15.2.13

The Nail Files: Loopy Lace (that almost killed me)


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Pinspiration:


Here's what I used: 




And the mani:




I'm going to come clean: this mani was a nightmare. But I think it was a bit self-inflicted because, if I'd really thought about it before starting, I would have gone about it in a different way.


If you're going to try a lace mani, I'd suggest filling in the entire section you want to lace with white before adding the black.


Repeat: Colour in the entire area you're going to use BEFORE adding the black.


(I didn't, obviously, and it took a LOT of coats of individual white lines and I STILL saw pink. Grr....)


I copied the idea of starting with a swirl, from the Pin, and then added swoops of black as I went. It's not perfect, the lines are uneven, but when you're not staring right at them (haha), it still looks pretty good, even though it freaking took forever (and required copious amounts of wine, haha!).


Happy Friday, everyone!


And thanks to Tara and Vicki for hosting!


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14 comments:

  1. KatieFebruary 15, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    That looks so cool!

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  2. Heather (GurleeGirrl)February 15, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    OMG - first it is awesome - second, individual line/swirls!?!?? Girl you are CRAZY - and I worship you :)

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  3. BubblymuppetFebruary 15, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    I'm really glad you did pink instead of yellow (I don't like yellow)! Very cute!

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  4. bailey jFebruary 15, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    sounds like a fucking racket but at least it looks super pretty! aha

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  5. AishahFebruary 15, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    This is so cute! It looks so professional!! I love it! Perfect for the spring time!!

    Just stopping by for the link-up :)

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  6. CrystalFebruary 15, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    It still turned out look great though and the pink was a great choice!

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  7. Christy AnnFebruary 15, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    This is so so pretty! Looks like the headache of it was well worth it!

    I've never seen those Stripe Rite polishes, and I'm curious as to what kind of brush they have to make perfect lines like that....

    Linking up from The Nail Files, btw!

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  8. GretchenFebruary 15, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    That is so cool! You're way more patient than me! :)

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  9. taraFebruary 16, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    you are out of control amazing.

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  10. the style soupFebruary 17, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    I've been wanting to try a lace mani, but I didn't know where to start-this helps!

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  11. Kimberlee Van Der WallFebruary 17, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Always do a practice run hehe

    Yeah painting every white stroke and black would be a challenge! It still looks pretty :)

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  12. JennaFebruary 17, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    I love your nails! They always looks so beautiful!

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  13. SeattleSarahSpeaksFebruary 19, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    Seriously LOVE this manicure. You have such patience with doing your nails!

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  14. Sarah E.February 27, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    I still think they look amazeballs. I'm definitely going to have to try out this mani.

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Whattaya got to say about that? *waits*

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