T O O L S
Base/top coat
Silver metallic polish
H glitter polish
silver glitter polish
(optional) chunky silver glitter polish
M E T H O D
Paint base coat and allow to dry. Paint one coat of silver.
This Wet N Wild polish was .99 cents!
To add holographic sparkle, add one to two coats of a white glitter polish and allow to dry.
Next, starting about halfway down the nail, paint a silver glitter polish up to the tip. Allow to dry.
To finish the nail, add a chunky silver glitter polish to the upper fourth of the nail,
or paint another coat of the glitter polish on the upper fourth.
Allow to dry and add a top clear coat if desired.
T I P S
- While I went super-sparkly and painted every.single.nail, I know this will work for most as an accent nail.
- There are so many options with these nails! Use the colors that you like for the holidays.
Do you paint your nails for the holidays?
What colors/designs?
These are so pretty! Also, I, too, have used your method of wrapping things in the bag they came in -- although I've been good this year and wrapped a lot of presents early (and in wrapping paper). It looks prettier under our tree. :)
ReplyDeleteSilver & Sparkly- the perfect combo for the holidays!
ReplyDeleteI love this mani!! And its affordable!
ReplyDeletexoAmy
www.dreamingincashmere.com
I feel you on the present wrapping. I have two under the tree thanks to buying them two months ago and for getting a tiny bit of free wrapping paper in the mail. All the other presents I have are either in transit or sitting at whatever store I'll end up buying them from -eek.
ReplyDeleteAlso, silver nails are adorable. That's one of my favorites.
very nice, I love silver polish!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, I adore this sparkly mani.
ReplyDeletevery very very cool silver nails! so fun for the holidays!
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Erin @ http://www.truffles-ruffles.com/
love love these nails, this a look one could wear throughout every season and never tire of it!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Perfect for a party.
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Silver is perfect for the holidays!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Chic 'n Cheap Living
I'm totally behind your idea of using the bag it came in:P
ReplyDeleteAnd love these nails, Elle. Very holiday-inspired.
I really need to get cracking on the gift wrapping...also, I love the nails, they look amazing!
ReplyDeleteCourtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com
I love that mani! It's so pretty (and festive)! I love deep reds with a gold accent lately!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this! Goodness you have some patience to do all of that... ha I can barely let the base coat dry but they look FANTASTIC!
ReplyDeleteAmanda
It's an Easy Life
How totally pretty! My nails need a redo right about now to something more festive
ReplyDeletethose are such fun nails :)
ReplyDeleteThat makes me feel better--I haven't wrapped a single gift either! My nails are boring though. I need to get some sparkly polish and try this!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and festive!
ReplyDeleteThose turned out so stinkin' cute! And heck ya, I'm totally going for the full set, screw the accent nail (c;
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS!!!
ReplyDeleteSooo pretty- and I have to confess I haven't started my wrapping, either. Maybe this weekend?
ReplyDelete-Ashley
http://lerougestylo.blog.com
What a fun Holiday nail tutorial! I love sparkly, glitter nails.
ReplyDeleteAmber
Amber's Mouthwash
These nails are really beautiful, so festive :).
ReplyDeletegorgeous!!! I've done just the tips (haha that sounds bad!) but I like how this blends!!! So trying this!!
ReplyDeleteXOXO
that's a really pretty shade and i love the glitter on the tips.
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I love this look, it's so pretty and subtly different! xo
ReplyDeletehttp://www.jenventure.blogspot.co.uk
I have my nail painted with lots of sparkle right now. I think it is necessary for the holiday:) I do love this look.
ReplyDeletethis is so pretty. i tried this with a red color and red glitter but it looked weird on me. maybe it was because they were slighty different shades of red?
ReplyDeleteOh how cute ! Love these nails :)
ReplyDeleteSatu
Indie by heart
Super cute
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!
ReplyDeletePretty :)
ReplyDeleteThese nails are gorgeous, just so darn pretty!
ReplyDeleteExcellent Ball Handling, if I DO say so mydamnself.
ReplyDeletei love glitter nail polish! i just wish it wasn't so hard to remove.
ReplyDeleteMaggie
lovestylehappiness.blogspot.com
I love celebrating occasions on my nails hehe so I definitely get festive for Christmas. Still juggling some ideas in my head for this year :)
ReplyDeleteElle! your so creative! plus, this reminds me of a pretty glitter shimmer duo chrome polish i would buy 5 of (1 for me and the rest for stockings!) i have something like each of those colors. thanks for sharing! i love series. so far, so good.
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