Olive You, Leopard!


I love weird leopard print color combinations, and this one is no exception. Its colors remind me of green olives with the pimentos in them, sitting in the jar waiting to accompany some poor schmuck's gin. 

I can't take credit for this color combination, to be honest, I saw a rug that had the pattern, and I adored it (I wish I had bought it!) so I snapped a picture knowing that it would find its way onto my nails at some point.  I love the 'gradient' (ok not so much a gradient as a color change) from the tip of the nail to the cuticle edge.  The color of the orange shows up really red in the pictures, but its more of a burnt orangey red in real life. I think someone needs to develop one of them so I don't have to mix it. (think Essie Alligator purse, but more orange than red)

Anyway, on to the nails- for now all I have are pictures from the iPhone, because my camera is MIA right now. Hopefully I find it tonight, so I can take a picture of them with a real camera before they get destroyed by acetone. :)  



I used American Apparel California Trooper> as a base, with American Apparel MacArthur Park for the green, and a mix of Essie Alligator Purse and China Glaze Life Preserver for the orange. Topped it all off with 2 coats of Seche Vite top coat.


13 comments

  1. So unique! I love the colors.. =)

    xo T

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  2. I love animal print, and those colors are making, me CRAZY!! hehehe. =))))))))

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  3. Yay! Leopard. We're both rockin' it right now~ Your video tutorial taught me how to do it ;)

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  4. Hey, I just wanted to say your work is really inspiring! Are you going to make a printed book of it? Is there already one? You are a true artist and I love your work!

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  5. It's amazing!!Great Job!!!
    Love it♥♥
    Kisses from Brazil.

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  6. It´s so beautiful!! I loved it. I like animal prints and this one is so creative. I wish I had that rug, too. I was already missing your manis...

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  7. Hey ive noticed in your previous posts youve used Konad nail kits or whatever-you-call-ems :) and well theyre kinda expensive(i have bought a few) and i was wondering how much YOUVE spent on them and how many you have :)thanks!!!

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  8. plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz tell me when did u cum 2 Pakistan???????????????????? i have also posted a comment in ur 18 febraury nail atr comments.........by the way reallly good nail art..............luv u....

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  9. Wow, unbelievable talent! Well done indeed.

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