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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Jelly Sandwich with Claire's Candy Shop and Essie Marshmallow

Today I decided to finally attempt the "jelly sandwich" manicure, which I've been admiring on other blogs (check out A Plethora of Nails for an awesome jelly sandwich manicure). I thought Claire's Candy Shop might make a nice base, with its abundance of multicoloured glitter in a pink jelly base. To top it off, I layered Essie Marshmallow, a milky sheer white, overtop. This is the result!



What do you think of my first "jelly sandwich" manicure? I'm rather fond of it; I like how Essie Marshmallow somehow makes the glitter pop more, despite obscuring it at the same time. It's kind of like how a matte topcoat added to a glitter lacquer will make the glitter particles stand out more distinctly.

Just a reminder- if you haven't heard about my Claire's Candy Shop giveaway, please see my previous post for details on how to enter.


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15 comments:

  1. Marias Nail ArtMarch 27, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    I love it, it's way more interesting now than the glitter on it's own (said the old girl tired of glitter LOL)

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    1. The Lacquer TrackerMarch 27, 2012 at 10:57 PM

      Lol. I do think the jelly sandwich look is extremely interesting. Yes, maybe more so than glitter on its own, depending on the combination!

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  2. BMarch 28, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    This looks absolutely stunning. It almost looks like a pink version of that popular Jawbreaker polish off of Etsy.

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    1. The Lacquer TrackerMarch 28, 2012 at 9:52 AM

      Ohh, I know the one you're talking about! I hadn't thought of it that way, but it kind of does look like a pink Jawbreaker. Speaking of which, I managed to snag Jawbreaker the last time Pretty and Polished's Etsy store was open. Can't wait for it to arrive!

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  3. UnknownMarch 28, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    You're so sweet to mention me! I think this jelly sandwich is divine! I definitely would eat it. Lol. Great job on your first one!

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    1. The Lacquer TrackerMarch 28, 2012 at 9:53 AM

      Thanks! FYI, I lol'd pretty hard at "I definitely would eat it".

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  4. CeeMarch 28, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Great sandwich!

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  5. Jacqui of The Scholarly NailMarch 28, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    Wow such a cool idea! I love this =) Kind of reminds me of white chocolate with sprinkles =)

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    1. The Lacquer TrackerMarch 28, 2012 at 12:41 PM

      I'm glad you like it! And white chocolate with sprinkles sounds delicious. :D

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  6. Nail Dazzler Nails March 29, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    Very nice sandwich. I never did one :0)

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    1. The Lacquer TrackerMarch 29, 2012 at 10:04 AM

      Definitely try it! This was my first attempt, and it's such cool and easy effect to create.

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  7. LydzMarch 29, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    i love how this looks! i love jelly sandwiches!! :)

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  8. The Lacquer TrackerMarch 29, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Glad you like it!

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  9. UnknownApril 3, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    I really like this one! With all of the crackle effect nail polish and stuff, it's so nice to see something new and unique. It looks fabulous. :)

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    1. The Lacquer TrackerApril 3, 2012 at 8:18 PM

      I find the "jelly sandwich" style to be refreshing, too. I'm so over crackle polish!

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