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Fashion· Nails

Manicure of the Month


Since August is technically the last summer month (even though it’s still quite warm here in NY)…I can’t help but start thinking about the transition into fall.  So, I decided to share with you an ombr
é manicure that will work for both this season and the next, thanks to the combination of light and dark hues.  Obviously, you can use this same method with any series of shades you already own – I did one in early spring using pale to hot pinks and my blogging bff also featured a fun orange version here.  Another thing I love about this is that it’s so easy to do (no special nail art skills required!), but it has such a pretty & subtly eye-catching effect.

Products I used:
(lightest to darkest) 
OPI Lucky Lucky Lavender, Essie Splash of Grenadine, Sally Hansen Lively Lilac, Rimmel London Wild Orchid, Dior Purple Mix 887

08.02.12 Kimberly

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Comments

  1. Megan, The Frugalista Diaries says

    August 2, 2012 at 4:02 am

    i've been wanting to ombre it!

  2. jenn~the stylish housewife says

    August 2, 2012 at 4:05 am

    i LOVE it! and thanks for the shout-out! totally going to have to do purples next! =)

    xoxo, jenn
    the stylish housewife

  3. Jessica W says

    August 2, 2012 at 4:09 am

    So many shades of purple!
    This looks fantastic. I want to do it, but I only own one of each colour (stretching it even then) 😛
    The Lovelorn

  4. Amber says

    August 2, 2012 at 5:35 am

    i think i pretty much have all these similar colors. going to try it out this weekend!

  5. kenzi says

    August 2, 2012 at 11:59 am

    This is one I haven't tried yet but I'm going to have to add it to my list! I always tend to get too creative & my nails end up looking like a failed 5th grade art project.

    Kenzi
    http://simplykay.com

  6. TaraMixandMatch says

    August 2, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    Love it…I so need to try something like this!

  7. smartandsavvystyle says

    August 2, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    I absolutely love this! I typically choose similar shades of the same color when I do manicures like this because it seems less flashy in an office setting, yet it still makes me smile to see it on my nails as I type. 🙂 Great post!
    – Heather

  8. Rachel says

    August 2, 2012 at 12:22 pm

    I've wanted to try an ombre nail for a while now- I have so many reds/pinks so I may try that. Love your purple one!

    Life Unsweetened

  9. Small Town Catwalk says

    August 2, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    This mani is fantastic! I have so many shades of purple in my polish collection… will have to try this one out 🙂

    Sarah
    smalltowncatwalk.blogspot.ca

  10. Amy Shaughnessy says

    August 2, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    Cute! I love my brights but have started getting excited about wearing darker colors again. I at least toned mine down this week with a soft pastel.

    Amy

    Fashion and Beauty Finds

  11. Cristie Xu says

    August 2, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    Love the progression of purples!

  12. Jessica Broyles says

    August 2, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    I did one very similar when I dyed a pair of pants lavender last week!

    http://www.highheelstosneakers.com

  13. Grace - Stripes and Sequins says

    August 2, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    This is just so pretty!

  14. TheUrbanUmbrella says

    August 2, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    Great look, loving the gradual change in purples on your nails – totally chic <3
    xx

    xoxo Bree
    The Urban Umbrella

    http://www.theurbanumbrella.com/

  15. Amy says

    August 2, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    great nails! love the ombre effect!
    http://coffeebeansandbobbypins.blogspot.com//

  16. October Chic says

    August 2, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    So cute!!!

    octoberchic.com

  17. glitzglamgranola.com says

    August 2, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    I love this look! It's so pretty and definitely eye catching! I only hope I have enough shades of purple!

  18. Tiffany M* says

    August 2, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    Love this mani! I really need to try this gradient look but I always feel like my polishes never go together this well…maybe I should buy more 🙂
    beijos,
    Tiffany

  19. from prosecco to plaid says

    August 2, 2012 at 8:12 pm

    Looks great! Love it!

    xo
    Julie

    http://www.fromproseccotoplaid.com

  20. Rachel Lynne says

    August 2, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    SO pretty! I love these colors! I think I want to try this with shades of blue 🙂

    xoxo,
    Rachel

  21. Jenny Lauren says

    August 2, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    I LOVE this!!! Purple is my favourite colour too! I'm heading to the store immediately to buy some different shades of polishes!

    xo Jenny
    http://www.crazystylelove.com

  22. Lisa - respect the shoes says

    August 3, 2012 at 12:11 am

    What a beautiful tonal effect!

  23. Franziska says

    August 3, 2012 at 1:12 am

    I love the ombre – I think it's the next manicure I'm going to do. I've also read you can make your own colors just by mixing the darkest color with white for the shades!

  24. Rachel @ Making Life Fabulous says

    August 3, 2012 at 2:21 am

    I love those nails, especially the purple color! I'll have to try it for myself 🙂

  25. Faith says

    August 7, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    your nails are perfection!

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