Monday, April 14, 2014

Monday Blues Before & After: Decorated Denim

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Hello!

Well...it's that time of week again. Monday. Time to try to get past those Monday Blues...and here's my contribution to that cause, something you can grab a peek at during your morning break (of course you'd never be looking at nail blogs when you're on the clock...ahem.). ;-)

Today we're gonna take a look at the subtly radiant InDecisive Nail Lacquer Denim, a navy blue scattered holo that looks like the prettiest jeans you'd ever want to own:


InDecisive Nail Lacquer Denim, outside light

InDecisive Nail Lacquer Denim, outside light

InDecisive Nail Lacquer Denim, outside light

InDecisive Nail Lacquer Denim, artificial light

InDecisive Nail Lacquer Denim, artificial light

Ah...there's nothing like a beautiful holo...And this one is nearly a one-coater, you'll certainly get full opacity in two. :)

For my decoration, well...you know those jeans that have the cool bling on the tush or down one leg? Pretty rhinestones or appliques or studwork? I have a deep love of that look, and I wanted to put together a manicure that would match.

I drew stitches with my white Mash nail art pen, and then I stamped on the accent nail using Konad White polish, and Bunny Nails plate BuNa-A. Then I added decorative touches with some studs and dots of Barry M Silver Foil:

Every pair of jeans and every manicure deserves a little bling. :)





On my right hand, I decided to go for an acid-wash look. So before I did my stamping, I added a coat of InDecisive Nail Lacquer White Speckled:


InDecisive Nail Lacquer White Speckled over Denim

InDecisive Nail Lacquer White Speckled over Denim

 And then I decorated again as I had the other hand:


Retro acid wash 80s FTW!

Retro acid wash 80s FTW!

So which look do you like better, the regular or the 'acid-wash'? Either way the holo is gorgeous and that's what's most important. :)

Hugs to you, and I hope your Monday's done before you know it!
M.

16 comments:

  1. What a beautiful polish! And I like the full manicure as well :)

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    1. Thank you so much! It really is a beauty. I will be buying a full-sized bottle as soon as I'm able, lol!

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  2. Stunning polish and I love your nail art!

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  3. What a gorgeous blue and I like the nail art too.

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  4. I love the stamping you did! The polish was gorgeous on its own and you added just the right amount of extra pizazz!

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    1. Thank you! That's high praise, it's always a trick to not add so much that you take away from a beautiful polish...:)

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  5. This blue is gorgeous - love the bling and White Speckled looks amazing, too!

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    1. Thank you! I did not want to take this off, and if I hadn't had some swatching to do, I wouldn't have...:)

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  6. I like the "acid wash" best, personally, but both manis are beautiful! The vibrancy of the blue is crazy (in a great way)!

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    1. Thank you so much! I keep going back and forth on which one I like best. And I agree, this is an amazing blue! I just happen to know how long she's been working to create this and the issues she's gone though (she had the perfect pigment and it was discontinued, finding a replacement that didn't stain) before being able to come up with this, so vibrant and awesome. It's one of the reasons why I am such a huge fan of hers, she takes great pride in the quality of her polishes. :)

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  7. beautiful polish! i love the accent nail with stamping and studs :)

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  8. This polish is stunning *___* (yes, I'm really partial to blue bottles :D). I've never heard of this brand, I should have a check!
    BTW I do love both your hands, cannot decide! The bling accent is amazing!

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    1. Thank you so much! Yes, check her out. She also does great customs. :)

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