I'm finally getting around to posting day 25 of Chalkboard Nails 31 Day Challenge 2014, inspired by fashion. When perusing looks from New York Fashion Weeks Spring/Summer 2015 I came across a gorgeous striped skirt in Erin Fetherston's Ready-to-Wear collection.
I really loved the silver/gray stripes over the sheer background, which reminded me a bit of the negative space trend that's been big in the nail art community. Rather than do negative space stripes, I decided to use a sheer gray base under the predominant solid stripes.
I don't own many sheer/jelly polishes because I prefer cremes; so I created my own using a mixture nail polish thinner with Julep Erin (light gray) and Daria (dark gray). I applied one coat. Once dry, I used the Julep Plie Wand System (which I finally broke down and tried out) to apply stripes with both Erin and Daria. I also used the wand to apply my base polish concoction and it worked wonderfully.
I finished everything off with a layer of Seche Vite Topcoat; and unfortunately, I smudged my pinky AND pointer finger badly prior to photographing (something I always have a problem with when I use Seche Vite). I tried to fix up my pointer, but it was never perfect so please divert your eyes to the other nails.
Overall, I really like the concept of a sheer base with nail art atop it so you may be seeing more of this on the blog. I enjoy the concept of negative spaces, but this is really more up my alley for everyday. Are you a fan of the negative space trend happening this year? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments. I'm going to finish #31DC2014 soon! Right!?!
