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    Starry Night

I thought I would start of with a fairly simple gothic manicure first, for anyone who won’t be wearing a specific costume this Halloween.

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I love how 3D the star studs are. They are from a set of assorted nail jewels from Claire’s. I decided to make my thumb the accent nail as there’s more room to play about with and it’s just more original. For amore rock-chick look, keep nails short.

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I used an appropriately named Star Gazer polish in 129.

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    The Lady is a Vamp

For this look file your nails into an uneven point and leave cuticles with a gory smudged edge. We’re going for a creepy vamp or devil look here, not Elizabeth Hurley in Bedazzled.

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I think a vamp would accessorise her nails with crosses but invert them just to be ironic.

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I used a Body Shop polish from last years collection but they usually always have a deep red available for A/W or you could try this one from Ciate which is very similar.

For anyone who’s not confident with a brush (like me) you can use Nail Art nail tattoos for the crosses, they are cheap and easy to use.

Have fun!


10 responses to “‘The Lady is a Vamp’ Mani”

  1. alisonrothwell Avatar

    Very nice! The top design for me please!

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    1. manchesterflickchick Avatar

      Thanks Alison! It is a lot nicer but still halloween appropriate 😈

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  2. Jess Howard Avatar

    These are so pretty and it sounds like even I might manage it! http://WWW.helpcompletemylook.com

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    1. manchesterflickchick Avatar

      Hmmm not sure about the devil/vamp one being pretty 😈 but they are pretty simple ☺

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  3. Kerrie McGiveron Avatar

    I really like these ideas, I’ll have to have a try of these!

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  4. Hurnae Avatar

    I really like the red ones. Perfect for the spooky season! 🙂 x

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    1. manchesterflickchick Avatar

      Thanks. I was worried they were a bit too creepy, ha!

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  5. Heather @ Bury Family Life Avatar

    im rubbish at doing my nails. I love the stars on the top ones – very nice.

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    1. manchesterflickchick Avatar

      Me to, to be honest! That’s why I love cheating with little stick on things instead. I might do words next time…

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