Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Happy Birthday to Me! - Aqua and Purple Gradient


Today is my 25th birthday! This is the third birthday that I've celebrated on this blog (check out 2012 and 2011). I only got around to changing my polish around 11pm, so I was just going to put on some blingy glitter or something, but then I got this craving for a gradient and couldn't resist. Of course, I had to put a black and white glitter on top because UM HELLO black and white glitter is one of my favorite things!


This manicure was created with four polishes.
Essie Blanc (base)
China Glaze Too Yacht to Handle
China Glaze That's Shore Bright
Maybelline Clearly Spotted


This look is actually pretty reminiscent of my "no sponge required" syrup gradient manicure. I did use a sponge for this version though, as neither of my gradient polishes are jellies. I prefer this color palette over the other, too!


Tonight I am looking forward to enjoying a great dinner with my family at Benihana (I've been craving teppanyaki for MONTHS now!). These nails + onion volcano = winning.

Keep an eye out for a few more posts from me today, including day three of the 12 Days of Giveaways!
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35 comments

  1. Nailz CrazeDecember 3, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Happy B-Day! Gorgeous mani! <3

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  2. KellyDecember 3, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Congratulations! & lovely manicure.

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  3. MichelleDecember 3, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Happy birthday!! Love the colors!

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  4. Liz RuenzelDecember 3, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Happy Birthday!

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  5. AbyukaDecember 3, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Happy B-day, wishing all your dreams may come true!
    A lovely manicure ♥

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  6. Soraya KhaledDecember 3, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Happy birthday! Love your mani!

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  7. AglcDecember 3, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Happy Birthday!!! Thanks for sharing this!! :)

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  8. Pink PamalammaDecember 3, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    Love this mani! Great color combo. Happy Birthday!

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  9. Galaxia @ Nail Care EnthusiastDecember 3, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Oo, Benihana, take me with you! Happy 25th Birthday and I love your mani ^_^

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  10. GaynelDecember 3, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Happy Happy birthday!!!! This is a lovely mani will have to try soon

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  11. AnnaDecember 3, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    What a coincidence, it's my birthday too! Happy Birthday!!! And enjoy Benihanha! :)

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  12. SarahDecember 3, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    Happy Birthday! Thank you!

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  13. Erin OrtizDecember 3, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Happy happy birthday, beautiful mani!

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  14. Lisa N.December 3, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Happy birthday! Gorgeous manicure too :)

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  15. Victoria OenDecember 3, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Happy birthday Sarah! And agree with you, black and white glitter is totally a killer :D

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  16. Nail Polish SocietyDecember 3, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Have a wonderful birthday! Benihana's is always so fun! If only I could make onion volcanoes at home...

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  17. Jayna PatelDecember 3, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Happy Birthday! The topcoat looks so nice with this gradient! I love the colours you've used for it! :)

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  18. DhiniNL | DhinivhDecember 3, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    Happy birthday! love combination of the colors

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  19. ElciDecember 3, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    25 - so young!!! I am feeling ancienter and ancienter each day, le sighHHH. 25 was just a few years ago but it feels more like eons. Annywayyy....this day is about you....so HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARAH! Your gradients are flawless, as per uhz! And that b&w glitter topper is a really nice one!! Enjoy this day with your friends and family ;)

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  20. Cathy - More Nail PolishDecember 3, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    Happy birthday my one day apart fellow Sagittarian, although I have many, many years on you :) Gorgeous gradient combo and beautiful mani!

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  21. Liz ChakanDecember 3, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    Happy Birthday! Gorgeous nails, as usual. :)

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  22. kellie gonzoDecember 3, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Happy birthday dear!

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  23. Icequeen81December 3, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    Happy birthday

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  24. jsarinaDecember 3, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    Happy Birthday!

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  25. nikita sikawahDecember 3, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    Happy birthday!! :D

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  26. Jbh JbhDecember 4, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    Happy Birthday! Gorgeous mani, as usual ;)

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  27. Miss NikiDecember 4, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    HOW AWESOME!!!! Love it!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

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  28. LendoxiaDecember 4, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    Oh I'm late but happy birthday :)

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  29. KayleighDecember 4, 2013 at 11:12 PM

    Beautiful mani and happy birthday from another '88 baby!! :)

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  30. DeborahDecember 5, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Happy belated birthday dear, these nails are awesome to celebrate with :)

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  31. LittleMonsterx14December 5, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    happy birthday, this is perfect!

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  32. AsheselaDecember 6, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! :D
    Your nails are super duper gorgeous! :D I hope that you have a splendiferous day!!

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  33. nail crazyDecember 6, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    happy birthday to you :D

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  34. Debbie SpenceDecember 7, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Gorgeous, happy birthday!!

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  35. Katrina KingDecember 18, 2013 at 11:12 PM

    This is gorgeous! I love the color palette and the black and white glitter.

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