Dress: Charlotte Russe, "I'm Busy" top: H&M, Socks: H&M

This year I finally celebrated the big "1-8". Although, this isn't much of a fashion post I wanted to share it with you guys anyways just in case you guys might need some inspiration. So one of things I wanted for the party I had was a "photo book" just so my guests can write their messages to me and I can bind it into one space. I wanted the book to be more customized so I decided to have different photo shoots that captivates my personality. These shoots might seem childish but to me it represents my playful side, that even though I'm now considered an "adult" I'm still a child at heart. The set for this shoot was put together in a matter of minutes. The dollar store is you best friend to be perfectly honest; you can buy different props and everything else you might need. If you guys have ever done something like this, let me know !

Petites in French Pink (416)

Pure Ice in Kiss Me Here (541CP)

Next I started with the lightest color. For this nail gradient, I wanted to do gray to black. I think this gradient goes along with this year's spring trend. About three drops of nail polish should be enough for two fingers. Rather than using a make up sponge, I used an eye shadow brush that has been lying around my room. With the eye shadow brush, I find it easier to control the amount. When doing this step do it in a dabbing motion, it gives a better "gradient effect" and do this halfway through the nail.

Sinful Colors in Secret Admirer (933)

After the first layer has dried go on to the next color. For the next color, try to focus with dabbing this on the tip only. It's better if its not done in a straight line, that's what adds the effect of the gradient ! Btw, this nail polish already has glitter in it. Because we're going to add glitters later, if the top layer already have glitter it will go with gradient of the glitters, but you can still use plain black if you want.

Sally Hansen in Rock Candy (300)

Pure Ice in Beware (537CP)

To complete the look, I added two different kind of glitters. First the Rock Candy by Sally Hansen. This type of glitter doesn't give off two much and it has colors. The size are quite bigger than the Beware by Pure Ice. With the addition of these colors, I find it quite classy. Make sure, that these are only added on the gradient part and focus most of the glitter on the tip because this will help emphasize the gradient.

Rimmel in Base & Top Coat (100)

Lastly, you finish it off with a top coat and clean off the sides with qtips and nail polish remover. Then, you're done. I like to rock this nail every time I crave for something chic on my nails but don't have enough time to do so. Sorry for the low quality pictures, I took it with my phone.