Monday Mani: Chevrons

Today's Monday Mani theme is chevrons! It was actually a super close race!

I was gone for a family reunion on Sat and wasn't sure how much time I'd have so I did this mani on Friday. To make sure it would last, I actually used a gel base! I did a regular gel mani using Finger Paints Stay True to the Art (white) as the base. Gel manis don't last super long on me, but that last longer than a normal mani so I figured white would be a good base to use with other stuff on top!

After finishing up the gel part, I added the details using Nabi Fushia (yes that's how it's spelled :/) and some nail vinyls. Topped the whole thing off with Rica Glossy Glam which is also how I secured the studs).

Nabi Magnetic Nail Polish

I saw this polish at Walgreens the other day and decided to try it since it was only $4.99. Ugh. It doesn't work!

I put down a base of the color, and it was completely opaque so I magnetized it right away. I held the magnet for 60 seconds and barely anything appeared.

So then I decided to put down a base coat of the color, wait for it to dry, and try again. Same result.

Sorry for the chipping, but I didn't bother top coating this mess.

See? You can barely see anything! I went back to Walgreens the very next day and returned it. I rather pay $16 and have a Nails Inc polish that works really well than only pay $5 for this crappy one.