One of the most cool nails & pics I've done so far! Gold foil stripe & dots nail art manicure with tutorial (pic heavy)

Hello lovelies,

I'm so excited to finally show you these pictures! I got inspired by a beautiful gold necklace you'll see a bit later in the pics. I must admit, I LOVED this manicure on me! But what I loved even more are the pictures and how they came out. Obviously I applied a filter on them but I think it fits!

For this manicure I've used OPI Alpine Snow, A England Camelot, gold foil (from Rio Beauty), black striping tape. I've also used a dotting tool and foil glue. I did not use topcoat to seal the manicure. Topcoat would crinkle the foil which I didn't want.

I've created a tutorial so you can all try this look. If you'll recreate please credit back to me :)

Lucy's Stash - Gold foil stripe & dots nail art manicure

Lucy's Stash - Gold foil stripe & dots nail art tutorial

Lucys Stash 05/04/2013 17:35

Hi Megan Lily, thank you very much, I'll check it out. I've actually found a good topcoat that doesn't crinkle the foil. I'm testing it now but it's not on sale yet.

Megan Lily 05/04/2013 14:55

Hi Lucy, I know it's been a while since you posted this, but if you haven't already found a foil topcoat - an Australian blogger (More Nail Polish) does HEAPS of foil manicures and she swears by using piCture pOlish 'Revolution' as a top coat (it's actually their glitter basecoat, but apparently is also great with foils).
http://www.morenailpolish.com/2013/04/duochrome-foils.html
I hope you don't mind me putting the link in, I just wanted to show you what I'm talking about :)

Dina Ramse 02/01/2013 01:42

Well ... I have used Out The Door when I do my foils.. Never had issues with wringling, but it is sometimes not the best of friends to have when you are doing nailart, like those little dotticures. Works well with some, but not all...

maesbeauty 11/11/2012 01:57

LOVE!!!

Lucys Stash 11/07/2012 15:19

It might be worth trying but I don't have Elmer's glue :( It seems to be an US brand

Rhonda (nailsbeautiqued) 11/07/2012 15:00

I wonder would elmers glue work since it dries clear then apply regular topcoat. Just a suggestion.

Lucys Stash 11/07/2012 10:06

Hi Rhonda, sorry for the late answer. I wore this mani about a day and I started to see minor scratched on the foil. Then I took it off to do a different mani :) If you'll ever find a topcoat that does not crinckle foils let me know! I've tried 10 and all crinckled :(

Lucys Stash 11/07/2012 10:04

Oh really? that's a big compliment :) Thank you hun x

Lucys Stash 11/07/2012 10:03

THANK YOU ALL SO SO MUCH FOR THE COMMENTS!!! I wasn't sure you would like the necklace pics even though I personally love them. But you all made me want to experiment a bit more with photography! THANK YOU xxx

Sleepykat 11/07/2012 07:33

The mani is very artistic. The photos of the mani with the necklace are very editorial and chic to me, reminds me of Vogue.

thepolishwell 11/06/2012 01:55

I LOVEEE this!! So lux!!!

Annie Suzie 11/06/2012 00:43

A M A Z I N G! love the necklace too, great tute!

Marcia 11/05/2012 20:38

Just so awesome, it's very very pretty!

Renee Smith 11/05/2012 19:33

Wow!!! I love the necklace photos.. Very chic.. Perfect mani

Deborah - Love. Varnish, chocolate and more... 11/05/2012 18:41

LOVE the foil in the middle!

Cee Enzo 11/05/2012 15:15

Love the combo of nails and your necklace!

Truly Madly Beauty 11/05/2012 13:00

Awwww Lucy this is soooooo cool! The nail foil looks like a very interesting product too. Will definitely consider getting some!

Aysh xoxo

Sara 11/05/2012 12:50

This is so cool! I love it when you take mani pic with the necklace x

TikiBarbie 11/05/2012 08:09

Very cool mani!

Amanda | Glittericity 11/05/2012 05:47

So bright and shiny! I love how creative you are when you do nail art. This is so elegant and stunning x

Stephanie 11/05/2012 02:37

WOW Stunning!!

ScarsLikeLace 11/05/2012 01:48

These are gorgeous! I love that gold foil!

GirlieBlogger@Beauty Fashion Blog Seattle 11/05/2012 01:07

Wow. The metallic stripe is really nice.

Sara Nail 11/05/2012 00:29

AWESOME!!

Rhonda (nailsbeautiqued) 11/05/2012 00:09

You got me all excited for joy. I love it Lucy. The last pics are amazing! How long did it last since you didn't use topcoat?

Lydz 11/04/2012 23:59

oh so so so gorgeous!

Jouvence 11/04/2012 20:08

it's gorgeous.!

karo 11/04/2012 18:46

Wow! Amazing ❤

Lucys Stash 11/04/2012 18:15

Thank you so much hun xxx

Lucys Stash 11/04/2012 18:15

Thank you very much! I wasn't sure you guys would like the other photos

Vera Vanity 11/04/2012 16:51

Cool!

Agia 11/04/2012 16:28

This manicure is great!!!

Niki 11/04/2012 16:22

this is so cool! i love what you did with the gold! its awesome!

Dimitta 11/04/2012 16:21

It is lovely! And the necklace is as well gorgeous ;)

S. 11/04/2012 16:09

Luxusní!

Jen 11/04/2012 16:04

Amazing manicure! You're so talented :) xx

GlitterInfatuation Jazz 11/04/2012 15:39

Gah! I need some of this foil so bad it looks amazing!

Jazz x

Josephine B 11/04/2012 15:19

OMG, this is gorgeous!

katiee 11/04/2012 14:51

amazing <3

smugnificent 11/04/2012 14:46

Amazing! Both manicure and necklace <3

Moniek 11/04/2012 14:46

Awesome!

cocos nails 11/04/2012 14:24

so pretty Lucy <3 Great job !

TaVie 11/04/2012 14:22

Oh Lucy ! It's soooooooooooo AMAZING ! I Love it ! <3

-Diana- 11/04/2012 14:21

Wow sooo cool :)

NailaDay 11/04/2012 14:18

Wow, these pictures are amazing and the design and the necklace are phenomenal! They go together so well!! I can't take my eyes away from the last few pictures :-)

A Girl and Her Polish 11/04/2012 14:01

This is amazing beyond words!! It's just WOW! :)

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