Since I’ve been experimenting a lot more with nail art, I’ve developed a love/hate relationship with gradient nail art. I LOVE the way they look but I HATE the way mine always turn out…until now! I finally got them to cooperate and turn out the way I wanted!
Last week I went to CVS and bought a few polishes since they were having a good sale. You can never have too may if you ask me! Here’s what I picked up:
I’ve always like the combination of pink and orange and thought that would make a perfect gradient! I applied the pink Spoiled color in Plastic Flamingo first then I sponged the orange Spoiled color in Let’s Get Sushi on top.
I loved how it turned out but it was missing a bit of a pop. So I decided to add a bit of yellow just to the tips in Amarillo from NK polish. I’ve been dying to try and do a palm tree design all summer and since Summer is now officially over, I figured better late than never!
I love how the gradient came out but my poor palm tree needs some serious help! LOL What colors do you like to use for gradients? Please share! Linking up this week to Glitter and Gloss and Well Shut the Front Door!
Omgggg… YT is sooo freakin cute!!!! I’m linking up tomorrow… I gotta ask Mimi when we going to host Mani Monday again. Lol!
Yes!!! I’ve missed linking up with y’all! Heck that’s how I even got started and you all kept me on track so I wouldn’t start slipping…hahaha!
Pretty!!! I never tried the gradient but then again I haven’t painted my nails until two months ago. Hahaha I had to stop biting them first.
Good for you! Just a matter of time before you start experimenting and become a polish junkie…LOL!
Eeee!!! THIS IS SO CUTE! Your gradient turned out great! And I LOOOOOOOVE your palm tree and bird details! I love using all different kinds of colours for gradients. Oh, and sparkles. Yeah, I almost always need to add a little sparkle. Haha!
Thanks! I’ve fallen in love with gradients now that I actually figured it out…LOL
Hello!
I found your blog through The Nail Files link up and I love your nails. The colors are pretty!
Enjoy your evening!
Carissa
Lillies & Silk
Thank you Carissa! I love linking up and finding new polish lovers as well! So many creative people out there…who knew! 😉
I love the palm tree and birds – so pretty with the gradient 🙂
Thank you!!! Next time I may use a fine point sharpie. I suck at doing nail art with those darn brushes.
those nails are so PRETTY. I love it.The gradient effect is beautiful. I’ve never had anything like that
Thank you so much Demetra! I’ve been trying to get these darn gradients to cooperate for months and finally got it right. Now I’m addicted to doing it…LOL!
Awww snapp! Manicure looks awesome. Loving the little palm tree and yea, it was a great decision to add the yellow. I like the little POP it gives.
I saw those color show ones on sale too! I also picked up a pack of 8 elf nail polishes for about $8 on sale at target 🙂 It contains a lot of pretty colors I’ve always wanted!