Gold explosions

Hi everyone! For today I want to show you an explosion mani. I had already worn China Glaze For Audrey a whole day and the next morning I decided to add someting special, using tape. I wanted to pick a gold to go with For Audrey and usually I'll just grab my favorite gold 2030 from China Glaze, but then I stumbled upon H&M's Golden Treasure, which I actually thought was better for this mani because it's darker, so it creates a bigger contrast with the soft blue then 2030 would have. I'm happy with the end result, but when I see blues and gold together, it's hard for me not to haha. Love those colors together :) Thanks for watching and have a nice day!

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  1. DannyAugust 17, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    WOW is combi rocks!!!
    sooo amazing!

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  2. LimitedAddictionNailsAugust 17, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    The one on your ring finger looks so nice and sharp!

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  3. Holly and PolishAugust 17, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    This looks really nice! It makes me want to try doing an explosion tape nail sometime.

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  4. Mommy DoesAugust 17, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Planning to get some tape tonight and start trying out these stunning creations - just LOVE what you've done here!

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  5. StellaAugust 17, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    wow!!!!!!

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  6. SandraAugust 17, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Your manicures are always super cute! I love the color combo.

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  7. marox79August 17, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    I can't believe what you come up with time and time again with a bit of tape!!

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  8. KrissyAugust 17, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Im so happy that I can sit at work and look at your wonderful manis. You have the most creative ideas and combine them with the best colors. It's awesome that people could see that and think you got that done at a salon..Nope just some tape :)

    Absolutely beautiful!!!

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  9. Francesca | francescasophia.co.ukAugust 17, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Looks amazing! I can never make my tape manis quite as sharp as yours xx

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  10. ÅsaAugust 17, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Really nice!!

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  11. FOREVER '92August 17, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    You are right, the darker gold is a great contrast with the light blue color of For Audrey. I love your explosion manis (:

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  12. KelseyAugust 17, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Gaaf!

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  13. beachgalAugust 17, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    WOW - as a first time reader - I am really impressed! Your free hand art is amazing here!

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  14. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    I love this design and color combination! Your designs are always really fabulous!

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  15. Francini - Polish me pink!August 18, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Hi Jane, thank you so much again for the explosion tutorial..
    I told you that I would came here to show you the result, so here it is: http://polishmepink.blogspot.com/2011/08/glitter-explosion.html
    Hope you like it ;)

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  16. ~*~ Dollface ~*~August 18, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    AMAZING combination!

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  17. Charlotte SparkleAugust 18, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Very nice.

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  18. JossieAugust 18, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Wow!!!!

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  19. s.August 18, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    pretty combo

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  20. mubynicolelockeAugust 18, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    awesome colors!

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  21. House Of JeffersAugust 18, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    This is sick! I love it! Def. going to rock this look for sure! Keep the good stuff coming!!

    Jen
    www.houseofjeffers.com

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  22. ReecesPeecesAugust 18, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Gah! Jane! You are killing me over here! Love this!!!

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  23. Kiss-My-NailsAugust 18, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Teal and gold are so unexpected and yet so perfect together!

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  24. DebAugust 18, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Prachtig! De kleur combinatie vind ik echt super mooi!!

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  25. Floor DaasvandAugust 18, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    cool :D

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  26. Angi GhitaAugust 18, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I like your "explosions". The combination of colors is great.
    I'm waiting you on my new blog. You will find a nice tutorial: http://colorsandnails.blogspot.com/2011/08/two-colors-mixed-dots-tutorial.html#comments

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  27. Katherine TealeafAugust 18, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    I love how interesting your nail designs are!

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  28. JaneAugust 18, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Thanks girls for your comments, you're awesome!

    @Krissy: That's such a sweet message, thank you so much! You made my day :)

    @beachgal: Thanks a lot! But I didn't freehand the design here, haha, I used tape for it ;)

    @Francini - Polish me pink!: You're welcome! And I really loved your version, I left you a comment on your blog :)

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  29. fingersAugust 18, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Once again, you have made an awesome design! I love this

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  30. AithneAugust 18, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    I love these! Very superhero. I know her colors were difference but all I can think of is wonderwoman!

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  31. Deborah - Love. Varnish, chocolate and more...August 18, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Amazing combo, definitely something to remember when I need inspiration :).

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  32. EeshAugust 18, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    love love love the colours!!

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  33. Sosa07acAugust 19, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    This look is so pretty. I will definitely try this design very soon

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  34. A BRIT GREEKFebruary 16, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    Just found you via Pinterest, going to tweet this to everyone! Love it & so glad I stumbled onto this blog too!!!
    x.o.x.o

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