For this, I used two coats of Orly Mirror Mirror as my base color, then used a makeup wedge sponge to add Rescue Beauty Lounge Stormy and Studio M Slated, then finally added two coats of Nubar Black Polka Dot. I should have added top coat, too, but I was too excited to get to the picture taking stage to stop for that.
I see there's room for improvement in my sponging, though for a first try I think it's pretty good, if I do say so myself. I want to work on getting a smoother transition between the shades next time.
As for the black glitter, I like it in this mani. I'm not ready to start sprinkling it on everything, but I can see a place for it in my stash.
Do you have any sponging tips for me for next time? Where do you fall on the black glitter issue?
I absolutely LOVE this! I have never even heard of sponging, but I think this looks fabulous, especially for your first try. I think black glitter can be appropriate in certain situations, and you certainly used it well here. I did black glitter over orange polish for halloween once (didnt want to go too crazy). GREAT JOB on this mani!
ReplyDeleteIt looks stunning! Good job on your first try! ;) I love that you added the glitter, it makes it look beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteWow. This is so cool. Love the gradient effect and the dots.
ReplyDeleteI love the title, "seasoned with pepper"! This looks awesome! I love the gradient.
ReplyDeleteWHOA! I love it! I am the worst sponger in the world so I can't help you there but I love this mani. I can not wait to try this when I get Black Polka Dots.
ReplyDeleteThis is quite nice...I've not see a black glitter polish so yeah, kinda cool!
ReplyDeleteAwesome mani!
ReplyDeleteI have no helpful hints on sponging...I've only done it once and it was pretty much a fail...and my gradients aren't much better.
I love all things glitter and I NEED a black glitter in my life! Looks great!
ReplyDeletewow! this is great!
ReplyDeleteI freaking love this!!
ReplyDeleteI love gradients:) Black glitter is kind of weird, but it's nice to have as something different every so often.
ReplyDeletei like the color combo. black polka dots look so good over the grey!
ReplyDeleteFor a smoother gradient, try a cheap-o kitchen sponge (think dollar store) or else a TORN makeup sponge; you need a more ragged spongey edge than just a normal makeup sponge, as I learned after lots of practice. Good luck, and I still LOVE this mani!
ReplyDeleteI love the black glitter! I think I need one too!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love the name of your post! haha
ReplyDeleteThis is a great first try! The glitter is a great touch, and all of these colors work so well together!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty mani!!!! I love it and Black Polka Dots is so pretty:)
ReplyDeleteI love the gradiant but the glitters less )=
ReplyDeleteSaw the title of this and thought you would use this opportunity to make a dig at me making fun of your aversion to black glitter. Glad you refrained!! HAHA! I am loving your gradient-just love greys and this is really great. Have yet to try it for myself though. I actually have been eyeing Nubar's white polka dot glitter-I know right? What the heck is going on here! It's on my wishlist but have yet to buy it for myself! I applaud you for getting past your fears and proudly wearing pepper on your nails!!!
ReplyDeleteI think it a great look! Love the black glitter!
ReplyDeleteSorry no sponging tips, my experiments with sponge have been epic fails so far! I think you did pretty well, being your first try, anyway!
ReplyDeleteI really like the black glitter, I can imagine it on many base colors (so I should buy myself a bottle)!
The black glitter totally brings this mani together! Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThat looks really cool!
ReplyDeleteI love this mani!
ReplyDeletelove your mani, and i WANT this nubar so, it goes straight on the top of my wish list *.*
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful, I really like it *.*
ReplyDeleteI don't usually polish my nails to match my outfits but when i need some combo that will fit it I choose black&white or grey combo. It always looks so classy..
Great job, I'll definitely try this on once :)
This looks awesome!!! I cant wait to get that Nubar! I ordered it!
ReplyDeletei like it and think you did a great sponging job.
ReplyDeletegreat mani, looks great for your first attempt at sponging .. Love the black glitter too! As far as sponging what I like to do to get a better blend of the colors is: after I do them individually if I see they didn't blend too well, I put colors on the sponge at the same time then sponge over what I had before, it blends better :) I hope I made sense :-P & This can work with any type of sponge.. make up or kitchen sponge, but it works better if you have something with texture :)
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