Friday, June 26, 2015

Mani: Glitter Catastrophe!




There's a party happening on my nails and, quite frankly, I wish I'd declined the invitation. Actually, it's more of a Mardi Gras. Except most drag queens have classier nails than the ones I'm sporting. I chose the wrong background colour (Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Sugar Fix, which on its own looked Ah-mazing, by the way!) then followed that up with another bad choice, my Australis Glitter Top Coat in Fairy Bread. I've had this too long and it had congealed into a thick, sticky, blobby mess. I didn't find this out until I'd started applying it, and by that stage it was too late! Usually I grow to hate my bad mani's, but this time the regret was instantaneous.


Products Used (although unless you're a 10 year old girl, you're probably in no rush to recreate this look):
2 coats of Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Sugar Fix
Followed by one coat each of the following.....
BYS Glam Glitter in Dazzling
Australis Glitter Top Coat in Fairy Bread
Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy in Galactic





Guys, this is so bad I almost hate glitter now?

 Linking this post up to Monday Makeup Madness at Fabulous And Fun Life! 

Disclaimer: This manicure was my idea. I am so, so sorry :(

 What's a beauty choice you've instantly regretted making?
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28 comments:

  1. Beth at AlmostPosh.comJune 26, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    Oh, I don't know . . . I think it's quite jazzy!!

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  2. MaxabellaJune 26, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    I love it! I'd rock nails like that in a heartbeat, Di. Go with it. x

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    1. Di from Max The UnicornJune 26, 2015 at 1:40 PM

      Thanks Bron. Wish I'd chosen a different base colour. Oh well! xx

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  3. NancyJune 26, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    I think it's cute! xx
    http://retro-electric.blogspot.com

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  4. SaumyaJune 26, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    I loved the mani, so pretty ! The Sally Hansen shade is so gorgeous.

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    1. Di from Max The UnicornJune 26, 2015 at 7:46 PM

      Thanks Saumya! Yeah the Sugar Fix is such a pretty blue :)

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  5. Pam ScalfiJune 26, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    I don't think it's that bad! I personally don't wear glitter, because it is so hard to remove it afterwards! haha

    Pam xo/ Pam Scalfi♥

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    1. Di from Max The UnicornJune 26, 2015 at 7:48 PM

      You got that right! I'm hoping there are so many layers, this just peels off in one go instead of the dreaded remover. x

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  6. UnknownJune 27, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    I love it and you've inspired me to go the glitter next time I do my nails! Xx

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    1. Di from Max The UnicornJune 28, 2015 at 1:07 PM

      Oh cool! Glitter is so fabulous. Hope yours turns out better than mine! xx

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  7. Health and Beauty GirlJune 28, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    I thought it looked good. But I know what you mean.... sometimes when I use glitter, I think to myself how old am I! lol. I had no idea you were about to bash your nails until I kept reading. You`re so funny and I love your disclaimer! :D

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    1. Di from Max The UnicornJune 28, 2015 at 1:09 PM

      Thanks! I'm probably too old for glitter, but I don't care. I love it and will keep rockin' it! :D

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  8. Emily @ Have A Laugh On MeJune 28, 2015 at 1:06 PM

    Ha ha glitter is the enemy! I think it looks fine though!

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    1. Di from Max The UnicornJune 28, 2015 at 1:10 PM

      Thanks, Emily! I'll go for a more aesthetically-pleasing look next time, even though everyone seems to like this. :D

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  9. Karin @ Calm to ConniptionJune 29, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    Your nails somehow remind me of Care Bears and that's ok. :)

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  10. FabulousandfunlifeJune 29, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    They're not that bad! I don't believe that anyone is ever too old for glitter and sparkle, but I normally do go for silver sparkle ;)

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    1. Di from Max The UnicornJune 29, 2015 at 11:34 AM

      I love gold sparkle, but silver looks gorgeous with the right colours! :)

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  11. AnonymousJune 29, 2015 at 1:08 PM

    In Borat voice " I liiiike" firstly, how awesome is sugar fix?! One of my faves, secondly the glitter looks spectacular! Woo!

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  12. ..June 29, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    Aww, I haven't had much luck with glitters so far, most come out glue like for me as well, but I think your nails look cute :)

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    1. Di from Max The UnicornJune 29, 2015 at 4:12 PM

      Thanks Lily. Yeah glitters tend to go gluggy quite fast don't they! :)

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  13. UnknownJune 29, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    I often regret red nail polish. It takes me a day or so to get used to and then I love it. Bron

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    1. Di from Max The UnicornJune 29, 2015 at 6:34 PM

      I regret red if I do a bad job applying it and it's super messy. Nowhere to hide with red!

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  14. ReneeJuly 1, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    Haha Di. This is such a funny post! No I wouldnt give p on glitter yet. Would look fantastic on a black base instead of the blue.
    Renee x

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