As we promised here is our JP inspired nail art. Jayne's Spring/Summer '13 collection was both modern and tribal, with blues, beiges and whites, so we've tried to incorporate that as much as possible!
The 'feature' nail (The black and white striped one) was based on the nail art used on the models showcasing the collection.
(Above JP's nail art)
We used blue and gold to do the middle of the leopard print on the other nails, as we felt those colours complimented Jayne's clothes, which you can see here.
Above is the selection of nail varnishes we used (along with an Ellie Ellie Vintage Letter Tile Ring!)
The leopard print effect was done using a curby grip, pulled open so the rounded end can be used as a dotting tool.
After applying the base colour, do random multi sized dots (with your blue, gold, or colour of choice) over the nail leaving plenty of space in between.
You then use the other rounded end of your hair grip to do black 'c' or full circle shapes around the dots. Don't worry if the 'c's or circles don't look perfect - a leopards spots are far from it!
After letting it dry, apply a top coat.. and voila! Leopard nails!
The stripes were achieved by using good old fashioned masking tape.
First, wait until your base coat is dry. Then cut thin strips from the masking tape, making sure they are long enough to go over the entire nail and onto your skin (you will need these excess 'tabs' to pull the tape when finished).
Place the masking tape strips onto the nail in the pattern you desire. Paint over the masking tape (we have used black, but any colour will work!), making sure the gaps between each strip are fully covered.
Once this layer of varnish is dry, pull the strips away slowly. Use a curby grip to fill any gaps, or remove any smudges (you can do this by dipping the rounded head of the curby grip in nail varnish remover and wiping over the smudge).
Paint over with a clear topcoat, and you're done!
Hope you liked are first nail art post - there will be more to come!
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