DIY: DALMATIAN NAILS
Testing the new trend from the catwalks.
As the models stomped down Topshop Unique's Fall 2011 runway show, dalmatians officially became trendy.
But when Burberry immediately followed suit with the spotted motif , the trend transformed into a full-fledged Cruella De Vil mania.
And yes, we're really into it.
Taking a cue from Topshop's show, we decided to attempt the dalmatian-print manicure. Turns out, it was (thankfully) pretty easy!
Here's how we did it:
1. Paint two coats of a chalky white polish (think french tip white) on each nail.
2. Wait about 15 minutes for this to dry! (Be patient!)
3. Once dry, take the rubber-like end of a bobby pin and dip it into any ol' black lacquer you've got lying around. quickly press the pin to the nail, creating a simple black dot. As a general rule for varying size of spots: The more polish on the pin, the bigger the dot will be.
4. Continue spotting each nail, until it looks good to you!
--ALI HOFFMAN
Check out the inspiration at Topshop...
And Burberry!
But when Burberry immediately followed suit with the spotted motif , the trend transformed into a full-fledged Cruella De Vil mania.
And yes, we're really into it.
Taking a cue from Topshop's show, we decided to attempt the dalmatian-print manicure. Turns out, it was (thankfully) pretty easy!
Here's how we did it:
1. Paint two coats of a chalky white polish (think french tip white) on each nail.
2. Wait about 15 minutes for this to dry! (Be patient!)
3. Once dry, take the rubber-like end of a bobby pin and dip it into any ol' black lacquer you've got lying around. quickly press the pin to the nail, creating a simple black dot. As a general rule for varying size of spots: The more polish on the pin, the bigger the dot will be.
4. Continue spotting each nail, until it looks good to you!
--ALI HOFFMAN
Check out the inspiration at Topshop...
And Burberry!
This story was published on March 2, 2011.
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Lois
03/02/2011
Wow these look FABULOUS!!!!
I'm going to try it... But I know this is going to sound weird to you guys but what's a 'bobby pin'? I'm from England so I'm not to sure haha
Xx
Callan
03/02/2011
Been doing this since i was 5? I always used to wear this to school, dalmation, cow, zebra, i had no idea this is even a thing that can be 'in'
Cassie
03/02/2011
since you were 5, omg you are soooo original it oozes
Erika
03/03/2011
Bobby pins are kirby grips or hair grips. :)
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