I’M BACK and getting my Ombré on with L’Oréal
*tap tap tap* Is this thing on??
Hey kids! I’m back from my way-too-long hiatus. Did you miss me? Because I really missed you. Like really really missed you! I know my absence has upset some of you and, believe me, that wasn’t my intent. Just know that it was necessary. To those of you who have sent emails, tweets and comments sharing your love and support, I can’t thank you enough. You are THE BEST!
As this post goes live I’m actually en route to NYC for New York Fashion Week. I’ll be reporting from backstage on all the fun nail happenings at the Spring 2013 shows. But don’t worry my pets, I have posts lined up so you’ll get your dose of new nail polish reviews in addition to NYFW updates.
While I was on break, L’Oréal Paris asked me to be a part of an ambassador program for their Colour Riche Nail line and guest blog for La Sélection, a digital magazine. One of the posts is a tutorial for a sponged ombré manicure. Ombré hair is so big right now, why not take the look to your nails? It’s so easy and fun.
I chose a summery, sunset inspired color palette for my tutorial but with Fall quickly approaching gray and purple felt more appropriate for NYFW. Starting with a base of Essie Pilates Hottie from the Yogaga collection, I sponged L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Nail in Greycian Goddess and Paprazzi Pleaser on top to create this look. For the full tutorial visit La Sélection.
L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Nail is available at mass retailers nationwide and retails for $5.99/ea for a .39oz bottle.
So are you into this ombre look? Have you tried this technique before? What colors, nail styles, trends are you loving right now? What is the one shade for fall you are obsessed with?
Disclosure: As part of the L’Oreal Paris ambassador program I received samples of Colour Riche Nail products. All opinions and statements are my own.
Reallyreally really happy that you’re back! Shouted YES at work when I say the new post. I live in the Netherlands so across the world people are wondering why I am smiling
Welcome back, Another fabulous mani! love these colors
Welcome back! I really missed your posts. Hope you are feeling well. I’m from NE OHIO too and I LOVE your blog. So glad you’re back!
Welcome back!!!!! You were sorely missed, so glad to see you here!
Yes — I’m so glad you’re back! I am a novice in taking good care of my nails, and when I first saw your blog I could tell it would be an excellent resource. Your posts have such a fine balance between content and style — YOU GO GIRL!!!
SO GLAD YOU ARE BACK! Hope everything is good with you, and that you are happy!
yay!! welcome back!!
Yours was the first nail polish blog I ever read. I’m so glad you’re back!
So glad you’re back! Happy to see the post today!
Welcome! So happy you’re back! I was at a loss to find out what was new – but I definitely searched your archives more than once for specific colors and questions. Love the purples! BYA
glad to have ya back woman
I MISSED YOU!!!!
I’m so glad you’re back! {{hugs}}
Sooooooo glad you are back! I’ve really really missed your posts!
Yay! So happy to have you back. I will be excited about nail polish again!
Congratulations! I’ve been out of touch for months. You too?!Health issues. Anyway, I missed your. blog. I love this manicure. Id like it in greens as well . Have fun at Fashion week. Can’t wait to see and hear all the nail buzz.
I’m so glad you’re back! Your blog got me obsessed with nails in the first place!
Nice job on the article over on La Sélection. The colors you picked for ALU match your blog too!
I’m loving rich colors with a shiny metallic finish for fall i.e. Chanel Peridot (still!) and some of the new OPI shades. Also still loving mattified manis.
Welcome back!
Glad to have you back! It’s been too long, and I was worried! Hope you are doing well. I love this idea, I’m definitely going to give it a try… thank you for the demo!
Yehaaaa, ALU’s back again
I really missed you too while nearly every single day wondering that you’re not posting.
Go on! Greetings & Love from Germany
(by the way, will there be swatches of OPIs Germany Collection?)
Ooooh, it’s soooo nice to see you back!
I’ve missed you a lot and just didn’t trust my eyes when I was browsing my RSS-feeds.
hello:
I love to have you back!
I also love your style of Ombre nails, have a tutuorial on you tube????
thanks: D
Malefica Dark
I too am glad that you are back. This is the first time I have ever commented, I had to cause I have missed you, and you give the best tutorials.Glad that you had a safe, pleasant journey, stay blessed.
In love!
Happy you are back!
So glad you are back. You are such an inspiration to us!
So happy that you are back! I’ve been worried about you, and would periodically check your site to see if there were any new posts. I was so glad to see one today! You have been missed!!
Great to have you back! No other blog is as good as yours, believe me. I have searched for one, with your dedication, information and love! Keep up the GREAT job!
Glad to have you back!! This technique looks super easy, I need to try it!
I am so glad you are back. I was lost without you!!! Love this ombre look. It’s got that pop, without being way too flashy. Certain to get lots of compliments.