While decorating my home for the holidays, I came across this nifty ornament.
I was intrigued by the unconventional pattern on it and I created a manicure inspired by it.
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Check out this time lapse Vine video I did while executing a design I called, “How Dalmatians Celebrate Christmas.”
What do you think of this design? Let me know in the comments below!
Marc Jacobs 132 Blue Velvet ($18) is the collection’s iridescent deep ocean blue.
While wearing this color, I received compliments on the shine of this alluring and rich blue polish. Blue Velvet is particularly stunning in direct sunlight.
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Blue Velvet is very opaque and definitely delivers the high-shine formula it promises. This is what one coat of the polish looks like.
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When I did some clean up around my nails after an application of a thin second coat, I noticed some staining on my skin and cuticles. I’m worried it might be an issue once I completely remove the manicure. Heed my warning, base coat is not optional!
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To smooth off the entire look, I applied a very thin layer of top coat. Are you in love with this color yet?
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This is the fifth installment of a ten-part series of Marc Jacobs nail lacquer swatches. Keep scrolling down for the rest and stay tuned for more.
What do you think of Blue Velvet? Let me know in the comments below!
Marc Jocobs 118 Oui! ($18) is the collection’s magenta violet and it is unlike anything I’ve ever seen.
The nail polish has a smooth finish that resembles a metallic version of a radiant orchid- Pantone’s selected color of the year for 2014.
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I had very little application issues and there were barely any brush streaks visible after the initial base coat.
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Here’s what a second coat of Oui! looks like. Are you as in love with the polish as I am? She’s a beauty!
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After the second coat, there were a few spots that were still not at my desired opacity level so I applied a thin third coat on the spots that needed it.
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The polish absolutely delivers the high-shine finish it promises and also has a pretty fast dry time. I added a very thin top coat to smooth off the entire look.
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What do you think of Oui! by Marc Jacobs? Let me know in the comments below!
Marc Jacobs 122 Ultraviolet ($18) nail lacquer is the collection’s violet purple. The color is a super posh purple that is bright when it needs to be and is subtle in indoor lighting. I truly feel royal in this manicure.
This is the third Marc Jacobs polish I try. After familiarizing myself with the creamy formula, I can’t emphasize enough that steady application, as well as waiting for each coat to completely dry are essential. Especially if you want to get the sleek and high shine finish the bottle promises. The great news is, the polish has a pretty quick dry time.
I applied a very thin layer for the initial coat. At first swipe the polish gives off more of the red undertone and looks like a shade of magenta.
After a second coat, the blue hue is prevalent which reflects the color you see on the bottle.
I’ve tried two other Marc Jacobs nail polishes and this was the first color that needed three coats to get the desired opacity. Keep scrolling down to see the other two Marc Jacobs nail polish swatches.
Here is what a third coat of Ultraviolet looks like.
The polish has an ultra shine formula that wouldn’t require a top coat. To smooth off the entire design though, I added a thin layer of it.
This is the third installment of a ten-part series of Marc Jacobs nail lacquer swatches. Stay tuned for more.
What do you think of Ultraviolet? Let me know in the comments below!
Lately, I’ve been relating to Katy Perry’s latest album, Prism. Her power anthems radiate positivity and I am letting the light in.
I celebrated my 24th birthday in November. I definitely wanted to shine. So I figured the occassion called for a prismatic mani.
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I was particularly proud of the execution on both hands. They looked equally solid.
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This manicure definitely got some attention. That day, I out-shined my own candles.
Here is a video of the entire manicure.
What do you think of this look? Let me know in the comments below!
Marc Jacobs 128 Nirvana ($18) is described as a deep army green. While swatching this polish I found the green hue is more prevalent in the bottle than on the nails. But if you’re into a grunge-goth green with an underlying ebony shade, this is your match.
Here is one coat of the polish. The formula is very creamy which leaves a bit of a streak. Steady application is a must!
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The polish has a pretty fast dry time. I recommend waiting for the lacquer to completely dry and harden before applying a second coat. You can already see the high gloss finish the polish guarantees. This is two coats of Nirvana.
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Nirvana was a hard color to capture on camera. The green shade shows up in natural light, while the dark undertones of the polish are present in almost all inside light. The polish leaves the nails looking totally plasticized with a high shine. While a top coat isn’t necessary, I used a thin layer to smooth out the entire look.
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What do you think of Nirvana? Let me know in the comments below!
Every time I wear this polish, I swear I feel like a total badass. Butter London’s “Union Black Jack” is truly patent leather in a bottle!
After the initial few swipes of polish, I had a qualm about the formula’s opacity. Two coats later, I ended up with a deep ebony shade that I fell in love with. If you’re looking for a rich and dark black nail polish, this is it.
Wearing a completely black manicure, though very edgy, felt a little out of my personality. So naturally, I brought out the glitter. After adding some sequins to the accent, I was totally rocking a gothic-mermaid look and loved it.
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What do you think of the Butter London beauty? Let me know in the comments below!
Last week, Harper’s Bazaar wrote about the evolution of the French manicure. After reading about the subtle, yet chic, gradual changes the design has gone through, I executed my own edgy and unique take on the look.
My latest obsession with the negative space effect led me to create this nail art. Innovative or just plain crazy, I’m digging the concept.
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What do you think of this look? Show me your nail art by tagging me on Instagram @nailartbysig!
It started with a comment. Latina Magazine informed me via Instagram on Friday that I had been selected as this week’s Latina Style Wars winner. The contest? Show off fall-inspired manicures. They really digged my negative space digits.
It got better from there. Moments after doing a crazy happy dance around my apartment, I realized the real prize was getting featured by the publication.
They wrote a little blurb about what they thought of my manicure:
“This week’s winner is nail art enthusiast Sigourney (nailartbysig on Instagram) who flaunted some cutting edge nails. Sigourney chose to play around with the concept of negative space in this design and we love it! It’s a great example of unique and innovative nail art. She picked a fabulous, eye-catching color palette for this design. We’re thinking about trying to replicate this look ourselves!”
If you too are digging this design, scroll down a little further and find out just how easy it is to execute this edgy negative space manicure.
!Feliz día de los muertos! Happy day of the dead! How are you celebrating life today?
In honor of the holiday and remembering those who we’ve lost, I’ve created this manicure.
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Here is a time lapse vide of the making of this design. Find more footage on my Vine.
What do you think of the look? Show me your nail art by tagging me on Instagram @nailartbysig!
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