Blue Period — Ombre

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Yep, you guessed it!...another Ombre post. Knowing how much I adore ombre nails, it's really no surprise.

AND, what would this "Blue Period" be without a blue ombre??!!!

Honestly, this is my favorite ombre yet!

Check out some of our previous ombre posts:

Ombre Unas- A Gray Gradient
L'Ombre Rouge
Glitter Gradient
 

First, some ombre inspiration:

(I'm not one to post manicures done by professionals, but this one from Thefreshmani is soooo awesome!)

(Oh, Conrad and her ombre's!....she gets me every time!!!!)

Ok.  Are you good and prepped now?

Here are the colors I used:

(From left to right: Zoya's Dove, Essie's Lapiz of Luxury, Sally Hansen's Pacific Blue, Loreal's Jet Set To Paris, China Glaze's First Mate)

(Reverse the order listed above from right to left)

* Side Note: I am really digging Loreal's new polishes (seen on index finger in above pic)!  The have some lovely colors and they go on nicely...so far..... 

This manicure was a hit and I received many compliments for the gorgeous blues!  Super fun and super easy!

Obsessedwithblue, Varnish

Blue Period — Chanel's Blue Satin

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Remember this lovely surprise I received on my doorstep a few weeks ago? Well, here is the swatch I promised you!

Chanel's Blue Satin, is a deep deep blue.  In fact, it's almost black...... and in low light it looks black.

But it is gorgeous and perfect for the winter, not to mention, all the rage right now.....

Here it is in medium light on my friend, who loved this blue for her 30th b-day party!

And, really?  Do I need to advertise the amazingness of any Chanel polish?

No.

- Varnish  Varnish

Blue Period — Essie's Lapiz of Luxury

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We are entering into February and with it brings BLUE, to which we will refer to as the "Blue Period," previously made famous by Picasso, who painted with such blue-green colors between the years of 1901-1904.

And, not that I am feeling anything like Picasso, or profess to have any talent resembling his.  And not that I am somber or sad either.

But just because I love blue and am feeling a bit monochromatic at the moment.

I mean, just check out all these blues I have collected over the past few months....

(Thank you, Gloss, for adding two more blue lacquers to my collection and solidifying my Blue Period.)

So, without further ado, I begin my blue period with Essie's Lapiz of Luxury (who's title I also have a special affinity for, as Lapis Lazuli is the exotic stone of ancient Egypt, but I digress).

Essie's Lapiz of Luxury is my new favorite blue!  Bright and, on a clear day, the color of the sky....

(It has been 80 degrees all weekend in LA!....not a cloud in the sky, as you can see directly behind my hand) 

Ok, so Lapiz of Luxury is not exactly the color of Lapis Lazuli, which is a much deeper blue that is famous for detailing Tutankhamun's Sarcophagus.  I would say Essie's Lapiz of Luxury is more of a cobalt blue.  And I just love it!

- Varnish  Varnish