Birthday card inspired manicure

I have for you today a manicure that’s inspired by the gorgeous birthday card lovely Aysh sent me in my surprise birthday package. I knew I would have to do a mani inspired by the card as soon as I saw it! It's so pretty and I loved the colours together. While planning this mani, I realised that my nail polish collection is getting rather large. I could think of 5 different slightly similar polishes in my collection that I could have used as the base colour xD It's a scary thought considering a year ago I was complaining that I didn't have enough polishes!! In the end I decided to go with a base of Art Deoo 280, some gold stamping and blue rhinestones to achieve the mani.

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I received Art Deco 280 from my wonderful friend Christina as a birthday gift and I’ve been dying to try it out since. I haven't really felt like these sorts of colours lately though which is why I didn't try it sooner. 280 is a gorgeous dark magenta polish with fuchsia microglitter. In the bottle, it looks almost duochrome with some gold flashes but it doesn’t translate on the nail unfortunately. My swatches of it are a little lighter than it is in real life, the finished manicure pics show the colour of 280 more accurately.

It was very easy to apply and the brush was fantastic to use. Pictured is 2 coats with no cleanup required and it dried quickly and to a glossy finish! I'm very impressed with this awesome Greek German brand (thanks for the info Marox79!!) =D The microglitter adds that something extra to the polish and makes it sparkle.

Art Deco 280

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I then stamped swirl and dot full nail design from Konad plate m64 using China Glaze Passion. I then applied some round light blue rhinestones (I don't have dark blue ones doh!) to my nails. Topped it all off with a coat of Color Club Vivid Color Intensifying topcoat!

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Thank you to Aysh for providing me with the inspiration for this mani and to Christina for helping me achieve it!

What do you think of my mani? Does it look similar to the card? I love matching stuff!

Thanks for looking as always!! =)
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58 comments:

  1. Lokum HanimMarch 28, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    So beautiful!

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  2. VitaMarch 28, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Your mani matches the card beautifully. Loving the Art Deco nail polish colour! :)

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  3. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    This is so gorgeous! I really love this!

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  4. BregjeMarch 28, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Oh that matches great, awesome mani :)

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  5. marox79March 28, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Beautiful and classy. One minor correction: Art Deco is a German brand, not a Greek one. It is sold at Douglas perfumeries in Europe.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Wow it looks so neat and awesome I thought it was a nail sticker! Great job!

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  7. Eva FloresMarch 28, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    gorgeous!

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  8. UnknownMarch 28, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    HOW adorable! I love this color scheme.

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  9. meredithMarch 28, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    This manicure is amazing!

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  10. MorganMarch 28, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    That is gorgeous!!! Love the color combo too :)

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  11. VivjenaMarch 28, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    WOW!
    It looks very nice..;)

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  12. An Obsession With The FabulousMarch 28, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Love, love, LOVE this mani! If only I had the steady hand required to achieve this. Gorgeous!

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  13. ritterbratenMarch 28, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Amazingly beautiful!!

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  14. AmyGraceMarch 28, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    A perfect match, I love it!

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  15. StephMarch 28, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Wow that looks amazing! It really looks like the card, and I think the light blue rhinestones worked better than a darker blue would have. Very pretty! :)

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  16. Rachel MarieMarch 29, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    This looks awesome. :) Ah, some more great nail art.

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  17. AlexisMarch 29, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    This is so pretty!

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  18. CherryMarch 29, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    Those are brilliant!

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  19. KayleighMarch 29, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    You've perfectly translated the design onto the nails!!! SUPER!!!

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  20. RoryMarch 29, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    This is perfect! I really love it!

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  21. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Sooo gorgeous! It looks just like the card :)

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  22. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    The mani is gorgeous as usual :) And I'm in love with the polish you used as base <3 It's soooo beautiful!

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  23. TillyMarch 29, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    LOVE THIS! Absolutely gorgeous, well done. :)

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  24. Sara ♥March 29, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    Very very pretty =)

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  25. Recalcitrant NailsMarch 29, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Wow! That mani is unreal and absolutely AWESOME!!!

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  26. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    looks fantastic!

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  27. KenzieMarch 29, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    Looks wonderful! I love trying to match mani's to patterns you see in real life

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  28. WiniMarch 29, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    I really love this!

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  29. MichelleMarch 29, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    This looks amazing. Great inspiration.

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  30. TammieMarch 29, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Omgggg I love it!!!

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  31. happy nails :)March 29, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    wow you are really talented! :)

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  32. TrincessMarch 29, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    genius! =D

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  33. FOREVER '92March 29, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    you can get inspiration from anything, you are so creative!

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  34. Truly Madly BeautyMarch 29, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    WOWZAH!!! Aww its totally stunning hun, I love it! Hehe it matches perfectly! :)

    Love Aysh xoxo

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  35. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    stunning. it fits the card just perfect +_+

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  36. JohnnaMarch 29, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    This is so pretty! I love this color combo :)

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  37. turtlechick12March 29, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    That is gorgeous and matches perfectly :)

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  38. DaliahassanMarch 29, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Wow this is so stunning! The colors matches perfectly and i just love the color combo! :)

    http://wannadecodeme.blogspot.com/

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  39. Emily QuakMarch 29, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    You did an amazing job! I LOVE this design!

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  40. Law1sfabMarch 29, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    OMG this is amazing !!!! I love nail art, you are super skilled xx

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  41. DanielleMarch 29, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    You did an amazing job taking the design from the card to the nail! Brilliant interpretation. I especially love that base colour. The bottle picture is so pretty, it's a shame the gold didn't show up.

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  42. MelissaMarch 29, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Looks amazing!! Great job!

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  43. AngelaMarch 29, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Such a pretty look! You paint your nails so perfectly!

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  44. PaulaMarch 29, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    gorgeous! love it :)

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  45. JuLiAnnE @ Bathroom DancerMarch 29, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    That looks beautiful!

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  46. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Oh my god that looks AMAZING!!!!


    I have been practicing with my stones haven't been able to wear polish at work the last couple of days because we've had flu vax's and the infection control peeps do it. They tell me to take my polish off if they see it hahahahaa I have to hide my nails from them haahahahaa

    I haven't forgotten about your package - just been SUPER busy. I'll be back in 2 minutes!!!

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  47. Celeste @ Becoming beautifulMarch 29, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Your mani looks GORGEOUS, lady!

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  48. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    great nail art!
    love Lois xxx

    http://lisforlois.blogspot.com/

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  49. AliceMarch 29, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Oh my Chelle, this is so gorgeous! It looks like the card. You did a great job. I love it!

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  50. Ling @thebestbeautyblogMarch 29, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Wow gorgeous!!! And looks like the card! You're super skilled at painting your nails!! I wish I was like you

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  51. StacieMarch 30, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    beautiful x

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  52. CarolynMarch 30, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    omg i can't believe you did that! it looks INCREDIBLE and PERFECT!

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  53. AlexMarch 30, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    These are seriously amazing! I dont even understand how you can make your nails look this perfect!
    xxx

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  54. Perles & PaillettesMarch 31, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Great !! I'd have never thought of mixing these colors, especially the turquoise rhinestones on a pink base ... But that works so fine :)
    I love it :)

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  55. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Oh wow!! GORGEOUS!! ;-))

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  56. chelleApril 1, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    THANK YOU ladies for all the kind comments and love for this mani!! I can't believe you all like it so much but I'm so glad you do!! It was super fun doing it and even more fun rocking this mani. Expect more print inspired manicures in the future!

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  57. Bellas Unhas e CiaApril 1, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Lindo!!!!
    http://www.bellasunhasecia.blogspot.com/

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  58. prettymomApril 2, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    this is gorgeous!

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'chelle

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