Golden Globes Inspired Nail Art Tutorial – Mila Kunis in Gucci Premiere
Last night was so much fun, you guys! Not only did the Golden Globes air, my fave award show of the season, but I co-hosted the very first #NailGlossip twitter chat with Sarah from Chalkboard Nails and Jen from The PolishAholic. It was so great dishing on the award show looks with fellow nail fanatics. The hour flew by and I can’t wait for the next one, January 26th (Grammy night).
During the chat, @NailedKit asked if any dresses inspired us to create nail art so I threw down the challenge that we should all try our hand at some Golden Globes inspired designs. I don’t know about you guys, but I couldn’t take my eyes of Mila Kunis. I’ve never seen her have a bad red carpet moment and I knew her sequin and chiffon Gucci Premiére gown would look fantastic as nail art.
The Inspiration
Mila Kunis in Gucci Premiere at the 2014 Golden Globes
What I Used
Orly Mirror Mirror, Essie Set In Stones, OPI Haven’t The Foggiest
Get The Look
Begin with a base coat of Orly Mirror Mirror. It’s smooth and well pigmented so you only need two coats.
Orly Mirror Mirror
Next, use a nail art brush dipped in OPI Haven’t The Foggiest to draw lines from the base of the nail in varying lengths. Then, fill in any spots at the base with super tiny strokes of Haven’t The Foggiest.
With Stripes of OPI Haven’t The Foggiest
Finally, add a super thin layer of Essie Set in Stones from the base to about 2/3 of the way up the nail. This will deposit a few larger sequins and a smattering of smaller glitter to emulate the metallic gems that appear on the bodice.
With Essie Set in Stones
Finish with a layer of top coat, once dry. Applying too soon could smudge the lines.
The Finished Product
Gucci Premiere Inspired Nail Art
Orly Mirror Mirror ($4.99 on sale) is available at ULTA.com, OPI Haven’t The Foggiest ($8.99) is available at ULTA.com and SallyBeauty.com, Essie Set In Stones ($8.50) is available at Kohls.com and Nordstrom.com.
What do you think of my couture inspired nail art design? Is this something you would try? Who wore your favorite dress at the Golden Globes? And how would you recreate it as nail art?
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LOVE this! Great job!
Thanks Brooke!
Girl, you nailed it! Pun very much intended!
Haha, thanks Melissa! It was so simple and fun to do.
This is awesome, it looks gorgeous and delicate. You totally nailed it
Thank Adriana! I kind of don’t want to take it off. I’m really happy with how it turned out.
Wow! I’m so impressed, it’s perfect!
Thank you Natalie!
Feeble my ass! This is gorgeous!
Oh wow, you did an amazing job. It really looks great
This looks amazing on you. Props, girl.
WOW you did an excellent interpretation! Love this!
So pretty and simple! Love it
How fun – this is so cool and beautiful!
Awesome job! Might have to recreate this myself sometime :]
A lovely, ladylike mani. Beautiful!
I think I need Orly Mirror Mirror like I need air. I am definitely going to create a similar mani some time soon! Possibly in another color. Still, that grey… *puppydog eyes*
Absolutely brilliant. Mila missed the occasion to wear it…
Is this something you would try?
No, this is something I WILL try! Lovely!!!
Brilliant, Michelle!!! The Golden Globe Awards were so inspirational, I actually ended up doing 10 dress inspired manicures. The best 6 out of 10 are featured today on SoNailicious. And, one of them is Mila Kunis dress
yep, great minds! I love your version, it’s more complex! XX
Awesome, thanks for the heads up. I’ll have to check out your designs.
This is so beautiful and chic! Think I’m gonna try this at some point
If you do, I’d love to see it.
I had a good time at the Nailglossip party and your manicure is fantastic! Love the gray and sparkle. 8-}
So glad you could join us. I hope we’ll see you on Grammy night
OOOH! I love this! Uasually I don’t care for outfit > nail art conversions, but this one is fab!
Love it. It’s simple yet beautiful.
This is fantastic!
Michelle….girl you are definitely talented…your nail art is awesome!!! Gorgeous & talented…wish I lived close to you..so you could do my nails for specials!:) xoxo
Thanks Debbie! Straight lines and glitter. Just my speed
P.S. My favorite dress was on the acrtress Lupita Nyong’o gorgeous Ralph Lauren red gown! Stunning!!!
Love it!! Plus… It’s gray themed, and I’ve been loving me some grays lately!!
I’m not usually a fan of nail art, but I love this!
Wow! These look so good! You say often that nail art isn’t your thing, but I beg to differ, these look amazing! I may have to recreate my own red carpet nails.
Thank you! I just don’t have drawing skills so I feel very amateur when it comes to nail art. I could never put myself in a class with the really talented artists out there.
Looks great! My fave was Sofia Vergara in a beautiful black gown with a sky blue necklace. Obsessed! I will try to figure out how to best pair those two colors up on the nails.
Love this look! Might have to try it some time!!
Very pretty!!! I think this is the best one I’ve seen yet for fashion inspired to nail art. It’s simple but so pretty!
I love the simplicity in this design!
Gorgeous!! Looks amazing
beautiful! majorly loving this; so creative and chic.
I totally love this look! So simple, and the colors are great together. Well done! I feel I must have my go, but I want to experiment with different color combos.
I have been on a cruise for two weeks and have missed this site. Glad to come back to such a gorgeous page.
Gorgeous! Fantastic job.