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July 17, 2011

Quick and easy but still really fun to look at, here’s a breakdown on the how-to.

flower nail polish

Started with a base of Essie Playa Del Platinum, a great all-purpose sort of grey (the tone can skew a little warmer or cooler depending on what you pair it with):

Essie Playa Del Platinum

Then went in with a smaller round tip brush and added the petals in Color Club Almost Famous:

Color Club Almost Famous

Going immediately back (so the paint was still wet and would blend a little) with Color Club Psychedelic Scene to brighten the base of the petals:

Color Club Psychedelic Scene

The center of the flower was filled with Art Club Mochalotta, using quick strokes from the center of the flower outward so there were fine little brown lines cutting into the petal:

Art Club Mochalotta

And filled the center with mini cots in Almost Famous and Kleancolor Black:

sunflower nails

Finally capped with some flourishes and dots in Kleancolor White and hooray, happy little flower nails!

flower nails

7 Responses

  1. those are incredible!
    & i love the way you presented the steps!
    (: i feel so honored to be apart of your going off tap
    thank you, i have such a smile!

    <3 BB

  2. the nerd says:

    Thanks BB! It’s a lot of fun really, I’m glad you’re enjoying this stuff :)

  3. Gottwinkies says:

    I love this mani! Sunflowers are one of my favorite flowers and thees are big and beautiful…Must try this one! Thank-you!

  4. Kellyta says:

    Wow!! love this mani =D
    so original and beautiful!

  5. the nerd says:

    Thank you ladies!

  6. Another one I love! good job. You are providing me with a lot of inspiration

  7. the nerd says:

    Thanks Pam! :D

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