The colours I used are Essie Navigate Her, China Glaze Aquadelic, and OPI Fly, plus some CG Fairy Dust and the usual top coat of SV. That third colour, Fly, came out a little more subtly than I originally intended, but in a rare display of restraint, I decided to quit while I was ahead, rather than risk gunging the whole thing up.
Navigate Her skewed a touch more lime than I expected against the aqua blues, but I was happy with the result, since lime/aqua is one my favourite colour combos. Maybe next time I'll try adding some orange to the mix! I often get frustrated with new things and try to run before I can walk. That usually results in a lot of skinned knees, so I tried not to push it too hard it this time. Apparently, "restraint" is sometimes a good thing. Who knew?!
I love the color combination! This mani looks great! So summery! Hope you had sun to enjoy it even more!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Alas, no sun, but it definitely brightened my mood. :)
DeleteThis looks like a delicious cocktail!
ReplyDeleteWhat is your method to gradients? Slap-and-go, or sponge?
Haha, thanks--I would totally drink that cocktail!
DeleteBoth gradients I've done so far have been sponged. I put the 2nd colour onto the sponge directly and then dot a little of the 1st colour at the top of it, moving the sponge up and down a little while I apply. The hardest part for me is waiting until it's dry enough to sponge again without picking up more polish than I'm laying down. I just get so impatient!
i love the colors!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks a bunch! They're definitely some of my favourites. :)
DeleteAYIIII you need to come to Canada and do my nails!!!!
ReplyDeleteAww, totally blushing now! I'm nowhere near that good yet, but if I'm ever in the neighbourhood...;)
DeleteLove it! It's really pretty! It reminds of a tropical ocean. :)
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