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Review: Sation Diamond Diggin' Diva over a Nude Black French Tip

Well, editing this post is something of a challenge as I'm typing this on my ipad in New York! I'm here for ten days on holiday with my bf and we're having a great time. I managed to find the time to do my nails before we left so let's take a look at a mani I did, inspired by the always amazing  psshiiit.

To start, I applied a thick base coat, like usual and let it dry completely. Then, using binder reinforcement stickers (you know, the ones that look like donuts) I added the black French tips. I know people go on a lot about the stickers but they really are the right size to fit a French tip. Then, once the French tip was dry I added a glitter gradient in Sation Diamond Diggin' Diva. I found that if I wiped most of the polish off the brush first I could get just the sprinkling of glitter I wanted on the tips. This is the first time I've tried Safion and it's making a good impression with its silver and black glitter combo.







The Verdict: I'm not 100% sure I'm convinced about French tips on nude nails, especially when mine a a little abused from all the polish I apply.  That being said, I do like the glitter blending in a traditional French tip, so I thanks pshiiiit for the idea :)

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  1. jennycuteDecember 24, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    I like it :) very pretty!

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  2. UnknownDecember 25, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    super cute! i wish i could make them turn out like that!!!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 27, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    I love this! I just found this Sation glitter - I can't wait to try it like this! I may go with a colored tip, though... thinking teal.

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  4. AngelesDecember 30, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    I'm really amazed with your nail designs, specially mosaic nails! :-O
    Hugs from a new follower... ;-)

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