Day 22's nails have to be inspired by a song and I struggled for a long time to come up with an idea. In the end, I just put my MP3 player on shuffle and waited for inspiration to strike. When Lana Del Rey's Blue Velvet came on I remembered this flock that I have from Born Pretty Store and knew it was meant to be!
I used one coat of NYC Water Street Blue* to my nails. Then, one by one, I added a second coat, waited about 30 seconds and dipped my nail in to the flocking powder. It comes with a really good brush that I used immediately after application to brush the excess back into the pot and it made very little mess. Because it's so fine, the bits that missed the pot just kind of blew away in to the air like dust!
This powder is much finer and therefore way better than the stuff I used before and has even convinced me that a velvet manicure can be lovely when done right.
And here's the song that inspired the nails. Did you know the original version is by The Clovers from way back in 1950? You can hear that here. It's been covered by loads of people through the years but Ms Del Rey has managed to put her sombre, dreamy spin on it perfectly.
This is actually one of the first flocked nails i've seen that i've actually liked! Mind you, i'm always a sucker for blue x x x
ReplyDeletethis looks awesome!
ReplyDeletehave a nice day ♥
Brilliant idea! I love flocked nails, can't wait to get my hands on some!
ReplyDeleteJazz x
Do you find yourself rubbing your nails constantly with the flocking powder on them? I feel like I wouldn't be able to leave them alone! I like this look on you :D
ReplyDeleteSo cute nails! I really want to try that out on my nails! ♥
ReplyDeleteI never thought the blue velvet would look so beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteLove these!
ReplyDeleteReally nice, I tried it with purple velvet but that's better in blue.
ReplyDeleteThis nails are most beautiful nails I've ever seen, I have to do it too!! :)
ReplyDeleteI love it. It looks like a blue teddy bear (:
ReplyDeletethis looks adorable!! makes me want one of those ciate sets lol
ReplyDeletelooks great!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a huge fan of the fuzzy nails but this looks great
ReplyDeleteUsually don't like these kinds of nails, but I think you've convinced me I might need to try it!
ReplyDeleteI totally want to try these flocked nails!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Going to tell my friend about it! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable, Sammy! I've seen different kits, with different results, but the BPS flock really does seem to look so much better. Especially this awesome blue!
ReplyDeleteThese look adorable! I don't think I've ever used flocking powder!
ReplyDeleteCute and fuzzy <3 How long does it stay on your nails? :)
ReplyDeleteThats so awesome! Ive yet to try this! :D
ReplyDeleteWhat happens when you wash your hands?
ReplyDeleteVery cool but I'm still finding the whole velvet manicure thing a bit odd.
ReplyDeleteomg this is fluffy and amazing!
ReplyDeleteCan you get them wet? I like the look of it, but as an obsessive hand washer at work, I'm afraid it would be a waste of my effort if water would ruin it...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful beautiful nails :D Such a nice and tidy job!
ReplyDeletethey look so good I want to pet them!
ReplyDeleteI did blue velvet nails a few weeks ago too! Definitely convinced me that velvet mani's aren't all ugly :)
ReplyDeleteWow, I didn't knew this existed. It's lovely and so neat. You work so fine, I love all your nailarts.
ReplyDeleteLove love love!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's so pretty, it reminds me of the character from the 'monsters Inc.' movie <3
ReplyDeleteThat's what I was thinking!!! haha :)
DeleteI love fluffy nails. Great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love it, and I ordinarily can't stand flocked nails.
ReplyDeleteSuper job, Sammy!
Lisa
So fun!
ReplyDeleteThis post makes me want to give in to the flocking trend and finally try it!
ReplyDeleteHmmmm, I see some winter sweater manis in my future!
ReplyDeleteim in love with her..every manicure i do is for her
ReplyDeleteGorgeous as ever! You always take the most amazing pictures too x
ReplyDeletethese are sooooo coool! i wanna try them!!
ReplyDeleteIs that flocking powder like Ciatés velvet kit?
ReplyDeleteWow. Never seen flocking before. I must say I kind of like this on you. Reminds me of a muppet. :D
ReplyDeleteYour application is sooooooo good!!! Even with glitters you have really clean, uniform edges. I can't imagine how you managed to do it with flocking powder too!
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