Thursday, April 9, 2009

Hot Pink Tipped Nails

So Summer is coming up, and with that comes bright nail polish! I have officially put away my favorite dark polishes like Opi's Lincoln Park After Dark in favor of bright pinks, corals, and tangerines. Today I am wearing Opi's Strawberry Margarita and China Glaze's Temptation Carnation. 

First apply a clear base coat, I use one from Sally Hanson. 
Then apply a hot pink color to the tips. I used Opi's Strawberry Margarita but you can use whatever you have laying around! I did this free-handed, I just took my time and painted the tips (it didn't take more than 20 seconds a nail). 
Then apply a light pink shimmery color all over the nail. I used China Glaze's Temptation Carnation. The lighter and sheerer your color is the best this is going to work. You don't want to distort the hot pink too much. 
I finished by adding a clear top coat. You can use this technique with any two colors you want! It's a easy way to look summery :)

Forgive the low quality picture, my camera broke and this is off my computer's webcam (aka - not good). I am going to be buying a new camera soon so I can take better quality pictures! 

20 comments:

  1. Looks like fun! I just got the OPI color. Love your blog and vids on YouTube.
    XOXO Radha

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  2. Love this and you elle! i love the tip color..its a great combo for spring and summer!

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  3. Very pretty! OPI is the best polish (coolest colors, best quality, and funkiest names). I always look forward to your videos and blog posts.

    *Would you consider doing a video on your favorite nail polishes/nail products???*

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  4. gorgeous combination, I might have to consider those colours there so pretty for summer. Goodjob :)

    Check my blog thanku,
    Muchlove.
    Katie xxx

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  5. pretty! summer is coming up, can't wait to use my bright nail polishes as well :)

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  6. I did a look like that on my blog too :p During fall though.. I just wear whatever my mood is like lol. :)

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  7. Ive just got a lovley bright bubblegum pink nail varnish from Barry M (not sure if its available outside the uk). Ive got some pics of it on my blog : )
    LOving the girly, summery nails I just need some sunny weather now instead of all this rain!!

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  8. hi elle!!!


    i read that you like country music...
    can you do a country music artist style tutorial... such as carrie underwood ... or whoever you like..

    xoxo


    wish you the best

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  9. Such a pretty combo! Love it Elle! :)

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  10. That is so pretty! Could you do a review on your favorite types of facial masks? I have dry skin like you and I have been looking for some good hydrating masks.
    Thanks

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  11. The picture is not bad at all. It's cute. love the design. perfect for spring and summer. :)

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  12. Cute! I love pretty pinks for summer, although now I'm swapping all my brights for darks as it's getting cooler here :)
    Love your blog!

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  13. will give this a go!!!
    love your blog
    check out mine
    xx

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  14. Hey!

    Pink tips always look pretty! Strawberry Margarita looks very cute! I want that!

    Check out my nail tutorials on You Tube if you want :) (I'm kittynail)

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  15. this looks great! Strawberry Margarita looks lovely!

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  16. love that colour :)
    you might like my blog:)
    please follow me it would be much apreciated:)

    www.littlebrew.blogspot.com

    love your blog xx

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  17. SO freakin' cute. Thanks for this idea.

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  18. Love love love! I am doing a review on a nail polish like the bottom colour sooon :):) xoxo

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