Onto the nail art studs - these are listed on the Born Pretty Store website as "200pcs Punk Metal Heart Round Square Star Drop Mix Stud Rhinestones Nail Art Decoration w/box Sale" item code #7277. I really love this mix because of all the variation of studs. There are so many possibilities! Here's how the studs came packed:
And here's a shot of all the different studs. Each stud that is out represents one of the sections in the container pack - so as you can see I have a lot more silver hearts and only one section of gold circles, gold long diamonds, and silver stars:
Because of all the variation, I was able to do "skittle studs". I actually quite like this look - using one polish and then having a different stud or stud design on each nail. Here's a look at silver skittle stud nail art over top of Rainbow Honey Evening Viola:
And on the flip side, here's some gold stud skittle nails done over top of Rainbow Honey Trifolium - gold and green always seem to go perfectly with one another!:
Here's my helpful hints when designing some stud nail art:
1) Sometimes simple is best! Less is more.
2) Squares can also be diamonds - flip them.
3) Odd numbers of the same shape look best
4) Sandwich the studs in top coat, or use nail glue
5) Studs are best closer to the cuticle to avoid any catching
Overall, I am pretty happy with these studs! The hearts are best suited on larger nails, but other than that, it's a great sampler for all the different shapes. I could have been just as happy using just teardrops, but it's so nice to have an option to do more. Again, if you're interested in these studs, you can get them at the "200pcs Punk Metal Heart Round Square Star Drop Mix Stud Rhinestones Nail Art Decoration w/box Sale" item code #7277 page and use my blog coupon for 10% off and free world wide shipping: ARBQ10
How do you like to use your nail art suds? Any hints that you like to follow?
Full disclosure: This sample was provided for an unbiased review.
these are amazing! I have a similar one from BPS but i think i need this one too!
ReplyDeleteI love this one because of the variation! It's a perfect sampler package with plenty of studs!
DeleteI love the gold and green combo! I should really use all of the studs I have more :/
ReplyDeleteHaha I say the same thing about my studs but honestly if there's anything I wish I used more of it's the stamp plates I have. #neglected
DeleteI hope your jet lag goes away fast enough.
ReplyDeleteI love studs, they're an easy way to add a little oomph to a manicure. I don't have any though, I should remedy that problem. :)
It took me a few days to finally adjust and now that I am back, I am a MORNING person, haha! Always easier to come back than to go there I think! For some reason, I thought you had a few studs - they're definitely a staple in nail art arsenal. :D
DeleteTrifolium looks gorgeous on you! I love studs even if I don't use them that often. The hearts and the stars look really interesting but I guess I would use the squares the most :D
ReplyDeleteHehe funny enough the squares are what I use least of! I definitely prefer triangles and tear drops. I think circles are also another I don't use much of - those are paired better with the squares. :)
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