Sunday, September 2, 2012

Funky French: China Glaze Exotic Encounters & Sally Hansen Black Out

Good afternoon! Today I decided to attempt Nailside's lightning bolt french manicure! I don't think I quite have it down like she does, but I like the outcome even if it's a little different than the original :P.

I used 1 coat of China Glaze Exotic Encounters as a base and Sally Hansen Black Out for the tips!

China Glaze Exotic Encounters
China Glaze Exotic Encounters
Sally Hansen Black Out
China Glaze Exotic Encounters
China Glaze Exotic Encounters
Sally Hansen Black Out 
Exotic Encounters is an opaque, teal creme! It was a great base for this mani since it only required 1 coat! I never wear black for a full mani, so I like the black detail on the tips. Adds just the right amount of edge :). Black Out was a little thick for my taste, but I guess I just need to experiment with black polishes!

What do you think of this mani?
-Shelby


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13 comments:

  1. Heather @ Peace, Love & PolishSeptember 2, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    I love it!

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  2. Kelly @ Nails for the Sake of SanitySeptember 2, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Pretty! Reminds me of a shark fin :]

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    1. Shelby's SwatchesSeptember 2, 2012 at 7:54 PM

      Thanks Kelly! You're right, it does. I didn't notice until now!

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  3. Jenn, Paperbacks and PolishSeptember 2, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    I love this design! Exotic Encounters is such a perfect teal.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    This is really gorgeous!! :D I should have gotten Exotic Encounters while I still had the chance. *sigh!*

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    1. Shelby's SwatchesSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:14 AM

      Thank you! If you happen to find it, make sure you use a good base coat; it stains like no other!

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  5. UnknownSeptember 3, 2012 at 1:30 AM

    I'm really impressed with your straight lines! Such a cool edgy look :)

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    1. Shelby's SwatchesSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:14 AM

      Thank you! I didn't have the easiest time with this :P

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  6. esmeherediaSeptember 3, 2012 at 2:01 AM

    gorgeous!: D

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  7. Jennifer [littlejsnailcorner]September 3, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Love it! The teal with the black go really well together! I'm still searching for the perfect black polish! The ones I have are too thick too!

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    1. Shelby's SwatchesSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:15 AM

      Thanks Jenn! Let me know if you find a good black :P

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