Abstract stripes


Hello guys! For this post I have some freehand to share with you. I just got my new set of striper brushes and couldn't wait to try them out. First I applied Orly Pure Porcelain (the pink-ish off-white) as base color and then I used the brushes to add the rest of the colors, which were OPI Dim Sum Plum and China Glaze For Audrey. The 'black' you see is actually a very dark blue, China Glaze Ink, which comes in a bottle that already has a striper brush. The result looked alright, it just didn't really feel like 'me' :P Do you know that feeling? But it was fun to wear something different than I'm used to for once. What are your thoughts on this look?
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  1. DebSeptember 10, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Erg mooi weer!

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  2. MartaSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Awesome! I really like this colour combo and how these turned out!!!
    For Audrey is one of my favourite shades :)

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  3. angeesSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Great colours :)

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  4. Beauty's Bad HabitSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    I really like the colours together. Fun and bright!

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  5. CocaSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    I love it! But I would only use it as an accent nail, there is a bit too much going on with all of them like this, but I love the colours together!

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  6. KellySeptember 10, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Looks awesome!! :)

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  7. lizzieSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    I like the color combo and the stripes, good on you for going outside your comfort zone! (I should do that more often myself!)

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  8. CourtneySeptember 10, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Looks nice.

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    I like this look very much!

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  10. SanyaSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    I think it'S very pretty!

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  11. ER-NailsSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    ooh colours are fabulous together!:)

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  12. Katie (Polished Page-Turner)September 10, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    This is so cute! Love the color combination.

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  13. FrugallyMeSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    I love it!

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  14. Fashion FootingSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    This is great!

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  15. fingersSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    I love this! I would wear this and enjoy it!

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  16. Nail StoriesSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    I think it looks great Jane and stripes actually suit you a lot :)

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  17. SandraSeptember 10, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    I absolutely love how it looks.

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  18. Smoochie MuffinSeptember 10, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    omg i love it! love the color combination. Perfect mani for daily life :)
    (lalaninrenkleri.blogspot.com)

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  19. KatieSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    I really like the color combination!

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  20. marox79September 11, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    What a gorgeous combo. It looks like a wallpaper or fabric, lol.

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  21. LizSeptember 11, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    This looks so fun! Cute :)

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  22. Refined and PolishedSeptember 11, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    Very simple, but cute! I love the color combo!

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  23. Olivia FrescuraSeptember 11, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    gorgeous colors!

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  24. Polish Vixen MarisaSeptember 11, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    I LOVE these!!!! AMAzing!! XOXO

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    I love how each nail is unique and no two stripes are the same. so cool!

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  26. beachgalSeptember 11, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    I too love these! I have passed on Dim Sum because it's like the pink baby sister of my I Ate Berries in The Canneries. Not enough different - so I am going to try mine with that vs. Dim Sum. Watch...now next time I am at the beauty supply I am going to grab Dim Sum Plum!!!

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  27. Amber @ My Nail GraffitiSeptember 11, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Cute idea and looks flawless!

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  28. ZaraSeptember 11, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    That's really cute! I love stripes in general, and I think the colors complement each other very nicely.

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  29. UnknownSeptember 11, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    A good color combo!

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    I absolutely love it! That color combo totally would work for me, but you could also mix up the colors for other seasons (browns/green/rust for fall, etc)

    Nice job! I just ordered some art brushes, can't wait to try them out, you inspire me to greatness ;)

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  31. UnknownSeptember 11, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    looks nice, bright way!

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  32. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    I love those nails! The colours are beautiful.

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  33. elenaerisSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I love these colors!

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  34. TinaSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    WOW! Want to see more like this!

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  35. Une Ruxi à ParisSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    wow so cool!! reminds me of the circus!!

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  36. LauraSeptember 11, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    I love this! Your colour combination is spot on and the overall effect is just amazing. I think this is a great look!

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  37. ClaudiaSeptember 11, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    So beautful. I love your blog. Your nails are always so nice (:

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  38. VeronicaSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    This looks awesome!!

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  39. SaSeptember 11, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Wow, those are pretty accurate freehand lines! Wish I had the skills to do it. And the color combination is nice, too!

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  40. linalinuxSeptember 11, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    I love it! the stripes and the colours. I´m impressed with how you got the lines so straight

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  41. SarahSeptember 11, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    you are so good at this! loving the stripes! I'm useless with my own nails xx

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  42. kaderkismetSeptember 12, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    absoluletly great!1 looks ver neat and nice

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  43. Pauline - omgnoodlesSeptember 12, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Love the colors you chose! Beautiful work! =)

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  44. rebeccaSeptember 12, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    my thoughts are, this is stinkin' gorgeous and i want to recreate it today for my stripes mani for my 31 day challenge!!

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  45. JaneSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Thanks so much everyone for your opinions and compliments, they mean a lot to me :)

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  46. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    I LOVE THIS! One of my favs, have to give it a go! :)

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  47. Floor DaasvandSeptember 16, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    leuke kleurencombinatie!

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  48. WardrobesSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    I absolutely love the design and colors! What nail stripe brushes do you use? Can I find them on Amazon?

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  49. JaneSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    @Wardrobes: Thank you :) I bought my brushes from Ebay and they look like this:

    http://www.nailproinc.com/ekmps/shops/nailproinc/images/vrush-3-piece-brush-set-1712-p.jpg

    They're very cheap but work great and I've seen it listed many times by different sellers.

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  50. glitterMOctober 13, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Just came across your blog and love this manicure. Impressive free-hand striping! Colour combo is awesome!

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  51. proud gold unicornOctober 16, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    I love this! It reminds me of wallpaper for some reason :)

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  52. ShanciaMarch 2, 2012 at 3:43 AM

    I could wear dis anyday anytime n alday long ! ;)

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  53. UnknownMay 16, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    amazing !

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  54. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2013 at 1:19 AM

    how do you clean the striper brush i just got the orly striper brush and haven't used it yet but i was wondering

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    1. JaneFebruary 6, 2013 at 11:38 PM

      Hi there! I clean the brush by soaking it in nail polish remover for a few seconds and then I gently dab it on a cotton pad. If needed I'll repeat this till it's completely clean.

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