Wednesday, February 25, 2009

2007-2008 Top 20: #15 China Glaze Ruby Pumps/Lubu Heels

One of the main things on my "outrageously priced item" wish list are a pair of Christian Louboutin heels. While Manolos are the main attraction due to Sex and the City, Louboutins and their signature red soles stole my heart. I love Christina Aguilera's retro look; a style I hope to emulate once I get that cash. The look is usually accompanied by a pair of Louboutins. Considering that I am only 4'9 1/2, I need all the help I can get.

However, since I am broke, I occasionally indulge with a Louboutin mani. I know I'm totally late in the game with this, but I love the pairing of black and red. In the early days of my nail polish addiction (winter 2007), I attempted the manicure on much shorter nails. I used Chanel Black Satin and an unknown red glitter Jessica polish for the look.

I didn't attempt a Louboutin mani until a couple days before I went to New Orleans in December. My nail length at the time was ideal for the Louboutin mani. By this time, I owned the China Glaze Lubu set: Lubu Heels and Ruby Pumps.


No flash


With flash

There is one huge drawback to the Louboutin manicure: it is a bitch and a half to remove. First of all, you're dealing with glitter nail polish: every manicurist's nightmare. I remember back in my acrylic days, I had on a cheap pink glitter polish prior to my nail appointment. I'm pretty sure the manicurist surreptitiously glared at me while scrubbing my nails down with acetone. That's not even dealing with the underside of the nail. You'll be scrubbing this stuff off for days, be warned!

While this isn't an everyday look, it's definitely fun for a night out. Don't be scared by red tips; it'll just give you an excuse to rock all those other vampies in your collection.

6 comments:

Brooke said...

I haven't ever tried this mani, but I have always thought it looked cool. It would be cool to do it with other colors too I think.

The Asian Girl said...

Brooke--I did it with the Hornets mani...whenever my nails grow out I'll try something new. *sigh* I miss long nails...

The Pretty Brown Girl said...

I had the HARDEST time removing Ruby Pumps & Blue Sparrow! I went through a whole handful of cotton pads messing w/it! Whew!

The Asian Girl said...

PBG--both are AWFUL to remove...even with HandsDown pads, it still takes an awful amount of scrubbing, even with a mini-soak.

Lucy said...

Thanks for showing us the manicure. I have both polishes but have to use each seperately. I don't have any nail length at all. Looks very nice.

The Asian Girl said...

Lucy--when I first did the Louboutin mani, I didn't have any nail length as well. It was more of a pain cleaning under short nails than long nails.

 
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