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Saturday, March 3, 2012

Hawaiian Sunset

This is an exciting post for me because it means that tomorrow I will be heading off on my vacation to Hawaii. I will be sneaking away with my mom for some much needed rest and relaxation as we leave our boys to fend for themselves. To mark the occasion, I created a Hawaiian Sunset manicure. I've seen ones like this before and have always wanted to try it...

I started out with two coats of Color Club Almost Famous (yellow) and sponged towards the base of the nail with Color Club Warhol (neon pink). These are both from the Color Club POPtastic collection and happen to be the same colors used in the flames manicure a few months ago. On top of Warhol, at the base of the nail, I sponged Sinful Colors Let's Talk, a pretty metallic purple. The tip was then sponged with Wet 'n Wild Black Creme.

The palm tree was stamped using Wet 'n Wild Black Creme and Shany plate SC19. Since the stamped palm tree is just an outline and I wanted it fully shaded, I filled in the shape with a small detail brush and black acrylic paint. I love how this turned out. I'm hoping to see a sunset just like this...





Here was the image that I used for inspirations. I found it here. Such an amazing sunset...


I would love to know what you think of this!

Also, just to let you know, I have prepared swatches and some nail art for the time that I will be gone. I do not plan on having internet access, so I will respond to any comments left when I return! :D

Thanks for looking!
Anutka :)
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27 comments:

  1. AntallexMarch 3, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    Бесподобно сделано! А фото пляжа завораживает, надо же, такие краски в природе..
    Можно по этому дизайну попросить пошаговую инструкцию?

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  2. gina_devilleMarch 3, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    so stunning!!! I love the colors and the design. as much as I'm not into nail art, I would love to have something like this on my nails :)

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  3. nail crazyMarch 3, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    awesome job, love it :-D
    p.s. hope your boys will survive without you and your mom ;-)

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  4. AmokiMarch 3, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    wow...this is beautiful. You are so talented.

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  5. Colores de carolMarch 3, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Absolutely amazing! I love how this manicure came out.

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  6. Nail StoriesMarch 3, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    This is so incredibly pretty! Your sponging is amazing! Love, love, love! Have fun in Hawaii :)

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  7. aimeeusMarch 3, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    There are no words for how amazing this is!

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  8. UnknownMarch 3, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    The sponging is amazing! Love the palm tree! Have a lot of fun in Hawaii!!! :D

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  9. Pauline - omgnoodlesMarch 3, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    This is so perfect for your vacation! I hope you have a terrific time :)I'm still looking for the right opportunity to try the palm tree stamping, maybe during summer.

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  10. LaurieMarch 3, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Your mani is beautiful!!! I hope you have a wonderful time on your vacation!!!!

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  11. starificationMarch 3, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    This is amazing!

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  12. UnknownMarch 3, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    This is epic! I attempted something similar before, but it turned out horrible so I hid it with crackle. XD

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  13. BriannaMarch 3, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Thats so pretty! Have fun in Hawaii!

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  14. QuixiiMarch 3, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    This is beautiful!
    And I hope you have a fantastic time in Hawaii! I know I did. And I did see a sunset very similar to your nails! :D

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  15. ritterbratenMarch 3, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    Oh my, it looks so realistic!! If I wasn't sure of your superskills, I'd say these are nail stickers!! And hooray for your vacation - I'd also love to go somewhere warm with sea :) :)

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  16. adinaMarch 3, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    i love this!

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  17. LastavitzaMarch 3, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    This looks amazing in so many ways - wonderful inspiration, and interpretation even better! I love this!

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  18. thepolishwellMarch 3, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    Beautiful!!!! Have fun on your vacation! Hopefully you will be able to catch all the pretty sunsets!

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  19. UnknownMarch 3, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    The sponging is fabulous! I love this mani!

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  20. NailsByDianaMarch 3, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    this is a must try ! love it love it!

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  21. BibaMarch 4, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    This is fantastic!

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  22. AnutkaMarch 4, 2012 at 1:19 AM

    Thank you so much everyone for all the comments! You are all incredibly sweet! I can't believe I will be leaving in the morning. I'm so excited!

    @Antallex, ya obezatel'no sdelau instruktsiu kogda vernus' s otpuska :)

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  23. marox79March 4, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    Ahh, Hawaii is my dream holiday. I fell so envious!

    Your mani is a masterpiece! My hat's off!

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  24. Manases AndreaMarch 5, 2012 at 2:19 AM

    This is amazing! I love it, the colors, composition, everything! You are very talented!

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  25. fingersMarch 5, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    This is great!!! Wish I were there! You'll be happy to know-I completed my Barielle set-so I won't have to steal yours! So glad I saw them since I love brown so thank you!

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  26. MartaMarch 9, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Beautiful. Makes me crave a mojito ;)

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  27. AnutkaMarch 14, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    Thank you ladies! I'm so glad you like the sunset mani :)

    @Fingers, really glad to hear you found them all! I can't wait to see what you make with them :)

    @Marta, yumm! :)

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