Wednesday, 11 February 2015

Striped Coral Accent Nail Art

Hey y'all!

Models Own recently had a 50% off sale to coincide with the launch of their new Colour Chrome collection, which I purchased (swatches coming soon!) along with a few other bits and bobs while I was at it.  Among those bits were two of the Diamond Luxe collection shades, Carat Coral and Oval Plum.  Since I'd been longing for a bit of warmer weather (and maybe an impending trip back to Texas), I decided to brighten up my nails with the coral shade, and then added a bit of nail art as an accent.

Models Own Diamond Luxe Carat Coral swatch with striping tape and rhinestone nail art accent.

I am a bit finicky when it comes to polishes with shimmer finishes, so I actually wasn't all that fussed about this collection when it came out back in September.  Having seen a few great swatches since that release, I decided a half-off sale was the perfect time to try these "luxurious" polishes, which MO claims contain real diamond dust.  Sadly, I found the formula to be a little on the gloopy side, but I was able to make it play nice with two thinner coats and a self-leveling topcoat.  I do think the color is beautiful and exactly the shade I needed to feel to get me thinking about days when I can wear open-toed shoes again!

Models Own Diamond Luxe Carat Coral swatch with striping tape and rhinestone nail art accent.

For my accent finger, I used striping tape to make off my horizontal lines and the deep V over Carat Coral.  I then applied a coat of Pure Ice Superstar! and removed the tape.  After cleaning up my lines a little bit (because inevitably if I cross striping tape over itself, I will get pulling and polish bleed underneath) with a striping brush, I added topcoat and secured the clear rhinestone at the free edge. 

It was actually really refreshing for me to be able to wear "simple" nail art.  This past couple of months I've often found myself out of the house with elaborate nail art on one hand (sometimes with a mismatched or *gasp* naked other hand!) and it feels quite a bit louder and brassier than I tend to be these days.  It was one thing for a late-night karaoke bar host in a big city to flash audacious tips, but it's quite another for a frumpy housewife buying toilet paper with bright and bold fingers in small town southwestern England! 

I hope you're all having a great week.  Stay warm and I'll see ya Friday!


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That coral is gorgeous and I love the accent nail design.
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wow, the accent nail is freaking awesome! It's so precise!
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I love Models Own polishes! I need this one!
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Jennifer Starnes · 542 weeks ago

Nice!! It sucks it was gloopy though. It's such a pretty color.
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I bought Marquis Maroon from this collection and was wondering if I should get a few more. Will be adding this one to the list!
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Im longing for the days of open toed shoes too. This is such a great color Im sad to hear it has a gloopy formula. =( You made it look really nice though.
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That is such a pretty polish!!
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That coral looks stunning on you, and I love the striping design!
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Carat Coral is so beautiful! I wish corals looked better on me, but I might pick this one up anuway lol.
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That indeed looks like a great pedi color, but it seems the shimmer isn't as evident on the nails as in the bottle. Bummer!
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Recently I've been on a coral kick, too. I ordered a coral lipstick a few hours ago, just saying!
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I wish that shimmer I can see in the bottle came through a bit more on the nail, but it's still a lovely colour. And I love your art. :)
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Wow, your lines are so straight!! (Y)
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This mani brings me in a summer mood :D I love it!
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Love what you did with this! Is it weird that I'm excited you're coming back to visit the States? Even though I don't know you IRL and we won't meet during your visit? LOL
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