Ciaté

Sally Magpie posted a photo of Nargis Jonik’s Gravity mani – inspired by the film and using the polish of the same name. I commented that I thought I could …
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This design is inspired by nail artist Sabrina Gayle, who created it for the June issue of Company magazine. I’m really feeling sunny, summer nails at the moment. 

Ciaté Ferris …
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Today I used Damien Hirst’s Methoxyverapamil (1991) for inspiration, along with somewhere in the region of 25 different polishes. 

Hirst’s spot paintings are famous for not repeating the same shades, so …
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I’ve wanted to try Louboutin nails for a while, but it’s been ages since I’ve simultaneously had all my nails intact and long enough! It didn’t hurt that this was …
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I had a clear idea about what book I wanted to use for this challenge, but my actual plan for the mani was ephemeral. 

I ended up highlighting some of …
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I love doing Galaxy Nails and I think these are my best yet. It actually didn’t take that long, the key is a really light touch with the sponge. 

China …
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I’m really getting the chance to try designs and techniques I’ve been looking at for ages, so I’m loving that part of it. My cuticles are getting a bit dry …
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I love reading Pshiiit’s blog – thank you Google Translate – and recently she posted a cool video tutorial.  She used the watercolour technique to create glowy, opalescent nails.

NB: …
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As it’s Easter, I wanted to try and create something chocolate related! I love Cadbury Mini Eggs and it seemed like a great way to use some spring pastel colours. …
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Finally time for my first post since my holiday and I’m ready for a cool print design I’ve had my eye on for a while.  Ikat is a fabric …
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