Funfetti Glitter Mani

One of the world’s most simple joys is Pillsbury Funfetti cake mix.

It's not just plain ol' vanilla. I guarantee you that, in a blind taste test, I could detect the true Funfetti out of a selection of French vanilla, vanilla, white cake and yellow cake samples.

Funfetti is different. Funfetti is... special. There’s just something about that trademark treat when you bite or slice into it… pale, fluffy cake with cheerful dots of color.

Over the past decade or so, “cake batter,” “cupcake,” and "birthday" flavored and scented things have become increasingly popular. I've seen lotion, perfume, candles, frozen yogurt, ice cream and more, all made to smell like cake.

It occurred to me that, out of all the cakes you can make or buy, Funfetti is the epitome of all things cakey. And here's why.

Funfetti is cake-batter flavored cake. And it’s deliciousss.

I’m usually very strict about my cake… I like to bake from scratch BUT I make an exception from time to time for Funfetti. When I do whip some up, I compensate by making a homemade frosting; either rich milk chocolate, or an angelically pink vanilla.

It was with pink vanilla Funfetti cupcakes in mind that I crafted the glitter manicure you’re about to see.  I was also inspired by a recent purchase — Essie’s Matte About You. I’ve been contemplating matte top coats for a while now, and my online research confirmed that Essie’s formula creates the best matte finish.

I love when frosting completes the transformation from fresh and shiny to that final stage when it has “set” with a thin, slightly crisp, somewhat matte shell or crust. Toothsome! A matte top coat would be the perfect finishing touch.

Want more desserty nail trends? Help yourself! There's plenty to go around. And if you've got some desserty nails to share, send them to us! We'd love to post them.

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xxo, GLOSS

Mummy Tape Mani & Orly Androgynie Review

Whilst browsing the Internet, I stumbled across an amazing blog: Nailside.

Jane, at the tender age of 21, is absolutely amazing. I clicked and clicked and clicked away on her blog, filled with inspiration. I plan to try out a lot of her techniques over the next few months, so I decided I'd better master the basics first.

I used her "Mummy Tape Mani" tutorial as my guide. I was a little apprehensive, so I decided just to do a few accent nails. I chose my left ring finger and thumb, then threw in my right pinky for a little extra cray cray.

MAH COLORZ

Accent nails: I used Essie Mint Candy Apple as my base, and Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Black Heart as my top coat. "Normal" nails: Orly Androgynie

 

 

Let's just say my dreams came crashing back to earth. Everyone said the gray jelly base is too dark, leaving you with a "dead glitter" look. "Dead glitter? What does that even mean??" I asked myself. Now I know!

The base is just too dark. I used three light coats and you can barely see any glitter. The base obscures any possible sparkle. Not to mention, the glitter sticks to the sides and bottom of the bottle. I shook vigorously for a very long time, but it didn't do much good. I ended up tapping the "stick" part of the brush onto my nails to steal glitter off of it. Low budget, right?

I would not advise the purchase of this particular Orly shade. If you truly feel like shelling out the dough, check out Alexandra's mani. She did it; must be witchcraft. ;)

xxo, GLOSS