I started out with Color Club Twiggie on the ring finger and on the tips. Once that was dry, I went over it with OPI Shatter the Scales* which cracked perfectly to replicate the pattern on the watermelon rind. After adding the slightly wonky white stripes (did I mention I was doing this at 1am?) and top coat, this manicure was good to go. It is not perfect, but watermelons aren't either :)
I first created a version without the accent nail, but the overly crooked white line on the ring finger was driving me nuts so I added the accent nail you see in the photos above. I'm still undecided if I like it better with or without an accent nail...
Which version do you like better? Any thoughts on accent nails in general?
Let me know what you think of this! :)
Ahh, this makes me crave summer even more! Where's the sunshine?
Thanks for looking!
Anutka :)
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I like the watermelon accent!I've only really got into accent nails lately. They work sometimes but other times they look so out of place it can ruin the mani.
ReplyDeleteI like it more with the accent nail. It's perfect.
ReplyDeleteThat's so cool! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI like it best with the accent nail, too, but I'm an accent nail type of girl usually :) Where on earth did you get shatter the scales? I have been on the hunt for it!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the most awesome manis I have ever seen!!! I love how delicious it looks!
ReplyDeleteI like it best with the accent nail, it really looks like the outside of a watermelon! That being said, I'm not an accent nail girl myself. I've never done it and just won't try it. Not my style, but I often love it on others!
ReplyDelete@Cuti-CLUE-les, Thank you! I fee the same way, sometimes the contrast is too much. I think these go together since the tips of other nails are the same :)
ReplyDelete@Taya, I'm glad you like it. I think I'm just not used to accent nails on me. Love them on other people :)
@Natalie, thank you sweetie :)
@BeatyScraps, Thank you! I got it for review, but I have seen it at my local ULTA. It should also be available at Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret...
@Nat, thank you so much! I must have been craving watermelon :)
I love the accent nail! And I really hate shatter polishes but making them be the rind for a watermelon is a genius idea!!!!
ReplyDelete@Erin, I'm glad you like this one! I'm hesitant to use accents as well :)
ReplyDelete@cky1321, thank you! I'm glad you like it. It was certainly easier than trying to draw the pattern :D
That shatter worked perfectly for the rind!!
ReplyDeleteI think this is so creative. I like both versions perhaps the leaning towards with an accent nail. I can't do my nails as prefect as that at 1am, they look great! xx
ReplyDeleteSHUT THE DOOR!!! THIS IS SO COOL!!!!
ReplyDeleteAccent nails rock! =) What a great mani, I really like it.
ReplyDeletegorgeous polish, and such an appropriate manicure with it :-D
ReplyDeletelove the one with accent nail better :-D
This is so cute!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so amazing! Best use of shatter polish I've ever seen. :D
ReplyDeleteAccent nails can sometimes be hit or miss, but this one looks amazeballs.
Super fun accent!
ReplyDeleteI love me a good accent nail and your full crackled watermelon is the yummiest I've seen by far! What a great idea!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like the accent nail was the clear winner for you ladies. Thank you so much for your opinions and lovely comments. I really appreciate them :)
ReplyDeleteLove it, and the accent nail totally works for this mani :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I'm happy that you like it. I should try accent nails more often :D
ReplyDeleteThis is freakin' genius! Awesome!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Glad you like it :)
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