Friday, August 24, 2012

Seafoam and Silver




I love gradients. That is no secret at this point. But I don't really love this one. I used Essie's Turquoise & Caicos for the aqua color and Essie's Blanc for the white. Those two formulas DO NOT blend well. It took me 3 thick coats to get the aqua to be opaque, which is against my rule in general. The Silver is Maybelline's Pedal to the Metal over...something, I forget now. Initially, this manicure was inspired by an old pick-up I saw cruising down the street...all shiny paint and chrome. But once I was finished with it, all I could see was seamfoam and random silver. Not what I was going for. I definitely feel like I'm in a slump, inspiration-wise.
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2 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 24, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    It has that classic car look, but the gradient is so subtle!

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  2. Nichole C.August 24, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    yeah, I really didn't intend for it to be so subtle. But the turquoise & caicos was so hard to work with. It took THREE thick coats to get it to look opaque.

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