Gradient is a new huge trend going on right now so I definitely will make more gradients in the future, because I'm really a big fan! It looks like your nails were done by professional, but all you need is a piece of sponge, 2 or more polishes and you're ready to go. :i
When my previous manicure started chipping, I decided to upgrade it with a gradient. :L Since I already had this blueish pink, I decided to go with a pink and purple.
The purple I used is Señorita Bonita from China Glaze's Summer Island Collection (really gorgeous purple with tiny pink flakes), the pink is Forget Now from Sinful Colors. First I wanted to use 108 Degrees, also by China Glaze, but since I spilled out a few ml of this gorgeous polish, I checked my stash and found a dupe, yay! So yes, 108 Degrees and Forget Now are really really close. :)
I think I sponged 3 times, mostly because I wanted to cover my ring finger with Waking Up in Vegas, but 2 would be enough on other nails.
I just love this blurry picture I took. <3
I just love this blurry picture I took. <3
Daylight - Blurry |
Daylight |
Base:
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener
Essence - Shopping Trip in Soho / 2 coats
Essence - Party all night long / 1 coat
Ring Finger: Essence - Waking up in Vegas / 1 coat
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Sponging: China Glaze - Señorita Bonita & Sinful Colors - Forget Now
Beauty Secrets Top Coat Fast Finish Polish Dryer
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Sponging: China Glaze - Señorita Bonita & Sinful Colors - Forget Now
Beauty Secrets Top Coat Fast Finish Polish Dryer
I just love how these 2 looks together! It looked even yummier as a base color I had on before sponging. :L Sometimes it looked like I was wearing a duochrome. :)
What do you think about this color combo? :) Did you already master this gradient technique? :) If you're searching for a tutorial, don't forget to check Sammy's amazing tutorial!
There's still time to vote for BM's contest, you can find the links in the right sidebar or in my previous posts! I know I'm spamming you with these links all the time. :$
Have a lovely weekend and thanks for reading!
Xoxo,
Ivana :k
Love love love it! I want to do some gradient nails too! :D
ReplyDeleteI love this Ivana!!
ReplyDeleteI totally adore your color combination, Ivana! I love gradients!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, gradients are something I can't seem to get right!
ReplyDeleteOk now I feel like I should also do a gradient mani xD
ReplyDeletesteta sto se na slikama ne vide flejkiji na prstenjaku al je super gradijent :)
ReplyDeletečudovito! <3
ReplyDelete108 Degrees is now in the permanent China Glaze line along with Blue Iguana. Unfortunately, Senorita Bonita was NOT added.
ReplyDeleteWau wau wau <3
ReplyDeleteohh so so gorgeous!! :)
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful <3
ReplyDeleteGorrrgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteOooh la la! Gradients always leave me breathless... Love the shimmer in this one!
ReplyDeleteYour nails are so pretty!
What a stunning gradient! It really sparkles in the light!
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