Semi-inspired by this pin, I wanted to dabble in this "two different accent nails" concept, but wasn't convinced that my chevron-painting ability would be up to snuff quite yet. Cue the dotting tool.
Bailamos is a shimmery, dark turquoise by Orly. It's got a lovely formula - opaque after two medium coats. It's one of my favorite fall polishes because of how popular jewel tones have become for fall in the last few years.
For this mani, I also used my trusty Snow Me White (Sinful Colors) and my favorite silvery sparkle - Beware by Pure Ice. I've used these two colors is so many other manis - you've probably already realized how fond of them I am!
I used two coats of Bailamos on all nails except my ring finger. Three or four coats of Beware were used on my ring finger - it's a fabulous silver glitter but the glittery pieces are super small, so they need several coats to become opaque.
Lastly I added the white polka dots to my middle finger using my Quo dotting tool.
I love the look of this mix 'n match mani - and was even tempted to do the same thing on my other hand but with a different Orly polish. Though I decided against that this time, I'll probably be trying out this look with other color combinations in the future.
What do you think of the dual accent nails? Yay or nay?
Super cute! I love accent nails. The more, the better. Ugh I wish I had that Pure Ice!
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Accent nails for every nail!!! You gotta get that Pure Ice polish - I use it constantly!
DeleteLove it. I really like the Pure Ice - such a fun sparkle!
ReplyDeletelove love love!!!!! so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a super cute look, I love the color combo!!
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Bailey, this is perfect in every way!! I am really loving all the colors you used! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I love it!
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Lauren xx
www.stylelixir.com
I love this! Two accents is always better than one :) And I've been a fan of the full glitter nail too lately. I bet you could pull of chevron easily, your dots are perfect!
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So you know that the second I read your title I started singing Enrique in my head, right? Nicely played there, Bailey. Ha! Okay, onto your FABU mani: I love it! You have such an eye for colour and pattern combinations! It's inspiring! Also, your polka dots are freaking perfect, how do you do that?! Even with my dotting tools, they're rarely all the same size.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm ALL ABOUT not-matching feature nails. In fact, that's what I'm rocking right now! HAHA!! Great minds, eh? (I swear that my Canadiana isn't nearly as intense with other people but there's something about you that really brings it out, don't cha-know. Hahaha!!)
very cute, your nails look perfect! I can never get mine to look that good!
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Very crisp, clean, and pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lulu :)
DeleteIt was nice meeting you yesterday at blog vancity! cute nails, I wish I could do my own but Im horrible! I litterly will get nail polish everywhere lol
ReplyDeleteHaha Denise if you scrolled back to my older nail polish blogs you'd probably see that I also used to get it everywhere. It definitely takes practice!
DeleteBeautiful nail art! Thank you so much for linking up with What I'm Loving Fridays! Hope to see you back this week. Have a great weekend!
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Your nails are too cute! I love the colors & designs too!
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Lillies & Silk
Thanks Bailey!! I LOVE your mani. Gorgeous colors and beautiful accents!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I love tiny sparkle polishes like that silver one, but it's always such a hassle doing so many coats to get that effect.
ReplyDeleteCool colors!
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I was about to go crazy and ask where you found that glitter - and then I noticed it was Beware. I have Beware! I just need to do 3 or 4 coats instead of one when I wear it next time because that looks gorgeous!
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