Happy Halloween

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Now I have to admit, being the absolute wimp that I am, that I am not the biggest fan of Halloween.  When it comes to fancy dress I am a little "bah humbug" so dressing up is out of the question and the last thing I want to do is spend half the night cowering in a corner because I'm too scared to actually look at anyone in their horrific masks.  So I decided that this year I would get into the Halloween spirit with a spot of nail art.  I decided to go for a simple pumpkin and cobweb design and here's a little tutorial in case any of you fancy giving it a go yourselves.


All you need is:
An orange nail polish
A black nail polish
A toothpick
A topcoat


Apply a base coat of orange nail polish, I used 17's Lasting Fix nail polish in Orange Soda, and leave to dry.


Now if you have a black nail art pen this will be a lot simpler but as I don't I dotted some of the black nail polish onto a piece of paper and used a toothpick to draw on my design.


Draw on two small triangles for the eyes, a small inverted triangle for the nose and a crescent moon smile.


Whilst your pumpkin face is drying draw 5 straight black lines spreading from the corner of each of your other fingernails.


Then join each of these lines together with a small slightly curved line to finish off the cobwebs.


By now your pumpkin face should be dry, so taking another toothpick dip it into the orange polish and use it to dot on some jagged teeth in the pumpkin's mouth.  The finish by applying a layer of your top coat.

How are you getting into the Halloween spirit this year?  Let me know if you've tried any spooky nail art or make up this year, I would love to see it.

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21 comments

  1. Fun and fairly straightforward nail art, although I'm sure I'm going to guff up the cobwebs anyway :o). Xx

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  2. What a brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Aww this is so adorable, love the vivid orange hue, happy friday doll!

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  4. Even though I'm rubbish at nail art, I reckon I'd still give this a go! Cute tutorial and idea :) xx

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  5. Love the orange color :D

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  6. Such a cute nail tutorial, absolutely love the little cob webs :)

    Hayfa
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  7. I love your nails, so cute! Not sure if my hand is steady enough to pull that off ;)

    Yes it's a shame that the commute to London can be such a stress.

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  8. Woah, I adore this nail art, looks amazing :-) I'm with you on fancy dress; I just couldn't pull it off I don't think!!

    Sophie ox soinspo

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  9. wow loving your nail arts! it's really suit with halloween!

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  10. those are the CUTEST nails ever!! I wish halloween season was still so that I could do this :) really great and really creative!

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  11. I adore this! It is so cute! I hope you had a great halloween. I was stuck in class on the night of! Boo

    xoxo,
    Tallia
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  12. Amazing nails! Halloween does scare me but some of the decorations are pretty cool and it's great to incorporate orange into clothes and accessories.

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  13. That is such a cool and clever manicure! :)
    I love Halloween & I am really sad that it is already over, as Halloween is one of the most fun events all around the year! :)

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  14. lovely Halloween nails dear! <3

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  15. These look awesome! No where near patient enough though haha.

    Hmm maybe...

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  16. oh this is so adorable <3 I love halloween, I could celebrate it all month :)
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  17. love this nail art!♥ I'm also afraid of some halloween masks:/ the fake blood and other things look so real:D

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  18. I'm always amazed when people can do such intricate, pretty things on their nails! They came out so nice!

    xo,
    Mariamma

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  19. Love the orange colour all on it's own but love the Halloween inspired nails, very cute!

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