Sunday, September 11, 2011

Days 10 & 11: Gradient and Dots

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Today I have to catch up on the challenge for Days 10 & 11. Let's start with day 10, gradient nails.

What I used: Sally Hansen Blue Away, Ulta Blue Streak, Revlon Royal, OPI Roadhouse Blues

I started with Blue Away

Then I taped off the bottom and did Blue Streak 

Next Royal 

And finally RHB

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I don't think these are technically gradient, probably more ombre (how do you even say that?) but I had this idea in my mind and I wanted to do it. Now for polka dot nails!

I started with Essie Turquoise & Caicos

Then using my ghetto-fabulous dotting tool I made rows of dots, alternating with Sally Hansen Fairy Teal and Finger Paints Scenery Greenery.

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These are the only pics I have, this mani got totally demolished the next day.

Sorry this post has been rather abrupt and humorless, but today isn't the day for jokes.


Here and here are some powerful but heartwrenching photos if you want to look. I don't want to get too emotional but there's no way I can't acknowledge this painful anniversary. I hope you are all safe and well.
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11 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Love the polka dot nails!

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  2. Olivia C.September 11, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Love both designs!

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  3. ♥beauxs momSeptember 11, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    I love your gradient or ombre whatever it's called it's beautiful, an I love your polka dots they're cute t&c is one of my favorites, such a fun challenge.

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  4. ErikaSeptember 11, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Ombre sounds like ombray. :)

    I like your stripes and dots. :)

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  5. JJSeptember 11, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Those are both super cute!
    Good job!!

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  6. LarieSeptember 11, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Speaking of blues, do you have Orly Royal Navy? It caught my eye at Ulta, but I have never tried Orly. I like your blue stripes!

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  7. NailsLikeLaceSeptember 11, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    I think ombre is pronounced like the Spanish "hombre". =P Or at least that's how I say it. :) Very pretty ombre/gradient, anyway!

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  8. fingersSeptember 12, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Think it's pronounced ooombray. It's really cool I love it! Wish I had your dotting talents!

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  9. SandraSeptember 12, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    These are both really nice manis, I especially like the gradient one.

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  10. LauraSeptember 12, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Thanks guys! I looove youuu!

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  11. shannaraSeptember 13, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    love the dotts

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