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I have no idea why.. But lately I have been obsessed with snakeskin. No, I would never wear something snakeskin (real or fake.. I am pretty sure I wouldn't.. ah geez!) - but the idea of it seems rad..

I looked at some images online of snakeskin nails - most either used stickers, konad or mesh. I have 1/3, and none of my plates would give me the results I wanted.

Now. I didn't have mesh.. but I did have lace. I mostly wanted something to lay under where I was going to sponge for texture.. And this is the result..



I even included a snapshot of my rarely photographed right hand.. Looks fairly scary.. The only reason that photo is included is to show that the base colour I used was more prevalent on that hand - and I like that.

I used: OPIs Gargantuan Green Grape & Jade Is The New Black, CG Liquid Leather, Essie Sew Psyched & OPI Alpine Snow. I also used my trusty little brush for the black lines. Gargantuan Green Grape was my base (in case anyone was wondering..)

After my base was dry, I put lace over my fingernails and sponged on top of it.. I started by sponging one colour at a time.. But have more fun just mixing and matching afterward.. I am really not too sure if the awesomeness of these bad boys shows through via these photos, BUT, I am quite in like with them.

Sorry I disappeared for a bit there. Apparently working these extra shifts is sucking my will to live. That paired with the gym, my brother's hockey games and a sad attempt for a social life equal no time for blogging. Bad me, I know!

Hopefully sometime tomorrow.. Err.. Make that Saturday - I will post up some work I did on a friend's nail and some goodies I received in the mail today (and also a mini rant!)

I hope everyone has been having an amazing week and that is continues through to the weekend! I am off to get ready to go have a Jersey Shore/Movie Evening with a friend. Then it is back to work tomorrow.. bleh!!


  • Lacquer Ware For Tips and Toes - I know right? I am just glad you understand what I am talking about (:
  • Aurora's Nails - No, no it is not. Now I am the complete opposite. I could literally sleep at any given moment. Silly body - make up your mind! And thank you!!
  • Deez Nailz - I am always practicing that sweet, sweet zebra stripe.. Same goes for Cheetah print.. At least we all can do decent fakes, right? And I saw it! You did an amazing job!!
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shortwidenails said…
you have so much patience to do these nails..so many colors sponged on @_@. did u just go randomly at it or did u do darker colors then lighter colors?
February 20, 2011 at 9:26 PM
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