Hi guys, today I have my Gothic mani for FingerFood's Theme Buffet - hooray! I know some of the other ladies may feel a little out of their comfort zone on this prompt, but I'm really interested to see what they all come up with for this. Some of my best mani's have happened because I've had to try something a bit different for a prompt :)
For my Goth mani, I decided to do a simple black and silver skittle mani. I've had these Andrea Fulerton cross stickers from Superdrug for about 2 years now, and haven't used a single one. I really like them, but it just feels like cheating using a sticker, so I figured doing a skittle would ease my guilt a little bit. :)
The base for this is Nails Inc - New York Noir, and the stamping on the index finger and thumb was done with Barry M - Silver Foil. The ribcage is from Biker 10, and the flames on the thumb are from Rockstar 01.
The star studs are from a bunch I got on ebay
here, and the middle finger is a bit of loose silver chain , also from ebay
here, sealed in with a layer of Gelous, and a layer of HK Girl top coat. I've never worked with loose chain before, I bought it especially for this mani, and whilst it's not the easiest thing to work with, I didn't have to re-do the nail. In my book, I'm counting that as a success :)
I know this is a really simple mani, but I wasn't designing this so I could show off my skills, I just wanted something black, studded, chained and awesome, which I personally feel I achieved. I loved wearing this mani, and I could wear it time and time again! Sometimes simple really is the best way to go......
Don't forget to have a little mosey on down to the thumbnails below to check out what everyone else has done for today's prompt :)
This is unlikely to surprise you, but I bloody love this! xx
ReplyDeleteWell, I wouldn't say I'm exactly dying of shock! :p I feel like such a cheat using a sticker on my pinky, but at the same time, it's so cool! For some reason, it always reminds me of the cover to Black Sabbath - The Rules to Hell, so I love it even more! xxx
ReplyDeleteI really love that. It's amazing. And don't feel like your cheating for using stickers, I make my owns and use it all the time! xb
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Aww, thanks Sonia :D xx
DeleteMy favorite bit is that you're guilt racked over using a sticker but stamping is totally okay! I always feel like a cheater with single image stamping! That aside I think this is gorgeous! Deffo hardcore metal! Great job honey!
ReplyDeleteHehe, I know what you mean, but I think it's cos the design is still made out of polish :) I don't do much single colour stamping anymore either, but for this design it was perfect - Keep It Simple Stupid - ya'know lol :D xx
Delete*SWOON* I need a tissue, please? This is fab fun!!!
ReplyDeleteAww, thanks hun! I could never dislike something with studs and chains myself - it would be an affront to the god's of metal lol! xx
DeleteI love gothy stuff anyways so this is fantastic! <3
ReplyDeleteAww, thanks hun :) Glad you like it too <3 xx
ReplyDeletegreat mani for this theme I love the stickers they look great :)
ReplyDeleteaww, thanks Dawn! I really wanted to do my chains hanging, like yours, but I just couldn't do it 1 handed lol :D xx
Deletethanks Missy! xx
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this. <3 The black and silver and chain and even that sticker.. it all fits together perfectly <3
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for suggesting this theme! It's interesting to see how everyone interpreted the theme, particularly those that aren't particularly used to doing looks like this <3
Aww, thanks so much Manda! It means a lot to me that you enjoyed this theme <3 I always find some of my best mani's come from leaving my comfort zone, and there were some really awesome mani's this week :D xxx
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