OPI Mermaid's Tears and Bows

I did this nail art recently when I fancied doing something freehand. I looked for some inspiration in my WAH Nails Book of Nail Art (I will post about this at some point!) and settled on the 'Polka Bows', without the polka!

I started with a base of OPI Mermaid's Tears. I then used a white (can't remember exactly which but probably China Glaze White on White) to make a bow shape, before finishing them off using a Models Own nail art pen. These were reasonably easy but I still need a bit of practice on straightening out my lines, especially on my right hand! Nonetheless I got a load of compliments on these and spent a lot of time staring at them myself!

Ciaté Strawberry Milkshake, OPI Kiss Me On My Tulips and OPI Planks a Lot with zebra Konad stamping

In this NOTD from June I tried out a 3-colour gradient (The Nailasaurus and Kayla Shevonne have both written excellent tutorials on doing gradients). The gradient was a little shaky so of course I covered my shame with a bit of stamping! I used Konad plate M57 and Ciaté Strawberry Milkshake (light pink), OPI Kiss Me On My Tulips (bright pink) and OPI Planks a Lot (purple), all topped off with a coat of Seche Vite. For stamping I'm currently using a gloopy old bottle of Barry M black.

OPI Planks a Lot and China Glaze CG In The City

For this NOTD from March I matched pastel Planks a Lot with a glittery accent nail. I absolutely love all of the Pirates of the Caribbean collection, such gorgeous colours! The CG is from a mini set and the coverage is great.