About this design: I was originally influenced by these half moons I saw on The Nailasaurus. Coincidentally, it was also done for the 31 Day Challenge. I really enjoyed the combination of gradients with half moons. At the same time, I got the fall collection from Polished by Alexandra in the mail to review. The gorgeous shimmery fall colours just really appealed to me right away.
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| Gradient Half Moons |
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| Gradient Half Moons |
How to get this look: I used Polished by Alexandra The Witching Hour (a purple shimmer) and Gourdeous (a shimmery copper). I started with copper on most nails with the exception of the accent nail. I sealed it with a coat of KBShimmer Clearly On Top (any quick dry top coat would work) and used hole reinforcements to mask off the bottom "half moon" part of my nail. I did the gradient with a makeup sponge and the opposing colour along the bottom, and a bit of the base colour on the top. I hope that makes sense. I finished by doing some minor touchups with a detail brush and sealing with one coat of Clearly On Top.
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| Gradient Half Moons |
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| Gradient Half Moons |
Overall, I'm happy with how they turned out, being my first half moon design, however, they read school colours to me. I don't know why - normally I like purple and copper/gold together. But the two polishes make the perfect gradient and I'm tempted to use these again - or two other polishes from this collection - to do a gradient design.
What do you think of these? Do you like half moon designs?
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This is incredible! I love the combination of the gradients and the half moons... very ethereal. And the orange and purple together are awesome! Very fall =D
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Polished Prescription! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Doing the gradient adds a bit of time but it's totally worth it IMO. :)
DeleteYour half moon gradient is stunning, I've never seen anything like it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Erin! That's very sweet of you. :)
Deletethis idea is just PERFECT ! you re the best!
ReplyDeleteHaha! Well I can't take credit for coming up with it, but thanks for the sweet comment! :)
DeleteGreat idea, thanks fir inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI never though of thet combi of halfmoonies and gradient, gorgeous!
Well the idea wasn't mine originally but I'm very glad that you enjoyed it and were inspired. You're very welcome!
DeleteI agree the colors remind me of like a sports team haha but I looove the gradient half moon style!!!
ReplyDeleteLol! I knew I wouldn't be the only one that saw that! ;)
DeleteI'm glad you enjoyed the design. Maybe I'll try it again with a different colour combination.
Well I think this manicure just ROCKS! Thank you so much for featuring my polishes! :)
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome Alex! They are absolutely gorgeous, I can't wait to swatch them. :)
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