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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.