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Wednesday, 25 January 2012

French Twist

This morning on the train, I saw a girl wearing gold nails with black tips. I see her every now and then on my way to work and she always has impeccable nails. I wonder if she is a blogger or something?! I'm too shy to ask! Lol!

Anyway, back to my point. I'd forgotten how much I actually like french tips of various colours. It makes for a simple yet fun mani.


I used Barry M Silver as a base colour. This isn't the best silver I've tried. In fact, it's below average. On the brush, the micro glitter is plenty and quite densely packed but it doesn't translate to the nail (not the same calibre as Zoya Trixie which is my favourite silver). I used 3 coats and there was still some sheer patches.

Drying time was horrible, even with a fast dry top coat (or maybe I'm just too impatient). Because of this, I dented my ring finger and had to try and cover it up with another coat. My other Barry M polishes are much better than this so I guess it's just this particular one that's problematic. The black tips are Barry M Black.


Do you guys like french manicures of various colours as well or are you a traditional french manicure kind of person? I like both to be perfectly honest but traditional french is so unadventurous! I haven't done one in years so I might actually do one sometime soon :)
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25 comments:

  1. DesertNails825 January 2012 at 19:15

    I like colored french tips. I also like white tips and put them on once in a while then I want more excitement for my nails so that mani doesn't last long!

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    1. Nail Stories25 January 2012 at 21:21

      Same here!! Before I blogged, a few years ago, I used to wear a lot of white tip french manicures but now I often prefer something a little more striking :)

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  2. Anja25 January 2012 at 19:18

    I love black Tips :)

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  3. Robyn25 January 2012 at 19:48

    This is gorgeous! When my nails are looking less sorry for themselves I'll have to try this combo.

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    1. Nail Stories25 January 2012 at 21:22

      Would love to see it Robyn. Drop me a link :)

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  4. Unknown25 January 2012 at 19:55

    I Love it! I think its a great way to be very stylish and still be simple. All Colors!!! :D

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    1. Nail Stories25 January 2012 at 21:23

      Absolutely agree! I will definitely be doing a few more of these in different colour combos :)

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  5. Anonymous25 January 2012 at 20:30

    Love it! This combo is particularly nice :-) María

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  6. Elanor25 January 2012 at 20:33

    That looks great!

    I think you should totally say something to the girl on the train - I bet it would make her day.

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    1. Nail Stories25 January 2012 at 21:24

      Umm dunno!!! What if she thinks I'm a weirdo?!

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    2. Elanor26 January 2012 at 19:02

      Who cares if she does? You never have to see her again. I would definitely say something. Maybe not outright asking her if she's a blogger, but just to say that you have noticed her nails - a compliment in the morning on the way to work would totally make her day! If it was me I'd be dead chuffed and would launch into a conversation about how I'm obsessed with nail varnish - and I'm sure blogging would come up if she is. If she isn't, she'd just say thank you and feel nice that she's had a compliment.

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  7. Alana25 January 2012 at 20:35

    This looks awesome! The black tips look perfectly done! :)

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  8. KimsKie's Nails25 January 2012 at 20:38

    Pretty, I ♥ French Manicures!

    And yeah... ask the girl if she's a blogger... I wonder what she'll say!?

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    1. Nail Stories25 January 2012 at 21:30

      Seriously, I'm way too shy! The only reason I thought she may be a blogger or something similar is because every time I see her, she is wearing something way too cool on her nails for the average person (i.e. white french tips or red polish is what I get around here most of the time).

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  9. Bia25 January 2012 at 20:49

    Even though it's not your best silver, still looks very beautiful! :D

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    1. Nail Stories25 January 2012 at 21:31

      Thanks Bia. Oopps! I've just realised that I kept calling you Bea up until now (for Beatriz)! Sorry!!!

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    2. Bia Perez26 January 2012 at 20:22

      Either one is fine ;)
      Don't worry about it!
      Bia is a short name for Beatriz in Brazil!

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  10. Laura25 January 2012 at 21:17

    I really like this. I don't normally do manicures like this (not for any particular reason) although I recently did a white base and pink tips (which I'm posting about tomorrow!) inspired by one of your manicures ;-) I'm usually too scared of messing up the tips to even try.

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  11. Nail Stories25 January 2012 at 21:38

    Can't wait to see it Laura! Drop me a link so I don't miss it on my google reader. I always use tape for the tips. Less chances of messing up like that. I'm terrible at freehanding straight lines.

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  12. Unknown26 January 2012 at 13:14

    I really like this, it's classy yet edgy :)

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  13. fingers26 January 2012 at 21:10

    I live for funky frenches as you probably know already. But I do love a classic french

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  14. Jennius - Gold Speck Nails27 January 2012 at 10:40

    This is lush:]

    A few years back I got Barry M's gold, and the drying time was horrible, and it was so sheer, and I haven't used it since I dont think, so maybe it's just that type of formula?

    & I've tagged you for 11 questions, the post is up now if you want to do it :]

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