NOTD: Popsicle Gradient

Hello~ I attempted another gradient this past week.  Since I had Essie's Tart Deco on, I decided to use it as my base and make a summery gradient.  To do the gradation, I used Jesse's Girl JulieG and OPI Charged Up Cherry.  The result reminded me of those pinapple-cherry Big Stick Popsicles that I used to eat on hot summer days when I was a kid.

It didn't come out as nicely as my first one, but I think it still came out okay.  There are quite a few imperfections, but that just helps remind me of the popsicle even more, with the colors swirled together. :)

NOTD: Whimsical Gradient

I've been wanting to try gradient nails for a while, so I decided to try it today.  My manicure had gotten messed up already, so I was already thinking of doing a new manicure.  Then, when I was looking at my polish stash, I saw OPI DS Coronation and thought a silver gradient would look nice with the pale pink I had on.  So, I just used my old mani as my base, and did the gradient by sponging OPI DS Coronation on top.  Voila!  My gradient nails:

  

I think they came out pretty well, and I'll definitely be doing more gradients in the future.  The ring finger got a bit messed up, so I just did a full coat of OPI DS Coronation on that finger.  Closer look:

What do you think?

I think they look a bit whimsical, and kind of reminds me of fairy dust.

P.S. I thought of maybe doing a tutorial on this.  Let me know if you want one~ :)