Friday, October 7, 2011

Day 16 - Tribal Print

No Bundle Monster plates were harmed in the making of this manicure, but they were put to good use. I was nervous about doing free hand tribal print for the challenge, so I decided that my Bundle Monster plates would be perfect. I used partial designs from plates BM-202, BM-204, and BM-213.

For the base color I used Cosmetic Arts nail lacquer. Since it does not have a name on it, I'm guessing it is either Pink Rush or Pink Lust from the Neon Collection. Trust me when I say this color really is neon and bright. My camera freaked out and made it look red which is why I didn't bother posting swatches. They are not color accurate at all. When I figure out how to take proper photos of this color, I will post swatches.

I love the result, now I just need to find a faster way to do this :)




My inspiration for the manicure was a tribal print dress worn by Blake Lively. I'm not a big fan of yellow, so I did not have an exact color match to her dress in my collection. I chose to switch the base color entirely to a neon pink and I'm really happy with the result. I think for me that made the manicure more wearable, but if I ever get a yellow that shade, I will have to try this again :)


I'd love to know what you think!

Thanks for looking!
Anutka :)

18 comments:

Carolina said...

Wow!
The design came out perfect!

AmyGrace said...

Really cool!

~Leslie~ said...

What a great way to do tribal! And i remember that inspiration dress too! Truly stand out!

SqueakyKitty said...

It reminds me of a fair isle sweater. So cute!

Kelly said...

So cute! I love it! Blake Lively is so gorgeous! I am in love with her dress. So cute! :)

imfeelingnail-venturous said...

This manicures is SO great!

Solveig said...

Amazing manicure! :D

Antallex said...

Ну ты мастерица! Я налюбоваться не могу!

Katie said...

Amazing<3

Fingers said...

Wow this is amazing! Your stamping is perfect! I need to try this!

ABOP (laquerlove on MUA) said...

Wow, what a wonderful way to combine the prints! Gorgeous!

Anutka said...

Thanks so much everyone! It just takes a lot of patience, but can be done :)

@Antallex, spasibo bol'shoe! :D

Jane said...

Oooh you're so clever :D Such a cute mani. Love Blake's dress as well.

Anutka said...

Thanks! I love that dress too, although would never be able to pull of wearing one ;)

Marta said...

Wow! Love how you combined these stamps! What an effective look!

Anutka said...

Thanks! :)

Ana said...

Go your:
a. stamp combination and
b. stamping skills.

:O

Anutka said...

Thank you so much! You are so sweet :)

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