The thing about feeling inspired is you have the urge to translate the inspiration immediately into a new manicure which led to my fourth gradient manicure. 
The inspiration was too strong to resist.
Yesterday I picked up three nail polishes from the limited edition Manhattan Buffalo collection. The two creams 18 Robin Boot and 20 Blue Suede Toes screamed gradient nails to me but I wanted to add a third color. The best match for another color to go with the bright teal and blue had to be a purple so I picked the sadly also limited edition p2 Deep Purple from last years’ Flour Hour collection. It is like a brighter version of China Glaze Grape Pop or OPI Funky Dunkey.
The second part of the inspiration was a retweet by Rie from Nails and Noms where I saw the gorgeous striped gradient manicure by Mimi from Makeup Withdrawal. Why haven’t I discovered her blog sooner? I love it! 
As a cherry on top of this gradient manicure I wanted to add something sparkly, something special and also a nail polish which wouldn’t cover too much of the striped gradient. Lynnderella Bride of Franken was the perfect pick. ♥
The purple of p2 Deep Purple mixed with Blue Suede Toes while sponging and isn’t as purple anymore – more a blurple – but I love how the gradient turned out. To play with the gradients again I mirrored the diagonal gradients from nail to nail.
Because every drop of Lynnderella Bride of Franken is special to me I wanted to savor it on top of a special manicure and I think this striped gradient manicure is it.
Manhattan M & Buffalo – 18 Robin Boot: one
Manhattan M & Buffalo – 18 Robin Boot
Manhattan M & Buffalo – 20 Blue Suede Toes
p2 – Deep Purple (Flower Hour LE)
Three
Lynnderella – Bride of Franken: two coats
Base coat: OPI – Nail Envy Matte
Top Coat: Seche Vite
With this gradient manicure I had like a gradient nails theme week on my blog. I just love gradients and they are now much easier and smoother to make now that I follow Sammy’s technique. I will wear one color manicures for the next week though to be fresh for new possible gradients. There are so much more possibilities to play with them!
I also shortened my nails a bit today. As much as I love long nails.. the minute they touch the keys from the keyboard while I type they need to be filed down. This feeling. *shudders*
Thanks for looking and have a great week! ♥
I have such nail envy of you! This mani is just stunning, I can’t stop looking at it. Well done, I love your blog
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Once again I am in awe!
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This is so gorgeous!! I love everything about it! I know what you mean about Bride of Franken being special, I feel the same way about mine
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I love all of my Lynns.. so so much. ♥ *le sigh* ♥
Oh my this is beautiful!
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Pretty!
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I love the subtle nail art you’ve been doing lately. I especially it on top of a bold polish like Bride of Franken.
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Aww thank you so much Alexis! ♥
I love both bold and subtle nail art but coming up with a subtle manicure is almost more fun. 
This is stunning! I love the colors beautiful and the taping is just wow!!
Thank you so much AGirlandHerPolish!
Whoa so the post I read just before yours was this http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/05/100000-led-spheres-flowing-down-a-japanese-river/ and your manicure totally looks inspired by it! LOL!
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Lol yes the color scheme looks so similar Amy!
it’s gorgeous!
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OMG so gorgeous, I have to have some Lynndarellas too
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I am looking forward to the next round of Lynn wishlists!
Another wonder Jeanette. This is prodigious! So inspiring xx
Thank you so so much Adina!
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<3 <3 <3!!
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Err, WOW. Amazing. Love these posts
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This is insane! Stop making me jealous of your gradients. I wish I had enough talent to do this!
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Thank you so much Liz! ♥ Aww but please don’t say that! Your are talented! I love your manicures! *squishes*
This is gorgeous, you are amazing…
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Ooooh so pretty! Love the combo of colors and that Lynnderella on top!
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That is jaw-dropping stunningly beautiful!!! How many types of nail art can one incorporate in a single manicure?? You are a genius!!
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So gorgeous! How did you get the lines throughout?
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I used nail art striping tape and sponged over it. After the gradient was done I removed the tape.
I cannot believe how gorgeous this is. Your gradients are amazing! I can’t wait to try one out on my own nails.
*blushes* Thank you so much Tessa!
How have I just browsed your blog now???? I absolutely love this!! It reminds me of the ocean <3
Aww thank you so much Taime!