Monday, March 11, 2013

Vintage Nails






So, there was a time I was really into gyaru nails and decided to put a bunch of ornaments on my nails. Gyarus typically get acrylics, but I don't really like the feel of artificial nails. I went to the beads section of NYC (yes there's an entire street in NYC that just sells beads) and bought a bunch of flowers and little cameos. I wanted to do a Victorian kind of theme. 

I did a google books search for public domain works and found this ad in a 1950s magazine:



I didn't realize people were gluing stuff onto their nails for so long.

inspiration:

More vintage inspired nails:

10 comments:

  1. I have always liked the idea of gyaru nails, but the execution and aesthetic have always left me high and dry - especially with the longer, pointy nails.

    I commend those who are able to do it and enjoy it - it's a pretty cool idea. :)

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  2. I used a plastic rose in my mani for this challenge as well. I think I am officially hooked on them- so pretty and easy to apply!

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  3. Oooh very showy! Great research too :)

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  4. That looks so fab! I really love the little portrait :)

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  5. Pretty nail craft!!! Lovin' the history! :)

    Nice job.

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  6. I love what you did with the ornaments! It looks so cool!

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  7. I personally do not like gyaru nails, but i admit your nails look great. The pale blue is wonderful and i really like the cameo.

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  8. Holy wow these are incredible! I'm still coming to terms with the amazing fact that there is an entire street in NYC dedicated to beads! Awesome ;) Love the little magazine article too, how interesting!

    Aysh xoxo

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  9. omg this is great, I don't know which one I love more!

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  10. Hey, new follower here :)
    How cool that ''fingernail ornaments'' go that far back!

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    - Camilla

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