Tuesday, August 30, 2011

China Glaze Brownstone + Midtown Magic Sponged Gradient

Hi loves!

  Today I have a really different combo. I don't usually rock the browns but today I was feeling adventurous. Also, today is the last day with this style of picture. My nub has grown out enough to go back to my straight on shot. I miss it and it really shows the detail of the designs better. Maybe I'll do a mix of both styles of photos who knows... Ugh I'm being so fickle about this lol. I think I'm just going to stick to my old style. A lot of you expressed your missing of the old style and I miss it too!!!

 So for this simple look I did Two coats of Brownstone as my base and then I sponged the tips with Midtown Magic. The contrast is very subtle but the sparkle on the tips really made this a rich look.

Here is a swatch of Brownstone. This is such an odd color. It's Brown, it's Red... It's Maroon? It's a creme and it applies really well. I don't know how often I will wear this because Brown and I ... We just don't mesh well. I think this is one of the more interesting Browns released this Fall.
That is it for today :). Short and Sweet! Oh! Have you entered my giveaway yet?
♥ Cristina

(**CG Brownstone sent for review**)

20 comments:

  1. I bought the whole CG Metro Collection(it was a packaged deal) and I wasn't too fond of Brownstone but it looks fab on you. Maybe I should give it a chance.

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  2. Fantastic look. You really are amazing at this sponging business. :D

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  3. It looks gorgeous, I really like it. :)

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  4. Lovely! Those colors compliment each other well :)

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  5. I love browns and am glad I bought both of these colors! I must try the sponging stuff! I love this!

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  6. I love this combination, I think it's beautiful!

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  7. This is an interesting idea! I just got Midtown Magic and I'm excited to try it out.

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  8. I really love what you did !
    I think i'll give it a try as soon as i get my Metro pack :)

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  9. Great sponging combo. Folks seem to either love or really dislike Brownstone I have noticed in comments on line. had not thought of sponging these 2 together. Unique! Good one!

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  10. Great choice of colours, IMO. I love gradient manis, but I've never tried to do one. :D

    ps. may I send a big kiss to your cats? *_*

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  11. I like this combo and the sparkle gives it the perfect finish.

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  12. This is a great combo! I suck at sponging but you make me want to try it out!

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  13. What a great manicure! And I love seeing Midtown Magic works for sponging as well :) I love sponging!

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  14. this is a great combo combination. You did a good job!

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  15. ah this is so nice, colours go perfectly!

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  16. This looks fantastic! I'm going to have to try it!

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  17. THat looks so great!

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  18. OMG! I am so happy I have these two colors. I think I might have to try this out.
    You have inspired me :)

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  19. Totally going to have to try that combo- I love it! Thanks for the great pics and post:)

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