Hello everyone :) This is my second attempt at a gradient manicure and I'm pretty in love with it! I started with two coats of
Rimmel Grey matter, then applied the gradient with
Australis Blackmail. I reversed the colours for my thumb and ring finger. Then, I felt an urge to stamp, so I took out
Rimmel Your majesty, an awesome silver polish and stamped with it. I used plate C09, purchased two years ago and collecting dust. Never again! :D I have discovered the joy of stamping ;)
(Please excuse the messy cuticles - my top coat pulled the nail polish :()
I love how the butterfly image is such a contrast to the black and grey backdrop - we don't normally associate butterflies or even flowers for the matter with such colours. It's almost saddening and an admit to defeat...gosh I feel artistic all of a sudden :P
What are your thoughts on this manicure? I'd love to hear them!
Thanks for reading.
~Sharon
Very pretty! I also like the contrast of the black/grey with the silver butterflies; very artsy :)
ReplyDeleteThey are gorgeous!! Cant believe it's only your second time doing gradients, they are so well done :))
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luvv the butterfly
ReplyDeleteAwesome.. I love this design :)
ReplyDeleteThis mani looks so stylish and cute :) Love it!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I love the delicate stamping and the gradient. Haha, I see you are also giving away Pedi-sox! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous and so original. I love it! xx
ReplyDeletelove the color combo *.*
ReplyDeleteI love this mani!
ReplyDeleteThis is great! The silver butterfly is such a nice touch:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Emma! I felt pretty artsy with the outcome too :P
ReplyDeleteThanks Veronica :) It really is a simple technique to catch on with!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
ReplyDeleteThanks haha. I love the look too :P
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle. And yes, I am indeed ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you Helena!
ReplyDeleteI love it too <3 So dark and morbid...then contrast it with the butterfly & flowers :D
ReplyDeleteThank you! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks Lindsey :)
ReplyDeleteOoo pretty! I love it.
ReplyDeleteAwww, thanks ^^
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