Sunday, April 11, 2010

Purple and Chocolate

Hello ladies,

I love how shimmer awakens in the April sun. I have been taking a respite from Spring pastels and delighting in sparkle. As much as I love deeper shades in winter, full sun can give them amazing vitality. I've always appreciated the combination of chocolate and purple when I have seen it featured in home design magazines. I enjoy the pairing on my nails as well.

I was thinking about the flowers emerging from the earth as I put together this look. I chose Nubar Chocolate Coffee Bean and accented the polish with crystal teardrops from Essence. The rhinestones appear more fuschia when away from purple iris flowers. The shape of the gems reminds me of petals.


My owl ring makes another appearance.




Bleeding heart vine. How exquisite!

I am in love with the fuschia shimmer swirled into the brown polish. Chocolate Coffee Bean was opaque and sparkling in two coats. Perfect!

This shade was sent to me for review. Chocolate Coffee Bean and the rest of the Chocolate Truffles Collection are available for purchase at bynubar.com.

Happy painting, ladies!
Posted by paintedladyfingers at 12:29 AM
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13 comments:

  1. 3D Nail ArtApril 11, 2010 at 1:20 AM

    So pretty! I love Nubar colors!

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  2. AnonymousApril 11, 2010 at 1:24 AM

    Oh, this is lovely. The purple rinestones compliment the mani beautifully. How stunning is the bleeding heart vine. Very exquisite! You have an artistic eye, I love the photos.

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  3. WizardsOfBlingApril 11, 2010 at 2:38 AM

    Love it! My favorite flavor and my favorite color!
    ~Sylvia

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  4. UnknownApril 11, 2010 at 5:18 AM

    Just thought I would drop by and say Hi, I am a new "beauty" blogger and have recently found yours :)

    Michelle

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  5. SupersparklekittyApril 11, 2010 at 7:47 AM

    congratulations Diana,you've been tagged for the Sunshine Award!

    http://phoebespolishedphalanges.blogspot.com/2010/04/sunshine-award.html

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  6. LucyApril 11, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    Love those chocolatey nails. They look like the Lindt truffles that are in my drawer. They're so delicious! Love the purple crystal. It's a lovely combination of colors. I think bleeding hearts are so beautiful. Another flower my Mother grew to great success.

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  7. polishedlyricsApril 11, 2010 at 5:30 PM

    Very pretty! I love the sparkle in that one and the crystal was the perfect touch!

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  8. MusicalhousesApril 11, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    Love it! The little jewel and the owl ring are cute too!

    I've given you a blog award! :)

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  9. NicoleApril 12, 2010 at 12:37 AM

    Really pretty, Diana! I just don't have enough browns to suit me, I really love them. And of course, your owl ring. :)

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  10. ArrianneApril 13, 2010 at 4:17 AM

    Those Bleeding Hearts are beautiful.

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  11. LissiApril 14, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Such a nice color! And of course, drooling over that gorgeous ring! LOL!

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  12. sharleen flowers2world.comApril 21, 2010 at 9:47 AM

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  13. origamiApril 26, 2010 at 3:32 PM

    This color is so yummy! I wish I could get my hands on Nubar, but no one sells it anywhere near me.

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