This may be my Pièce de résistance manicure. Inspired by my favorite cartoon from my childhood, incorporating all nail art techniques I’ve tried my hand at, and despite the art not turning out perfectly I am so pleased! Stamping, water marble, precision brushes, dotting tools, crystals, and taping–oh my! This was one epic manicure. 27 colors, 2 stamping plates, 3+ hours, and years of nostalgia at my fingertips.

The Last Unicorn is one of my two favorite movies from my childhood, the other being The Labyrinth (and later in life, The Nightmare Before Christmas, which will most certainly get its own manicure come October). It’s one of those movies that I could watch every day and never get tired of it. I’m 24 years old and to this day I still tear up during the movie, especially at the end. I even have the book, er, somewhere.

Neverland Nail Blog is having a nail art contest with the theme “Do you believe in magic?” I wasn’t entirely sure of the specifics for what I wanted to do but I knew I needed to do it based on The Last Unicorn. I love the idea of having a theme and doing each nail with a different character/aspect. The Unicorn/Amalthea and the Unicorns got two nails each because I love them so much!

Now, I know my art isn’t amazing but please indulge me–I’m proud of this and my ego is fragile 😉 Click the pics for larger versions!

Sally Hansen Purple Potion

Custom franken Merry & Pippin

Konad special black

Sally Hansen Whirlwind White

Deborah Lippmann Prelude to a Kiss

Revlon Pink Freeze

Sinful Colors Midnight Blue

Anise Urban Jungle

NYC Cashmere Creme

Wet n Wild Red

Wild n Crazy Pierre

Wet n Wild 9.0.2.1.Orange

Sinful Colors Dancing Nails

Sally Hansen Celeb City

Milani White Canvas

Milani Black Sketch

Diamond Opal Glitter

Hema 10

Sinful Colors Tokyo Pearl

NYC Flat Iron Green

Sally Hansen Green with Envy

Orly Luxe

Orly Sweet Peacock

Art Deco silver

Orly Fowl Play

Sally Hansen Rose Wine

Sinful Colors Pinky Glitter

BM-215

BM-222

Nail crystals