Chic Nails

by - Wednesday, January 30, 2013

#letsnailitsaturday

I have always been addicted to nail polish.

I am one of those girls who can't last a day without wearing nail polish. You know how some people would say "you are never fully dressed without a smile?" well, I say, "you are never fully dressed without nail lacquer".

As early as 5th grade, I was addicted to nail polish. Colors here in the Philippines back then were limited, so I would ask relatives who lived in the US to buy Hard Candy Nail Polish for me. I could only wear them on weekends because the school didn't allow us to be too "kikay", so... I was at my fully dressed on weekends. I have a collection of more or less 50 nail polish colors now and growing. I take extra care of them by keeping them in the fridge (yes! You read that right, it's the fridge) because it was said that it lasts longer this way. I don't want to get into detail about that, but you can Google that one.


So, that being said, let me tell you about my recent obsession with inverted french-tip nail art. Have you guys seen the movie "Bachelorette"? It was an OK movie, but I couldn't keep my eyes off Lizzy Caplan's nails. It took me a while to find a photo of her nails in the movie, but when I finally did, I immediately imitated it:


Here's another shot of her nails in the movie:


Don't you just lover her nails? After countless research on Google about her nails, I found this photo online (below), someone did a how-to on her nails:


I love that white bit peaking on the nail beds. This is called an inverted french-tip, or some would say it was a half-moon nail art. My nails weren't long enough for me to do the rounded pointed tip, so I had to make do with my square tips.

Ok, I won't recommend products because you can basically use any brand anyway. You can use any color combination that you wish, but I really fell in love with this one.

STEP ONE:


Choose a nice white nail polish. First, apply a layer of primer on your bare nails so the lacquer will adhere better. I double coated my white polish because white polish tend to streak. So 2 layers should be ok. Let it dry completely before moving forward to the next step.

STEP TWO:


Cut tiny pieces of masking tape into squares like the one in the photo. You can basically use any stickers actually. Those transparent tapes by Scotch actually works well because they don't leave any sticky residue but this works too.

STEP THREE:


Choose a deep red polish to layer on top of the white polish. I used Merry Berry from China Glaze. I think this color is just divine! I also applied 2 coats of the red polish. Let the red polish dry completely again before moving to the next step. It has to be really dry!

STEP FOUR:


Now, peel the masking tape carefully and apply a color enhancing top coat, like China Glaze's Patent Top Coat. I just love this brand next to OPI and Orly.

There you have it! Isn't it just adorable?? I know the end result is not as perfect as the one in the photo, but hey... If you change polish as often as I do (like two or three times a week!) then it will do and learning how to do them yourself will save on moolah. But if money is no object, why not? *wink wink*

Here's another version of what I did with the tape trick thing. I wore this to a wedding. Nice right? I love it to bits! It's simple, and best of all, it's so easy to do! It just takes time and practice... and Patience.

ENJOY!
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34 comments

  1. Anna DoJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    ué bonito bolso. Me encanta tu trabajo, en horabuena! He visto tu blog y me gustan mucho tus consejos.

    Soy tu màs nueva seguidora. Te invito a que me sigas también :)

    annasmirror.blogspot.com

    Besito!!

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    1. The Makeup MavenFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:22 AM

      I actually didn't understand your comment but thank you for dropping by! Following you back now on GFC!

      XOXO

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  2. KatarinaJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    love them!
    would you lke to follow each other? just let me know and I'll follow you right back on GFC :)

    xx
    http://the-caramel-dream.blogspot.com/

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    1. The Makeup MavenFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:24 AM

      Absolutely! I'm following you back now on GFC :) Thank you so much for the visit! Looking forward to more of your posts too! XOXO

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  3. The Makeup MavenFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:25 AM

    Thank you too! Hugs! ♥

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  4. losawayFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:25 AM

    so nice nails!
    your blog is great, I am following you now
    hope that you can visit my blog :)
    xx

    http://losaway.blogspot.com

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    1. The Makeup MavenFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:07 AM

      Thank you for dropping by! I followed you back on GFC ♥ Kisses!

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:46 AM

    Thank you for visiting
    nails are beautiful!
    Great blog, I greet :)

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    1. The Makeup MavenFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:08 AM

      Aww... Thanks for the follow back! I appreciate it! See you soon! ♥

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  6. ToothfairyFebruary 1, 2013 at 4:04 AM

    Those nails look really beautiful!
    Thank you for sharing this tutorial :)
    ps: Thanks so much for the sweet words, of course I followed back, your blog is very pretty! :)

    toothfairygardy.blogspot.gr
    xx

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    1. The Makeup MavenFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:11 AM

      Thank you! I love your blog too! I really enjoyed reading your stuff! Thanks for the follow back! XOXO

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  7. LaFiliFebruary 1, 2013 at 4:09 AM

    cool nails! I followed you back!

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  8. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    great ideas of manicure! i need to do it with ma nails =)
    cute blog, I followed you on GFC=*
    mary2be.blogspot.com

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  9. MyFebruary 1, 2013 at 4:18 AM

    Wow I'm definitely going to try this mani!
    Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog and gladly following back:)

    http://myfashionfoodstyle.blogspot.co.il/

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    1. The Makeup MavenFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:21 AM

      You definitely should! And it's so easy to do too! Thanks for the follow back! Kisses! ♥

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  10. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 4:30 AM

    love your blog! thanks for your comment and following mine- new follower!

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    1. The Makeup MavenFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:24 AM

      Thank you so much for the visit and the follow back! XOXO

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    Que post tan interesante.
    Saludos
    http://judithbysucre.blogspot.com.es

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  12. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    I love your clutch and you do great with your nails!

    http://gianbydesign.blogspot.com

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    1. The Makeup MavenFebruary 2, 2013 at 6:59 AM

      Thank you! It's one of my favorite clutches too! Best part is, I only got it for like $18! Hehehe... Thank you so much for dropping by! XOXO

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  13. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Hi Dear! Thank you so much for comment and of course, I follow you back. keep in touch here. take care...

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  14. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    wow,great post! I like lovely red and white nails.
    Thank you for your comment.
    Your blog is so nice. I'm following you back! :)

    xx
    victoria
    http://www.victoriachicblog.blogspot.com

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    1. The Makeup MavenFebruary 2, 2013 at 7:02 AM

      Thank you too for taking the time to visit! See you again soon! xoxo

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  15. Judy Ann ChioFebruary 1, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    is it true that nail polishes last longer when you put them in the fridge? how long? :)

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    1. The Makeup MavenFebruary 2, 2013 at 7:05 AM

      I first heard about nail polish being stored in the fridge from the SA at China Glaze. I Googled it and there are quite a few who said that it really does keep the nail lacquer fresh and its color is preserved! And according to the websites, it lasts for quite a while!

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  16. BrynnFebruary 2, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    Love this tutorial! Enter my V-day giveaway here: http://theartofbeingbald.blogspot.com/2013/02/announcing-valentines-giveaway.html

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    1. The Makeup MavenFebruary 2, 2013 at 7:07 AM

      Thank you sweetie! Will defnitely check it out! Thank you for dropping by! XOXO

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  17. UnknownFebruary 3, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    my fridge looks the same :D:D:D

    thanks for your comment!
    follow U too <3

    xoxo
    dressed-in-mint

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    1. The Makeup MavenFebruary 5, 2013 at 12:04 AM

      Hahaha! Maybe all girls should have a mini fridge just for our nail polish :) LOL Thanks for the visit! Lots love!

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  18. HighlandFlingFebruary 3, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    These nails are lovely!! That actress always makes me giggle because I am like "It's Janice Ian from Mean Girls!!!".

    Em x

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    1. The Makeup MavenFebruary 5, 2013 at 12:07 AM

      Hahaha! That's what I said when I saw that movie! No kidding! Hahaha! Great minds think alike :) Thank you for the follow and the visit!

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