Cheshire Cat

Probably about a month ago, I found a tape mani on Chloe's Nails that I loved. I've done a few attempts at this design, experimenting with the colors and rays. I decided I wanted to try out Ulta - Little Black Dress and Brittany wisely advised me that Pure Ice -  Peony would look great with it. She was right! I just started cutting tape and putting the rays on in a pattern. For some reason, I struggle with scissors and failed at cutting tape into equal pieces. Oh well!

Here's the results... By the time I remembered to take a camera with me, it was dark outside. These were both taken with a flash outside.



As soon as I was done painting my nails, I had the thought that these reminded me of the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland. But I couldn't exactly remember what that darn cat looked like. Being as resourceful as I am, I used the ever reliable Wikipedia to look him up (I saved you the hassle... click here if your childhood memories are failing you as well!) Okay, so not an exact match, but he's different than I remember, and I still stand by my claim :)

~ Nailed by Ericka ~

6 comments

fingers | August 19, 2011 at 5:17 AM

This is really cool-I wish Chloe's Nails would start posting again-she is amazing! This mani is pretty!

Laura | August 19, 2011 at 7:25 AM

I can see how this reminds you of the Cheshire Cat! I looove Alice in Wonderland. This is such a neat tape mani!

Unknown | August 19, 2011 at 6:59 PM

LOVE THIS! I need to try it now. thanks!

Let's Get Nailed | August 19, 2011 at 8:06 PM

@Fingers - I totally agree with you about Chloe's. I loved her ideas!

@Laura - Thanks for backing me up with the Cheshire Cat. I was afraid people would think I was nuts :)

@Jacki - If you do this mani, be sure to post so I can check it out!

The Beauty and The Business | September 8, 2011 at 1:01 PM

I love this mani, it looks super cool!! I don't understand why your blog isn't more famous, you guys are awesome! Do you can any suggestion for a high quality black polish? I've been looking for a good black one and a white one.

Let's Get Nailed | September 8, 2011 at 4:10 PM

@Beauty on a College Budget: As far as black polishes go, my friends and I really like Orly - Liquid Vinyl. I'm still on the hunt for a white I love. Keep me posted if you find one.

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