While in the mall, I happen to notice that the Trade Secret was closing (that location only, not the company). I always find great deals on clearance OPI and Essie polish, so I ran in.
I scored 2 bottles of OPI, Here Today Argone Tomorrow and Suzi Skis in the Pyrenees. Two bottles of Essie Mademoiselle (classic!) and Honey Bun. I also got the Seche Vite Top coat. I got all this for $15!!! The top coat alone is normally $10. Whomp!
Then Sunday I headed to Walgreens to see what I could find for Peyton’s cough and saw they had Sinful for $1. I got 5 bottles!
I love the ombre nail look that I was seeing all summer on the blogs. I wanted to try it for the fall. Lauren Conrad, one of my FAV fashionistas was rocking the look all summer.
What better way to try this look with $1 bottle of nail polish??? You would go broke trying to do this with OPI!
I used the dark green OPI, “Here Today Argone Tomorrow” on my thumb aka my “green thumb”
This is what the color looked like after 2 coats. I was pretty dissapointed that it didn’t go on well.
Here is the finished product. Two coats on each nail except the thumb. Tip: Use the same color on thumb and index figure so you only need 4 colors. $4 Do it yourself nails!
Try this when your in b/w mani’s. What do you think? Would you do it?
Baby Shopaholic
September 20, 2011 at 4:48 pmOops! I posted this by accident… hope you still enjoy!
Looms, Lids, and Layers,
September 20, 2011 at 5:44 pmI do the ombre all of the time in between manicures! I have not tried this color combo yet though. Cute! Seche Vite is the best fast drying top coat!
SADBBLOG
September 20, 2011 at 6:23 pmLOVE this! Great idea! and great finds and prices on those polishes!!
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Chicago Mom (Heather)
September 20, 2011 at 6:49 pmI love the OMBRE look. I like yours!
Natalie
September 20, 2011 at 7:01 pmGenius, I am a huge fan of ombre and what a steal!
Sunshine
September 20, 2011 at 7:47 pmI love OPI but you are right it is very pricey. I love black for the fall. I suck at polishing nails. You did a great job!
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Kristin
September 20, 2011 at 9:13 pmI think you’re DIY mani is so fun!
LA Lynn's
September 20, 2011 at 9:36 pmI sooo wanna start my own nail polish collection… I think I see Walgreens in my FUTURE!!!! 😀
BTW, the colors are FAB!!!!
Xoxo
Lynn
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Tamra {walkswithBella}
September 21, 2011 at 2:15 amI’ve been meaning to try this out but i’ve haven’t found the patience or time. totally cute look
Yakini
September 21, 2011 at 2:38 amI love how those colors look on your nails. Pretty!!!
I wanna be fierce
September 21, 2011 at 5:05 amNever tried the ombre look but I’d love to try it.
-Shakiyla
Mimi
September 22, 2011 at 4:34 amYou know I love it! Damn, I missed the $1 sale. You should’ve told me. Not that I don’t already have every color!