Matte Velvet to the Extreme....


Day 22

Today's nails are really subtle, they sort of employ a technique used in Print design called Spot Varnish. I used a gloss color over a matte in the same color so that the design was very subtle and you have to look to see it! :) Sorry about the cuticles, the dry air and nail polish remover are killing them, and I load up on cuticle cream! Also- the middle finger has a lumpy spot- I broke my nail, patched it, but didn't realize I hadn't filed it down until after I started painting.. oh well. :)



I used Zoya Posh Matte Velvet as a base, and Zoya Dakota with Konad Plate m63 for the designs.

It sort of brings the 'Matte Velvet' to a whole new level- it looks like rippled pieces of velvet!

The reason today's design is so simple:

I had to make this cake for my friend Travis' birthday today!



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12 comments

  1. Polish'd CindyNovember 4, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    What a great cake! I tagged you on my latest blog post :)

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  2. Daily NailNovember 4, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    Oh wow thanks!! :) I really appreciate it!!

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  3. MightyLambchopNovember 5, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    Beautiful mani! That is one heck of a cake!

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  4. AnonymousNovember 5, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    Great, great nail; fabulous cake- and if you've never seen it, (or even if you have...) you may appreciate: http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/
    Although be warned, they make it very easy to laugh until you weep.

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  5. Daily NailNovember 5, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    Thanks Mighty Lambchop and Anon!

    Anon: I LOVE that site, its part of my morning routine, I check it every single day! I love her commentary.

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  6. Liz (iceomatic's nails)November 10, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    Amazing cake! :) What did you use to make the ash?

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  7. RhondaNovember 11, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    That cake looks amazing! Does it taste like a ciggy, too?

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  8. april brooksNovember 11, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    I just found you today through metafilter. Did you know they posted a link to your blog?

    You have already made it into my very small list of favorite nail polish bloggers!

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  9. kirkichiNovember 12, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    I really like this one, may have to give it a try with some of my mattes :)

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  10. dkjkslNovember 17, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    this nail is cool with the swirls and i love the color oh hi I have my own blog zoedotcom.blogspot.com check it out

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  11. EmelieNovember 18, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    love the nails! but I don't think I would enjoy eating that cake even though it's very well made.. :P

    http://mmsydney.blogspot.com

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  12. Crystal Saga GoldJune 12, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    this is just too cool for words! :)
    great job!

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