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Wednesday, 3 April 2013

A Song of Ice and Fire inspired mani

Hello dears!

Monday, 1st April saw the premiere of the third season of Game of Thrones.  I thought I'd do a manicure inspired by the series as these books are incredibly dear to my heart.

I just went with the simplest theme of ice and fire (I'll leave the sigils to more talented people than I).


All nails have a base coat of GOSH matt top coat and two coats of China Glaze's fast drying top coat.

On my thumb, middle and pinky finger I have:
1st coat: Model's Own Snow White
Ombre: Model's Own Blueberry Muffin, Barry M's Hi Jelly Shine Blueberry and China Glaze Fancy Pants
Stamping: Art Deco White Stamping polish
Highlight: You're a Star by Nicole by O.P.I.

On my forefinger and ring finger I have:
1st coat: Rimmel's 405 Fantasy Minerals range
Flames: Rimmel's 324 Fever, Unnamed orange colour from Front Cover and a Yellow stamping polish from MoYou

The gradient isn't a new technique to me but the flames are.  This hadn't turned out as well as I'd had hoped but I was quite eager to give the flames technique a go and hopefully I'll get better.



Next year hopefully I'll be able to be more arty.

Have you done a manicure inspired by books or a film or telly series.  I'd love to see them.

N

P.S. As requested a closer close-up of the nails.  (I think they probably look better from a little bit further away :p)




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12 comments:

  1. Tamit244 April 2013 at 12:41

    OMG! This mani is perect for my Book Challenge!
    Maybe you'd like to join it? :)

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    1. Natalie4 April 2013 at 16:31

      I'd love to, T. Just let me know what I have to do...

      N

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  2. Whimsical Nails4 April 2013 at 12:46

    Have you got an even closer closeup?! They look really detailed so I would love to see them closer!

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    1. Natalie4 April 2013 at 16:31

      Yep, I do. I've updated the post with an extra close-up!

      N

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    2. Whimsical Nails5 April 2013 at 23:25

      They look great & represent the song of ice and fire theme really well:-) I love the books too x

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  3. Unknown5 April 2013 at 13:11

    Nat, those look amazing. You make me wish I took the time to paint my (too short) nails. xo

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  4. Sarah5 April 2013 at 13:11

    Uhm....^^this comment is me. (Mya)

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  5. Unknown5 April 2013 at 19:46

    these are great , I love this series too and I have done quite a few inspired by manis I think my fav is my kill bill one! heres the link http://northernnailsuk.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/30-days-of-untrieds-challenge-day-23.html

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    1. Natalie5 April 2013 at 21:32

      Oh, my! That is a lovely manicure.

      Hopefully the next time I attempt something like this it'll be as well realised as yours.

      N

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  6. Char2 May 2013 at 21:27

    This is brilliant! the flames look so amazing x

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  7. Natalie5 May 2013 at 19:45

    Thanks, Char. I'm not 100% happy with them but for a first attempt they're not bad.

    N

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