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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Polish Days: The Number 5

The theme for this month's Polish Days is the number 5. I'll admit it didn't immediately bring to mind anything interesting for me. I was actually set on skipping this challenge until two days ago when images of Cinco de Mayo celebrations started popping up. I was mesmerized by the gorgeous, colorful dresses. It took me back to my childhood dream of having a gypsy skirt that I could twirl around in. Let's face it, I would still love to have a skirt like that to twirl around...


A look at the inspiration dress the I found online...


Another beautiful yellow dress. The yellow I chose to use was inspired by this dress while the stripes were inspired by the one above...


For this manicure I used Zoya Darcy from Stunning collection. I added the stripes using striping tape. I think the metallic tape really mimics the beautiful shiny ribbons on the dresses. For the white trim of the dress, I used acrylic paint and applied it with a small detail brush...




I'm glad I chose to participate in this challenge after all. The dresses are so colorful and inspiring that I couldn't resist! There are some purple and green ones I found that I plan to someday copy as well...

Let me know what you think of this!

Thanks for looking!
Anutka :)



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28 comments:

  1. Cristina - PeeBeforePolishMay 7, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    You did an amazing job! What a colorful and bright nail art! :)

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  2. gin shiversMay 7, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    I love the colors, the design and the inspiration - pure awesomness <3 <3 <3

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  3. Mireia Pavón - The Nail Art ShowMay 7, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    omg so cute i love them so nice, I also did 5 de mayo nails.

    www.thenailartshow.wordpress.com

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  4. CourtneyMay 7, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Very cute, matches perfectly.

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  5. PerpetualfunkMay 7, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    Ahhh! These are fantastic! Your nails look exactly like the colourful costumes!

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  6. LullabyMay 7, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    Amazing! love the inspiration

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  7. FreshieMay 7, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    This is killer and reminds me of a fun poncho!

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  8. A Polished MotherMay 7, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    One of the things I love most about Spanish culture is the use of color in everything! Nails are beautiful hun

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  9. PeacefulMay 7, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    Aye Aye Aye! This is ABSOLUTELY my favorite!!! I was trying to come up with a Mexican design and yours is brilliant and beautiful!

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  10. Bunny NailsMay 7, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    I love this manicure! You really captured the beauty of that Mexican dress... I actually own a skirt like that from the days I used to perform Mexican folkloric dance ♥

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  11. Natalia AMay 7, 2013 at 11:39 PM

    Beautiful Your mani captures perfectly the dress of your inspiration, which is so lovely btw.
    greatly done! xx

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  12. UnknownMay 8, 2013 at 12:50 AM

    Very nice:)

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  13. K @ Karines Vernis ClubMay 8, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    this is just too beautiful!

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  14. AnonymousMay 8, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    Wow! such a perfect replica of that skirt!

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  15. davidMay 8, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    This was very beautiful.I loved it very much.Thanks for sharing it..








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  16. KripaMay 8, 2013 at 3:34 AM

    Absolutely beautiful! I was just in San Diego for Cinco de Mayo and before I even started reading the text, your nails reminded me of Mexico. Wonderful interpretation!

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  17. Fancy KittenMay 8, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    amazing! I love it :)

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  18. PrettyMay 8, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    so cool. must try metallic strips! i love it

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  19. piolaMay 8, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    I've had the same experience with Polish day's inspiration this month! Your Cinco de Mayo mani is gorgeous!! So bright and perfectly done, I love it *___*

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  20. AnutkaMay 9, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    Thank you soooo very much everyone for your lovely comments! I'm so glad you like my inspiration and manicure interpretation :D

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  21. Truly Madly BeautyMay 9, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!

    Aysh xox

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  22. AbyukinaMay 11, 2013 at 3:14 AM

    Beautiful! Simple and yet with such impact on the eyes! Beautiful!

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  23. MintyMay 11, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    You did an incredible job!

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  24. Polished PiscesMay 11, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    Really Gorgeous!

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  25. MihaelaMay 12, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    This is the best Cinco de Mayo design ever! I did something similar but yours is so much better. Love!

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  26. AnutkaMay 12, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Thank you very much ladies! It means so much to me that you like it! Thank you for your wonderful comments :)

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  27. Raggio di LunaMay 12, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Beautiful inspiration and perfect manicure! :-)

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  28. AnutkaMay 13, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Thank you! I'm so glad you like it :)

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