Milani Color Statement Water Marble Nail Art

by Lisa Heath

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Happy Monday!  This weekend went by too fast, but I seem to have gotten a lot done as far as the blog goes.  I was on a nail art kick all weekend and tried a few new things including the design I use when water marbling.

Usually I do a simple marble with larger “loops” for the design.  I basically make a flower like design in the water (I do have a pictorial planned for a post tomorrow!) and place my nails in the “petals”.  This time i decided to switch it up and dip my nails into the “flower” center.  I have to say, I was impressed with myself on this one.

Milani Water Marble

For this water marble I used the new Milani Color Statement shades in Water Front, Imperial Purple and Mint Crush.  I also used Milani Spotlight White as a base.

As I said earlier, I do plan on working on a pictorial tonight and have it hopefully posted by tomorrow to show how I did this design.

Now, you all know I couldn’t leave well enough alone.  I always have to add something to a water marble, but I didn’t want to just add a glitter top coat as I have been doing… so I reached for my gem wheel and decided to add an aqua gem to the center of each marble.  Had I known I was going to gem it up, I would have worked on centering the marble a little more.

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May not be everyone’s thing, but I like it with the gem!

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So far I have been loving the new Milani Color Statement nail lacquers for various designs and I was so thrilled to find they water marbled so easily!

Milani Color Statement Nail Lacquer Price: $3.99 Each

Where To Buy: Milani Website

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As I said (twice now I think..) I am working on doing a pictorial for this water marble tonight.  IF I have time this weekend, I may do a video of it as well since it’s been awhile since I’ve done that.

Hope you love it, and enjoy your Monday!  I’m on my third cup of coffee already, and can already tell I’ll need a fourth.

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52 comments

Allison @Never Say Die Beauty July 28, 2014 - 8:37 am

Lisa, this mani is so spectacular! I can hardly wait to see the tutorial even though I doubt I could do it myself…tho’ I just might give it a try. Love this look!

Lisa Heath July 28, 2014 - 8:50 am

Thank you so much Allison! I was actually squealing a bit when I did the first nail because it came out better than I expected

Brooke @ Blushing Noir July 28, 2014 - 8:39 am

These are beautiful shades, especially together! I love the little stone in the middle!

Lisa Heath July 28, 2014 - 8:53 am

Thank you Brooke! I almost added one more shade, but didn’t at the last minute!

BeautyJudy July 28, 2014 - 8:51 am

What a great mani! I love this. I love how versatile water marbling can be. You make me want to play tonight, see what I can come up with!

Lisa Heath July 28, 2014 - 8:56 am

Thank you! Since I started doing water marbling, I was sticking to “safe” designs I knew, so I’m glad I tried something new this time, it paid off :)

Kim July 28, 2014 - 8:51 am

I love the colors and the design

Lisa Heath July 28, 2014 - 9:27 am

Thank you so much Kim!

Phyrra July 28, 2014 - 10:07 am

That is an amazing mani

Lisa Heath July 29, 2014 - 12:35 pm

Thank you! I was pretty proud of it!

pinksith July 28, 2014 - 11:05 am

This is seriously the prettiest water-marble I have seen in a long time! I love the addition of the gems!

Lisa Heath July 29, 2014 - 12:36 pm

Thank you so much!!

Leelo R July 28, 2014 - 12:31 pm

Gorgeous! I wish I was that good at watermarbling.

Lisa Heath July 29, 2014 - 12:38 pm

It took me a bit of practice! Thanks!

NORAH LOVES MAKEUP July 28, 2014 - 1:29 pm

Those colors are to die for, I love all of the swatches and manicures

Lisa Heath July 29, 2014 - 12:39 pm

Thank you so much!

Cindi July 28, 2014 - 2:41 pm

What pretty colors. I love the sparkling gem in the center.

Lisa Heath July 29, 2014 - 12:39 pm

Thank you! I thought it was a nice touch :)

Eugenia July 28, 2014 - 3:15 pm

I LOVE LOVE!! This is soooo perfect!!

Lisa Heath July 29, 2014 - 12:44 pm

Thank you so much!

Destany July 28, 2014 - 5:10 pm

I suck at watermarbles!!

Lisa Heath July 29, 2014 - 12:45 pm

Aww haha. It takes a bit of practice!

Brittany July 28, 2014 - 6:10 pm

Whoa whoa whooooa! is this real life? WOW girlfriend. What an amazing marble.

Lisa Heath July 28, 2014 - 8:07 pm

You made me blush a little <3 Thank you!

Betzy Carmona July 28, 2014 - 7:29 pm

Your nails turned out amazing

Lisa Heath July 29, 2014 - 12:45 pm

Thank you so much Betzy!

Anastasia July 28, 2014 - 8:43 pm

This has to be the prettiest water marbling I’ve ever seen. Great job!

Lisa Heath July 29, 2014 - 12:46 pm

Thank you so much Anastasia!

Nidia - Lit From Within July 28, 2014 - 8:45 pm

Holy Frijole. That is gorgeous! I have yet to pull off a successful water marble. Love the pattern you chose – and I actually prefer that they’re not all centered. I bow to you.

Lisa Heath July 29, 2014 - 12:46 pm

Thank you Nidia! I’ve been attempting them for almost 3 years now I think, and this is definitely the best I’ve done.

Marisa - Hey, Darling Polish July 28, 2014 - 9:15 pm

This is so pretty! I love the colors you used and the watermable is just stunning! Great job (:

Lisa Heath July 29, 2014 - 12:47 pm

Thank you so much Marisa!

Mai July 28, 2014 - 9:45 pm

I’m so jealous at how even and wonderful the water marble looks!

Lisa Heath July 29, 2014 - 12:47 pm

Thank you Mai! Now I’m scared I won’t be able to recreate it!

Kath TheFabZilla July 28, 2014 - 10:15 pm

I’m completely amazed with your talent. That’s such a gorgeous water marble nail art!

Lisa Heath July 29, 2014 - 12:47 pm

Thank you so much!

Justina July 28, 2014 - 10:21 pm

The little gem you used on these really completes the look!

Lisa Heath July 29, 2014 - 12:48 pm

I liked the addition. It just didn’t seem done until I added them!

Sheila July 28, 2014 - 10:26 pm

You are so talented – I love how this turned out.

Lisa Heath July 29, 2014 - 12:48 pm

Thank you Sheila!

Kimmi @ The Plastic Diaries July 29, 2014 - 12:44 am

Pictorial and video PLEASE! It’s so pretty and I suck at water-marbles but I want to learn.

Lisa Heath July 29, 2014 - 12:48 pm

I’m going to attempt a video this weekend, but I put a pictorial up last night!

Kendra July 29, 2014 - 2:56 am

This mani is perfection. Excited to see the tutorial too!

Lisa Heath July 29, 2014 - 1:26 pm

Tutorial is up! Thank you!!

Jacky July 29, 2014 - 4:48 am

That is *stunning*!! I love the colors you used and the way the design turned out. I’ve never had the nerve to try water marbling, but this just might change my mind. :)

Lisa Heath July 29, 2014 - 1:32 pm

I’d love to see it if you do attempt it! Just make sure you have a nice chunk of time to dedicate to it! My first one took me well over an hour!

Laura MyNewestAddiction July 29, 2014 - 5:35 am

Love the water marbling. I wish I could figure out how to make it work for me.

Lisa Heath July 29, 2014 - 1:33 pm

Thank you!

Jess Scull July 29, 2014 - 1:14 pm

Absolutely stunning!!! Love the colors together

Lisa Heath July 29, 2014 - 1:34 pm

Thank you!

Honeygirlk July 29, 2014 - 1:21 pm

I am in love with this mani – I need to try to pair these shades together too. I’ve been rocking out the vampire red one this week… I love it.

Lisa Heath July 29, 2014 - 1:35 pm

I haven’t tried that one yet! And I love these 3 together!

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