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Ombre Glitter Tipped Nails Tutorial

10.08.11 | Tara | 16 Comments

This past Saturday I hosted five lovely ladies (and one fab photographer) at my apartment for a party of sorts. Contrary to the pictures seen here it was actually an afternoon manicure themed tea party photographed exclusively for a feature on the Glitter Guide (our favorite glitttery & girly online newsletter/ blogazine founded by the talented Taylor of Sterling Style) – complete with a nail tutorial for ‘ombre glitter tipped nails’ (on natural nails) and ideas and inspiration for how to throw your own similar party for girlfriends.

The feature is officially live on Glitter Guide now, so you must go check it out!

Sharing with you here some fun outtakes from the day – we had to mix in some pomegranate Prosecco cocktails with the tea while doing our nails to loosen ourselves up for the shoot and give us a little glow, of course! Here I am above serving up cocktails with french tip adhesive strips on my nails (see tutorial!). See photo below for the shimmery final product.

It was such a fun day and I have to thank Glitter Guide Editor and my close friend, Alicia, for being the photographer for the shoot and helping me brainstorm ideas and organize it all! And many thanks to Erica, Nikki, Hilaire and Sara for being such fun guests and great friends.

Cheers to a daily dose of glitter!

my outfit: dress: heavily miu miu inspired Forever 21 (I know, seriously), earrings: BR Edition, necklaces: J.Crew & Tiffany & Co., lipstick: Nars Funny Face

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  1. mary says

    August 10, 2011 at 9:36 am

    How fun! You have inspired me to want to host a tea party! Very cute idea.

    Do you have an e-mail to contact you at with a quick question.
    xx,
    Mary
    mary@rewardstyle.com

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    • Tara says

      August 10, 2011 at 10:28 am

      @Mary – yes, my email is tara.wondergirl@gmail.com. so glad you liked the idea!

      Reply
  2. sherri lynn @ life of a wife says

    August 10, 2011 at 9:45 am

    I loved this feature on Glitter Guide! Such a cute little party – and I love the favor bags, complete with tea leaves and confetti!

    Reply
    • Tara says

      August 10, 2011 at 10:28 am

      @Sherri Lynn – thanks dear, so glad you liked it! I just wrote exactly how I created the goodie bags in the comments section of the glitter guide post! check it out! xx

      Reply
  3. ana says

    August 10, 2011 at 10:12 am

    this looks like so much fun!

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  4. Amber's Notebook says

    August 10, 2011 at 11:25 am

    How fun!! And congrats!! You look adorable!
    Amber’s Notebook

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  5. Hello Cupcake (@HelloCupcakeLLC) says

    August 10, 2011 at 12:07 pm

    Looks like a fun get together!

    Reply
  6. Robin says

    August 10, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    Tara, what beautiful pictures of you and your party! What fun. It is reminiscent of our fun tea party, which of course was mostly fueled by champagne :) Love the dress ,that color is yours.

    Miss you,
    Robin

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    • Tara says

      August 10, 2011 at 11:46 pm

      @Robin – yes, doesn’t it remind you of our party?! that was so fun :-) xo

      Reply
  7. Lauren says

    August 10, 2011 at 10:52 pm

    this is the cutest thing ever! love your guys’ nails!!

    xox
    Lauren
    http://www.pinklemonadexo.blogspot.com

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    • Tara says

      August 17, 2011 at 9:58 pm

      @Lauren – so glad you liked! thanks for visiting! xx, tara

      Reply
  8. Lauren Wickman says

    August 10, 2011 at 10:52 pm

    love your guys’ nails! so flippin cute!

    xox
    Lauren
    http://www.pinklemonadexo.blogspot.com

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    • Tara says

      August 10, 2011 at 11:45 pm

      @lauren – thanks dear! xx

      Reply
  9. kateshrewsday says

    August 10, 2011 at 11:47 pm

    I love this idea…wonder if they do it in the UK…

    Reply
    • Tara says

      August 11, 2011 at 10:14 pm

      @Kate – hehe maybe they do! xx!

      Reply

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