Evolution of a Manicure

Days 1 & 2:

CFL

1 coat Instant Artificials (found at Sally's Beauty Supply), 2 coats Nubar Belize Coral, 1 coat Seche Vite.

Diffused sunlight

Days 3 & 4:

Stamped left hand with circular pattern from DRK-A plate, using a generic pastel orange art polish.

Started with ring finger, which smudged terribly.  Followed the learning curve.

Picked a swirly pattern for right hand. 

Technique much improved on second hand.  Sealed with Barielle Ultra Speed Dry Manicure Extender.

Days 5, 6, & 7:

Added glitter to accent fingers.  BrightSide from Alta Costura Vernis was the perfect compliment!  Followed up with my usual Gelous/SV smoothers.

With all the layers, this manicure wore like IRON!  Perfect for a warm Spring/Summer week, and got many Oooohs and Aaaahhhs  ;)