Gradient Attemp # 2

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The fact that my last gradient attempt turned out so crappy made me fixate on trying it again so here I am with another post. I feel like I’ve been on a roll lately when it comes to posting so I’m going to try to keep the wind in my sails. I used two China Glaze polishes: Bahamian Escape and Man Hunt. I’ve swatched Bahamian Escape before but I added some swatches to this post again because this polish is so darn pretty.

I used a different type of sponge this time so I do think it created a slightly different effect. I am still not happy with it, but this one looks slightly better than my first attempt so I will keep practicing until I’m a gradation fool.

And just for shits and giggles, here is my favorite psychotic Kelly moment from The Office:

I am looking forward to my salad from Cafe Rio–yum!–and catching up on my favorite blogs. I have tons of reading tonight! 🙂

38 thoughts on “Gradient Attemp # 2”

  1. Have you ever seen The Office digital shorts? Subtle Sexuality is AMAZING. That song will get stuck in your head forever, though.
    I like this color combo together! I was thinking of trying a gradient with similar colors.

    1. I've never seen the digital shorts! Are they just online? You should try a gradient and you should also start a blog! 😛

      1. Hmm…that is a good suggestion! I have had a lot of fun meeting you and Nicole and I feel like it's fueling me to just talk about nail stuff even more, so that would be another outlet. I may have to look into this wordpress business this weekend.
        I'm not sure if you'll find them for free online (but probably somehow)…you can buy them off Amazon for I think $2 or something. I have the DVD…it was a gift.

        1. Oh, cool! I'll look into the digital shorts. (I just imagined shorts with binary code printed all over them)

          Yes, join us in the dark side of blogging. 🙂

  2. lmao I loooove kelly. She reminds me so much of my best friend. She wouldnt go as extreme as fake pregnancy but she has a very "kelly" personality. My boyfriend pointed it out first, and I was insulted at first, but then started to see the likeliness. Its sad she's leaving the office,but she's not really on it much anymore. I hope her new show is good!

    1. Uhm, that is totally an insult in my eyes. lol But I can imagine her being really FUN. I can't wait to watch her new show even if the title is very unfortunate. She is so hilarious.

    1. I thought it was just me! Everyone thinks he's super funny and I just don't get him. He seems kinda creepy and I don't know why!!!!

  4. Have you ever seen The Office digital shorts? Subtle Sexuality is AMAZING. That song will get stuck in your head forever, though.
    I like this color combo together! I was thinking of trying a gradient with similar colors.

    1. I’ve never seen the digital shorts! Are they just online? You should try a gradient and you should also start a blog! 😛

      1. Hmm…that is a good suggestion! I have had a lot of fun meeting you and Nicole and I feel like it’s fueling me to just talk about nail stuff even more, so that would be another outlet. I may have to look into this wordpress business this weekend.
        I’m not sure if you’ll find them for free online (but probably somehow)…you can buy them off Amazon for I think $2 or something. I have the DVD…it was a gift.

        1. Oh, cool! I’ll look into the digital shorts. (I just imagined shorts with binary code printed all over them)

          Yes, join us in the dark side of blogging. 🙂

  5. lmao I loooove kelly. She reminds me so much of my best friend. She wouldnt go as extreme as fake pregnancy but she has a very “kelly” personality. My boyfriend pointed it out first, and I was insulted at first, but then started to see the likeliness. Its sad she’s leaving the office,but she’s not really on it much anymore. I hope her new show is good!

    1. Uhm, that is totally an insult in my eyes. lol But I can imagine her being really FUN. I can’t wait to watch her new show even if the title is very unfortunate. She is so hilarious.

  6. If u find a good sponge let me know…I cannot do gradient with a sponge either. It stinks cuz I luv the look of it ;). I like yours, looks great.

    1. I thought it was just me! Everyone thinks he’s super funny and I just don’t get him. He seems kinda creepy and I don’t know why!!!!

  9. If u find a good sponge let me know…I cannot do gradient with a sponge either. It stinks cuz I luv the look of it ;). I like yours, looks great.

  11. I love this one! It's speckley but I really think it looks great! 🙂 You're gonna have perfect gradients in no time!! And that bahamian escape polish is super pretty!!

  12. I love this one! It’s speckley but I really think it looks great! 🙂 You’re gonna have perfect gradients in no time!! And that bahamian escape polish is super pretty!!

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