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Rock 'n Rio nails

 Hiya, I'm back.. I've got some super summerlicious nails, it may not be showing any signs of actual summer here yet but the nails will do I guess..
 I am still enjoying taking part in Twinkle twinkles 'Summer of color challenge' - this week the colour scheme was pink and yellow based on this glorious strawberry lemonade punch icecream mmmmmm so I got my thinking cap on to try and made a suitabley summery and glorious design ;-)
The colour scheme this week got me thinking about a perfume ad I've seen before, it has a really summer/fun/party/vibrant feel about it..which I liked for a nail inspiration!
  I always liked pink and yellow, and I love all the mix and match textures in the pic. I knew I could definately work the shading into some nail art but I wanted to show some of the other aspects aswell. Below are some pics of the finished look - I went for the background shading on some nails and tried to replicate the fabric of the models (left) outfit.. what do you think?
So that is the finished look... as you will see in the step by step below I started out with a pink design for 1 nail on each hand (the design was based around the other models (right) top) but once the whole set was finished I ended up changing it to match the flowers, I think it fits the colour scheme better but it would've seemed a shame to not include the step by step pics for that reason, so here it is:
Step by step...
 1. First I painted my base colours.
 2. I started the sponging with a pinky peach polish on the upper half of the chosen nails.
 3. Next I applied sponging in yellow on the lower half of the nails and blend in at the middle.
 4. I added to the sponging with my dark pink polish on the tips of the nails.
 5. I painted white curved stripes on to the pink nails.
 6. Using a dotting tool I place pink and yellow dots on the remaining white nails.
7. I used a fine nail art brush next to paint on petals for the flowers.
8. With gold polish and a fine nail art brush I painted smaller petals inside each flower (this was a tad time consuming but worth it in the end).
I also painted yellow stripes onto the pink nails and finished with a floral detail (same technique as I just explained but with white petals instead).
Lastly I added details to the pink/yellow shading nail - stars and dots, for this I used a fine brush and dotting tool (see below for a close-up pic).
Wait for everything to be thoroughly dry before finishing with a clear top coat to protect the look (every time!)

 This was the thumb before I changed it, I do quite like it really - it was more the boldness of the colour that made things unbalanced. I really like the yellow stripes on pink it will undoubtedly end up in another look at some point in the future ^_^
 But yeah this (below) is how I have it now (minus the pink nails) and I'm happy with them.
close-up of detail on the 'background fade' nails
I 'm really pleased with the flowers... I love finding new techniques for floral designs, this one really looks like a fabric print or something .
Hope you like these, I'm pleased I made the change ..I prefer them this way but I'll definatley remeber the pink design for the future! Back soon with some more nails for you as soon as I get them uploaded! thanks for reading x

Painted

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20 comments:

  1. WrightStuff3 July 2012 at 21:33

    Totally lush!

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  2. Deer Little Fawn3 July 2012 at 22:25

    Awesome nails chica! :) love the detail, very skilled! and pink and yellow always a winner in my book! x

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  3. Painted3 July 2012 at 22:37

    thanks chica..i know pink and yellow are some of ur colours arent they ha! glad u like 'em.. got there in the end!

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  4. Kristin3 July 2012 at 23:55

    xo!

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  5. helena4 July 2012 at 07:52

    fabulous and yes they look like fabric

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  6. Kirsty.A4 July 2012 at 07:56

    Wow - I would struggle to do that on paper, let alone on my nails

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  7. Diana Taylor4 July 2012 at 08:25

    They really are great - I love the way you shaded them and got the colours so perfect. The darker pink one is gorgeous too. Beautiful work - and so clever too!

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  8. Giggles4 July 2012 at 09:11

    These are amazing, so creative and fun!! I love these and the last ones too!! Wow so very impressive!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  9. Mandy4 July 2012 at 11:03

    Your nails are fantastic...they are beautiful and obviously take a we to do but its definitely worth it...you get to walk around with pretty.nails all the time...xxx

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  10. JansArtyJunk4 July 2012 at 14:30

    Amazing! LOVE what you did with this weeks colour combo :)

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  11. Ritu Dua4 July 2012 at 16:15

    Absolutely awesome ...they look quite luxurious!

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  12. Hindustanka4 July 2012 at 17:23

    Love love love the design! Rio is my dream place to go to :))

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  13. Netty4 July 2012 at 18:27

    Loving your gorgeous designer nails Bonita. Happy Summer of Colour, Annette x

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  14. Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's Creativity4 July 2012 at 19:04

    What a possibilities, fantastic.
    lovely greet
    marja
    (marjascreativity)

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  15. K J D5 July 2012 at 08:18

    They are AMAZING..... I really really LOVE them!

    Karenx

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  16. Caz5 July 2012 at 22:09

    I am jelous of your nail art skiiillssss!!

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  17. Tori B.6 July 2012 at 18:28

    Fantastic strawberry lemonade nails!

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  18. Sandi McLean7 July 2012 at 06:28

    I look forward to seeing your take on the challenge each week. this one is yummy! Now are you considering relocating to Canada? I promise to be a steady customer - I would get my nails redone every week!!

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  19. Joanna7 July 2012 at 10:16

    Your beautiful nails are the nearest I'm going to get to summer anytime soon so thank you :) People must comment on your nails wherever you go!

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  20. Shahrul Niza9 July 2012 at 03:17

    WOW!. You made art journal looks like kindy!!. LOL. This is awesome that you paint every little detail yourself. You 'nailed' it, exactly like in the add :).

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