Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Twinsie Tuesday: Holiday Gift

Nothing says "holiday season" like torturing your friends with nail art challenges. At least, that was our rationale for this week's Twinsie Tuesday theme, holiday gift. This week, we were paired up with a fellow Twinsie and gave each other "gifts" of assignments that would stretch their talents and challenge them. My partner was Lakeisha, who had me do a gradient mani. (Be sure to head over to Lakeisha's blog to see what I challenged her to do. Warning: I was pretty evil. Muahahahaha... Sorry, Lakeisha!)

I've never tried a gradient before, so I kept mine pretty simple with two colors. I love the way textured gradients in particular look and I thought that might be fun to try. So my two polishes were OPI Solitaire and Julie G Blueberry Fizz. I think they look nice and winter-y together!



I wasn't sure if I'd be any good at a gradient (with me and nail art, complete and utter failure is always a potential outcome) but I'm actually really proud of how this mani turned out! I've dubbed them my "ice princess" nails. :)

I had accidentally posted this manicure a week early, so whether this is your first or second time seeing it, I hope you like it! Be sure to check out what my other Twinsies have gifted each other this week!

Amanda at Amandalandish
Amber at Nails Like Lace
Chelsea at Nailed Blog
Cordia at Seriously Swatched
Elizabeth at Did My Nails
Kelly at Tuxarina
Lakeisha at Refined and Polished
Marisa at Polish Obsession
Meredith at Polish and Charms
Rachel at Top Coat It
Róisín at Cuti-CLUE-les
Traci at DrinkCitra
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19 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 26, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    Uhhh you're a bit early with this :P Gorgeous mani though!

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    1. ChelseaDecember 4, 2013 at 9:36 PM

      Yep, that was my mistake! Wah waaahhhhhhhh. :)

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  2. MelissaNovember 26, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    This is gorgeous! I love the textured gradient.

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  3. Heather @ Peace, Love & PolishDecember 3, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    I love this gradient. Like, a lot.

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  4. Refined and PolishedDecember 3, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Ice princess is a great description! You have to be lying about this being your first gradient because it looks awesome.

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    1. ChelseaDecember 4, 2013 at 9:39 PM

      Thanks so much, Lakeisha! :) I swear, I've never tried one before! I think using textured polish actually made it a little easier. I felt like it was easier to sponge on.

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  5. MB @ Obsessive Cosmetic Hoarders Unite!December 3, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Love this CHelsea!!

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  6. AmandaDecember 3, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    This is simply fantastic! Well done, Chelsea!! And I looove the Julie G. on you ;)

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    1. ChelseaDecember 4, 2013 at 9:42 PM

      Thank YOU, Amanda! Couldn't have done it w/o you giving me that gorgeous Julie G! :) It really is a beautiful polish!

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  7. GoingtotheShowingDecember 3, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    Amazing job! I really love this!

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  8. MarisaDecember 3, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    Nice gradient! Perfect for the season.

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    1. ChelseaDecember 4, 2013 at 9:44 PM

      Thanks Marisa! I was in a very winter-y mood when I made it. :)

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  9. NailsLikeLaceDecember 4, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    These are beautiful as a gradient together!

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    1. ChelseaDecember 4, 2013 at 9:45 PM

      Thanks Amber! I'm really happy with how they turned out together!

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  10. ElizabethDecember 10, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    First gradient? FOR SERIOUS?! Chelsea, these are gorgeous!! Beautiful combination, and you did a fantastic job. ♥

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