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The Digit-al Dozen does Inspired by: The Polished Koi

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Hi friends! I’m having a lazy day today. I haven’t been feeling good for a while now, Im starting to feel a bit better but hubby wants me to rest for another day. So I thought I would get a little blogging done in the meantime. Today is Day 4 of The Digital Dozen’s Inspired by Each Other theme. I have been obsessed with this mani that The Polished Koi did in January for the All That Glitters theme and I really wanted to try and recreate it.

Here is the original post from The Polished Koi.

The Digit-al Dozen does Inspired by: The Polished Koi *includes press samples

I didn’t have the same flakie topper from FUN Lacquer that she did so I tested out a number of different flakie toppers to see how they did. I ended up using 2 different toppers, interchanging the layers. I was not able to get the chrome like appearance that she did but I did get a lovely opal effect with many different colors shining through.

The Digit-al Dozen does Inspired by: The Polished Koi


Heres what I used:

  • UberChic Mini Plate Succulents
  • Tonic Polish Your Vibe Attacks Your Tribe
  • Tonic Polish Novitiate
  • Tonic Polish Endless Shrimp
  • Blush Lacquers Banana Boat Float
  • Blush Lacquers My Beach Umbrella – Ella – Ella
  • Colors by Llarowe Davros
  • Colors by Llarowe Weeping Angels
  • Painted Polish Midnight Mischief


The Digit-al Dozen does Inspired by: The Polished Koi The Digit-al Dozen does Inspired by: The Polished Koi

Even though I did not achieve the same effect I’m still very pleased with how these turned out. I do want to keep playing with my toppers though and see if I have one that gives the same effect.

The Digit-al Dozen does Inspired by: The Polished Koi The Digit-al Dozen does Inspired by: The Polished Koi

Hope you liked todays mani, check back tomorrow for one more!

Also be sure to check out the link up below to see what the other ladies did for today’s mani.


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Until next time, stay polished!


  • I love both versions of this mani. You did a great job with this recreation!

  • Ehmkay Nails

    Did you do a smoosh mani? I love this!

  • Yvette Price

    Great Recreation, I like how you used all the different pastels then covered it with the flakes.

  • I think this mani turned out great!

  • Kristi Vasquez

    Love this Tiffany! The negative stamping creates such a cool effect with the base you made.

  • I like how it turned out. it reminds me of a nice window mosaic

  • This turned out so pretty. I’m definitely going to try this myself.

  • Stacie Wacie

    It reminds me of lace! I love how colorful it is too.

  • Gorgeous! The base color looks like it mother of pearl effect.

  • These are really pretty! I love how unique it all looks!

  • Very pretty! The flakes in the CBL are more subdued.

  • marciaf

    I love this design. The iridescence is off the wall. I’d love to wear this.

  • Jen Sky Walker

    Wow! This design is incredible and looks fantastic! I’m going to have to try something similar soon!

  • Caffeinated Cuticles

    Love the mix of color under the black. It really pops!

  • Beautiful mani and recreation. I love the stained glass look.

  • Madhubani

    Ohh!! This looks fantastic. Love the mix of colors popping from under the black design… So chic and elegant

  • What a creative way to use a flake polish to add depth to nail art!