31 Day Challenge - Day 10: Gradient

Good morning everyone :)  We're a third of the way into the 31 day challenge (that means we've been doing it a month...is that right??) and today's challenge is gradient nails.  If you've been following my blog for some time, you will be aware that when me and gradients get together, challenge is certainly the right word.

So with my not-so-great track record in attempting gradients in mind, I'm actually rather pleased with how this turned out.  The only problem is that they're sensible work nails, so frankly they're boring.  I wish I'd added some detail on the ring finger - a little butterfly in the corner or something, that would've been pretty.

Not too shabby...

My technique still needs a little work (clearly) but I'm getting there!  I used OPI Don't Pretzel My Buttons (you're seeing a lot of this lately in my work manicures!) and OPI Sparrow Me The Drama.

So we're in to the second third of the challenge now, which means patterns!  The first of these will be polka dots on Wednesday.

Take a look at how everyone else's gradient nails turned out:

Kimber at Kimber's Lacquer Korner

Kat at Hooked On Polish

Diana at Nails By Diana

Aly at Wonderland Beauty

Meredith at Perfectly Polished

Nicole at The Color Republic

Kate at The Painted Pony Nails

Cee at Absolutely Cee

Nail Narcotics

Nicole at Nicole Gets Nailed

Shelby at Shelby's Swatches

Stephanie Louise at All Things Beautiful 

Mixed Mama

Joanna at Sweet Polish of Mine

Patty Greenberg

Liz and Lisa at Lozlosa 

Mari at Nailista 

Greta at How Was Your Day?

Miss L at Beauty by Miss L 

Gini at Sassy Paints 

Chameleon Stampede 

Pam at Nail-E-Glance 

Me, Myself and Polish