How are ya?! Are you ready to travel again? Today's voyage takes us all to Russia!
I've been to Russia a few times, but the most memorable time was a few years ago when I went to climb Mt. Elbrus. My friend and I stopped at Moscow for a day and after the climb we went to St. Petersburg. I remember being amazed by all the beautiful architecture of these cities. Today's mani is based on one of the Pokrovsky Cathedral which stands in Red Square in Moscow. Ever since I remember I've always wanted to see it with my own eyes, and finally I did!! I included my inspirational picture at the very end of my post.
I used a few different polishes for this manicure. My index and middle fingers are painted with OPI "Midnight In Moscow", a gorgeous, vampy dark dark burgundy filled with all kinds of red shimmer. Two coats for opacity. I love it!!
My ring fingernail was covered with 2 coats of OPI "Jade Is the New Black". As the name indicates, it's a dusty jade green creme. It's definitely the type of green I'm not afraid of wearing!!
Finally, I painted my pinky nail with 2 coats of OPI "GoldenEye", gold sparkly flakes of perfect formula!
I proceeded with stamping to achieve the look of the Cathedral. I used Konad White and Mash-45 design for the zigzag pattern on my middle finger. Then I used Color Club "Harp On It" and the design from RA-106 for the vertical 'waves' of one of the domes. I also sponged my index finger with some "GoldenEye" for an extra bling. Check it out:
One of the souvenirs I brought back from Moscow was a replica of a Faberge egg that Russia is so known for. And since Christmas is just around the corner, I thought that the Egg would make a perfect object for me to pose with!!
What do you all think? Hindsight 20-20, I probably should have painted my middle finger white and then stamped over it with a dark red. Here is the original picture I based my mani on:
I hope you all enjoyed today's visit to Russia!! Don't forget to check out what other participants of the challenge came up with!!
A perfect interpretation! I love the replica of the Fabergé egg. It's so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Helena!! I couldn't decide on the egg, I stood there for good half hour trying to pick my favorite!
Deleteoooooooh yes, I also wanted to see this church in my own eyes, and finally I did!!
ReplyDeleteYour mani is beautiful and it's easy to see your inspiration, although I think you could have stamped all your nails ;-)
I will give you credit for the full nail stamp though. It turned out amazing!!!
Thanks Jin!!! I'm still a little shy with the full nail stamping, at least to take it out in public... :)). I didn't get to go inside if the church, they had some renovations... Still loved it on the outside though!!
DeleteI love everything about this mani! Great interpation! I've been dying to use that Zig-Zag pattern on Mash-45 as well. All the polishes used are amazing, including JITNB, which is one of my all time favourites!!! (See I told you I loved everything about this lol) and YAYA I can comment again :)
ReplyDeleteOhh thanks so much, I'm so glad you like it!!! And yes, I'm very happy you can comment again too!!!! :)))
DeleteGorgeous, Gosia. Amazing pictures, perfect colors, lovely attention to detail.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Liesl!!! :))
DeleteWow, this is amazing! I think your mani is a great interpretation of Russia and Pokrovsky Cathedral! :-)
ReplyDelete~ Yun
Thanks Yun :)) I tried! :)
DeleteLove this mish mosh manicure!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Marisa! :)
DeleteIt looks stunning! You did an amazing job with your stamping!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Mandy!!! I couldn't help but dig out my Faberge egg too! :)
DeleteThe beautiful very simple and very elegant.
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
DeleteI am speechless - this is absolutely stunning! Thank you so much for doing such a beautiful job!!!
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