My attempt at nail art

I am a conservative dresser.  Nail art is a bit outside of my comfort level, on various fronts.  For one it takes too long and is too difficult for me to manage.  And I am also not sure I am keen on conveying quite such a bold statement.

I saw this tutorial and gave it a try.


Source:  Tip Top Nails on Facebook

Here is my attempt.  It does not look so great, the nail polish was a bit thick and the application was difficult.  The technique was easy enough that I am willing to try again.   

Here are some images for inspiration.
A lot of these inspired me to get some white nail polish.

Images from:

http://aubreyhannah1.blogspot.com/2012/08/purple-ombre-nails-tutorial.html

http://www.beautylish.com/f/gmvmrv/nanu-nanu-ombre-nails

http://www.nailartpretties.com/glitter-ombre-nails-on-white/

http://kimkardashian.celebuzz.com/2013/03/27/midweek-makeup-glitter-ombre-nails/kim-kardashian-midweek-manicure-glitter-ombre-nails-11/

http://glambistro.com/beauty/nails/nail-design-ideas/

http://thebestnewtrends.blogspot.com/2012/04/how-to-do-ombre-nails.html

http://5pinkave.com/2013/03/18/manicure-mondays-ombre-nails/

http://weheartit.com/entry/23279497

http://jalibaba.com/diy-ombre-nails-2013-collection.html/diy-ombre-nails-2013-collection-studs-pearls

http://weheartit.com/entry/65203621

http://lockerz.com/u/21850793/decalz/18669307/ocean_ombre_nails

http://shoplovestitch.com/blog/summer-nail-art-go-all-out/

Plus some really lovely pictures here.