Subtle leopard

Hi everyone, today I decided to practice my stamping. The base color I'm wearing is China Glaze Below Deck. For the leopard print I used Konad plate M57 and my favorite gold 2030 (also from China Glaze) to add some sparkling. I don't normally wear neutral shades a lot, though I love it on others, but this is something I might try again. As you may have noticed, I have a weakness for bold colors, graphical patterns or heavy glitter, but I kind of like the subtlety and minimal 'bling' of this calm look :) What do you think, would you wear this yourself? Thanks for visiting!

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  1. SaAugust 8, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    That looks really neat and pretty! And I would definately wear this myself. Think I would use two more contrasting colors though ;)

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  2. JeeZ TrendZAugust 8, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I would soooo wear this !! so cute and shiny!!

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  3. HannahAugust 8, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    I love this! I love the subtleness of it, I'd normally wear a much brighter version too but this would be a lovely change!

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  4. LauraLeiaAugust 8, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    This is nice! I love bright bold colours too, and usually avoid the neutrals, but I wouldn't mind having this on my nails. :P

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  5. greeneyespinknailsAugust 8, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Gorgeous mani, it llooks beautiful on your skintone!
    I love the color combo. Did a similar mani a while ago using China Glaze's Classic camel and a brown Isadora Crackle/Shatter topcoat. Looked almost like an animal print.

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  6. rebeccaAugust 8, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    oooh nice combo. i have below deck and don't care for it, but maybe i should use it like this!!

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  7. fingersAugust 8, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    I have worn this before-I love browns and subtle designs! This is awesome

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  8. AngieAugust 8, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Oh, I like this!

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  9. Floor DaasvandAugust 8, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    I love it!! <3

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  10. LimitedAddictionNailsAugust 8, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Nice color combination!

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  11. Deborah - Love. Varnish, chocolate and more...August 8, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    I think it's pretty!

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  12. KarenDAugust 8, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Very nice! I'd wear it. :)

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  13. SandraAugust 8, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Looks really good.

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  14. Kim- For the Love of Polish!August 8, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    I love it! I would so do it myself... the color combo is amazing!

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  15. Nail StoriesAugust 8, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    These look great, so subtle but yet so pretty. The gold really goes with Below Deck :-)

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  16. Super Cute Super EasyAugust 8, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Beautiful print!

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  17. Refined and PolishedAugust 9, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    I actually really like the subtlety of this mani!

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  18. NailstyleAugust 9, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Beautiful. Would definitely wear it.

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  19. StephanyeAugust 9, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Every time I see 2030 I am reminded how much I want it. This color combination is really nice and not too flashy.

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  20. MinnieAugust 9, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Wow! These are so beautiful!! I normally don't like wearing leopard designs, but I'd love to wear this one:D The colour combo is perfect!!

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  21. LauraAugust 9, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    I think this is really elegant and I owuld wear it myself :-)

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  22. LinaAugust 9, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    I like it, discrete but shiny :) I´ve done a similar myself as a test, liked the colours together. http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5264/5649543850_2d8a0692ac.jpg

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  23. KayleighAugust 10, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    I think this looks so awesome!! Love the shades together! It's subtle but still sassy! :)

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  24. JaneAugust 13, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Thank you everyone for your comments! You guys are awesome <3

    @Lina: Thank you :-) I really like your version! I love the two tones of gold you used, it gives the design more depth!

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  25. Breathe EasySeptember 23, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    I LOVE the subtle leopard look! I ordered a few nail stamping plates and I'm just waiting for them to come. Know I'm going to have to try something like this because it is awesome!

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  26. NikMarch 28, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    Love the subtle colors with the extra flair - exactly my style! Found you on Pinterest.

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