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19th July 2011

Keep all bottles open and apply while each layer is wet

Vogue Girl Korea July ’11 Issue; Sally Hansen Double Duty (and Mega-Shine, later), BarryM Gold 289, OPI HLB11 & HLB10

I’m just gonna go ahead and call this ‘Skin-clipped-along-with-nail-hence-the-blood-stain-effect’ instead of rack my brain for cheesy names like Berry Kiss’d or Sunset flicker or Unicorn fart. I was flipping through Vogue Girl Korea and noticed Sandara (of 2NE1)’s nails in the Etude waterproof mascara ad. For some reason mascara ads never convince me – nevermind how miraculous the damn mascara brush, HOW CAN YOU HELP IT WHEN YOU HAVE NO LASHES IN THE FIRST PLACE. WHO AM I YELLING AT? Anyway the nails looked cute so I decided to give it a go. Ah, when was the last time you saw such a straightforward post here?

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  1. Jody
    July 19, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    Aw such a lovely tutorial! Dara looks really pretty there and I think I spot the baby blue nail polish that I gave you! hehehe

  2. Rachella
    July 19, 2011 at 2:03 pm

    Great post! Gorgeous nailpolishes xxx

  3. Amalia
    July 19, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    Nice nails and lovely pics :)

  4. Canary
    July 19, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    I’M LUVIN IT :)

  5. yujean
    July 19, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    oh man, i love this! i can’t wait to go home and try it out.

  6. Patricia Ann
    July 19, 2011 at 3:33 pm

    If I saw ‘Unicorn Fart’ as a label as an OPI shade, I would probably like them more.

  7. glowgirl
    December 20, 2011 at 5:21 am

    @Patricia Ann,
    Yes, me too!
    In some weird way I would be able to justify buying a ten dollar bottle if the name was unicorn fart!

  8. Moni
    July 19, 2011 at 4:59 pm

    Yes, I quite like “Unicorn Fart”… also, is it bad that I squealed when I saw Dara Park?

  9. Cylia
    July 19, 2011 at 5:15 pm

    haha:) you’re so funny. the nails are pretty purrfect.

  10. Michelle
    July 19, 2011 at 5:47 pm

    Aww! I love Dara AND 2NE1. I like the nails, and I have the exact clear coat as you do! I’ll have to try it out someday.

  11. Fatiha Faulzi
    July 19, 2011 at 6:00 pm

    Awww Dara’s nails are too cute and way to go for painting your own!

  12. jjoongie
    July 19, 2011 at 6:44 pm

    love it! especially that the idea came off a mascara ad …!

  13. Audrey
    July 19, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    Whoa. Gorgeous nails! Would seriously love to see your polish collection lined up by color. I think there are some shades there that are really beautiful You probably have an amazing vanity/beauty area as well. Very inspirational!

  14. www.blahblahbecky.co.uk
    July 19, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    Muahaha at Unicorn Fart!

  15. Flower Cake
    July 19, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    this is a awesome idea to try out on my hands

  16. Jessie
    July 19, 2011 at 10:11 pm

    what refreshing photographs and fun processes. i love the outcome of the nails. very very fun.
    xx, http://wordbyjessie.com

  17. Miriam
    July 19, 2011 at 10:39 pm

    Wonderful!!! I like it !!! :-)
    Kisses…Miriam

    Fashion Crazy Ball:
    http://fashioncrazyball.blogspot.com

  18. Dan
    July 19, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    Oh I love it, I’ve been doing it with a pink PA lame nail polish on the tips. It looks so elegant and fun. I saw it on a Korean drama I’d been watching, Lie to Me. I love Kdoramas!!!!

  19. northwest is best
    July 19, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    Nice idea, not sure I like the colour combination though. It’s a bit gruesome for me.

  20. Mary
    July 19, 2011 at 11:37 pm

    Wow! That looks really pretty and a lot of fun – so I might try it out sometime. I love your nail polish collection too, just sayin’.

  21. vvn
    July 20, 2011 at 12:01 am

    Umm it’s not so straight-forward to me… I’d love to try it but not sure how to go about it. Could you leave some more detailed instructions please? thx!

  22. Shini
    July 20, 2011 at 12:04 am

    Haha sorry, it wasn’t really meant to be a ‘tutorial’ really, but it is quite straight forward – first the transparent layer, then the gold, then the orange, and red… and then a top coat to finish it off. It’s like makeup, lighter colour first, and add on. Good luck!

  23. Yoony
    July 20, 2011 at 12:39 am

    Creative! It vaguely reminds me of those old-time pongsungah Korean manicures made from crushed flowers. But 3 weeks later. And I like it!

  24. Shini
    July 20, 2011 at 12:41 am

    Yah! That’s exactly what it reminded me of, especially when you put it on it looks like the Bongsoongah colours are just fading. Ah I miss it, must try once!

  25. The Fancy Teacup
    July 20, 2011 at 12:53 am

    That fiery ombre nail art just rocked my world. Although the names you chose are more apt titles :) You did a magnificent representation.

    ♥, Jamie
    http://www.TheFancyTeacup.com

  26. Little Red Book
    July 20, 2011 at 2:56 am

    I’m going to try these colors. And here here, fellow Asian, I have no eyelashes either…

    http://www.littleredbook-thatshaute.blogspot.com

  27. Crystal
    July 20, 2011 at 7:35 am

    Love it love it love it !!
    But will it work with other colors like blue !?
    I have tons of blue!! Hahaa ..
    Also, do the polishes need to have glittery effects !?
    Thanks!!

  28. loulaVINTAGE
    July 20, 2011 at 11:19 am

    wow! great post. beautiful and easy nail polish tip!
    i agree… i’m not one for unicorn fart either! x

  29. michelle
    July 20, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    haha yes i dont trust mascara ads too

  30. Raspberry & Rouge
    July 20, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    LOVE this! Great tip! XO Rebecca

    http://raspberry-rouge.com

  31. Amalina
    July 20, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    Love it, Shini. It’s like ombre hair…but on nails.
    Thanks for sharing!

  32. Xueer C.
    July 20, 2011 at 5:53 pm

    Always love your post! :) Stay awesome.
    Looking forward to the next one.
    xoxo.

  33. Yes!
    July 20, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    I like the fact that you were being yourself. I understand that most of these bloggers are caught up in marketing but most of it is so staged and ” I’ve been super busy preparing ensembles for my book as
    of late, so my husband and I took the weekend off and spent our time at my publishing friends summer cottage near the beach. I love pairing bright colors with neutrals so I wore {insert product here} and” BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH , your life is all photoshoots BLAH!

  34. Ginta
    July 20, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    Superb! Absolutely superb! Thank you for tutorial!
    I don’t believe mascara ads either! ;)
    And that first photo raises nail polish envy in me! :))

  35. Lola
    July 20, 2011 at 7:18 pm

    I won’t be able to do this, shit at this kind of stuff! Looks beaut though

    XXXX

  36. Jackie
    July 20, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    thanks for the tutorial!

    http://kimchicsisters.blogspot.com/2011/07/as-good-as-gold.html

  37. Elegantly Wasted
    July 21, 2011 at 12:49 am

    I’m loving this tutorial! I am an avid nail polish collector, some would say I’m a nail polish-a-holic. You can never have too many colors. Ever. I’ve always wondered how to get this kind of result so, thank you for such a great how-to post!

    I’m going to give this a try tonight!

    X

    http://www.elegantlywastedd.blogspot.com

  38. Lindsay
    July 21, 2011 at 4:38 am

    I adore you Shini. You are hilarious and oh so clever.

  39. The Icon Concierge
    July 21, 2011 at 5:27 am

    I love your funky manicure. I am a new reader to your blog and your writing and pics are great!

  40. anabel
    July 21, 2011 at 7:52 am

    ooh but i love unicorn fart! You should coyright that one. This combo kind of reminds me the orange semi permanent dye korean kids would get on their nails. I was even non-commital as a kid and couldn’t get myself to do it…and i’m gonna call it like I see it…take note mascara companies…we know those lashes are fake!

  41. Devina
    July 21, 2011 at 8:48 am

    totally love your post! i wish i have that kind of nails and nail polish (since my nails are so bad and i have some kind of trouble on applying nail polish) hhe ♥

  42. Clare K
    July 21, 2011 at 11:17 am

    My imaginary green friend is giving me that look >.>
    ohh I miss the days when I could grow my nails that long.
    -damn you guitar playing left hand

    Gorgeous photos as always Shini!

    Love Clare

  43. Dee
    July 21, 2011 at 12:44 pm

    Those nails look so yummy! But again, I’m a vampire, I like shiny bloody stuff :)
    Lately I saw in a Korean period movie girls doing that crushed flower manicure you mentioned. It was really interesting because I am African and we do henna on our nails and the result looks about the same as a henna manicure a few weeks later. Can I say what a small world?

    Bisou
    xoxo

  44. Dee
    July 21, 2011 at 12:46 pm

    Those nails look so yummy! But again, I’m a vampire, I like shiny bloody stuff :)
    Lately I saw in a Korean period movie girls doing that flower manicure. I am African and we do henna on our nails. After a while it looks about the same! Can I say what a small world?

    Bisou
    xoxo

  45. Olive
    July 21, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    What a nice nail polishes :)

  46. Wiki
    July 21, 2011 at 4:57 pm

    Do you speak polish ? ;) great blog ! xx

  47. Mara
    July 22, 2011 at 1:14 am

    Lovely.

  48. Queenie
    July 22, 2011 at 2:27 am

    Hey Shini, do you own all those nail polishes??? All, I mean all the bottles in the first photo.

    That is an awesome collection!!!!

  49. JULI PHOTO DIARY
    July 22, 2011 at 2:28 am

    I LOVE IT!

    VISIT MY BLOG AT: http://www.juliphotodiary.com

    XX
    JULI

  50. Cat
    July 23, 2011 at 4:42 am

    OMG. Unicorn fart. Trying to hold in my laughter and failing.

  51. bougiehippie
    July 24, 2011 at 11:50 pm

    CHIC

  52. Jess
    July 25, 2011 at 11:57 am

    That first picture is still so incredibly beautiful to me, it’s one of my favourite pictures from your blog.. and yeah, ‘Skin-clipped-along-with-nail-hence-the-blood-stain-effect’ comes close, it’s a bit creepy and yet kinda cool – not so sure about the glam part though. ;D
    I totally forgot Dara modelled for Etude yet I instantly recognised her, hah! She is so, so pretty.

  53. style point
    July 26, 2011 at 9:45 pm

    very inspiring pics.love your blog.xx

  54. indiana
    July 29, 2011 at 7:46 am

    and silly me thought it was the “i just scratched your eyes out” colourway….

  55. vanessa
    July 29, 2011 at 7:32 pm

    Omg, you have a killer nailpolish collection! lovin’ the nails, very creative

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  57. Eline
    August 2, 2011 at 7:41 pm

    It is looking great!

  58. intwoo
    August 13, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    delicious nailcolors!!

    http://blog.intwoo.com/

  59. Marlene
    September 7, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    Supercool! Oh yeah, and the nails, too.

  60. d.
    September 25, 2011 at 9:02 am

    shini, once again, wicked tutorial.. :)
    i know you’re super busy, but don’t forget to share some of your tips and tricks with us.. you are so talented at DIYs and styling.. i still look up some of your old DIYs sometimes.
    haha, and you always make me laugh. :D
    keep up the great work!

  61. Sabrina
    May 9, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    beautiful nails!!!

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  62. Louise
    May 10, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    I KNEW I HAD SEEN THAT NAIL ART SOMEWHERE BEFORE !! But I totally like it, and I might actually give it a go too, when… you know, I got more bottles of nail polish.

  63. Jen
    May 10, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    I cannot think of a better name for nail varnish than Unicorn Fart. Brilliant.

  64. Saint Allison
    May 16, 2012 at 11:43 pm

    Fire tipped nails- awesome DIY and I’m loving your polish collection.

    xo/Allison

  65. Kimberly
    May 23, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    Love this!! and I totally agree with you on the whole eye lash thing!! I am always yelling about it! haha

  66. Your Coffee Break
    May 31, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    What a fabulous summer style! Very light stylish and sexy!!

    Your Coffee Break

    xoxo

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    June 19, 2012 at 6:50 am

    This is such a helpful and well done DIY! The pictures are absolutely gorgeous too *_* Thank you for sharing!

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    September 7, 2012 at 10:24 am

    I didn’t like these colors nor model …. It’s a good tutorial though I will be waiting till you post something that I will like more… Thanks

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