Gold- Nails Inc. Lanesborough Place // Pink- Zoya Madison
Red- Julep Catherine // Gold Metallic Sharpie
Using a gold metallic sharpie as a nail art tool is pure genius if you ask me! After seeing this manicure on Pinterest, I knew I had to try this trick out for myself. I used the sharpie two different ways- to draw hearts in the look on the left and to add gold tips for the look on the right. The consistency of the sharpie is so close to my gold nail polish- you can’t really tell that I drew the details on later!
If you’re going to use the sharpie, it’s best to wait until your nails are fully and completely dry, otherwise the tip will dig into your polish. Once your nails are dry, draw on any design you want with the sharpie. Then wait for the sharpie to dry, add a top coat (try not to let the brush touch your design) and you’re all done! To see the first manicure in motion, take a look at the little video I made and if you’re looking for more manicure inspiration, you should check out my pinterest board!
Tell me: What have you been wearing on your nails lately?
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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Genius idea to use Sharpies! I find Sally Hansen’s nail art pens run :/ I created hearts with a dotting tool :)
Thanks Kim! Good to know about the Sally Hansen nail art pens- I almost bought one the other day to try it out!
Oh wow, who would’ve thought? I love the results and am definitely interested in trying this out!
Not me! :) I would love to see a picture if you do.
Ooh, I especially love the way the gold pops on the red. Definitely going to experiment with this.
Thank you Alison- let me know how it goes!
such a clever idea, and i just adore the little hearts!
Thanks Lydia! :D
I would have never thought to use a Sharpie. It is a great idea.
I love the red and gold together.
Tracy @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights
Thank you Tracy :)
So cute! My favorite is the left one– I love the little hearts!
Thanks lady! :)
so cute! going to have to give these a try =) you won’t regret that tablet, it’s so easy to use and so convenient!
Thank you! I bet you’re right- I’m really hoping I can get one soon :)
OMG I love both of these!! They’re too complicated for me :( You gotta try Butter London nailpolishes, they go on sooo smooth!
Thank you Eli! I so want to try Butter London nail polish but they’re a little pricy for me. One of these days I will splurge on one!