So here's the story:
I needed some nail art ideas and so I turned to my kids. Rasta colours were suggested. And well, it didn't take much to talk me into it lol. A rasta manicure has been on my to-do list for some time now. Combine that with the fact that I was in the mood to try a (gradient?) sponge manicure anyways and voila!
Or so the story goes...
While the red and yellow worked beautifully, the green did not. I blame the fact that I didn't have the right green polish! In fact I didn't have anything close! (I'm aghast at this point...) My 10 year old daughter noticed my 'mood' and was quick to find me a green from her polish stash (oh yes I am creating some sort of polish monster)
Indeed it was the right colour of green, but I didn't realise I would need to sponge it on a bit by itself first. I knew to do that with the yellow, which turned out lovely - but well as I said... I blame the lack of green polish in my stash. (every time I say that it makes me just a bit sick - how could I have let this happen?! No proper greens you say?? LOL... oh man what's happening to me?!) So I decided to break out the neglected black crackle from my stash and give it a bit of an 'up-do'. I liked how it turned out in the end and the crackle (though usually unused) did save the manicure imho. I got a lot of wear out of this manicure too which was great.
I am definitely going to try this look again soon as I really liked it without the crackle. And well... <grins> I'll be using one of my new green polishes...
Of course I used this opportunity to go out and buy some more greens. And wouldn't you know I happened to hit an awesome sale at Chatters? Two different locations of course... (I'm thorough lol)... Sooo... the end of the story features *cough* four new green polishes. I paid only $3.50 each so I don't feel too guilty...
...And by the way keep reading for the very best part of the story...
All China Glaze left to right: Glittering Garland, Holly-Day, Gaga for Green, and Agro.
So that evening while I'm (obsessing?) looking at my new nail polish bottles, I decide to swatch a bit. And then I decide to spill a bit too! I had to laugh. The alternative was much much worse...
Did I mention the polish was all over my hands, pants and socks too? Good times...
I'd love to hear your thoughts on my latest adventure! Thanks for reading :)
