplyI love Maxxed Out. And i cannot do framed manis to save my life! Yours looks gorgeous x
Replyamazing nail art :)
ReplyWhile the macro shot is so yummy, it's not the exciting thing in this post in my opinion.
ReplyI am just IN LOVE with your frames!!! I could never get it this clean and perfect. Yours is just SUPER WOW!!!
ugh i love the frame nails! i've tried this before but they look like crap free-handed. i'll have to try your technique.
ReplyI do like the framed look although I have yet to try it on myself! Maybe this weekend?
ReplySo great! Love your nail art!
ReplyMy new fave!!! Love this!! I died laughing when you said you had 10 more polishes lmbo!
ReplyMy new fave!!! Love this!! I died laughing when you said you had 10 more polishes lmbo!
ReplyLoving that accent nail! Great gold mani.
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