Showing posts with label studs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label studs. Show all posts

Nail Ideas: Classy Studdicure


Erm, so yes, I don't really know what to name this post BUT let's not dwell on my lack of creativity and focus on these pretty studs instead:


I was browsing through the Born Pretty Store online when I chanced upon this set of studs and I knew I simply had to have it. There are 12 different kinds of studs - oh, just imagine the possibilities!

Of these, the donut / wheel stud caught my attention immediately. I haven't actually seen it being used before so naturally I had to try my hand at it and this is what I (finally) came up with:

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A simple design with a silver donut/wheel stud and two black studs, one in the center of the silver donut/wheel stud and the other just below it. I started with two coats of Orly White Champagne - a beautiful shimmery white. Then, I topped it with a coat of Seche Vite and stuck the studs on it before the topcoat dries. I thought the donut/wheel stud stuck out a little at the edges but it was surprisingly firm on the nail. I didn't leave it on for too long though so I am not sure if it will last beyond a day.

To be honest, I am on the fence for this one. It looks a little strange close up but I think it looks rather classy at a distance - probably something I can wear to a semi-formal event?

What do you think of this manicure?

Just in case you are wondering, you can find this set of studs (Item ID: 4993) at the Born Pretty Store here. And it looks something like that:


It is such a convenient and neat way to keep the studs! All you have to do is to turn the plastic cover and position the hole over the studs that you want.

Here's a quick view of all the studs in their little compartments without the plastic cover:


Born Pretty Store also has a wide range of nail art products and provide free worldwide shipping! Feel free to quote "HDL91" for a 10% discount when you checkout:



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Nail Ideas: Studded Nails

To celebrate the end of exams and to mark the end of a long hiatus, let's start off with a simple nail art!


After being cooped up at home for so long, I decided to bust out my Born Pretty studs and rock some attitude on my tips. I started off with one coat of Nails Inc Black Taxi and added the studs onto my ring fingernail while the polish is still tacky before finishing the mani with a thick coat of Seche Vite. It is really simple but the final look is very striking! 8)

I've worn this manicure for almost two days now and I'm really impressed to find the studs holding on so well (only the one near the free edge got scratched off). I can't wait to try out other designs with these studs!

Just in case you are wondering, I got the studs (Item ID: 2401) from Born Pretty Store and you can find them here.
You can also use our coupon code for a 10% discount by entering "HDL91". There are plenty of nail art supplies that you can find in their store at a reasonable price so I will definitely recommend this store if you are into nail art.




More swatches to come soon - if I could bear to remove this mani, that is. :P

xoxo,
mich

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