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Fashion· Nails

Manicure of the Month

Now that September is finally here, I’m officially putting away my bright polishes and focusing on richer hues for the coming season.  This manicure was inspired by my these gorgeous Tory Burch flats.  If you like this design, you could use any two colors you wanted…although I learned through a little trial & error that creme formulas work best.

To recreate: Apply the lighter color as your base coat first, over the entire nail (one coat is enough, as long as it covers well).  Let dry for 5 minutes.  Then with your darker color, apply in staggered strokes, starting with the shortest and gradually getting longer with each – you should have 4 or 5 scallops across each nail.  Let dry for 5 minutes before applying a clear topcoat.

Products I used:
Sally Hansen Terracotta (similar), Essie Little Brown Dress

09.06.12 Kimberly

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Comments

  1. jenn~the stylish housewife says

    September 6, 2012 at 4:04 am

    look at you with your nail art!!! i thought you had used scalloped scissors & tape! i keep wanting to put away my bright polishes but it still feels VERY summer-ish here in southern ca so i haven't just yet. this looks great…totally going to have to give it a try!!!

    xoxo, jenn
    the stylish housewife

  2. Shannon says

    September 6, 2012 at 5:12 am

    Cute inspiration and adorable manicure! Yay for Fall!

    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

  3. Styleclouds says

    September 6, 2012 at 6:48 am

    Wow, this looks great! And what a lovely idea! xo, Christina

    http://www.styleclouds.de

  4. Kultur und Stil says

    September 6, 2012 at 9:02 am

    Wow, what a great idea, to use a pair of shoes as inspiration for a manicure! I've never thought about this!
    But I'm also sure I wouldn't be able to do this manicure, I'm not really good in "two color manicure", it never works when I'm trying it…

    xxx Anita

  5. Fabrizia says

    September 6, 2012 at 9:26 am

    Such a lovely post: I like your manicure so much!!
    What about following each other? Cosa mi metto???

  6. A J says

    September 6, 2012 at 9:54 am

    There is NO way that I would be able to do that and have my nails look 1/2 as good! Awesome job!

    -AJ
    FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com

  7. sarahsreallife says

    September 6, 2012 at 11:42 am

    Wow, this looks so perfect, but how many tries did it take you?! Haha. I would definitely like to try this one sometime…I needed this 2 days ago when I was looking for a fun manicure that didn't take any special tools. (It's OK…I ended up with bordeaux nails and sparkly tips. It looks pretty cute!)

    Sarah's Real Life

  8. Neris / Fashion Fractions says

    September 6, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    OMG! this is the cutest manicure i've seen in a long time!

    xoxo,

    Fashion Fractions

  9. Amy Shaughnessy says

    September 6, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    Super cute! Love this manicure!

    Amy

    Fashion and Beauty Finds

  10. Alyson says

    September 6, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    Wow, mine would not look this good! Love it.

  11. doricsengeriblog says

    September 6, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    Loving those nails 🙂
    – Team Dori

  12. RoselyC says

    September 6, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    Great mani.The flats are so cute.

  13. Samantha Tananbaum says

    September 6, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    Looks amazing! You must have a steady hand 🙂

    xo
    Sam

  14. Graebelle Campbell says

    September 6, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Love the inspiration and your mails look beautiful!

    xx The Sunkissed Sisters

    http://www.etsy.com/shop/sunkissedsisters

  15. Kendrra Thoms says

    September 6, 2012 at 4:59 pm

    Your mani looks great!
    I've got to try this!
    kendrrat
    http://kendrrat.blogspot.com/

  16. Two Sisters says

    September 6, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    sooooo cute! Are those flats authentic? I went to the link and was going to buy a pair for myself, but was skeptical about them being replicas. I got screwed on ebay and just escalated a case on a FAKE MK watch I received (I was under the impressions that the watch I was receiving was a lightly used authentic watch…wrong)… ugh.. so don't want to go through anything like this again. These are adorable flats!

  17. For All Things Lovely says

    September 6, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    Love the mani! Super cute. 🙂 xo.
    Meg

    http://www.forallthingslovelymr.blogspot.com

  18. silvergirl says

    September 6, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    that is one fabulous mani
    brett

  19. Stephanie Lam says

    September 6, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    Never thought of doing scalloped edges, I love this!!! Thanks for sharing!! 🙂

    -Stephanie
    @LaminLouboutins.blogspot.com

  20. The Marcy Stop says

    September 6, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    Love the scalloped nails! Will definitely be trying this out sometime soon!
    xL

    http://themarcystop.blogspot.com

  21. TaraMixandMatch says

    September 6, 2012 at 9:47 pm

    I could never figure out how to this this properly, but it looks awesome! Love it!

  22. Amy says

    September 7, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    LOOVE this so cute!

    http://coffeebeansandbobbypins.blogspot.com//

  23. Emily Bear says

    September 7, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    So cute! <3Em
    http://theskinnybyemily.blogspot.com

  24. Meaghann Bendis says

    September 8, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    I love this! You did a fantastic job! I am going to have to try this! Thanks for the great inspiration!

    xo

    Meaghann

    http://www.sealed-with-style.com

  25. nicjthom says

    September 8, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    What a great idea, I love the colour combo, so perfect for fall.
    Cute shoes too. Do they run true to size or small?

  26. nicjthom says

    September 8, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    Great idea and so ready for fall.
    I love the shoes too, do they run true to size?

  27. secretivestyle.com says

    September 9, 2012 at 8:35 pm

    ABSOLUTELY adore this manicure!!!! x

  28. Fifth N Sixth Closet says

    September 10, 2012 at 2:00 am

    I absolutely love it!

  29. JustPatience says

    September 10, 2012 at 3:26 am

    Love the nail! The flats are too cute.

  30. Bravoe Runway says

    September 11, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    This is my favorite manicure DIY from you to date! I have no idea how to create staggered strokes to result in a scalloped effect but I will definitely try it!

  31. Tiffany M* says

    September 12, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    I so need to try this manicure soon. LOVE it and wouldn't have thought to do it.
    beijos,
    Tiffany
    http://www.beijostiffany.com

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