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!
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
So 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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