Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Nail Art Tutorial: Sparkly Space Gray Nails



Before 2018 ended, Girlstuff revealed their Holiday Collection called Au Naturel (Back to Basics). 
It wasn't the Holiday collection I was expecting but it was definitely one of those pleasant surprises because this turned out to be one of my TOP favorites!  (I mean I love all the collection they released but this one is one of those rare moments I was just staring at all the polish shades wondering which one to use first and mind you, I usually make quick decisions!)

So after making sure my fingers are healed (from allergies), I finally did a very simple nail art inspired by one of my favorite shade from the collection called Exposed. 

Exposed is one of those gray shades you always wanted to sport but can't seem to find the right ones that would work for your skin tone --- well, this is it!  This is a perfect shade for ANY skin tone! 

AMW Version: Sparkly Space Gray Nails
I inserted a sparkly element to celebrate the start of 2019!  Think about fireworks!

a photo of Nail Art tutorial, space gray nails by Nikki Tiu of www.askmewhats.com

Step 1:
Apply a base coat to protect your nails, I used Girlstuff Nail Revive prior to taking photos, let it dry and go ahead and apply your choice of base color.


I picked Expose shade and applied 2 coats.  Wait for it to completely dry which will take approximately 10 minutes max!


a photo of Nail Art tutorial, space gray nails Girlstuff Exposed Nail Polish


Step 2:
Using a 2-way nail art pen in white, create a V-like outline.  You can opt for nail stickers to get a perfect V, since I don't have time to wait for my nail polish to be COMPLETELY DRY, putting stickers will ruin your nail base so I want it quick and fast so I went ahead and drew mine!


a photo of Nail Art tutorial, space gray nails by Nikki Tiu of www.askmewhats.com

Step 3:
Using a nail art brush, apply Orly Nail Lacquer in Tiara or any sparkly polish!


a photo of Nail Art tutorial, space gray nails by Nikki Tiu of www.askmewhats.com using Orly Tiara

Step 4:
Using a thin brush, apply a diagonal line as shown on photo below.

a photo of Nail Art tutorial, space gray nails by Nikki Tiu of www.askmewhats.com

Step 5:
Apply a second diagonal line, this time using a gold element to create more color and vibrancy!

a photo of Nail Art tutorial, space gray nails by Nikki Tiu of www.askmewhats.com

Step 6:
Making sure all the designs are dry, add a layer of GirlStuff fast dry top coat.

a photo of Nail Art tutorial, space gray nails by Nikki Tiu of www.askmewhats.com

Tadah!  A simple art that actually got some attention!

a photo of Nail Art tutorial, space gray nails by Nikki Tiu of www.askmewhats.com

And I love pairing this with my favorite gray romper suit from Uniqlo!  




What do you think about my version of a sparkly space gray nails?
Do you have other color recommendation for the upcoming Chinese New Years?


Keep smilin'
Stay happy!
 

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