Cupcakes and Cashmere

Sparkled Lilac

June 9th, 2011

I love when an unexpected nail polish color combination turns out perfectly (kind of like this eery combination from last fall). Today I layered a pretty pastel (Essie’s French Affair) with a sparkly top coat (Sephora for OPI’s Only Gold For Me) and couldn’t be happier with the results. It’s fun and flashy when it catches the light and subdued and sweet indoors.

193 thoughts on “Sparkled Lilac

  1. Love those nails! So pretty!

  2. wow, so simple yet so sweet. i feel like i need to get these now

  3. GENIUS! Absolutely genius, girl!

    Love it.

    xoxoo
    chloe ** http://flowerponychloe.blogspot.com

  4. This is gorgeous! Such a fab idea!

    Fox Whiskers

  5. would definitely want to try that :)
    i just got a blue sparkly nails today!

    sneakpeek post to tmr:
    http://pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com

  6. So cute, it matches your blog :)

    Kate

    http://www.thrillofthechaise.com

  7. I use a glittery topcoat ALL the time since I’m not the best manicurist, the glitter hides any flaws. I love the light pink you chose. Gold nailpolish with silver glitter also looks great.

    Helene
    Bon Vivant + a Budget

  8. awesome!

  9. So cute!! Can’t wait ti try something like this. :)

  10. Your nails look perfect!! X Mandy aka MENNEPEN

  11. We loved this so much we included it in a nails trend round-up of our own. It’s like a more feminine take on the “crackle” polish trend.

    Check out your feature in our post.. :)

    http://headtotoewithemyandpo.blogspot.com/2011/06/beauty-break-nailed-it.html

  12. SO pretty! Some sparkly nail polishes are a tad overwhelming, but this one works perfectly with the lilac. The combination reminds me of fairies.

    M.

  13. i am doing a post where i linked this post since i was inspired by this:)

  14. essie nail polish is the best defo need to glitter ones in my life though!
    http://mademoisellemaria.blogspot.com

  15. You love your pink and gold, don’t you? :)

    http://www.mrstnaturally.blogspot.com

  16. This is so pretty! I have to get my hands on that beautiful sparkly top coat!

  17. I got this one and a couple other glittery ones recently and was at a loss as to what to do with it – used your idea with light pink on my toes and looks so cute. Thanks for the idea!!!

  18. wow, this looks amazing!

  19. too cute! now i need to go out and buy me some glitter! :D

  20. love this idea!

  21. this combination looks absolutely beautiful!

  22. OMG, I layer my nail polish ALL THE TIME! I can’t get a pedi without adding a layer of glitter on whatever color I pick! It’s a great idea and I love your color combo :)

  23. what a lovely combination! Perfect for spring/summer (:

    http://www.elleovely.blogspot.com

  24. How fun! I just did the same look, except with Essie’s Clambake. I love the orangey-red with the gold sparkles. It looks super chic against a mariner blouse, and very summer fun with a lime green tank top. :)

  25. I love this…so much fun.

  26. That pink is divine. I’ve been looking for a pale pink which gives a good coverage and I think you’ve found it for me!

  27. I was wanting to do something ultra cute to my nails, and this is perfect. Adore your style…love your creativity!!!

  28. So cute! Love this combo :) Must try it out for summer :)

  29. loving this. tried it out this weekend over red and it’s awesome. have it on now with the pale pink and really love it. keep the beautiful ideas coming our way!

  30. love, love, love this! you are always so creative. thanks for sharing with all of us!

  31. http://nailburgerlar.tumblr.com/

    Wow!!! You should go eat a burger with those nails and post on nail burgler!!! Your nails need to be seen!!!! They are so pretty!

  32. You’re a genius!

  33. i just went out and bought this nailpolish! just used it but put my little twist on it. hope you can check it out friday morning when the post goes up :)

    love
    kat
    http://www.paperdolltheory.com

  34. happened to be browsing through Sephora today and remembered this post. I was so excited when i saw the polish and immediately added it to my purchases.

    just painted it over a light pink i already had at home and i LOVE it. such a good idea and combination.

    thanks for sharing!

  35. LOVE the nails! All your nail creations are inspiring me

  36. looks great!!!

  37. The nails in tan, with golden frost above, also looks great : D.I leave the link to my blog with my version made ​​on 14.6.2011.just because I’m not a girl … very pink lol

    http://eclectico-diverso.blogspot.com/2011/06/new-manicure-nueva-manicura.html

  38. Great nails! Must try this out soon!

    ————
    Gayatri
    Look who’s Wearing (LwW)

  39. So cute! LOVE IT!

  40. So fun! I love layering Deborah Lippman’s “Happy Birthday” over a basic color!
    xo
    http://allykayler.blogspot.com/

  41. How proper for spring time! Love this

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