#ManiMonday: Snakeskin Stamping Manicure

I stumbled upon this manicure pretty much by accident.  I had bought a Revlon Colorstay polish on clearance at Target, and had been wanting to try out the color.  I was uber disappointed with the color, it was a dead match for my living room paint color, and needed something extra. Wait, you don't have a nail polish color that matches the paint in your living room?!?


I wasn't satisfied with just the blue, but I didn't want to remove it and completely start again. Then I remembered hearing/reading somewhere that the new Essie Metallics are great for stamping. I had just picked up 'Penny Talk' that day, so I decided to give it a try. And WHAM. Seriously gorgeous!


I used the BM-215 stamp, and was thrilled with the outcome. You can purchase the Bundle Monster (BM) set on Amazon here for $21.99.  Make sure you buy the 25 piece sets, they're a wider stamp.  I of course bought the original set before knowing this and was disappointed when the stamps weren't big enough to cover my nail bed.  I don't think I necessarily have large nail beds, but they were only covering like 75%.


To achieve this manicure I applied 2 coats of Revlon 'Blue Slate,' and stamped Essie 'Penny Talk' with Bundle Monster BM-215 plate.


What do you think?

 
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31 comments

  1. Danielle LealJuly 30, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    So gorgeous! I love this mani and I have been eyeing the nail stamper kits for some time now. I think its about time I splurge and get one.

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  2. JessicaJuly 30, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    Very cute! I've been looking for Penny Talk for weeks. I LOVE it! Where did you find it?

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  3. TaraMixandMatchJuly 30, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    That looks really cool!

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  4. KaseyJuly 30, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    That turned out so good! I haven't had much luck with stamping. Maybe I should try those Essie polishes. Not sure if it's the polishes I'm using or my technique. lol.

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  5. AnonymousJuly 30, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    your manicures always look so great! I don't think I would ever have the patience to do that!

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  6. SummerJuly 30, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    I love how it turned out!

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  7. Sarah @ Scissors and a WhiskJuly 30, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    I LOVE this!! Looks great!

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  8. JessieJuly 30, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    Wow that looks awesome!! What a great idea!!

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  9. jessicaJuly 30, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Gah your nails are always so pretty! Love this one!

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  10. Nichole @ Yeung Mother HubbardJuly 30, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Very cute! I love nail stamps they make such a difference!!

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  11. JazJuly 30, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    What can I say that hasn't already been said? Great color combo; yet another cute mani by you! :)

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  12. MenachérieJuly 30, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    This is so awesome! I can't believe how many prints there are. Your mani definitely came out really well.

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  13. kjpugsJuly 30, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Ahhh stamping... I fear for the day I become addicted to it. I don't own any stamps yet but THIS is amazing!!! I love how it turned out on you!

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  14. Amy's Fashion BlogJuly 30, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    Love them. I have been getting so many comments on the magnetic nail polish. I might go buy another color. Since my hubby love it on my nails too.

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  15. AnonymousJuly 30, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    Cute! I love this look.

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  16. applesandglueJuly 30, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Oooh, I love how it looks on you!

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  17. The Preppy StudentJuly 30, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    omg this looks FANTASTIC!

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  18. Just Another ShopaholicJuly 30, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    That looks fab!

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  19. JessicaJuly 31, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    I love it! So cool.
    PS = I finally remembered to reply to your email. Let me know if you ever want to meet up <3 :D

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  20. DenissaAugust 1, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    LOVE!! Good to know about the stamps, because I unfortunately bought the smaller ones and get so frustrated because they don't cover my whole nail!

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  21. AnonymousAugust 1, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    This is so beautiful! I haven't gotten the hang of stamping yet :/

    Evani
    simplyevani@gmail.com

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  22. AnonymousAugust 3, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    I've never seen these stamping kits before! I love it. Think I'll add that to the birthday wishlist!

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  23. UnknownAugust 3, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    Um, I'm having a hard time functioning because I thought your first pic was from Pinterest and then I saw that you actually did it yourself! *brain explodes* Love. Lovelovelovelove.

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  24. taraAugust 3, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    this looks SO cool! i love it!

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  25. FranziskaAugust 4, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    OK, confession: I still don't understand how stamping works. Embarrassing, I know. I see all these amazing manicures and I'm always jealous that now I'm going to go have to youtube it or something so I can buy some of my own. Any tips/suggestions?

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  26. StéphanieAugust 5, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    LOVELY!! Just subscribed! Please check out my vintage site at http://musevintage.blogspot.com/ :)

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  27. RachelAugust 7, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    Wow. I love the idea of stamping but don't know anything about how to do it. That looks amazing though!

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  28. VickiAugust 7, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    I've been debating whether or not to invest in the Bundle Monster. Lately I have seen so many awesome designs with it. And they are so much cheaper than Konad plates!

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  29. LiekeAugust 7, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    OMG love this!!!! I just wanted to say hello but really love you blog and you now have a new follower!

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  30. UnknownAugust 7, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    WOW they look amazing!! I just got a stamper kit for my birthday so I'm hoping it has something like this :)

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  31. Sarah E.August 9, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Love it!

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