07 January 2015

Layered #nailart with a touch of 24k gold

Hi loves! Today I have a fun layered nailart to show you, and it (obviously) involves some stamping :D. For my birthday my grandma always gives me a budget to order some goodies and this time I chose to get 4 MoYou London plates, One of them being MoYou London The Artist 03 - I've had my eye on that one for a while now! So I finally got to play with it a bit and here's what came out of it!



Doesn't it look mesmerizing ^^?

To create this look, I started with a base of OPI Don't Bossa Nova Me Around. I selected this as one of my top shades in 2014 and I don't think I'll be any less of a fan in 2015. It's just the perfect pinkish pale base for so many nailart ideas!



I already wore this a day before I added to it, but normally you could go straight to the 24k gold topcoat. I used my own creation, which has run a bit thick (hence the airbubbles), but any version is good, and if you don't have a goldleaf topcoat, a sparse gold glitter could work as well. Just make sure it isn't too full coverage so it gives the "peeking" effect.



Now, grab your stamping image and create the last step! I decided to rotate the image 180° on each nail, so it wouldn't be too repetitive. Can I just say I LOVE this image?! It will also be glorious for double stamping I think :D. Seal in with your favorite topcoat (G&G HK Girl Topcoat for me, never smudges) and you are done!



The combination of the gold leaf peeking through and the stark contrast of the black stamp against the pale base really makes this mani a winner for me. I'll definitely put this on my nails more often.



Do you like to combine a goldleaf topcoat with stamping? And what is your favorite goldleaf topcoat? Tell me in the comments!
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25 comments :

  1. Allison @neversaydiebeauty07 January, 2015 16:02

    I adore this look! So sophisticated but also fun. Your nails always look gorgeous!

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  2. Lola Seicento07 January, 2015 16:06

    I mean seriously, Deborah– how can one woman be so unbelievably talented?! Your artistry is absolutely mind-blowing!

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  3. Anne S. - Betty's Beauty Bombs07 January, 2015 16:10

    Oh man. I SO want to copy this look. This looks so classy!

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  4. The Dalai Lama's Nails07 January, 2015 16:14

    this is gorgeous! I love seeing the gold peeking through - really really pretty!

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  5. Very Emily07 January, 2015 16:37

    Absolutely in LOVE with this mani! I would wear this in an instant!

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  6. Loqi07 January, 2015 16:43

    I don't know what to say.... this is just perfect.. just, wow!

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  7. Painted Fingertips07 January, 2015 17:07

    Love it! I think the gold leaf really adds to it!

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  8. Salla07 January, 2015 17:29

    Absolutely love it! Now I feel angry at myself for not ordering the plate you mentioned! Maybe later... :D

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  9. Katja-Nail 2 Express07 January, 2015 17:44

    Gorgeous combination of nude, gold & black <3

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  10. Jessica Patterson07 January, 2015 20:54

    I have zoya's I haven't tried anything else, I love this design!!

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  11. Cheyenne07 January, 2015 21:19

    I love this!!!! Great work!

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  12. Jessica W07 January, 2015 21:21

    Hubba hubba! This is classy and stunning!

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  13. Vic07 January, 2015 21:59

    I love the gold touch.

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  14. Jenny Gilmore07 January, 2015 22:50

    The contrast here is amazing! LOVE this so much!

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  15. Lustrous Lacquer08 January, 2015 00:33

    This whole look comes together perfectly. I really like that you rotated the image on your nails. For some reason I never would have thought to do that and had a major " a duh" moment when I read that.

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  16. Nicole C. (Doctor Crafty)08 January, 2015 00:48

    This is gorgeous! I don't utilize my gold topcoat as much as I should - it really adds a great touch to this stamped mani!

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  17. kelliegonzo08 January, 2015 00:54

    This is stellar! I love the how the gold compliments the black stamping, and that girl I'm all about that BASE ;)

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  18. Kristin Bassett08 January, 2015 02:49

    Love this - it reminds me of champagne bubbles for some reason. Thanks for sharing!

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  19. FabZilla_Kath08 January, 2015 04:46

    You made me miss my grandma! She was like your grandma, generous and always giving gifts each and every time. I like your nail art as always!

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  20. Brianna G.08 January, 2015 04:46

    Ahhh I love this mani! Love the use of the 24k gold flakes.

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  21. Simona @LightYourNails!08 January, 2015 10:39

    I love this combination! I need to try something like this, too!

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  22. Emily Lacquerologist08 January, 2015 16:55

    I LOVE this! Don't Bossa Nova Me Around looks fabulous with gold!

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  23. Laura08 January, 2015 16:56

    OH YES YES YES! I love the design and those gold flecks!

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  24. Norah Salazar08 January, 2015 20:30

    Wow this nail art is simply stunning!

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  25. Bailey_AlltheWords08 January, 2015 22:07

    I never would have thought of combining stamping and goldleaf, but this is amazing! I also need to get a bottle of that polish ASAP :D

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