Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Holo and Glitter Gradient

So I've decided to try out the new polish challenge. I wasn't prepared to do a new nail art a day like most of the previous challenges, so the Year of Polish challenge is perfect for me! It will also make me post more regularly which is something I really want to do. To learn more about the challenge, just go to the "Year of Polish" page which is located right under the "About Me" section.

The challenge started on the first of January, so I'm a little behind, but I will catch up soon!

Week 1 of the Year of Polish challenge-  "Make it Sparkle" Mani Holo glitter

So here it is, mani 1 of 52! I decided to do a gradient, 1- because it is easy and quick and 2- because you rarely see a gradient that uses holo polish

Unfortunately, it is dark and rainy here in Ohio... So I couldn't get you guys any sunshine pictures which means that my silver holo, doesn't really look holo. If the sun shines before I take this mani off, I will snap some quick pictures of it to show you how truly pretty it is (or you look at amused polish's post about it)
Left Hand!
blurry rainbow pic!

Right Hand


Avon Nailwear Pro in Gunmetal
topped with Winmax Alpha Rainbow in Silver
Avon Nailwear Pro in Luxe Lavender
topped with my own franken- Melacara
and Out the Door Northern lights

I've been doing a bit of frankening lately and I love it! I need to buy more empty bottles because that is the only think that is stopping me right now :)

 Heres's a better look at Melacara. It's a medium grayish purple shade with loads of glitter and a hint of holo.


I hope you enjoy this awesome challenge and if you decide to do it too, let me know and I can spread the word about your designs!

Until next time ^_^

8 comments :

A Polished Touch said...

Pretty mani. I'm glad you're going the Year Challenge, too. :)

Pinkbeauty_love said...

LOVELY MANICURE!I love your fraken.I thought of doing this challenge but then I decide not too lol.

Unknown said...

Looks great!!
I love this mani!

Kaki @ GlitterObsession said...

Love it! And that franken is awesome! Where did get the name?

Polish AMOR said...

OMG your franken is sooo pretty I want it :-P haha I like the label you made for it

Samantha said...

thank you everyone :) The name of my franken is the scientific name for the Blackcap Basslet which is this really pretty purple fish.

Caitlin said...

I'm jealous of how long and beautiful your nails are! and I loveeeee your franken :) awesome gradient! I have yet to try one.

Samantha said...

@Visual-addiction

Thanks! Underneath the polish my nails are a peelie mess at the moment.Hopefully some Seche Rebuild will fix that ^_^

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Holo and Glitter Gradient

So I've decided to try out the new polish challenge. I wasn't prepared to do a new nail art a day like most of the previous challenges, so the Year of Polish challenge is perfect for me! It will also make me post more regularly which is something I really want to do. To learn more about the challenge, just go to the "Year of Polish" page which is located right under the "About Me" section.

The challenge started on the first of January, so I'm a little behind, but I will catch up soon!

Week 1 of the Year of Polish challenge-  "Make it Sparkle" Mani Holo glitter

So here it is, mani 1 of 52! I decided to do a gradient, 1- because it is easy and quick and 2- because you rarely see a gradient that uses holo polish

Unfortunately, it is dark and rainy here in Ohio... So I couldn't get you guys any sunshine pictures which means that my silver holo, doesn't really look holo. If the sun shines before I take this mani off, I will snap some quick pictures of it to show you how truly pretty it is (or you look at amused polish's post about it)
Left Hand!
blurry rainbow pic!

Right Hand


Avon Nailwear Pro in Gunmetal
topped with Winmax Alpha Rainbow in Silver
Avon Nailwear Pro in Luxe Lavender
topped with my own franken- Melacara
and Out the Door Northern lights

I've been doing a bit of frankening lately and I love it! I need to buy more empty bottles because that is the only think that is stopping me right now :)

 Heres's a better look at Melacara. It's a medium grayish purple shade with loads of glitter and a hint of holo.


I hope you enjoy this awesome challenge and if you decide to do it too, let me know and I can spread the word about your designs!

Until next time ^_^

8 comments :

A Polished Touch said...

Pretty mani. I'm glad you're going the Year Challenge, too. :)

Pinkbeauty_love said...

LOVELY MANICURE!I love your fraken.I thought of doing this challenge but then I decide not too lol.

Unknown said...

Looks great!!
I love this mani!

Kaki @ GlitterObsession said...

Love it! And that franken is awesome! Where did get the name?

Polish AMOR said...

OMG your franken is sooo pretty I want it :-P haha I like the label you made for it

Samantha said...

thank you everyone :) The name of my franken is the scientific name for the Blackcap Basslet which is this really pretty purple fish.

Caitlin said...

I'm jealous of how long and beautiful your nails are! and I loveeeee your franken :) awesome gradient! I have yet to try one.

Samantha said...

@Visual-addiction

Thanks! Underneath the polish my nails are a peelie mess at the moment.Hopefully some Seche Rebuild will fix that ^_^