The Digit-al Dozen does Summer Day 2 - My favourite beach towel!

Hello everyone! Anyone who knows me will also know that I pretty much only ever wear black, rain, shine, tropical heat or arctic winter. But I accessorize loud! Going to the beach is no exception. Last year I stumbled across this beach towel and couldn't resist - once I learned that our August theme was Summer, I couldn't wait to have a go at recreating the gradient nad leopard print design on my nails.

I started by sponging on a gradient using Color Club Take Me To Your Chateau, Models Own Lilac Dream and Orly Pink Waterfall. Once that was dry, I added the leopard print using the same colours along with OPI Yellopalooza, finished the leopard print with a little black acrylic paint and a small dotting tool and topped with Seche Vite.

Another piece of useless info about me is that I hate (actual real hate!) doing gradients. I'm never happy with them but figured I'd get away with this one because something was going over the top. Then I went and did the best bloody gradient I've ever done and had to cover it up - typical! (I may have kept a few pics of the plain gradient for self-congratulation purposes). Still, I love the way that these nails match the beach towel and the way that it all came together :)

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Back tomorrow :)

Sam xx

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