Pink And White Tiger For Pink Wednesday

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Hi all and welcome back to my ever more nail orientated blog. I didn't actually think about the fact I'd only been posting about nails, it just sort of happened. I suppose it's because I'm really only just getting 'polish obsessed' and the things I'm most excited about at the moment are nail polish and nail art.

For the base colour I used Sally Hansen White On from their Xtreme Wear line. I didn't really think about swatching her on her own as she's just a basic shiny white. If you do want me to swatch her, just let me know. To be honest, I wouldn't wear her alone, she's just a base for nail art. I used two coats for a nice opaque finish.

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For the tiger stripes I used Sally Hansen Insta Dri in Presto Pink with my Bundle Monster BM223 plate. This is an amazing polish and if you haven't seen my review on her, you can go take a look here.

This mani took me a long time to do, I'm not sure if it was my technique or the stamping plate, but I lost count of how many times I had to remove it and start again. As you can see, it got a little dragged with the top coat particularly on the pinky, but as I'd already taken a long time and it had gone midnight I decided to leave it there. I don't think it looks too bad, do you?

Well that's all from me on this Pink Wednesday. I hope you are well. Take care all, byeeeeeeee x :-)


Comments

  1. Unknown4 July 2012 at 10:11

    Very pretty mani.....love the colors...:)

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  2. Marias Nail Art4 July 2012 at 10:42

    What a pretty little tiger, purrrrrrfectly pink :)

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  3. laurasallmadeup4 July 2012 at 11:00

    Grrrr! Loving these tiger nails :)

    I've yet to try nail stamps, they look good though.

    Laura xx
    http://laurasallmadeupbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Graceful Glamour UK5 July 2012 at 00:23

      Grrr me too lol. You should try some stamping plates they are such good fun x :-)

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  4. Manases Andrea4 July 2012 at 11:42

    Lovely combination. Does stamping plates are amazing!

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    1. Graceful Glamour UK5 July 2012 at 00:24

      Thanks hun. This set of Bundle Monster has been really good, so good I've even ordered the 2012 at which should be with me any day now x :-)

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  5. Hayley: Sparkles and Stretchmarks4 July 2012 at 13:17

    oooooooooh purrr-etty! :)
    The stamping looks great on this mani! Well done you! :)

    Hayley
    http://makeupmoviesandmore.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Graceful Glamour UK5 July 2012 at 00:26

      Lol thanks hun. I think I'm starting to get a bit of a technique with my stamping now, but I've still got allot of improving to do x :-)

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  6. Nail Dazzler Nails 4 July 2012 at 13:38

    Very pretty white and pink is one of my favourite combos. I received today my new bundle monster plates so happy :)

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    1. Graceful Glamour UK5 July 2012 at 00:27

      Thanks hun. I haven't got mine yet, but I'm REALLY looking forward to them arriving x :-)

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  7. Unknown4 July 2012 at 15:15

    Its so pretty Charlie!!!

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  8. Unknown4 July 2012 at 17:00

    It looks AMAZING!!!!!! Wow you did such a great job :)

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    1. Graceful Glamour UK5 July 2012 at 00:28

      Oh wow such a lovely compliment, thanks allot hun x :-)

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  9. Niesha4 July 2012 at 20:27

    Its soooo pretty dear... very neat..:)

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  10. Jennius - Gold Speck Nails4 July 2012 at 20:32

    These look great =]

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    1. Graceful Glamour UK5 July 2012 at 00:29

      Thanks hun, but nothing compared to your stamping. Your manis are always flawless x :-)

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  11. laurasallmadeup5 July 2012 at 00:34

    Hey,

    Just to let you know I've nominated you for the Beautiful Blogger Award!

    http://laurasallmadeupbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/beautiful-blogger-award.html

    Laura xxx

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  12. The Lacquer Factor6 July 2012 at 01:00

    So cute!! Love the zebra print!!!

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    1. Graceful Glamour UK7 July 2012 at 01:48

      Aww, thanks so much hun! I was quite pleased with this one, finally starting to feel I'm improving with stamping x :-)

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