Wintery Mani

This mani is a prime example of one that didn't go quite according to plan. I did end up quite liking the finished effect though, so I wore it for a couple of days anyway :) I did this mani whilst I was working at Boots, so I had to have something subtle enough for work, which this was.

I started off with 3 coats of Revlon Top Speed Nail Polish in Sheer Cotton. I then decided that I hadn't done any stamping for ages, so stamped on some super subtle white snowflakes. When I say super subtle - you can barely see them, the base colour was too pale for white to really show up. The white polish that I used was just a generic french manicure polish. I then Mattified the whole lot, with Rimmel Matte Finish topcoat, which made the snowflakes just slightly more visible.

I really liked the effect of the matte top coat over the Sheer Cotton, but the snowflakes were so subtle that they didn't add much to the mani. Still gave me a good opportunity to practice my stamping though :) Here is the finished design -

I do love the base colour, especially with the Matte top coat, but I did find the Revlon polish just a little annoying to work with again. I just find them slightly tacky (it is a brand new bottle) and difficult to get a smooth finish without doing so many layers it takes a lifetime to dry. I wouldn't mind this from a cheap polish, but a £7 a bottle I'm not hugely impressed. Saying that though, both of the Revlon glitters I have a brilliant.

Anyway, until next time, S x