Wednesday 22 October 2014

Romantic Roses and Diamonds nail art

Hey y'all!

I'm probably way late for most Homecoming nights, but that's okay, too.  Today I wanted to share with you some romantic roses over a sparkly diamond base that would be perfect for a formal event of just about any occasion!

Romantic and sparkly nail art featuring roses and diamond glitter.

The look was pretty easy to achieve, and I used four polishes (plus black stamping polish - I used Konad).

L-R: Orly Monroe's Red, Barry M Diamond Glitter and Watermelon, MUA Fever Red

After my last success with a Barry M glitter polish base, I wanted to try again with this gorgeous glitter, and I had a couple of mini reds in my stash to work with.  Because my freehanded roses sort of blobbed together, I rescued the look by grabbing this rose image from my Cici & Sisi plate 12.

Rose full nail stamp image from Cici & Sisi plate 12.

Unsurprisingly, the whole look started with a coat of Diamond Glitter over all my nails.  I then came in with my detail brush and attempted to freehand some roses on my middle and ring finger in Monroe's Red and Fever Red.  I was going for a dual-toned look to give it some depth, but ultimately ended up with a bit of a red blobby mess, so I saved it by adding my definition courtesy of the stamp over the blob. 

Romantic and sparkly nail art featuring roses and diamond glitter.

I added the leaves in Watermelon when I was satisfied with my roses, and sealed it all in with SV.

Romantic and sparkly nail art featuring roses and diamond glitter.

Of course, because this look had a glitter base, I couldn't resist mattifying it

Romantic and sparkly nail art featuring roses and diamond glitter, matted.

Romantic and sparkly nail art featuring roses and diamond glitter, matted.

Romantic and sparkly nail art featuring roses and diamond glitter, matted.

This time I think the matte actually takes something away from the look.  It's definitely softer, and might be a bit more elegant for, say, bridal nails or a more solemn occasion, but the sparkly look is all fun and romance and I definitely prefer it.

As always I love hearing what you think!  Sound off below and let me know which you prefer and how you would wear this look!

Have a happy humpday, and I will see y'all on Friday!