Black + White Striped Nails + Giveaway
The other day I watched these videos about Haagen-Dazs' new Artisan ice cream collections where they collabed with different artisans around the country to create ice cream flavors. There are six videos (and six new flavors) and I watched every single one hehe. The hipster in me loves this kind of artisanal indie stuff. So far I've already tried three of the flavors (oops!) and the only reason I haven't tried them all is because my Walmart only had three.
With hubby gone so often I sometimes feel bad taking time for myself. I just feel like since he is off working hard and doing good, I feel like I need to do as much the same. But still...breaks are still necessary, right? So one afternoon I decided to put aside my to-do list and just do whatever I wanted. One of the Artisan flavors is Tres Leches Brigadeiro. From the video I watched, I gathered that brigadeiros are Brazilian truffle-like chocolate confections eaten at pretty much any celebration. I was intrigued that there was such a popular treat that I didn't know about so I found a recipe and tried making them. Turns out they are super easy and yummy! But I ate way too much way too fast per usual haha. After some kitchen clean up I rewarded myself by experimenting with my nails and indulged in some of the brigadeiro ice cream to compare it with what I had made. I think I did not-too-bad a job: both with the brigadeiros and the nails. What do you think? I'm usually pretty conservative with my nails so I loved how these stripes turned out: simple but still fun. I put together a quick pictorial below.
Guys make sure you check out Haagen-Dazs on their social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. And if you get a chance to try the three flavors I haven't yet, let me know! (I haven't been able to try the Applewood Smoked Caramel Almond, Chocolate Caramelized Oat or Spiced Pecan Turtle yet!)
Also enter this awesome giveaway:
Häagen Dazs #ArtisanFlavors Contest
Black & White Striped Nails
Need:
- White polish (I used OPI Alpine Snow)
- Black polish (I used Essie licorice)
- top coat
- nail striping tape
- scissors
2. Place four pieces of striping tape evenly spaced on nail. Use longer strips so that they will be easy to peel off later, and press the tape down firmly, especially into the edges of your nails.
4. If it doesn't seem totally dry let it sit a bit more before you put on your top coat. And voila!
LOVE that accent nail! xx
ReplyDeleteJenn | www.thisjenngirl.com
haha thanks!
DeleteLove your nails Gina! You're very creative :) Those videos are so fun to watch and I wish we had that flavour here! xx
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I bet you have good flavors over there too! Although I swear they have the best flavors in Japan and I have no idea why
Deleteoh my, my two favorite thing all over this post i didn't know where to look! you're so talented gina, really!
ReplyDeleteThanks Annie, you're too sweet!
DeleteYour take really good photos Gina! I always want to try different nail designs, this one is simple yet edgy! Thanks for sharing! :D
ReplyDeleteADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND
Yeah I was surprised how easy it was, thanks Alyce!
DeleteI so love your nails!!! <3 This is such a cool giveaway.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day!
xoxo,
SHAIRA
www.missdream-girl.blogspot.com
thanks!
DeleteI love your nails and that ice cream looks so good!
ReplyDeleteMelanie @ meandmr.com
It's really good Melanie. We also love the ginger molasses, and I've heard the chocolate caramelized oat is amazing!
DeleteI love, love brigadeiros. We also have other similar treats called beijinhos (little kisses) that are also delicious...! Or you could even make a bolo de brigadeiro!! Yumms, now I want some!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you've heard of them! I will look up these beijinhos too, sounds yummy!
DeleteGreat tutorial!! I am glad you enjoyed some "ME" time. Thanks #client
ReplyDeletethank you!
DeleteSuch cute nails.
ReplyDeleteI love Haagendas so much
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Me too! Thanks Zarrah
DeleteThose nails are the cutest! And pardon me while I drool over that ice cream!
ReplyDeletePaige
http://thehappyflammily.com
Haha! They're seriously good, Paige. Also heard good things about the chocolate caramelized oat
DeleteI love the one striped nail! Looks amazing!!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Kaley
My Closet Life Blog
Lol thanks :)
DeleteI love how the nail polish came out! So cool! :)
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thanks!
DeleteYour nails are so cute and fun!
ReplyDeleteGod bless,
XO,Claire
Http://www.littlemissfashionqueen.com
thanks!
DeleteYour nails are perfect! I adore the pattern and what a fun giveaway!
ReplyDeleteChelsea
Ginger Side of Life
thanks Chelsea!
DeleteYum, that sounds like a fun afternoon to yourself. :) I really need to give myself a mani pedi this week! I looooove the black and white! I never leave my tape on long enough though.... #goals
ReplyDeleteXO -Alexandra
Simply Alexandra: My Favorite Things
Yeah I'm not gonna lie, this was my second attempt because I didn't leave it on long enough the first time hehe
DeleteYour nails look amazing! And I love that they're inspired by ice cream haha. My favourite!
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Haha right?!
DeleteLovely post. Now I need to try this ice cream now lol
ReplyDeleteKreyola Jounerys | Instagram
You seriously do!
Deleteoh wow, your nails look great :)
ReplyDeletehttp://lovelyattitude.com
:) thanks!
DeleteLove how that nail polish turned out! I'm trying so hard not to eat any ice cream (diet problems, you know?), but I have a weakness when it comes to Strawberry or Maple Walnut flavours. It's impossible to say no to (esp. if you add in a waffle cone).
ReplyDeleteKatherine || The Green Bows
Oh I'm a sucker for cones too. Hubs and I can never share ice creams because he likes his in a cup and I like mine in a cone lol
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