Rockin' the rainbow

I got my new nail brush set from eBay today and I really wanted to play around with them, so I spent about an hour just playing with each brush and essentially doodling on my nails. I wanted to do something spunky for my spunky new blog, and at the same time play with my new toys. So I decided on spots and stripes!

I chose a rainbow over grey nails. I LOVE rainbows (who doesn't?!) and I thought it was perfect for the current spring weather - sunny and hot, rainy and steamy.

 

Is it just me, or does my middle finger nail 

look oddly shaped in this photograph?

I attempted a messy look, but I'm not positive I pulled it off. My thumb is probably closest to what I was going for. Kind of a random, striped-but-almost-filled effect.

My feature nail was rainbow dots, and I loved how it turned out despite its slight messiness (forgive me, it's my first dotting attempt!) I found my dotting tool to be too small and delicate, so I used a toothpick instead.

 

This look would be so great for going to Sydney Mardi Gras! I think it's a great idea for a gay pride mani, or it can just be a regular rainbow - whatever floats your boat! (Or.. your float! Teehee) :)

Polishes I used:
Base: OPI Skull & Glossbones
Rainbow: Red: The Face Shop RD302
Yellow: The Face Shop YL702
Green: The Face Shop GR502
Blue: The Face Shop BL602
Orange and Purple both came from a 12 colour "Urban Colours" set I got from an Aussie supermarket for $10. (I know, bargain, right?!) None of the colours have names on them.

Speaking of The Face Shop, I'm planning on adding a review very soon. Stay tuned :)