NOTD: Happy National Day Singapore - Sorry I Ruined Your Present

Sunday, August 8, 2010

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Part of the reason why I don't do Youtube videos is because I don't think many people would understand my English accent easily. I'm not American, and thus widely understandable (thank you MTV and Hollywood), and I'm not British, and thus slightly less comprehensible but still forgivable on account of having a cute and adorable accent. (Yes, I've come across many a non-Brit who think the Brit accent is cute. Believe it! :P ) Instead, I'm from a tiny country in Asia, called Singapore. And though English is the default language I use (I study, think, work, curse, and converse with just about everyone I know in English), I seriously doubt anyone outside of Southeast Asia would be able to understand my accent with ease, despite my fluency in the language. And although three years of living in Chicago have given me the ability to quite passably imitate an American accent, well...I don't wanna, even if it's just on Youtube. I'd feel like I was selling out, somehow. I mean, after all, how you talk is a part of who you are, right?

Anyway, I'm telling you this because my NOTD (Nail of the Day) has something to do with my native Singapore! This is because it's a Singapore-themed mani! You see, 9th of August is Singapore's National Day - the Singaporean equivalent of America's 4th of July, so it's a meaningful date in Singapore's history. And, it's a public holiday, which makes it awesome! :P

So, to display my love for my country (and for public holidays, LOL), I thought I'd base my NOTD on the Singapore flag, step out of my comfort zone, and try some freehand nail painting for the first time.

This is what the Singapore flag looks like:



You'd think it would be easy, right? I mean, the Singaporean flag doesn't have 50 stars and 13 stripes, and it doesn't have a red-on-white-on-blue Union Jack. It consists of two colours, and a handful of geometric shapes. So, I thought, it should be easy! This would be the perfect way to try out freehand nail art for the first time!

Well, turns out I suck at freehand nail art. That, and also, one should not begin a mani at 12.30am in the morning. This is the proof:

Singapore National Day Mani

Yeah, well, I know it sucks. Sorry Singapore, but I tried my best. I mean, the moon looks like a 5-year-old drew it on for me, and those squidges of nail polish are supposed to be stars, and I blurred whatever design was there because I didn't wait long enough before putting on a topcoat (hey, I did say I started my mani at 12.30am!). Still, happy birthday, I guess. It's the thought that counts, right? Right? *Crickets chirp*

For the base I used Eyeko Saucy Polish. That polish is really pigmented and thick. It's opaque in 1 coat, and I think I should konad with it next time. For the really horribly drawn on crescent moon and pseudo-stars, I used LA Colors Art Deco white art polish, which I'm ambivalent about. While I have no problems itself with the polish formula, which is thick, viscous, and dries quickly, thus making it ideal for nail art, I don't really like the brush. The bristles are a bit too long and thus hard to control. And I'm saying that because I actually mean it, and not because I'm trying to make up excuses for my sorry NOTD. :P

Singapore National Day Mani

Well, what can I say, except maybe please don't laugh at me? I know it's bad. Oh well, at least I got the colours right.

14 comments:

  1. My brother-in-law's girlfriend of several years was from Singapore. I thought her English was lovely, just like her accent ;)

    Your nails look cute!

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  2. :D happy natl day to us indeed! an awesome mani nonetheless!!! :D

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  3. you are too cute! I don't think we would mind your accent. America is about celebrating everyone's different cultures/backgrounds.. well at least I think that's what it should be... my dad has an accent.. and I understand his english..?

    your mani is awesome, btw. Showing love for you country is always cool. there is no konad for it, so of course it will not be super straight! It still is a fun mani!

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  4. I love your mani. I bet your accent is just fine. And HAPPY SINGAPORE DAY! to you. Freedom is important everywhere we go.

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  5. your manicure is lovely, plus your accent is super duper fine! i bet its going to be cute :D

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  6. I worked with a lovely lady from Singapore and I think the accent is sweet and very understandable.
    Happy Singapore day and the mani is cute!

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  7. Your nails are pretty! And happy National Day! :)

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  9. Congrats Singapore! Your mani is fabulous!

    And if you made Youtube videos, I bet we could all understand!

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  10. Nawwww, we'll understand you no matter what!!

    Good job on the free hand nail art too. Much better than me :)

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  11. I love the singapore accent! i think its cute :) my boyfriend is singaporean/malay so everything to do with the country reminds me of him haha :)

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  12. Awwh great post, and happy Singapore Day :D ew now you must do a video so I can see if you sound like my Singaporean friend :O

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  13. aww what a cute nail design. impressive

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  14. Hye... I know I'm waaaay too late to comment in this post, but would you kindly please tell me where you bought the eyeko nail polish? :)

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