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Friday, June 1, 2012

A "Jubilee-shus" Union Jack

I got together with some fellow lacquerheads for "Jubilee Day" - we're all doing British-inspired manicures, whether it be just using British brands or something more. I decided to go with the cliche - Union Jack! I've been wanting to do a Union Jack mani for a long time so this seemed like the perfect time.

I'm sure most of you know, but this year is Queen Elizabeth's 60th year as Queen - her Diamond Jubilee. Quite a long time! And I'm a bit of an Anglophile anyhow, so I'm all over it!

For this mani, I used Nails Inc. Tudor Way, Chanel Dragon and Milani White on the Spot. (Yes only one brand is British, but the theme is very British, so I'm counting on sliding by on that.) I really do not excel working with tape or guides and I can't seem to stamp for the life of me, so I just used a striping brush and stuck my tongue out "just right." Yes, I've recently noticed that I stick my tongue out when I polish my nails. I also hold my breath when I take photos, too, but that's another session, er...subject.



Union Jack Manicure

Union Jack Manicure
I used Nails Inc. Tudor Way, Chanel Dragon and Milani White on the Spot

Union Jack Manicure


Union Jack Manicure


Union Jack Manicure





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23 comments :

  1. I don't like it. I LOVE it!!!!!!! I WISH I could pull off something like this! You did an amazing job! ♥

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  2. I like it! Look at that shine. And your nails are amazing!

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  3. Oooh, I like the alternating nail colors! And your Union Jack looks great!

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  4. What a great job you did, Sheila! Love it and thank you for getting me into Dr. Who as well. Feelin' the British love!

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  5. Love the mani!! And the Dr.Who phone case!! My sister would die if she found one for her phone!

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  6. This is a great mani hun and your comment about having your "tongue out just right" made me chuckle! :) x

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  7. Looks fabulous! I still remember ALL the coats of paint I used in the late 60's painting 2 ice-cream Bentwood chairs into Union Jacks. Sadly sold them at a swap meet eons of yrs later...anyone who went to strip those chairs had a HUGE job on their hands as I had soooo many coats of super thick paint on them. Should be a great jubilee celebration stating this weekend. We are getting a pretty good compendium of TV coverage here in the states.

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  8. I'm LOVING it!!!
    Your nails look SOOOOOO good and I'm really loving the blue & red game in addition to the accent nail <3

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  9. That colour combo is really gorgeous :D, and showing off the TARDIS is way cool. I hold my breath too, you know ;)

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  10. SHEILA! WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!! Your Union Jack is drawn AMAZING! it's better than mine and I used guidelines!

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  11. Ahem!!!! THIS IS NOT SUCKING AT NAIL ART! Great job! I can't believe you told me you suck at nail art lol! This is fantastic!

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  12. Very nice mani!! Awesome work :)

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  13. This mani is perfect with your phone case!!
    Great UK flag nail art sucker XD

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  14. OMG Sheila! I love it! And your TARDIS case!!!! haha

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  15. Your nails look gorgeous, you're tempting me to do something special with mine for the jubilee! xo

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  16. Looks great! I'm surprised no one did Butter London Lillibet's Jubilee.

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