Monday, June 6, 2011

Garter toss: BB Couture Selene

Hello ladies,

June is a bridal month and weekends seem to be ornamented with bridesmaids and wedding bouquets in Rittenhouse Square. I created a garter toss manicure to go with all the satin, flowers and ribbons being paraded about.  

With Konad white special polish, I stamped the lace ribbon from Bundle Monster plate BM210. I accented the center line with pearls from Born Pretty Store and pastel pink and hot pink jewels. The design made gem placement simple; I counted the circles in the weave of the lace to find the exact center for the large pearl. When using gems to embellish a design, I love experimenting with size and color. 

Since I have been enjoying thin line French lately, I painted a sparkling stripe with Art Club crystal glitter. If you decide to work with this technique, I recommend painting the French after you add topcoat. I find that sealing the edge can subtly distort the line. I haven't had any issues with the Art Club glitter striper lines chipping or flaking, even without topcoat.    




I befriended a tiny pollinator.
Yarrow blooms like a patch of sunlight.

A coordinating petunia.











BB Couture Selene is a new favorite pink! Its glossy, jelly formula is stirred with silver and diaphanous green glitter. So lovely! I am wearing four coats here, but three would suffice for most ladies with active length nails. If you are looking for a pretty pink for summer, put Selene on your wish list. It is worth adding to your collection.

I hope you enjoyed my garter toss manicure! It would be a fun look to wear to a bridal shower or wedding.

Selene was sent to me for review. This polish is part of the A Touch of Greece/Ladies Collection, available for purchase at overallbeauty.com.

Happy painting, ladies!

10 comments:

  1. I love the impromptu of the bee. Perfect timing.
    Selene is excellent for this stamped look.

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  2. Love your pics how u are in touch with nature is amazing, that is a very pretty combination!

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  3. Super sexy nails! Love Selene also. Beautiful shade of pink. The stamps and gems and your little friend are just perfect. Such beautiful lilies and petunias.

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  4. That shade of pink is awesome. I love the glitter. Celebratory nails, indeed!

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  5. Love this! And i love that you always take pictures next to flowers, it's so refreshing.

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  6. This pink is absolutely gorgeous! I LOVE it! I think I need this one!

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  7. I love this manicure, especially how thin the glittery tip lines are.

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  8. Nice color and love the nailart. And such a pretty photo's <3

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  9. I love how insects land on your nails. They know what's good. The ultimate compliment from nature to your artwork and color choice.

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