Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Hearts and Harlequin: Color Club Gimme A Grape Big Kiss

Hello ladies,

The arrival of cherry blossoms is a sweet herald of Spring. With flowers blooming in the trees and present along walkways, in planters and window boxes, there arrives a certain levity. I wanted to create a playful look with hearts and glitter.

I began with Color Club Gimme A Grape Big Kiss as the base. I positioned a blue crystal heart slightly above the nail line. I made a curve with Otherworldly on one side of the nail and mirrored the shape with Starry Temptress Glitter Topcoat on the other.




Gimme A Grape Big Kiss is deliciously scented. My friend asked me today if the perfume I was wearing contained a grape note. The source of the scent was entirely the polish! I had just finished my manicure before meeting her for lunch.

As with most neon shades, I began with two coats of a whitening base and sealed this initial layer with quick dry topcoat. Gimme A Grape Big Kiss has a jelly consistency. To make it appear opaque and even, I applied four coats and used drops to speed the dry time.

Have any of you felt inspired to wear the latest neon shades? They are a refreshing departure from the recent Spring pastels. The addition of candy scents and glitter enhance their appeal. I am loving them.

The polishes featured were sent to me for review. Gimme A Grape Big Kiss is part of the Wicked Sweet Collection. Otherworldly and the Glitter Topcoat is from the Starry Temptress Collection.

Happy painting, ladies!

14 comments:

  1. such a pretty mani! :) love the color and hearts

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  2. Beautifully done! <3

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  3. the color looks similar to dim sum plum. Or is it brighter than that?

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  4. That's a stunning manicure. I love the glitters and the heart of course. The colors are so pretty. I haven't worn any neons at all. I do have them but I've been wearing the new Zoya's. The cherry blossoms are so beautiful. I'd love to fill up my room with them.

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  5. This is sooooo cute. The little heart rhinestone is so perfect. I'm just in love with this collection!

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  6. I love this look! With the color combo and the glitter chevron, it just screams summer to me. Thanks for the inspiration, as usual! ☺

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  7. I love the color combonation! I just bought some rhinestones to add to my manis!

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  8. This is a nice combination and I want to paint my nails this afternoon with something bright! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  9. aww.so nice. i wish i can do nail art like yours. <3 <3 <3

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  10. Hey you : That made a long time since my last comment ...... I run after the time lol Even if I don't let comment, I continue to admire your nails via your blog & mails subscribe !!
    This mani is flashy & cute with this little Heart <3

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  11. I absolutely love this mani! So simple yet elegant and pretty with a great play of colours. Definitely one of my favourites!

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