Monday 2 September 2013

Retrometric

Hey! hey! :D Today I bring you a combination of retro colours, elements and geometric patterns. These nails were results of my random doodling one day while brainstorming nail arts. It was one of those doodles that were somewhat forgotten overtime. However, browsing through etsy led me to stumble upon this creation by Kirsty Eckard which reminded me of the forgotten doodle. The colours I used for this nail art were mostly if not all, inspired by the colours she used in the necklace creation. 

Lacqueerisa: Retrometric

The initial idea, was to have these geometries on white base for all nails. But I'm greedy and couldn't settle for just 1 type of design. I needed something more, or rather it was more like these nails and these designs said they have more potential. ;) 

Lacqueerisa: Retrometric

I kept the same design on my middle finger, ring finger and thumb. But there was a need for more variety in terms of colours. And while doing this nail art, I realised how well Etude House GR605 complimented with Etude House LUCIDarling 03 Glittering Jewel Coral so I've used them to create colour variations. 

Lacqueerisa: Retrometric

Then the pinky said it wants scattered triangles on it. I said "Okay" and painted the triangles. When I was done, I turned and looked at Missy Index. "So, what do you want on you?", I kindly asked. Missy Index took a quick browse at the others and replied, "Erm, you know what? I think I'd go for something entirely different. How about small dots?"-- Small dots it is then ;)

Lacqueerisa: Retrometric

Hahaha!! That, pretty much was how this whole nail look came about. I finished them gloss at first, but for some unknown reasons I matte-ified them and love the matte look! Hence, the majority of pictures in matte version :) Not too sure what the factor is, but these sort of gave me that happy feel. Haha! Hopefully they'd add a dose of joy in your day too :) 

Lacqueerisa: Nail polishes used

Well, since I'm rather aware of how many Etude House nail polishes I have in my stash.. Thought I'd try a nail art using mostly Etude House polishes. 
  • Light greyish brown - Etude House BR307
  • Milk green - Etude House GR605
  • Peach/Coral - Etude House LUCIDarling Glittering Jewel Coral
  • Teal green - Etude House Ultra Green
  • Lilac/Light lavender - Etude House Blueberry (PP501)
  • Creamy Yellow - Etude House Banana (BE101)
  • White - Max Factor Glossfinity Snow White

19 comments:

  1. This is great! Like the colors and all nails separately!!!

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  2. I love all the colors and designs! They all work really well together :)

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  3. Thank you! :D I'm so pleased to know you like them all :)

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  4. Hi hi! Thank you so much! Great to know you're loving the colours as well as the designs! :D I'm loving how well the colours matched up too ^.^

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  5. Gillian from PlumeriaPainted3 September 2013 at 03:21

    The patterns and the colours are so pretty!! My favourites are the polka dot nails and the scatter of triangles on your pinky :)

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  6. OMG! I just adore your ideas and inspirations! amazing <3

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  7. Yun, The Polish Hideout3 September 2013 at 04:36

    Oh my, this is so cute! I love how colorful it is and the way you mix-and-matched the triangle and dot designs. :)


    ~ Yun

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  8. Hahaha! Thank you so much! I am loving them as well! Those polkas and scattered triangles are the magic makers here :D

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  9. Hehe, thank you very much! I'm so glad to know you like them :D Just as I love yours too! Can't wait for the surprise you have in store for us! ;)

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  10. Hehe, thank you so much Yun! :D I love the colours too! I guess the key is to keep the same colour scheme and picking up main elements in the designs styling them differently yet still in sync with each other :)

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  11. Lacqueerisa, I'm blushing right now :) thanks!!!

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  12. Those colours do look lovely together. ^^ Haha, such talkative nails. :P

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  13. Hahaha! Thank you! Am glad you love them too! :D Hahahaha!! Yeah, they're not only talkative, sometimes moody too! ;)

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  14. They look so colorful, very pretty! It makes me think of a party or something :)

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  15. Hehe!! I'm glad you think so! And am so happy to know they give you happy thoughts too :D Thank you very much for the compliments! ♥

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  16. Love how you get inspired hun! And the nails are so beautiful! I especially like the "palette of colors" on the three nails <3

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  17. Oh, that's really smart! Thanks for letting me know :x I will also try this method next time :D

    Btw, I don't have uni yet. Still a month left for me but I want to start studying bit by bit already so it won't be too stressful next semester haha

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  18. It's beach balls lol. Love the colors.

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  19. Oh yeah! It does resemble those XD Hahaha! Aw, thank you! I'm glad you're loving the colours too ^.^

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