Antiqued roses

Hi lovelies,

Happy Friday!  It’s the end of May folks!  Can you believe it?  I sure can’t.  I am not sure what is going on with me but I am such a weird week.  I am feeling very meh and miserable.  I am avoiding social media like the plague.  I hope I snap out of it soon because I am now starting to annoy myself 😛  Anyway, on to the nails!

When I first saw Essence – Once upon a time it reminded me of bronzed baby shows and antiqued goodies.  I immediately had this idea in my head and even though I don’t think my execution was perfect, it’s not too bad.  Let me show you.

I started with 2 coats of Essence – Purple sugar on my pinky, ring and middle and left that to dry.  I then painted 2 coats of Essence – Once upon a time on my index and thumb.  Once it was all completely dry I started with my striping tape.  I did the whole nail on my pinky and ring fingers with striping tape and only half of my middle.  I then painted Essence – Once upon a time over it and removed the tape immediately.  I then (tried) made the roses on my index using Essence – Purple sugar and Essence – Ultimate pink and made the leaves using Essence – The green and the grunge and a small brush.  Topcoat and you’re done.

 

What do  you think?  I didn’t LOVE this but as usual, I got a few compliments on it.  I like the unusual colour of Once upon a time and the combination with Purple sugar.  My roses could do with some work though 😉

Thanks for reading,