I really like the challenges for this week. After today, I only have three more days left to go and I'm already wishing that it wasn't going to end. The prompt for Day 11 is as follows:
"Who would you like to be? Let us know by recreating another challenger's work."
glitter + pastel gradient nail art |
Well I want to be Alice from One Nail To Rule Them All! I've always liked her work, and she was one of the first nail artist/bloggers I knew about. She definitely has her own style and I really admire that.
Alice did these gradient nails topped with black and white glitter for Sloth week. You can see her nails on her blog (link), and she also has a video tutorial (link). I wish I could say mine were as easy to do as hers, but I guess I need more practice.
glitter + pastel gradient nail art |
glitter + pastel gradient nail art |
I did my gradient using the entire Models Own Ice Cream Sundae collection (on a side note, I've swatched these and hope to show them on the blog soon, even though it is an older collection). For the gradient, I painted my base colour, then sponged the tips with the second colour, trying to create a nice gradient. It doesn't have to be perfect, the glitter hides the imperfections. I then topped it with a coat of China Glaze Glitz 'n Pieces.
glitter + pastel gradient nail art |
I'm in love with this design. When I was doing the gradient, I really wasn't sure about these nails, but once I added the glitter, it was instant awesomeness!! Now I must do more gradients with glitter. ;)
What do you think of this design?
Meghan this look so lovely. The gradients are perfect and the glitter tie the whole thing up!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Natalia! I'm glad you liked it. :)
Deletethe gradients are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAwww... thanks Polish Rainbow. :)
DeleteI'm honoured that you chose me as your inspiration! These look absolutely fabulous :D
ReplyDeleteGosh! It was an easy decision, your mani was so great!! :)
Deletesoooo amaizing!
ReplyDeleteAwwww thanks shine eye!
DeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anastasia!
DeleteI love this! The gradient is so cool on its own but the addition of the glitter is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :D
DeleteLove it!!
ReplyDeleteThanks!! :) <3
DeleteHi Meghan, as usual you floor me with your artful manis!!! Beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteShucks... thanks so much. As usual, you floor me with your really kind comments! :)
DeleteAdding glitter to gradients gives such a nice effect :).
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