For my Red Nails, I decided to do a tape mani. I used Wet N Wild Megalast in I Red A Good Book, an awesome red Jelly, as my base color, then added chevrons using scotch tape and Pure Ice Silver Mercedes and Orly Liquid Vinyl. This was the first time I've done actual tape Chevrons, and they came out much better than I expected.
I did have a hard time getting decent pics of this mani, though. Could have something to do with trying to take photos with my eyes half closed at 2 am!
I'm really happy with how this turned out! Not bad for my first Chevrons right? Although that little ding in my ring finger is driving me nuts! I have a bad habit of whacking the table as soon as I finish applying top coat. It never fails!
Be sure to check out all the fabulous Red Nails everyone is posting today! Just clicky the links below:
-Kimber at Kimber's Lacquer Korner
-Kat at Hooked On Polish
-Diana at Nails By Diana
-Aly at Wonderland Beauty
-Meredith at Perfectly Polished
-Nicole at The Color Republic
-Kate at The Painted Pony Nails
-Cee at Absolutely Cee
-Sam at Polished Art
-Nail Narcotics
-Nicole at Nicole Gets Nailed
-Shelby at Shelby's Swatches
-Stephanie Louise at All Things Beautiful
-Mixed Mama
-Joanna @ Sweet Polish of Mine
-Patty Greenberg
-Liz and Lisa @ Lozlosa
-Mari at Nailista
-Greta at How Was Your Day?
-Miss L at Beauty by Miss L
Our Next Challenge day will be Thursday. Orange Nails! Woohoo!
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!
-Kimber
I've been checking out I Red A Good Book for a while but never picked it up because I thought it was just another red, but a jelly? Now I think I might have to just go get it!! Love the chevron! I love chevrons but mine usually face the other way lol I need to try this out!
ReplyDeleteI thought it was a creme to, but it's actually a fairly opaque jelly. I'm dying to try a jelly sammitch with it! I need to try chevrons that face the other way next. I thought about it with this mani, but my hands kept placing the tape this way, so I rolled with it. Hehehehe
DeleteGreat job! Chevrons drive me crazy. They never seem to line up for me. Always off center! I need more practice
ReplyDeleteI think I lucked out with centering. They're not perfectly centered, but they're not too far off. I was surprised that I didn't end up with off center Chevrons.
DeleteEvery time I start to try a chevron I throw something. I figure its a hazard. Everyone is all linked up! Thanks so much for hosting, I have lots of new blogs to follow & read!
ReplyDeleteLOL! I thought I was the only one that throws things when a mani goes awry! Hehehehe. You're too awesome!
DeleteSO cute! I'll have my post up in just a bit!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I left you a comment. I'm so happy you're doing the challenge! Yay!!!!!!
DeleteOkay seriously you make me want short square nails again! this looks so pretty!
ReplyDeleteLOL! NO! Your nails are incredible. I've been talking about how I want your nails!
DeleteLove these! I really need to do some chevrons at some point.
ReplyDeleteYou would so rock the chevrons, Kat!
DeleteThis looks amazing!! Love the chevrons! I'm so excited that you guys are doing the 31 day challenge, I love seeing all the manis for the different days!
ReplyDeleteGosh, you do a damn fine chevron. Gorgeous mani and pix. I'm in awe over everyone's efforts.
ReplyDeleteThese look awesome, you did a great job!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job, I like the color combination :)
ReplyDeleteGreat mani! I love the colors you used!
ReplyDeleteReally cool mani... I've never done chevrons and I have no idea why. Something else for the to-do list!
ReplyDeleteI would love to join this challenge, how do I? pamelahardy@att.net
ReplyDeleteYAY! I'll add you to the list! Other than that, all you have to do is post on challenge days. Next Challenge post is Orange Nails on Thursday.
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