Cheetah Skittlettes

Author: marta  //  Category: Cult Nails, Essie, KKCenterHk, OPI

Hello Lovely Ladies,

I hope you are enjoying a good start to your weekend!

EDIT! So, in a recent post I called a two-accent nail manicure a “skittles” manicure and a reader politely pointed out that “skittle” manicures are when each nail is different.  I have, in fact, -I think- been using the term inappropriately. 

I originally wanted to call today’s post a Skittles Manicure also but, after a chat on Twitter, Lindsey from Nails 4 Dummies said “You just created a new style!! The Skittlette made famous by Marta!! “… well, who doesn’t like to be famous! ;) So I now dub my odd-multiple-accent nail manicures “Skittlettes” ;)

To pull this look together I used KKCenterHk Water Decals in “Glittering Golden Hearts & Love Words”:

(N.NAIL Glittering Golden Hearts & Love Words Nail Water Decals [N.NAIL-WDHHF024])

(photo taken by kkcenterhk.com)

This package of Water Decals contails 20 separate stickers.  That means you can get 2 full manicures or multiple accent nail manicures out of one package.

These decals have a solid (very opaque) black finish with bright yellow-gold shimmery glitter accents.  When placed on the nail surface they are completely flat (the glittery bits are NOT course) which is a huge bonus for someone like me who doesn’t like the feel of gritty-glitter.

(while I enjoy animal print on my nails, I don’t gravitate towards it on my clothing BUT, I do have a cheetah scarf… and it HAD to be pulled out for this photo) ;)

The other thing I like about this particular set of KKCenterHK water decals is that the images are different and yet carry a unified theme (I like the sparce cheetah dots, I like the “love” in the midst and even the cute hearts throughout).  This allows for some visual interest in a full manicure.  To show you what I mean, I would like to introduce my RIGH/dominant hand (it awkwardly accepted the invitation to pose for a few photos also) ;)

If you are wondering what that FABULOUS black polish is (on my ring finger), wonder no more as I shall tell you.  That is a wax finish Cult Nails shade tentatively scheduled for release in February ;) (I will have a full photo spread on it soon ;) ).  Isn’t it exquisite?!?! (perfectly smooth two coat formula that dries to a wax-like finish)  So chick…  As this is my current manicure I keep looking down and admiring it :D *swoon*

(one round of applause for the awkward dominant hand pose ;) )

Rundown of what I used:

Pinky: three coats of Essie Ballet Slippers (a gift from the sweet Elizabeth) and Cult Nails dots

Ring Finger: two coats of Cult Nails wax finish polish (name to be announced at release)

Rest ;) : Two coats of OPI Don’t Pretzel my Buttons and KKCenterHk water decals

(If you wish to purchase anything from KKCenterHk I encourage you to use my 10% off coupon: CHITCHAT)

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I hope you like this look.  I have always tried to avoid neutral/light nails with one dark nail (because I thought that from far away it would look like you only had one nail painted).  I threw that rule out the window this time, and boy does it feel great to break a rules sometimes!!! ;)

Any plans for the weekend?

What do you think of this look?

Have you purchased anything from KKCenterHk before?

Thoughts on the wax finish black?! ;)

THANK YOU FOR READING!

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  • http://twitter.com/PinpointPolish Anneke

    Marta! I love this mani and I LOVE the look of that wax finish black!! How long have you had it on for? I’m curious about wear-time without top coat…?

    • http://www.chitchatnails.com/ Marta

      Thank you! :D I’m so glad you like the final manicure.

      A full review of the wax finish black is coming soon, I promise!!! I am on the 48 hour mark of wear and no chips, dents, scratches so far. I am soooo impressed! The OPI shade beside it (topcoated with Seche Vite) is showing tipwear, the CultNails one NOT YET ! *gasp*

  • djkatybeauty *

    Lovely :-)

    • http://www.chitchatnails.com/ Marta

      Thank You!

  • http://moonchild666.blogspot.com/ Nuša Pavlič

    My week off finally arrived and I’m catching up on comments ;)

    Cheetah print is awesome on nails (although I’m very sensitive if any larger portions of clothes are animal print-ed) and I’ve been meaning to freehand a cheetah design for ages. I wanted to use the technique for our twin post, BUT my white polish wouldn’t corporate, yadda yadda yadda. Anyhow, I love this soft mani *with a touch*. And I can’t wait for the swatches of that rubbery Cult polish!!

    • http://www.chitchatnails.com/ Marta

      How did you test go Nusa?
      You know, I have been meaning to freehand cheetah print also. I’m afraid I will fail so I keep postponing it… But i would love to try.
      I am excited to put the review together. The shade is EXCEPTIONALLY awesome

  • http://www.facebook.com/morgane.rauscherborne Morgane Rauscher-Borne

    That’s so pretty ! :D I like it ! And I can’t believe that it is water decal ! ^^

    • http://www.chitchatnails.com/ Marta

      Right! I used to associate water decals with ‘old style’ floral decals. Now there are SO many HIP designs to choose from. This one is really neat to play with :D

  • coraline humbert

    oh that’s pretttty and sweet at the same time, you rocks!

    • http://www.chitchatnails.com/ Marta

      THANK YOU :D
      I think the dots add the ‘sweet’ touch. I’m glad you like this look

  • coraline humbert

    rock* sorry^^

  • http://twitter.com/NorthernNails Northern Nails

    Loving this Skittlette ,love it ! ;) I do like these water decals you have been showing of late I may have to take a look see at this website :D

    • http://www.chitchatnails.com/ Marta

      Thank you Jo!
      The Water decals are soo much fun and so very easy to use. I am completely converted to these! A quick way to spruce up a manicure (great for trips too – no need to bring whole stamping gear).
      If you do purchase anything, make sure you save 10% with my coupon “CHITCHAT”

  • Icequeen81

    great , love the consept.

    I still wish to know where to find that ring on display picture I love it

    • http://www.chitchatnails.com/ Marta

      Thank you!
      The ring on my blog banner/header?
      I have to admit that this layout (including the top banner) is created by WordPress so I didn’t have any imput in it. Not sure where the ring can be purchased :D

      • Icequeen81

        that is a shame indeed I thought it was just a banner

  • Kripa K

    I like the term skittlettes. I would think that the key to a good skittlette is to come up with designs that although different, complement each other and/or have something that ties them all together. You’ve done it really well :-)

    • http://www.chitchatnails.com/ Marta

      ;) Glad you approve the term. Skittlettes will define the grey area between accent nail manicures and full on skittles ;)
      Thank you soo much :D

  • Kayla Angus

    Loving this Mani. With the cult wax black. Do you use a topcoat and if not how dose it hold up?

    • http://www.chitchatnails.com/ Marta

      Thank you! :D

      This Cult Nails wax black glides on in two coats and, when dry, turns to this wax finish. No topcoat needed for this one to achieve this effect. In fact, using a topcoat would just turn this color into a glossy polish.

      A full review IS coming very soon!!! I am on the 48 hour mark of wear and no chips, dents, scratches so far. I am soooo impressed!

  • trachelle

    I love neutrals with animal print, great job on this one! Will Cult Nails have more than the one color in the wax finish? Will you do a full review for us? I am interested in how well it wears.

    • http://www.chitchatnails.com/ Marta

      Thank you! I’m glad you like this pairing.
      I hope to do a white/black one soon ;)
      This information is all tentative at this point, but this black will be released first. I HAVE seen some ‘possible’ spring/summer wax finish shades being tested on facebook/instagram so more might come. This black is a definite release (sometime in February 2013).
      A full review IS coming for sure!!! I am on the 48 hour mark of wear and no chips, dents, scratches so far. I am soooo impressed!

  • http://pink-purpledots.blogspot.com/ Lynette

    It’s such an awesome looking wax finish on the black ! REALLY stunning mani again , I really like the cheetah prints, so pretty, I’m a big animal print fan (also have a lovely scarf in almost a similar shade ) ♥

    • http://www.chitchatnails.com/ Marta

      It is absolutely AMAZING this black polish.
      Are you any good at free handing cheetah print? I like how sparse the print is on these decals (compared to the crammed stamps)… but I cannot do a good animal print manicure to save my life by freehand :(

  • http://www.lovevarnish.com/ Deborah

    Ooooh this manicure is totally AWESOME! Love everything about it ♥.

    • http://www.chitchatnails.com/ Marta

      THANK YOU! I like that both hands have different patterns of the animal print (I wish I had a two-hand photo) but Peter was not around to take a photo ;)

  • Lindsey Roberts

    This is so sophisticated and grown-up (I could never pull it off – ha!) Those decals are very interesting, I may have to give them a try!

    • http://www.chitchatnails.com/ Marta

      LOL… The gold glitter adds some sophistication as does the wax finish black, but they can still be quite fun ;)

      If you DO place an order don’t forget about the discount coupon “CHITCHAT” ;)

  • Jamie Willett

    I love this!! Leopard print is my favorite!

    • http://www.chitchatnails.com/ Marta

      Isn’t it fun… and it is sparse enough to make it fun :D

  • http://twitter.com/SwatchAndLearn Mary

    Hehe, I really love how you have coined your own nail design! Skittlettes is a cute name, too!

    • http://www.chitchatnails.com/ Marta

      Well, Lindsey coined it for me, but I will here-on-in use it ;) I think it sounds really cute too ;)

  • http://www.facebook.com/petra.specht.73 Petra Specht

    Wow, I am again impressed by your mani and how you combine different things – and I love the black wax finish. I hope it will be released soon :-)

    • http://www.chitchatnails.com/ Marta

      Thank you soo much. I am so glad you like it.
      The Cult Nails wax finish polish will be released (tentatively) in February 2013. Mark your calendar ;) I am wearing it AGAIN today (just removed this manicure to wear another).