This is me, preening

[slipjig3]

fiddle_dragon was kind enough to paint my nails on Friday, one hand in purple and one in orange-red. (I couldn't decide. Sue me.) Sadly, the color started chipping before the evening was up, and what was once shiny and lovely (figmentj will back me up on that) now bears an unseemly resemblance to tenement wallpaper, which is why you don't get a picture.

Anywho, this sort of thing tends to become a trend when initiated during periods of boredom, so I'll ask y'all: what color(s) should I shoot for next time? Please be aware that replies of "you shouldn't" will be duly noted, then totally disregarded with much arrogant snorting. Thank you.

Comments

[maverick-weirdo.livejournal.com]

French Manicure Style

[featheredfrog.livejournal.com]

Aren't you looking for work?

[entrope.livejournal.com]

I have every color of the rainbow for your perusal. I suggest, in fact, every color of the rainbow.

[rubian77.livejournal.com]

Blood-red. Or black.

I recommend a clear base coat if you're going with a darker color, so that it doesn't stain your nails. Also, OPI makes a kickass polish that doesn't chip as readily and some of their colors are lovely. It's more expensive, but you only need 1 or 2 coats instead of 3 or 4 for the same coverage. So it depends on how long you plan to keep your nails polished, I suppose.

[fiddledragon]

Part of the reason it chipped so easily is because he only had one coat. Two coats of this nail polish stays lovely for about 5ish days if treated well. One coat? Less than a day.

[rain-herself.livejournal.com]

Unless you're me and have magical nail polish repelling powers, in which case it lasts about 24 hours at best. Alas.

[dulcinbradbury.livejournal.com]

Deep blue.

[firebirdgrrl.livejournal.com]

OMG MR.BOOGALOW ICON.

I think a dark green would look awesome-two coats and a gloss topcoat.

[weyrdbird.livejournal.com]

fuschia! :)

[felisdemens.livejournal.com]

Matte graphite, bright golden-green, copper/bronze.

[ultra-lilac.livejournal.com]

Green. On account of the "divine decadence".

[intuition-ist.livejournal.com]

metallic, and sparkly.

also, a "proper" manicure involves an undercoat (clear), two coats of polish, and a top sealing coat. and several hours. that's how the girlies do it. i wouldn't know (much) about that... :>