I know what you are thinking...."stick with your usual swatches girl"...but I have always been impressed by the "galaxy nails" out there and thought the PixieDusts would work great because they are so sparkly and look like twinkling stars:)
I started with Cult Nails Time Traveler, a dark and very opaque navy blue (one coat). Then I splotted (word?) Zoya PixieDusts in Liberty and Miranda on random parts of the nail. And this is where things started to go wrong...I read on some tutorials that you need to add a silver glitter. The first silver glitter that came to mind was OPI Crown Me Already. Two problems with this, 1. Mine is clumpy and dried out (didn't know this) and the glitters didn't evenly coat my nails...heck, I barely got any; and B. the big glitters in it don't look right. You can see one on my thumb...maybe that can be the moon??? I finished with Zoya's Polymer Top Coat. It didn't turn out quite like I pictured in my head, but I thought I'd show you anyway. If you are a nail artist, perhaps you can use these PixieDusts in fun and unique ways!
So there you go...a bit of nail art on iHeartPrettyPolish. Have you tried galaxy nails yet?
Have a great Sunday!
Note: The Zoya PixieDust Collection was provided to me for my honest review. See my Disclosure Policy for more information.
very pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I tried:)
DeleteOh, I thought of your blog the other day when the kids were watching Ice Age :)
DeleteOh hahaha, I totally forgot about Sid lol
DeleteI really like this use of the pixiedusts :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, they were really easy to work with:)
DeleteI think they look great! I haven't tried galaxy nails yet. I think I'm a little intimidated! Great idea using the Pixie Dust polishes :)
ReplyDeleteWell, if I can do it, you can do it:) Thank you!
DeleteYAYAYAYAY!!! You went outside your comfort zone & did a mani including nail art! :-D "I'm like a proud momma!" (Izzie, Grey's Anatomy)
ReplyDeleteI think it looks fabulous - very galaxy. This kind of mani isn't SUPPOSED to be perfect, so don't overthink it ;-) It's good to mix swatches with art (although your swatches could very well be considered art!)
Thank you:) Yes, I thought of you when I ended up posting it. I almost didn't...but ignored my perfectionist tendencies. Thanks for the push!
DeleteHi Essie, oh dear you are WAY to hard on yourself!!! Awesome that you ventured into nailart and no kidding, this is the first Galaxy mani I really liked!!!! And I like the big glitter piece on your thumb - be it moon or sun or just a galactic fireball :-)!!! I just love everything about your mani!!! Great Inspiration and I hope there will be more nailart on your Blog, you are so creative <3
ReplyDeleteLOL, whatever that thing is on my thumb, it wasn't going anywhere. I tried to pick it off but I couldn't. Thanks for your comment, you are such a great friend.
DeleteVery pretty, Essie! It's always fun to get out of your comfort zone or so I have been told. Lol.
ReplyDeleteLOL. Good one:)
DeleteI think it looks great, you should worry less about stepping out of your comfort zone! You did well!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes, I should worry less...that's for sure!
DeleteThese are really pretty! I've been trying to think of fun ways to use the Pixie Dusts in nail art! They are so amazing!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Try it:)
DeleteOh wow, this is soo pretty! What a great idea to use the PixieDusts for galaxy nails. The added texture looks fantastic as stars/galaxy clusters. Love it! :D
ReplyDelete~ Yun
Thank you!
DeleteAWESOME idea to use the Pixiedusts for a galaxy mani :) You're so creative and talented, this looks so cool!
ReplyDeleteahhh, thank Liesl:)
DeleteGorgeous!! I love how sparkly it is :D x
ReplyDelete:) Thanks!
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