How To: Mardi Gras Nails

It's February, so in honor of the Superbowl in New Orleans this weekend, and with Mardi Gras, right around the corner, I thought I'd create these easy nails. While I've never experienced Mardi Gras, I have been to New Orleans and it's my favorite city in the US. Check out my New Orleans pics here. The inspiration for these nails came from the colors and textures, like these feather boas I saw there. Enjoy!

T O O L S

green polish
purple and yellow flocking powder 
(via craft store and also used in my Velvet Nails and Monster Mani)
clear polish

M E T H O D

Paint green base color and allow to dry.

Paint a stripe of clear polish. Green will work too.

Pour yellow flocking powder on top.

I add mine over a Post It note folded in half, so I can reuse the extra powder.

Repeat with the clear stripe and this time use purple flocking powder.

Tap off excess. That's it!

N O T E S

• I don't add a clear coat to the decorated nails, as it ruins the effect. The powder stays on the nails a couple of days. Just repeat the process if desired.
• There are so many variations that you can do with these nails! While I chose to do just the accent nail, try all of them. Flocking powder isn't needed--just use yellow and purple polishes.

Have a great weekend. Be safe, behave, and be well. Love, Elle

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• Superbowl Party Ideas
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