20/12/2012

DIY metallic leopard print nail art:


hello guys! a quick post today (I'm busy wrapping my fingers up in yards of sellotape and wrestling non square presents into wrapping paper... joy)

I was asked my the lovely people at US magazine maniera if I could come up with a nail art tutorial incorporating their colours of black and gold. I had a lot of ideas but I was really swayed by the idea of gold leopard print, not only is it a easy style but the metallic base also makes them a great option for festive parties this month!

I've used models own gold rush for the base (this is my all time favourite gold nail polish!)then  simply apply white dabs over the nails and once dry outline with a black nail art pen! 

you can read the full tutorial in the magazine here


I hope you like them! I'll be back with more nail art later this week (spoiler alert... it's christmas trees!) and some other bits & bobs so stay tuned!

big love

caroline x
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16 comments

  1. Unknown20 December 2012 at 19:37

    These look amazing! Don't sound too difficult either xx

    www.a-place-for-beauty.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. burkatron23 December 2012 at 17:15

      thanks you! yes try them they're not too tricky at all :) xx

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  2. Holl JC20 December 2012 at 20:31

    Wow these nails look amazing, as always! xxx

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    1. burkatron23 December 2012 at 17:16

      thanks kitten! I hope you try them! have a lovely christmas too xxx

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  3. Leanne Helmer20 December 2012 at 23:32

    So pretty! You always come up with such lovely designs! xx

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  4. Josephine21 December 2012 at 06:52

    awesome!

    www.lalaluna.net

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  5. Unknown21 December 2012 at 09:59

    Another fabulous set of nails!

    Txx

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  6. Jess22 December 2012 at 15:11

    Lovely take on classic leopard print :)
    J xx

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    1. burkatron23 December 2012 at 17:18

      thanks jess! I like the metallic- it makes them a bit more dressy than my other ones :) xx

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  7. Heidi-likes23 December 2012 at 16:39

    I love the models own gold, it's one of my favourites - loving the leopard print!! X

    http://Heidi-likes.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. burkatron23 December 2012 at 17:18

      it's lovely isn't it! it's my december polish I think, festive heaven ;) xx

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  8. Unknown31 December 2012 at 19:29

    Thanks so much, Caroline! I tried to do these, but smudged it up a bit -- I'm out of practice, apparently. Will try again soon! What a great way to celebrate the new year though, no?

    S. Lovelace
    MANIERA Magazine
    http://www.mymaniera.com

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    1. burkatron1 January 2013 at 17:26

      aha practice makes perfect I guess ;) try using seche vite top coat- I just discovered it! it applies over wet polish without smudges and dries so damn quickly- it's a life saver :) thank you again also! it was a pleasure- wishing you many surprises and good things in 2013! xxx

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