Vintage Manicures

[Christy]

I can't remember what the color is, I think it might have been OPI's Kennebunk Port, but I'm not positive. I'll look when I'm at the salon next time. I really should get my nails painted more often, I just always put it off for a later time.

 

[Vanessa]

Here's the manicure I got for the Art Deco Fest at a lovely little 18th century themed salon named Kreme De La Kreme in Long Beach.

 

[LelaViavonie]

Here's the manicure I got for the Art Deco Fest at a lovely little 18th century themed salon named Kreme De La Kreme in Long Beach.

Ooooooh... That place looks super cute.. Im going to have to check it out this weekend!

 

[Miss Neecerie]

Ooooooh... That place looks super cute.. Im going to have to check it out this weekend!

They are super nice. Perhaps not the cheapest ever....but very nice and friendly and for a treat...its perfect.

 

[Vanessa]

And they knew exactly what we were talking about when we said, please don't paint the half moons.

 

[Miss Neecerie]

And they knew exactly what we were talking about when we said, please don't paint the half moons.

heh...I had the owner and I did even actually have to ask...she had already -decided- for me.....

 

[LelaViavonie]

heh...I had the owner and I did even actually have to ask...she had already -decided- for me.....

Now thats customer service! Hehehe.. I think I will treat myself to a spa day and get my nails and toes done.. Im in need of alittle pampering

 

[kamikat]

Has anyone here seen Casino? It's not really the focus of FL (starts in late 60's and goes through to earlier 80's). Sharon Stone has a very interesting manicure at one point. It looks basically like a french manicure, but where it would normally be white, her nail were red. Her character was a bit shady (former hooker and drug dealer), so I'm curious if this was a trend or just something she did.

 

[cecil]

I have a coupon for a free bottle of OPI. I already have the "Waitress" one. Are there any other fantastic, must have colors?

Hmmm, what kindof colour? There are three from the Russian collection which I really love. Boris & Natasha is a really vampy dark wine, St Petersburgundy is a lovely deep red and Vodka and Caviar is a more bright, classic red.

But don't take my word for it, I just googled and found swatches of the collection.

http://www.alllacqueredup.com/2007/06/opi-russian-collection-swatches.html

 

[Miss Neecerie]

Hmmm, what kindof colour? There are three from the Russian collection which I really love. Boris & Natasha is a really vampy dark wine, St Petersburgundy is a lovely deep red and Vodka and Caviar is a more bright, classic red.

But don't take my word for it, I just googled and found swatches of the collection.

http://www.alllacqueredup.com/2007/06/opi-russian-collection-swatches.html

Vodka and Caviar is what is on Vanessa's nails. (two posts up....)

 

[cecil]

Vodka and Caviar is what is on Vanessa's nails. (two posts up....)

Haha, that's so funny, I was looking at Vanessa's nails and thinking "Gee, I should ask what colour that is, it's lovely!". Turns out it's already in my collection, and a favourite no less! lol

 

[MarieAnne]

Has anyone tried doing a half-moon manicure with the KONAD nail stamps? They have a french manicure disk. The stamp could be used to paint around the half moon and then paint the rest. OR to add a white half moon after painting. What do you think?
Here is a video which nicely shows how the KONAD nail stamps are used.
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[C-dot]

Those types of strips are excellent for French manicures - Not so excellent for half-moons, in my experience. They leave a sort of bar across the nail, instead of a moon shape.

Has anyone had success with them? I could never manage it.

 

[texasgirl]

I used reinforcements when I did mine. Came out great, but I didn't get a picture. And I just left natural, not white.

 

[C-dot]

I used reinforcements when I did mine. Came out great, but I didn't get a picture. And I just left natural, not white.

Ditto - Reinforcements are the all around best option.

 

[LelaViavonie]

I used reinforcements when I did mine. Came out great, but I didn't get a picture. And I just left natural, not white.

Me too .... they are super cheap.. and work wonders for a perfect half moon!

 

[chanteuseCarey]

my current long pointed oval deco era nails, always in red:

 

[pdxvintagette]

Texasgirl, that is brilliant. I couldn't figure out a decent way to do this, and my manicurist thought I was nuts.

I used reinforcements when I did mine. Came out great, but I didn't get a picture. And I just left natural, not white.

 

[C-dot]

I accidentally got a good shot of a reinforcement manicure. The purpose was to get a shot of my guy's bruised earlobe (I didn't know it was possible to do that!)

 

[*martini*time*]

I accidentally got a good shot of a reinforcement manicure. The purpose was to get a shot of my guy's bruised earlobe (I didn't know it was possible to do that!)

Haha!!! You holding the ear is too funny. Great manicure though!lol