Falling for Nail Art: Harvest

     Happy daylight savings! I don't mind falling back an hour, but I'm not okay with how early sunset comes. It's depressing. When I started to do my nails this afternoon, I completely forgot it would be dark soon. I hate having to use artificial light, but I guess I'll have to get used to it. Winter's right around the corner.

     I originally wanted to do a sponge gradient. Alas, my sponges are nowhere to be found. I think I've purchased at least 4 packs of them in the last few months. I don't know where they're going. To see what I actually came up with, check out the rest of the post under the cut.

**All pictures were taken in artificial light.**

Harvest

Sinful Colors Snow Me White

Acrylic Paints: red, orange, yellow

Seche Vite

nail glue

gold studs

small paintbrush

wax pencil

Harvest

    I started with a white base. I then put a dot of each paint on an index card and swirled then a bit with the paintbrush. (Make sure not to mix them too much!) I dabbed the paint on my nails until I was happy with the look. It didn't take long at all! I think this is far easier then the saran wrap method. 

Harvest

    My lighting was freaking out my cameras. The picture above was on my actual camera and this one was on my phone. It's a bit truer to color.

     After applying some top coat, I used a small bit of glue to fix the stud to the nail. If you haven't tried out the wax pencil before, get one! It's perfect for picking up studs. It sticks and you can still see what you're doing.

Harvest

    What do you think of this look? Is it something you think you could pull off? Harvest colors are some of my favorite. I love the mix of autumnal tones this time of year. 

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