Making a Mink Wrap – Holiday Look

This look was born out of a client needing a look to match two formal events, one with a gold gown and the other blue gown.  Using a gold glitter base to mimic the gold sequined dress, a metallic but neutral brown is layered over the top in sweeping motions from left to right.  The brush strokes are intentional to create the design. The resulting look is a “wrap” effect, as if the nail has its own Mink Wrap. Where the look is somewhat monochromatic for the first event, these metallic neutrals set the tone for striking metal accessories for the second event.

This look can be created with a number of colors for magical effects this holiday season.

Products used:

CND Shellac – Tinsel Toast

CND Shellac – Sugared Spice

Ruby Ritz and Tinsel Toast – Holiday 2012 CND Shellac

CND’s new Holiday Shellac set has arrived at distributors.  The limited edition, two piece glitter set include Ruby Ritz, a Shellac dup for China Glaze’s Ruby Pumps.  Glory days!  I wish you could see the way the light truly dances of this red with microfine glitter.  Amazing color. ***Must Have***

Also included is Tinsel Toast, a heavier but not exactly chunky goldish color.  This looks smashing with Sugared Spice.

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