Abstract Gradient Beach Nails

I’ve realized that my urges to have gradient nails while on vacation will not go away…. so I’ve embraced them! My boyfriend actually suggested that I bring more polish on our last vacation so I wasn’t going to pass up that offer!  I ended up hauling 12 bottles with me but only ended up using 8 of them (including top coat, base coat, and solar oil).  My picks are below…

China Glaze “Sun Worshipper”

China Glaze “Flip Flop Fantasy”

China Glaze “At Vase Value”

China Glaze “Grass is Lime Greener”

OPI “Alpine Snow”

OPI Nail Envy “Sensitive & Peeling” used as base coat

HK Glisten & Glow Top Coat

CND Solar Oil

 

I ended up keeping ‘Sun Worshipper’ on my toes for my entire trip!  And I received endless comments from fellow travelers about how wonderfully bright they are! When I initially painted them I forgot my white base coat and had to start over.  When I began nail art I never knew how important a white base was.  I know better now!

On my hands I initially wore a gradient of OPI’s “Alpine Snow”, China Glaze “Grass is Lime Greener”, and China Glaze “Flip Flop Fantasy”.  I really loved it but then noticed that it looked like fruity Halloween candy or a weird watermelon, so on day 5 I changed it up to what I like to call “Abstract Gradient Beach Nails”, pictured above, using OPI’s “Alpine Snow” as a base and sponged on China Glaze “Grass is Lime Greener” and “At Vase Value” with my Sephora sponges.

I attached some lovely water decals from the Born Pretty Store as seen above.  You can use my code TAGX31 for 10% these gorgeous decals here.

And last but not least, a basic white always does the trick…. just saying…

 

❤ Kristin

Let’s take this “At Vase Value”

 

Anyone who knows me cannot deny the fact that I have always had an obsession with bright teal.  From my graduation dress to the accent wall in my first home, I can always find a way to sneak some teal into the room.  The discovery of China Glaze “At Vase Value” has been a glorious moment in my life, to say the least.  In truth, I’m pretty obsessed with the City Flourish collection and will likely end up purchasing most of it…. eventually.

I’ve created numerous manicures from this gorgeous light sky blue polish (that obviously looks teal enough for me to love).  It’s a gorgeous cream which takes two coats for even coverage.  It’s so bright that it’ll catch the eye of anyone nearby! I’ve also used it in nail art and will continue to do so as it POPS over any light color.  I wanted to share my love of this polish, how well it goes on, and how much I recommend you buy it.  I’ll be posting more of my new mani’s in the upcoming days so keep an eye out!

 

❤ Kristin