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Creepy Mannequin Polish

So I decided to leap upon the band wagon and test out 'mannequin' hands. The reason I bought the polish? One of my co-workers came up to me yesterday at work and was like 'the new OPI Tokyo collection is out.. you should pick up some of them' and slapped her CosmoProf card down on the table. I pretty much gasped.

Sadly, when I arrived, the collection isn't going to be available until Wednesday.. So I grabbed CG II and Liquid Leather (replacement) and a few random top coats and base coats. I was a bit underwhelmed by their selection this time. OH! And I also bought a replacement white silkline polish. I might remember to snap a photo or three later on.

When I arrived home from that venture and starting to get ready, I had about 2 hours before my friend and I were going to see a movie, (we saw Legion by the way), so of course I had to do my nails. And of course I grabbed CG II.



This actually freaked me out.. In some lights, it did look like mannequin hands. When I reached out to grab things, I seriously scared myself. So.. I added some quick detail..




It helped. My nails didn't bother me as much anymore.. I took it off when I got home. Has that ever happened to anyone before though? Actually being bothered by the polish you're wearing? Leave me a comment and let me know.. I mean, I know I am a little strange, but I cannot be THAT strange.

Oh.. And.. The other night my sister was saying she had no inspiration for her nails.. So I welcomed her to check out the bulging folder that I have of nail art ideas. She was so pleased with what she had done.. And I was happy with how excited she was. I asked her if I could snap a photo and post it on here. She said of course.



Tuxedo nails! Cute huh? She is suuuuper pumped with her work.. So those of you reading this, if you have the time, leave her a comment that I can show to her!!

I hope you all are having a magnificent Monday - welcome to February!!




  • gildedangel - haha, you're a doll! Thank you! I am looking forward to perfecting my use of acrylic paint and paintbrush on nails.
  • Danielle - Thank yoooooou!! I received lots of compliments from.. lots of random people!!
  • thriszha - oooo! I would be super excited to see your take on it!! I am happy to be saved as a reference picture (:
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Paige said…
I love both of those manis, especially the tux nails! Thank you for sharing them!
February 1, 2010 at 5:45 PM
Anonymous said…
No you are not strange, I've had to go out and buy polish remover while I was at work to remove polish that I dislike! I don't mind your mannequin hands actually! The polish is nice! Can I spy a pink blush to it!? I like the detail too!
February 1, 2010 at 10:22 PM
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