Dexter

This is the first Halloween mani of 2012! I like the whole splatter polish technique, because its simple, quick and not as messy as a water marble (my opinion). So here we go!

October/07/2012 Whole Hand

 And of course, because Dexter is back for a 7th season, I had to do a tribute to my favourite Blood Splatter Analyst/Serial Killer, of any fictional work.

Main Four

 So the exciting bit here for me, is that this was done 100% with nail polish, no acrylic paint, I used a straw for the splatters, a dotting tool for the little hand print and blood drips, and dipped a finger into it for the finger print smudges. Exciting stuff no?

Thumb Close up

Alright, the base colour used was "You Callin' Me a Lyre?" by O.P.I., I used two reds here: "Poinsettia" by China Glaze and "Marooned" by Ocean. Overall I like how they look, and it's weird that I get giddy everytime I look at them, because I think Halloween is Coming!

On a side note, I'm going to stop posting the "Flashback Friday" posts, and just post the manicures when I do them. It'll be easier for me than trying to wrack my brain for when they were done. Although I do plan on swatching my collection so you should be kept busy with that at least.

Loudest Colour

To prep for the practical portion of my final exams, I borrowed Sam's paws to practise my hand at acrylic application. Since she was such an awesome sport, she got some free nail art.

August/07/2012

Sam is fond of bright colours, and so she naturally went for the neons in my collection. The base colour here is "Loudest Colour" with stripes and splatters done in "Miss Emo Shun All" both are by Sation, a brand by Miss Professional Nail. "Loudest Colour" is a traffic-stopping bright neon yellow-green, with "Miss Emo Shun All" being a beautiful deep yet sill bright purple.