Tuesday, June 26, 2012

nail tutorial: minimalist dotted manicure


i've been going in spurts of nail art obsession versus loathing nail art. this week i'm obsessed. 

perhaps i've said this before, but i'll say it again... my secret to concocting the ultimate manicure design is at the bottom of a glass of moscato. not two glasses, but just one (for obvious reasons). if you're underage, well then... water will do! ;)

this "minimalist dotted manicure" (as i've dubbed it) was quite simple. all you need is a light base coat, two brightly-colored polishes, a fine-tipped brush and a top coat... oh and a steady hand!

easy peasy!!! follow the tutorial below...


nail polish colors are... 
base coat // "blanc" by essie
dots // "vermillionaire" by essie + "need sunglasses?" by OPI
top coat // essie

happy painting!
xoxo, blair
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8 comments:

  1. Ohh this looks lovely - may have to try this *goes to buy white nailvarnish!* haha xx

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  2. love this diy! thanks for posting :)

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  3. I love this! And it's definitely something I think I can do. I've seriously been trying to do my nails more often (late at night after baby is asleep!) because of your posts on here and Pinterest. Where can I get a brush like that? I will add it to my manicure repertoire! <3

    toni

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    1. Do you have Hobby Lobby in CA? It's like a "everything crafty" store here in Michigan. I just found it in the aisle with all the canvases and paint brushes!! :)

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    2. Haha, I usually never check out replies, but I do want to know where you got that brush. We might in Fresno. I'll have to search. If not, I know we have fabric stores and Michaels. Do you think they would have a small one like that there? I don't know if I should search out like a painting store or something. :)

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    3. Oh ps. My husband and I were talking about states we would be okay with living in and we got to talking about states with big lakes or beaches because we both love the water. He's all super stoked on moving to Michigan. LOL. So if in a couple of years you are still there, I might see you sometime! :)

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  4. Such cute nails! I love this idea!

    Laura x

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  5. Beautiful! I love your blog, I nominated you for a Leibster Blog Award!
    http://www.plastichearts.co/2012/06/leibster.html :)

    H xx

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