Franco-Ontarian flag nail art |
But first I thought I'd share with you some facts I learned about flags, which have absolutely no relevance to nail art at all:
- The flag of Nova Scotia has the same crazy lion figure (it's called a lion rampant) as the "apartment flag" in the Big Bang Theory. Makes you wonder, who adopted it first? ;)
- Mars has a semi-official flag. If we ever colonize Mars, the dilemma over what flag to adopt is a non-issue. (source)
- The pirate flag is called a Jolly Roger. And here I thought that was a chain of restaurants. Guess I was wrong.
- Carrying a white flag and a black flag at the same time would be confusing. A white flag symbolizes surrender, which I already knew, but a black flag symbolizes anarchy, which is news to me. Note to self: don't ever hang black towels or linens from a balcony or window.
Franco-Ontarian flag |
About this design: So the flag that I finally decided on was the Franco-Ontarian flag. It's the emblem for francophones living in the province of Ontario (in Canada of course). My paternal grandfather was francophone and so I have a French last name. My dad's side of the family also lives in Ontario, as do I. So you see the connection there.
Franco-Ontarian flag nail art |
Franco-Ontarian flag nail art |
I decided to incorporate the design quite literally, except I added accents of gold. I also decided to keep the original colours, since it had meaning to the flag. My index fingers has little abstract trillium designs over a gradient, while my pinky has fleurs-de-lys over a gradient.
Franco-Ontarian flag nail art |
To get this design: I used only three polishes: Sally Hansen White On, Nubar Into the Wild, and Stripe Rite striping polish in gold. The studs are from the Born Pretty Store. As always, I painted my design freehand using a medium length detail brush.
What do you think of this? Have you ever done nail art inspired by a flag?
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It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. I love the design as well as the pretty colors. The addition of studs takes this over the top but it isn't tacky or gaudy at all. I love this! Especially the gradient on your pinky and index fingers.
ReplyDeleteI agree, flags generally have pretty boring designs, but I think you solved this challenge really well!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeletegreat!! :)
ReplyDeleteI think it looks great. Normally I find it hard to be inspired by a flag as well.
ReplyDeleteWell, you know I love this flag just because of the fleur! :) Great job!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous design!
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