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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Before & After: French Sailor

(All items in this post were purchased by me.)

Ha ha ha ha hah ah ah ahaaaaaa! I'm on time with this week's Kimber's Amazing Challenge Ladies challenge!!

This week's theme is Blue...and I just happen to have an awesome navy blue matte polish to show you from Mentality, so that's what I used as my base. I give you two coats of Mentality Sailor:

Mentality Sailor, 2 coats, indirect sunlight

Mentality Sailor, 2 coats, direct sunlight


I've always loved the look of topcoated tips with a matte base, but I've never tried it--so no time like the present! But, I decided to jazz it up a little more than that, with an accent nail of Orly's Angel Eyes, a glitter topper with small and teeny blue glitters and a smattering of small rose and silver hexes (only two were visible at any given angle, but there were a few more):



Blue his house with a blue little window

And a blue corvette and everything is blue for him



And himself and everybody around

'Cause he ain't got nobody to listen...


What do you think? I love how this came out, and it's soooo easy to do. You can use French tip guides or stroke it on by hand. And I think the glitter is a subtle way to add some mono-chromatic bling. :)

Don't forget to check out the the other blue polishes, linked below. :) Peace, love, and hugs,
M.

(All items in this post were purchased by me.)
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37 comments:

  1. M. FoureySeptember 25, 2013 at 1:08 AM

    Just like you I've always loved matte/glossy tips but never tried them! Yours look fantastic! That mentality blue is gorgeous and the glossy finish gives it a lot of dimension!

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    1. M.M. ChouinardSeptember 25, 2013 at 1:32 PM

      Thank you thank you! I am so in love with Mentality (can you tell from all the recent Mentality posts, lol?!). I already wanted all of her holos and now I want all of her mattes. Why can't I just win the lottery!!?? :)

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  2. purple_rainSeptember 25, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    Gah, that matte blue is gorgeous! (and I don't say that lightly about blues, lol)
    I too always admired the combination of different finishes of base & tips - yours looks awesome!

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    1. M.M. ChouinardSeptember 25, 2013 at 1:33 PM

      Thank you!! You should check out Mentality--she ships internationally!!!!!!!!!

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  3. The Bookish ManicuristSeptember 25, 2013 at 2:59 AM

    Ooh, this is lovely! I like the shade and the finish, plus the contrasting shiny tips look great!

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    1. M.M. ChouinardSeptember 25, 2013 at 1:34 PM

      Thank you so much! I agree, it's such an elegant look, the matte/gloss combo. And so easy!

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  4. A Polished PranceSeptember 25, 2013 at 4:51 AM

    Aaaah this is so beautiful, I love it! :)

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  5. AnhySeptember 25, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    The polish itself is so beautiful so I kinda like it on its own without the glossy tips but generally I think it's a nice idea :D

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    1. M.M. ChouinardSeptember 25, 2013 at 1:35 PM

      Hey, I can't blame you for loving the polish on its own, it's gorgeous. I can see it being great for a denim look, too...:)

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  6. UnknownSeptember 25, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Gorgeous color. I love, love LOVE it.

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  7. UnknownSeptember 25, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    That's a gorgeous polish! I love the contrast between the shiny and matte!

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  8. UnknownSeptember 25, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    I love this look too, your's looks fabulous. Beautiful matte blue.

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  9. Dina RamseSeptember 25, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Woah that is one amazing matte blue. I think i need this.

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    1. M.M. ChouinardSeptember 27, 2013 at 12:42 AM

      You should take a look at all the gorgeous mattes they have. And don't even get me started on their holos...

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  10. UnknownSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    This matte blue is really getting me excited! It's so nice!

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  11. LieslSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    This is beautiful, one of the prettiest mattes I've seen. I've been thinking I need to give the matte with shiny tips thing a try, too. Also, this reminds me of Tobias Fünke.

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    1. M.M. ChouinardSeptember 27, 2013 at 12:43 AM

      I knew I liked you for a reason! Arrested Development FTW!!!! <3

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  12. M.M. ChouinardSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    I knew I liked you for a reason! Arrested Development FTW!!!! <3

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  13. UnknownSeptember 26, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Woo! These are really pretty, I love that matte navy! I also love the fact it looks like you just added topcoat to the ends until you catch sight of that pretty glitter-lovely =)

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  14. Glittery Fingers & Sparkling ToesSeptember 26, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    These are beautiful! Very classic looking but very hip too

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  15. UnknownSeptember 26, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Beautiful nail polishes, they look so good on you :)

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  16. UnknownSeptember 26, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    Oh my gosh! This is GORGEOUS! That blue! *swoons* LOL Love this look so much lady! :)

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  17. Simona @lightyournailsSeptember 27, 2013 at 1:29 AM

    I love this! I love blues, I love mattes, I love the tips! Easy and effective!

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    1. M.M. ChouinardSeptember 28, 2013 at 9:22 PM

      Thank you! I am falling more and more in love with matte polishes. :)

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  18. Cristina - PeeBeforePolishSeptember 28, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    What a beautiful polish! I like it in both ways, with or without top coat. And Orly Angel Eyes is one of my favourite polish released in 2012! :)

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    1. M.M. ChouinardSeptember 28, 2013 at 9:23 PM

      Thank you! :) I agree completely about Angel Eyes. It doesn't look like it will be as pretty and versatile as it really is when you see it in the bottle (at least I didn't think so when I first saw it).

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  19. A Mani ManiacOctober 14, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    I like the twist on the French tip...that is a gorgeous blue, and the Orly matches perfect. That Mentality polish is really something.

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    1. M.M. ChouinardOctober 14, 2013 at 10:50 PM

      Thank you! :) I have yet to find a Mentality polish that isn't great, and they're so reasonably priced, with free shipping and all. :)

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