Wrapped Chain Bracelet and Upcoming Nail Tutorial

By: Brunilda on 6:15 PM

Today was a rainy day, I was in a slightly lazy mood so instead of cleaning my room I decided to make another bracelet. I later regretted my choice while my back cramped up from hunching over my work space for literally hours. But the end result was well worth it. I created a true DIY wrapped chain bracelet, not like the ones that claim that they're wrapped but are actually only half wrapped; like so....

(Photo from I Spy DIY, one of my favorite DIY blogs. Go check it out!)

Now I'm not hating on these types of bracelets, I love them and have a couple myself. But as I said it's only half wrapped as there is CHAIN showing through. So I decided to make myself a fully wrapped chain bracelet in pretty pastel colors. Here's my final result. (LOVE!)

Isn't it pretty?! Wrapping each link in alternating colors took a long time, but it was worth my inevitable hunchback. I'm currently working on editing the tutorial I filmed on this. I forgot to change the white balance until I was halfway done so half of my video is now orange. Anyone know any free online color correcters for videos???

So I will be posting the video on my new Youtube channel that I created under the same name as this blog. I still have my nail design channel so now I will be balancing two channels. Ooo that reminds me I have yet to edit and upload my most recent nail tutorial, a subtle gradient look....

here's a sneak peek :)

So the camera doesn't really show the gradient that well, but it's there people! I swear!

So until next time, stay stylish!

♥ Bruni

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Awesome Crackle Nails

By: Brunilda on 6:47 PM

So I wanted to really try out my black crackle nail polish, from OPI [the god of nail polish]. Instead of doing one color beneath the black I used three colors so I could achieve a gradient effect. I did a different color gradient on each nail, of course you can stick with one color scheme on all your nails and be normal; but normal is overrated.

So here are step by step photos of all my nails. There are a bunch of naked nails; don't say I didn't warn you.

Final effect: 

Step by step:

Forever 21 Scented Nail Polish- Passion Fruit

Sally Hansen- No hard Feelings

Wet n Wild- French White Creme

OPI- Black Shatter

Unless you want to keep the matte finish of the crackle, I would definitely recommend applying a top coat since it intensifies the colors underneath.

Enjoy!

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Ikat Print Nails

By: Brunilda on 12:36 PM

So I just recently bought myself a pair of printed shorts. They're a blue, white and black ikat print (see below) and they're my absolute favorite new shorts!

So I was inspired by these shorts and MissJenFabulous's youtube video on Ikat nails, to do an ikat design on my own nails :D This was my result...

Needless to say, I'm really happy with my nails :D

[Polish used]

• base: Borghese- Menta
• White: L.A Colors Striper in White
• Yellow: H&M's Summer Sunrise
• Blue outline: Forever 21 Indigo

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Ombré Nails

By: Brunilda on 3:15 PM

 I started doing my nails a couple of years ago and fell head over heels in love. Today, the only time I paint my nails one solid color is when I'm feeling lazy; which is very seldom. The rest of the time I'm trying out one crazy design or another. 
I've currently been obsessing over ombré and gradient nails. They tend to look so effortless and somehow match every outfit. My most recent ombré design is up on Youtube (username chasingthelight4).

The method I used here is so much better than using a sponge as it doesn't leave that weird texture afterwards. It does take a little longer to dry so make sure you only use thin layers of polish. Also, make sure you're using a base coat to avoid from staining your nails yellow. Without further ado...

P.S.- The music that I used for this video is from a band I recently discovered and fell in love with called The Phenomenal Handclap Band. The song is called Radio Girls. My new favorite! Go check them out on rcrdlbl.com

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