Happpy 4th of July Nails

My 4th of July/Independence Day nails.

Blurple Spots

Today I am wearing this gorgeous colour from OPI.  I bought it having seen loads of swatches which showed it to be a dark creme blue.  But I think this is quite an accurate picture, showing it as a blurple IMO.  On my accent ring finger I am wearing Barry M.

I apologise for sad cuticles.  I had done a full manicure and I use blue cross cuticle remover.  This product is a must as it works wonders, but sadly leaves the skin a little dry.  I obviously did not moisterise enough before taking photos :o(

Items used:
OPI - Road House Blues - The Blurple
Barry M - Berry 308 - Lilac
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Pink Patchwork

I saw this manicure earlier in the week in purple and I just had to do it.  This is my pink version.

Items used:
OPI - La Paz-itively Hot - Pink in the middle
Catherine Arley - 677 and 804
Black Acrylic Paint
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Newbiehemian!

I have had this colour for ages now and still had not worn it - hence the title - this is New Bohemian! I would say the second picture is more true a colour than the first.  The first is taken with a lot of sun shining, WOW we were lucky the day this was taken ha ha.

Items used:
Color Club - New Bohemian - Turquoise
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Sponge Gradient with Glitter

Another Manicure to share with you all.  I did this gradient using pink for the top of the nail and orange on the bottom half to the tips.  I then added some glitter to bling it up a bit.  And a great tip here perhaps, rather than just applying the glitter straight on to the nail with the brush, I applied it on to the sponge and then sponged it on.  It seemed to adhere better. 

Items used:
OPI - You're a Pisa Work - Pink
NYC - 112A Times Square Tangerine Creme - Orange
NYC - Lights-Camera-Glitter - Glitter
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