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Ordinarily I post shots of my nails exclusively on my Tumblr, but these, these are a little too epic to not share here. Yes, I did paint them myself, so yes I am "tooting my horn" but perhaps worthy of toot or two, no?

Anyhoo, so here's how I did them. I started with Essie's Absolutely Shore – two coats. I then used Milani's Nail Art in White Canvas to paint a variety of lines and squiggles onto each nail. Some lines were wider than others, and every nail was different.

Next I used L.A Color's Art Deco in Flamingo and Seafoam Green (I picked these up in a Chinatown Market for a $1 each – so heading back for more colours!) to paint more lines and add shapes (the odd triangle or curve). Lastly I used L.A Colors Art Deco in Black to add detail around the shapes – extra lines, dots and chevrons. Finish with a top coat, and voila. The whole process took about an hour (including drying time!) – so pop on a movie, and have fun!

Kelsi xx

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  1. Beth says

    July 31, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    I love these nails! So different and clever, you are clearly very coordinated. I’m afraid to think of what my right hand would look like if I attempted this. :)

  2. Kelsi says

    July 31, 2011 at 6:31 pm

    Thanks so much Beth – fortunately I’m left handed…and whilst painting my left hand is a lot tougher I’m a little ambidextrous so it’s not too bad!

  3. Rach is Ordinarily Urbane says

    August 1, 2011 at 7:55 pm

    These look amazing!! x

  4. Kelsi says

    August 1, 2011 at 7:58 pm

    Thanks lady!

  5. martellawintek says

    November 28, 2012 at 10:15 am

    well kevin if your still hanging around this is there site
    and some info ,ring them for advice ,just say myself-martella recommened yous

  6. davyfetons says

    December 8, 2012 at 10:05 am

    long time no see tomas it took me ages to find it this is there link filling address , there there most competitive in the game ,tell them fetons
    said you would get him sorted

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