NailsLikeLace: Subtle Pink Gradient

Friday, January 4, 2013

Subtle Pink Gradient

I chopped my nails off in December. No real reason. I didn't have a break or anything, just felt like it. I usually prefer nails on the shorter side, and I loved them the last time I cut them this short. I'm not so sure this time, though...

Regardless, I have gotten through all of my scheduled posts that got pushed back due to the nail art challenge I completed last month, so now I finally have some fun stuff to show with my new nubbins.

I started off with e.l.f. Light Pink and created a rather subtle gradient using it and e.l.f. Bubble Gum Pink.

I just love how light, and delicate, and pretty these turned out! Especially on my teeny baby nails! ^.^

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Simply Beauty. · 639 weeks ago

Oooooh I LOVE this! I'm a sucker for pale pinks. I've never tried any e.l.f polishes but this combo is gorgeous

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 639 weeks ago

Thanks!! For being a cheap brand, their polishes seem to be really good from my experience!

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Marias Nail Art · 639 weeks ago

That is really subtle, but beautiful!

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 639 weeks ago

Thanks! I've been loving subtle looks lately!

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fingerspolishmania 121p · 639 weeks ago

Oh I love your nails this length!!!! Of course, I would prefer a gradient in any color BUT pink-but that's just me!!! :)

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 639 weeks ago

Hehe. I figured you wouldn't like the pink! =P Gradients are one of my favorites!

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fingerspolishmania 121p · 639 weeks ago

I'm sorry I haven't been commenting lately. I got caught up in following blogs and was overwhelmed with how many posts I got behind on. So I unfollowed from 722 down to 250!!! Now it's more manageable! I want to focus on the people and blogs I like!!

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 639 weeks ago

Wow! That's a huge cut! I need to go through and do the same sometime!

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Claudia C. · 639 weeks ago

Very cute your ombre nails :)

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 639 weeks ago

Thanks! I love doing gradients!

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zebra-nails · 639 weeks ago

Very girly and cute! <3

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 639 weeks ago

Thanks! :)

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@preciouspolish · 639 weeks ago

Your nails look great! The gradient is so subtle and beautiful :) I know the feeling about wanting to cut your nails short, and I think yours are a nice length :)

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 639 weeks ago

Thank you! I'm so indecisive. I cut them short then look at pics of them long and like them. When I let them grow, I think they look nasty and love seeing pics of them short! Hahaha

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Jamie Willett · 639 weeks ago

This is so lovely and lady-like! I think your nails look fabulous at this length!

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 639 weeks ago

Thank you! The more I see them, the cuter they look kinda! ^.^

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Heather @ PLP · 639 weeks ago

This looks amazing! I absolutely love the subtle gradient!

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 639 weeks ago

Thanks! I love subtle and gradients! ^.^

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maRyya · 639 weeks ago

really cute :)

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 639 weeks ago

Thanks!

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The Polish Hideout · 639 weeks ago

Gosh, this is so girly and pretty! I love it! :-)

~ Yun

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 639 weeks ago

Thanks!! ^.^

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LittleMonsterx14 · 639 weeks ago

ooooh this is so pretty!

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 639 weeks ago

Thank you! :)

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Beata Azazaz · 639 weeks ago

I understand the need to shorten nails - did the same two days ago with no apparent reason (like break), but mine are painted very dark grey with hint of silver (personally I don't like long dark nails, they often look too vampy). But the next manicure it's going to be mannequin hands and yours are perfect example how stunning subtle polish can be on short nails. And even pink is not my favourite color your gradient looks gorgeous. Definitely something to recreate :) .

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 639 weeks ago

Thank you! :) I love dark colors on short nails, too! It's a gorgeous look! Mannequin hands/nudes are one of my favorite looks on short nails, too!

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Beata Azazaz · 639 weeks ago

Your nails hunted me - I remove my dark grey and done a variation on your subtle gradient with skin-toned polishes (slightly less pink than yours). That is first time, when blog mani sneak up on me like that (and I observe A LOT of nail-releted blog)!

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 639 weeks ago

So glad I can be inspiring! ^.^ I have been wanting to do a nude gradient. I have only see it done once but they are so pretty! What polishes did you use?

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Beata Azazaz · 639 weeks ago

My lighter one is Inglot 715 - flesh-looking semi matt beige/taupe-pink, which without top coat really look like mannequin nails. On tips - small local brand, kinda vintage dusty rose with a hint of beige.

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 638 weeks ago

Do you have a blog?

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Beata Azazaz · 638 weeks ago

No, I'm just an amateur with no time to blog. I even considered having a blog - because I do paint my nails few times a week - but I also read more than 100 books a month, cooks on daily basis and work as a freelancer... LOL to many things to juggle. But I like to praise blogpost that I really like :) .

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 638 weeks ago

It does take a lot of work! I love having a nail blog, I just wish I had more time to devote to it!

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Beata Azazaz · 638 weeks ago

I admire people, who can commit to blogging, because I can imagine the amount of work that is put into. For me even painting my nails take some time - 'cause I like them to be neat and do a lot of nail art, just for fun, for stress relief, manual rehabilitation (have some problems in manual division, so that's part of an explanation, why it takes me some time :D ). It's also a creative outlet, when you have no time for bigger projects.
So I applaud you and will gladly see what you'll come up with next.

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 638 weeks ago

Thank you! :) I haven't had a ton of time for nail art with a 3 month old baby, so I've just been doing a lot of swatches, but I hope I can start getting in some nail art more often! It takes me a while, too, because I like to be neat and meticulous!

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Lydsz 61p · 639 weeks ago

that is one absolutely gorgeous gradient Amber! :)

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 639 weeks ago

Thank you! I love doing gradients!

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Harriet (Nailhilism) · 639 weeks ago

So sweet and soft! I love them.

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 639 weeks ago

Thanks! Gradients are one of my favorite looks!

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MyNailPolishOnline · 639 weeks ago

Oh, I love your gradient! So subtle, pretty and girly!

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 639 weeks ago

Thank you! I love gradients!

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polishmeplease 40p · 638 weeks ago

Those are NOT teeny baby nails!! haha. That's actually my perfect, favorite length. I love this gradient. I already told you on instagram, but this is so perfect it looks like Sammy's from Nailasaurus. I wish mine were this smooth. Maybe I should try a more subtle color combo.. cuz this looks simply stunning.

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NailsLikeLace 127p · 638 weeks ago

Thanks! Haha. When my nails are long, I love them short. When they're short, I love them long. I still haven't found my happy medium, I guess.

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