Freehand '80s


Hi everybody! This is the nail art I made with H&M's Navy Cosmos as my base color. I was just playing around with my favorite nail art striper China Glaze Ink, looking for an easy freehand design. You all know I can't live without my precious tape when it comes to nail art, but let's face it, using tape can be quite time-consuming! So (easy) freehand designs are a nice alternative every now and then. :-) For this pattern that looks kind of '80s to me, I started drawing the zigzags on each nail. After I'd finished there was still something missing, so I used a dotting tool to fill in the empty spaces with big dots. I thought it turned out pretty cute in the end, but the best part was that the whole job was such a piece of cake. ^^ I used Essence Matt top coat for that ultimate matte finish, but below you can also see the glossy version that I just had to share with you. :) Hope you guys like it!
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  1. MarisaFebruary 6, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    I love, love, love this!! Such a fun mani!

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  2. StellaFebruary 6, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    I love all your designs!
    You never dissapoint us!
    Congrats!!!!
    xxx
    Miss Starshiny

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  3. Sophia - Unhas a TroisFebruary 6, 2012 at 12:34 AM

    Love the matte version!

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  4. greeneyespinknailsFebruary 6, 2012 at 12:34 AM

    This is fun! Once more, great job Jane!

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  5. nail crazyFebruary 6, 2012 at 12:39 AM

    awesome, love it :-D

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  6. LydzFebruary 6, 2012 at 12:46 AM

    i love this! looks great!

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  7. JossieFebruary 6, 2012 at 1:01 AM

    It looks awesomebbb

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  8. StacyFebruary 6, 2012 at 1:03 AM

    This is so cool, mattified it looks like Sharpie on your nails!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    this is sick!! I'm so gonna try this!

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  10. AnaFebruary 6, 2012 at 1:34 AM

    That. Is. So. Cool!

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  11. JFloColmanFebruary 6, 2012 at 1:40 AM

    looks awesome! love it mattee

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  12. BiancaFebruary 6, 2012 at 1:56 AM

    Hi Jane,

    I love this freehand design and your blog! It's one of my favourite nailart blogs I've found. Your tutorials are always so easy to follow! I tried 'Vintage Clouds' the other day too :)

    Gratitude,
    B
    x

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  13. JulieFebruary 6, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    So so awesome!

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  14. A ClarkFebruary 6, 2012 at 2:24 AM

    I love this!..now this is simple enuf 4 me to try on my lil nubs

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  15. Colorindo suas UnhasFebruary 6, 2012 at 2:27 AM

    Nossa lindo, mas gostei dele fosco, diferente!

    Bjos
    Belinha
    www.colorindosuasunhas.blogspot.com

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  16. Meghan SaraFebruary 6, 2012 at 2:29 AM

    ACCCK I love this! I wanna do this RIGHT NOW!!!

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  17. Chloe InnvaerFebruary 6, 2012 at 2:32 AM

    I am totally loving this! Super cute!

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  18. SarahFebruary 6, 2012 at 2:38 AM

    Looks so cool! Simple and so awesome. Love it!

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  19. JackieFebruary 6, 2012 at 3:05 AM

    Love this, the matte finish really sets it off!!

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  20. aradiasblogFebruary 6, 2012 at 3:17 AM

    I like it

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  21. KirstyFebruary 6, 2012 at 4:11 AM

    Love it! :)

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  22. A Polished TouchFebruary 6, 2012 at 4:41 AM

    AWESOME mani. Very fun.

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  23. ALETA COLUCCIFebruary 6, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    I love this! I've never heard of that striping polish before. It's looks hot! And I love the matte polish underneath.

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  24. Jenna van WylerFebruary 6, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    Your manicures are always PERFECT! Even if I can't recreate them, I love just looking at them!

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  25. I Drink Nail PolishFebruary 6, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    Sooooooooooooo cool!!! LOVE this so much! <3

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  26. Beauty WizażFebruary 6, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    beautiful mani :)

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  27. Rie (Nails and Noms)February 6, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    I LOVE this look! The matte coat really pulls it all together. I'll definitely have to give this a try. ^_^

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  28. Lisa ShersnevaFebruary 6, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    I think it's an interesting idea of the mani. I like it :)

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  29. Une Ruxi à ParisFebruary 6, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    This is such a fun mani!

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  30. CrisFebruary 6, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    Perfect manicure and nail art xx

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  31. CynthiiaaFebruary 6, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Incredible, really amazing!

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  32. Elis.February 6, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    *.* fantastic!

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  33. Super Cute Super EasyFebruary 6, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    You're so good at free handed designs!:)

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  34. All The Pretty PolishFebruary 6, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    This is awesome! It looks like a funky tiger design :)

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  35. Marie LovesFebruary 6, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    wow these are gorgeous!

    Marie x

    marieeeloves.blogspot.com

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  36. Gina MarieFebruary 6, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    Love the matte!

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  37. Gina MarieFebruary 6, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    And just joined Bloglovin' and I'm following you there, too! :o)

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  38. RudaFebruary 6, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    I love it! Both versions!

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  39. MarjoleinFebruary 6, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    Ziet er super leuk uit! Zowel mat als glimmend eigenlijk, like!

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  40. Pauline - omgnoodlesFebruary 6, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    I love this mattified!!! I used to do zigzag designs a couple of years ago, but have not tried it with a matte top coat! I must! This turned out great! <3

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  41. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    Love this! Both matte and glossy is gorge xx

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  42. IsaDFebruary 6, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    I was looking for an simple design and this is just perfect!

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  43. AnjaFebruary 6, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    It looks super cool!

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  44. Never A Naked NailFebruary 6, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    Very cool

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  45. Never A Naked NailFebruary 6, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    Very cool :)

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  46. UnknownFebruary 6, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    This is so simple yet so pretty!

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  47. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    Amazing!

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  48. Saima's SalonFebruary 6, 2012 at 11:54 PM

    China Glaze do stripers?? Must google! I tried your cloud design to make my black lace mani this week, so easy to do but no-one who's seen them believes it is that easy! x

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  49. Heather @ Peace, Love & PolishFebruary 7, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    This looks awesome!

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  50. Larissa Guerini BragaFebruary 7, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    Amazing, i love orange it is so cool

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  51. Lipstick fridays@hotmail.co.ukFebruary 8, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    You have such an amazing blog xx wow xx
    Wanted to invite you to join my Mac giveaway xx if you could check it out that would be fab xx hope to see you at my blog soon xx

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  52. Conversando entre librosFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Muy original. Me gusta.

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  53. Jennius - Gold Speck NailsFebruary 8, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    I don't even have words for how much I love these! They're so bold :D

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  54. FrossoFebruary 12, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    Cool! I love the matte version, it looks more like a sharpie that way :)

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  55. wonderlust nailsFebruary 14, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    This is so cool and I love the matte finish too. Very original but simple.

    www.wonderlust.blogspot.com

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  56. dress&shoesMarch 9, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    i LOVE this nail art so much!!!! Part of whose name above to see Matt. Of what this company?

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  57. jolkag78March 24, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    It looks so nice!!

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