Manicure: Is it by mistake or design?

I stumbled upon a picture of a manicure very similar to this last week - I can't remember where now, so I apologise! - and thought that I'd have a go at recreating it myself. Anything to get out of writing my dissertation!

FYI my fingers look really shiny throughout because I use a quick dry spray (from Avon) that's really oily and gross! Also, I suck at painting nails lol.

Firstly, I applied Barry M Silver Foil Instant Nail Effects. I think I used two coats just to get rid of the streaks a bit.

Then I applied Barry M Blue Moon (317) to three fingers on one hand and two on the other. Leaving a little bit at the bottom for the silver to show through.

Then I used Barry M Peach Melba (318) on the remaining fingers, again leaving a bit at the bottom for the silver.

After that I applied elf Matte Finisher to all nails except for the silver parts. 

I love the colours and I love the way I've alternated them on each hand. However, I don't think I'll be doing it with the silver again. It looks strange. And people keep asking me why I've left a bit at the bottom - not cool. Still, better to have tried it in the first place! 

Whats your current manicure? Link to any posts below, I'd love to check them out :) 

Review: Avon Nail Experts - Liquid Freeze Quick Dry Spray

My boyfriend's sister has recently become an Avon representative meaning there is always a brochure roaming around their house somewhere, enticing me to purchase all kinds of inexpensive items I don't really need. I placed an order from her very first campaign as a rep - not only out of kindness but because there was an item that caught my eye. 

The Nail Experts Quick Dry Spray:

I purchased this spray for £3 (50ml) when it was on offer. It is normally £6 but has been on sale since I bought it - not entirely sure what's going on there. There is also an offer on at the moment in which you can get 4 selected nail products for £10. 

Having always lusted after the Seche Vite drops, I purchased this spray in the hopes it would be just as good a product. In all fairness I cannot say either way how it compares, having never used the Seche Vite (but one day...!). In my eyes it works almost as good. 

Notice the word 'almost' there? 

I say that because there is one major downfall to this product. Although it does exactly what you'd expect - it dries your polish in record timing with no adverse effect on the polish itself - it gets absolutely EVERYWHERE. Whereas Seche Vite is a top coat that you paint directly onto the nail, this is a spray that you spray onto the nail.... and the cuticles, and your fingers, and the table/floor/leg etc. It is messy and oily. But nothing a quick hand wash can't solve and so I am willing to live with this.

So, if you're looking for a cheaper alternative to the Seche Vite (or any other quick dry nail product) I would say definitely try out this product.