Valentine's Day: Ladybird Manicure

You see, most Valentine manicures would include the usual hearts and glitter; so this year why not try something new? I know ladybirds are not the first that comes to mind when it comes to romance, but these creatures have meaning behind their adorable appearance. Red and black are both sexy and mysterious colours for your nails too! ;)

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Some belief that if caught and then released, a ladybird would fly to your true love and whisper your name in his/her ear. Upon that, your true love would come searching for you. Also, ladybirds are a love symbol in which the number of spots indicate the number of months to pass before love comes.

Sorry about the picture quality, camera phone boooo. Nevertheless, that shouldn't stop you from creating your ladybird nails!

Steps:
1. Paint your whole nail a solid red. (I opted for a tangerine red)
2. Paint the tip of each nail a solid black.
3. Using a doting tool/nail brush, paint a black line on the middle of each nail.
4. With a doting tool, dot the red parts of the nail to create the ladybird's signature spots. About 5-7 dots per nail depending on the size of your nails. Refer to a picture of a real ladybird to guide you.
5. Seal it all in with a top coat! To prevent smudges, wait for the polish to complete dry before applying the topcoat. Also, apply top coat in swift motions and avoid painting over the same spot repeatedly.

Polishes used:
Sera Red
Sasa Black CBL 105