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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Mardi Gras!

Between Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras and Valentines Day, this week is full of excuses to try some themed nail art. I took advantage of my extended weekend and went a bit crazy playing with my polishes. Mardi Gras gave me the chance to go a bit outside my comfort zone with bright colors and embellishments  It might not be my proudest manicure, but it sure was fun to make...


I started out with a base of Barielle Sunshine and sponged with Barielle Lily of the Valley and Wet 'n Wild Buffy the Violet Slayer. I did actually stamp over that, but it didn't come through, so we'll just pretend that I didn't. Instead I used glitter and bullion beads to make a mask and bead strands...


I really need to get more metallic bullion beads as the glass ones just didn't give me the effect that I really wanted. Love the gold strands though...



Let me know what you think of this!

Have a wonderful day :)

Thanks for looking!
Anutka :)


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11 comments:

  1. Natalia AFebruary 12, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    What a wonderful Mardi Gras manicure! I absolutely adore this one! You totally aptured the essence of this celebration! I'm pinning it.

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  2. SarahFebruary 12, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    This is so cute! Perfect Mardi Gras mani!

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  3. UnknownFebruary 12, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    beautiful - colors, decorations and the idea itself! :)

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  4. AngieFebruary 12, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    I think you did a great job! I love the way the "beads" came out!

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  5. UnknownFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    I like the beads... did you have to show naked nails for them? Lol

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  6. nail a college drop outFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    i love this mani! its perfect!

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  7. Steamy NailsFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    I celebrated Mardi Gras in French class today and now all I can see is green gold and purple hahaha, your mani is gorgeous <3

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  8. MariaFebruary 13, 2013 at 5:10 AM

    very beautiful :)

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  9. AnutkaFebruary 13, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    I'm so glad you all like my Mardi Gras manicure attempt. It was fun to create the bead strands and mask :)

    @Adria, You crack me up! I suppose I did have to start with nakie nails before adding colors and beads, so yes! LOL ;)

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  10. ritterbratenFebruary 18, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    Great manicure, I just love the combination of everything! :) Reminds me of smth oriental though, instead of Mardi Gras - but we all have our very own associations in our heads :)

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  11. AnutkaFebruary 19, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    @ritterbraten, I'm glad you like it. It didn't come out quite as I had planned. The colors were a bit too sheer and blended more than I wanted. At least they were Mardi Gras themed and it was fun to make :D

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