For an introduction into the (scary) world of nail art, I thought it would only be fitting to start off by doing something easy and classic: the leopard print nail.
I used Gem's tutorial to do them, which basically includes painting the nail with the base colour, applying dots of another nail polish (I also used her tip of using the end of a kirby grip to do this) and then using a nail art pen and giving the dot a really rough outline. Simple as anything. Even the most un-artiest person could do that!
So here's how they turned out:
(Please excuse the really tatty polish. I have been wearing it for a few days and managed to smack my nails off everything possible! Typical :( )
What I used- Models Own/ Wah Nails black pen, Models Own Peach Puff, Models Own Jade Stone
So impressed with the results, I can't wait to get started on other designs!
On a side note, Jade Stone wasn't as nice to apply as some Models Own polishes and required 2 coats. However, it was still better application than most other brands of nail polish! And the colour just speaks for itself, beautiful!
Any advice for starting out at nail art? And most importantly, how do I do my right hand when I'm right handed?! I don't want to wear false nails because I like my own nails :)
Lots of love
Amy
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Your nails look lovely!xx
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, it matches the theme of your blog!
ReplyDeleteThese look so great! I'm exactly the same, I'm right handed and my right hand always looks so rubbish! xx
ReplyDeleteLove your nails xx
ReplyDeleteThey look lovely, especially for your first go! I've just finished painting my nails Jade Stone, tempted to leopard print them now :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a lefty and am cack at painting that hand, but I just steady my right elbow on a table and try to take my time with it. It doesn't have to be perfect, which is why I love leopard print nails :P
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Lovely colour choices!
ReplyDeleteI love this! That jade stone & the peach colour are so pretty! I must buy them! Hehe xxx
ReplyDeleteThese look really good! I need to have a look a the Models Own polishes, can't believe I've not tried one yet!
ReplyDeleteR.x
Great minds think alike ;) Nice polish combo! xx
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, I bought Jade Stone ages ago and I can't believe I haven't used it yet, I can safely say you're first attempt turned out 100 times nicer than mine :)
ReplyDeleteThat looks so cute, I need to try this!! xxx
ReplyDeletefirst, those colors are so lovely! second, you did an AMAZING job! it seriously looks like it was stamped or stenciled! definitely post more nail photos :)
ReplyDeleteLove them. I really need to get on the nail art train.
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Alicia
Love the Jade Stone colour! really suits you
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Em
Jade stone is such a pretty colour. I wish i got that now, but i chose top turquoise instead. I'll get it next time i'm in boots, i think. Your leopard print nail art is awesome, good job, so neatly done aswell - love it! x
ReplyDeleteLOVE these, these are the cutest nails I've seen in awhile. I really love the mint and peach together...perfect!
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I love the colours! Looks great! xo
ReplyDeletegreat first attempt, I adore leopard nails! :)
ReplyDeletexo
oh i LOVE this!!!
ReplyDeletei love the colours you've used, i love models own nail varnish and the leopard print is a nice little twist :)
ReplyDeletei'm sure you'll get the hang of using your other hand, pratice does make perfect, just make sure your on a steady surface.
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fabulous job!
ReplyDeletewow, your nail art is amazing too! love your leopard print nails. the colour combo is so cute
ReplyDeletex
Amazing!! Love this look, i'm going to have to bite the bullet and try this look at some point, i'm a nail art rookie!
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