Cocktail Manicures - No.1 Tequila Sunrise Manicure - with Born Pretty Fimo Fruit Pieces

I was recently sent a lovely collection of fruit shaped fimo pieces to review from Born Pretty Store, and with a stroke of luck the sun has just begun to show its face over here in the UK. It's actually a beaming hot lovely day, so I thought it would be a great time to start a season of Cocktail themed manicures to celebrate the sunshine. First up a Tequila Sunrise. 

Cocktail Manicure - Tequila Sunrise 

Tequila Sunrise Cocktail

Photo By Theculinarygeek

Tools

Born Pretty 3D fruit fimo pieces

Base Coat - Seche Restore

White Nail polish - Seche Porcelain

Neon Orange Polish - China Glaze  - Sun Worshiper from China Glaze Poolside Collection

Neon Yellow Polish - China Glaze - Yellow Polka Dot Bikini from China Glaze Poolside Collection

Glitter Polish - China Glaze - Snow Globe from China Glaze Let it Snow Collection

Top Coat - Seche Vite

Wooden Hoof Stick

Dotting Tool

Bit of Sponge

Born Pretty 3D fruit pieces

The fruit pieces come in a lovely little box, with a see through hole you just slide round to take out the piece of fruit you desire. For my first manicure I went with the orange pieces.

How

• Apply Base Coat
• Apply 1 coat of Seche Porcelain (a white base always helps Neon colours apply more even and opaque)
• Allow to dry
• Apply 2 coats of China Glaze Sun Worshiper, one great thing about neon polishes is they tend to dry quicker than normal nail polish, which is great for a gradient manicure
• Using a sponge gradually apply China Glaze Yellow Polka Dot Bikini to achieve a gradient effect
• Once Dry Carefully apply China Glaze Snow Globe to the tips for your sugar sprinkle effect.
• Apply Seche Vite and allow nails to dry completely

Applying Fimo Oranges

• Apply a tiny spot of Seche Vite where you want the nail decal to go
• Using a hoof stick carefully apply the fimo piece on the nail
• Using the dotting tool carefully press down the edges of the decal so it adheres strongly to the nail bed
• Apply Seche Vite to seal the decal

I have to admit, I didn't think this manicure would last more than a day or two, but I'm onto day 4 and all the fimo pieces are still in tact :) I absolutely love these little fruit pieces, they can really spice up a summer manicure, and are going to be a vital part of my cocktail themed manicure season.  Here's a few more piccies :D

Depending on how you use these you could get 12-20+ manicures from them. They are so easy to apply, and top coat really holds them in place so you'll get more than a few days wear from them :D If you would like to try out these Fruit Decals click here They are only $1.79 for 120 pieces, and if you do decide to try them don't forget to use the 10% off code below :D

Anyway hope you've enjoyed the first part of Cocktail Manicures Season, there will be more to come :D