Make shift: Bows & Rhinestones

Can't afford a pair of real Japanese 3d nails? Well, who could blame you! Most nails start at $30 a pair- a real deal beaker for some.

So, one day last week I was looking on tumblr for some photos to include the 'Dramatic Nail' post and I found this:

Here's one creative idea that (Noircissemen @ Tumblr) decided to do, she took basic items, such as bows she found or bought from a local store (such as: Walmart or any discount stores in your area), a few rhinestones and her favorite nail polish- and BAM!

Even though, I'm not certain how you she managed to achieve the look, I tried do it on few nails and came up with this tutorial. (I'll post my results later)

Nail Template

Step 1: Start by painting all your nails, in one color. I painted all of mine in black. (It's such a trendy color~ ♥)

Step 2: Next add a top coat or clear base. You can make it as thick as you want it to be, but remember we're adding rhinestones and ribbons to it later, so you don't want to over do it or they'll become saturated.

Step 3: Let's work on the bow first. I've chosen a red bow, you can choose any bow you would like. When you've chosen a bow, just center it on your pinky nail.

- For an alternative look: You can place the bow on your center finger. It gives it a more girly-er look.

Step 4: Placing rhinestones on your ring finger (4th finger, next to your pinky) begin adding rhinestones onto your nail, make sure you place them on the outside of your nail, like the template above.

Step 5: On your thumb, add any color rhinestones onto the outline of your finger and then again around that outline in another color. (See template for example).

Step 6: And viola! You have simple make-shift nails that look great and didn't cost you an arm and a leg to make~!