Sunday, August 21, 2011

NOTD: Big Beautiful Blue Blooms

Hey guys! I swear I am addicted to these flower mani's. I did this version using Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Whirlwind White and Blue Away and my newest Essie polish, Mesmerize which is a nice true blue. I love it! (Please ignore my worn tips and dry cuticles... I didn't get around to taking pictures until I had worn this look for a bit.)






I didn't have a specific image I was referencing for inspiration... I just knew in my mind that I wanted this to be a blue and white floral pattern like antique dishes my grandmother used to have. I was pleased with the end result but when I showed Mr. N&W this mani, he said "Oh, blueberries... that's nice." My little heart was broken, lol. So what do you guys think? Are these flowers or blueberries?

Thanks for reading!
- Kim
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12 comments:

  1. VeronicaAugust 21, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Totally flowers! & They look amazing!

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  2. ChrisAugust 21, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    They look like flowers to me. Maybe you should make some with blueberries for comparison.

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  3. Mike HowellAugust 21, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    I immediately thought of a china pattern when I saw them, so well done.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Hey, could you paint mmy nails? :]
    Hehhe, I was wondering, how do you get the flowers to look so real and to have different shades to them?
    I've tried my way. And failed.
    Love Sarah:}
    http://distantdreamer-sarah.blogspot.com/

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  5. Noir LacquerAugust 22, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Before I even read your bit at the end, they immediately reminded me of vintage china. So cute!

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  6. KimAugust 22, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Thanks guys!

    @Sarah - There are soooo many flower tutorials out there and I've tried a bunch of different ways before I figured it out. I found that you just have to find the way that works for you or combine different styles and make your own way of doing it. These are actually really easy though... you can see my tutorial here: http://nailsandwhatnot.blogspot.com/2011/08/tutorial-easy-five-dot-flowers.html

    Good luck!

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  7. fingersAugust 26, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Cool just found your blog and am a new follower-I love these flowers! really awesome

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  8. fingersAugust 26, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    PS-its definitely flowers-men are useless when it comes to nail polish!

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  9. KimAugust 26, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Welcome and thank you, Fingers! I always appreciate new followers... it makes feel like I'm contributing at least a little bit of something of value to the nail blog community! Glad to have you! :)

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  10. AnutkaAugust 27, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    The flowers are so pretty! You did an amazing job with me...

    I am tagging you with an award :D
    http://wackylaki.blogspot.com/2011/08/blog-awards.html

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  11. ABOP LaquerloveSeptember 13, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    This is an awesome mani!

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