Sunday, 12 August 2012

Fireworks! Boom!

I have themed nails for you this time! Yesterday I went to the Ekka, and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to paint my nails for the occasion. For those of you who don't live in Brisbane or aren't aware, the Ekka (shortened from 'Brisbane Exhibition' and also known as the 'Royal Queensland Show') is an event held for 10 days every August. It's a well-loved event here in Brisbane, hell, we even have a holiday for it! It's basically an extravagant carnival, full of rides, showbags (aka sample bags), displays and demonstrations, strawberry sundaes, animals, and of course FIREWORKS!

Growing up in a house with views, I was able to see the fireworks from our front balcony. For those 10 days every year I would run to the window at 8:30pm to stare in awe at the sky. So with this in mind, I bring you fireworks nails!



I'll admit I cheated and used nail art stickers I found on ebay haha. This is two coats of OPI's 'Light My Sapphire' topped with a coat of China Glaze's 'Fairy Dust'.

'Fairy Dust' is so incredibly hard to photograph, I've never been able to capture it's true sparkliness. The slightly out of focus second photo gives an indication of the rainbow effect the glitter has, but you need to times that by about 10 for the true effect!

I'll leave you now with some (unedited) photos my boyfriend took yesterday to give you a feel for the Ekka. For me it truly is a magical day where I get to be a kid all over again (much to my boyfriend's dismay). I can't wait to go again next year!




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8 comments:

  1. NailsByKayBel12 August 2012 at 23:07

    I love the royal show! These are adorable. I think I need OPI Light My Saphire :P

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    1. Anthea12 August 2012 at 23:10

      Thanks! Yeah LMS is great if you're after an almost-black. I like it because of it's very slight navy undertone and shimmer. Makes it a bit more interesting than just a plain creme black :)

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  2. for the love of beauty by lara12 August 2012 at 23:25

    Great nails! I haven't gone to the EKKA in ages!! The baby lambs are so cute!! I am following your blog :D

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    1. Anthea12 August 2012 at 23:26

      Thank you! That lamb was especially cute, I think it was silently begging it's mother for a feed!

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  3. Irmak13 August 2012 at 02:07

    Your manicure is so nice. I want to hug and kiss baby lamb :D It's so cutee :)

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  4. Manases Andrea13 August 2012 at 20:41

    Hi, I found your blog linked at Laura's blog, and I am happy that I look up for it because your nail art is gorgeous. I love to find blogs, girls who are sharing the same passion as I do. So, I am one of your new followers and I am anxious to sea your next manicures! Have a great day!

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    1. Anthea13 August 2012 at 20:44

      Thank you! I'll have another one up within the next couple of hours, although it won't be arty I'm afraid, I just got my first indie polish so I'm trying that out :)

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