Thursday, July 19, 2012

Lazy Days of Summer- Flip Flops

I have another LDoS post for you today! The theme for this mani was flip flops! I was jealous of the ladies who had flip flop stamping plates! I had to get a bit more creative with my design. I actually suck at stamping so it was probably for the best. I used the perfect base polish, China Glaze- Flip Flop Fantasy. It's a super neon pink! So neon my camera flipped out! Sorry ahead of time for the non color accurate photos! It's more of a true highlighter pink then my camera shows.

Flip Flop Fantasy was a hot streaky mess. I lost count at how many coats I did. I think it was around five. Thankfully it did smooth its' self out! Only two nail supplies were needed, striping tape and gems. For this particular mani I used silver for both. All you have to do is use two small pieces of striping tape to make a arrow pointing towards your cuticles. Leave a bit of nail between the tip of the point and your cuticle so you have room for the gem. Add the gem to the point and your done! Tada, you have flip flop nails! At least I think it looks pretty reminiscent of flip flops! I think they are adorable!

Five coats of China Glaze- Flip Flop Fantasy
One coat of Poshe
Striping tape and gems
One coat of Poshe



Don't forget to check out all the other super cute flip flop nails! Up next is a mani inspired by your favorite beach towel! If only I could find my favorite towel....

4 comments:

  1. I love your flip flops! Much more than the stamped kind, they look amazing!

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  2. I LOVE IT!!!!!!! You did such a great job. I tried to freehand paint my straps on my flipflop nails and well- lets just say that it wasn't my finest work! These are awesome!

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  3. this is sooo pretty! perfect for summer I might do a pedi like this :)

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  4. This is just so cute! I love that even the name of the polish has flip flop in it :D

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