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Monday, 6 October 2014

Pick 'N' Mix Challenge: 3 Colour Gradient/Pink

Monday again folks!...
...And time for my second Pick 'N' Mix challenge mani; like last week I decided to combine the themes because I am planning and prepping lots of posts at the moment :) I chose an ethereal look of whites, blues and of course pink. It's a sort of tribute mani to my lovely Grandma Jean who passed away over the weekend, such a delicate 83 year old flower...

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This mani was super simple thanks to some recent Born Pretty transfer purchases! The back of the transfer sheet was white so I just used my topcoat as a base to give it something to adhere to. I then did the usual process of cutting out and soaking the transfer in water, removing from the backing and then placing on the nail. I gave it a firm rub down with a dry cotton pad to remove any excess water and smooth out any creases etc. I finished by popping on a glitter topper and topcoat.

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I loved the very delicate pattern on the transfer but as a whole the manicure just seemed a little too flat... I was at a loss as to what to do, so "when in doubt, just add glitter!" I loved it in person, but in the snaps, it masks the design a little to much... Oh bottoms lol!

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This close up helps give a better picture of what I saw :)

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Barry M: Superdrug LE 334, Color Club Topcoat, Born Pretty Store Water Transfer SH-01

If you want to treat yourself at Born Pretty, use my discount code R2X31 for 10% off!

Rebecca x

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8 comments:

  1. Unknown6 October 2014 at 17:14

    Super pretty and feminine! The thought behind the mani is so sweet!

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  2. Rachel7 October 2014 at 01:32

    They're so cute! I haven't tried water decals before, it's something I should probably look into!
    Also, I've nominated you for a Liebster award :)
    http://www.nailparade.co.uk/2014/10/liebster-award.html
    x

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    1. Rebecca Lane7 October 2014 at 20:47

      Oh you should give them a try hun! So easy to use for a whole mani or as an accent to a mani, and you can mix and match the zillions of designs! :) Thanks for the nomination but I did that a year or so ago, my GFC follower numbers are a little deceiving lol ;)

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  3. Anita@StyleThoseNails7 October 2014 at 17:14

    Very subtle n lovely. Great mani for your grandma.

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  4. Julia ~Creativenails4fun~ 10 October 2014 at 20:21

    I like this creation, I'm such a big fan of your nail art creations! <3

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