Zoya Sparkle Gradient

Hey there! Hope your weekend is off to a marvelous start - mine was! Slept in until eleven, did my nails, then went on a family day trip...but you don't wanna hear about that.

The mani I've got for you today is one of my favorites that I've done - even if it's not the best looking. It's the first gradient I've ever done with a sponge (usually I use plastic wrap)!

I used Zoya Mimi (purple), Charla (blue), and Ivanka (green) from their Sparkle collection. Because all three were glitters that weren't particularly opaque, I sponged the gradient over a coat of Zoya Yummy.

How do you like the look? Personally, I thought that the colors together looked like a "rainbow mermaid peacock"...which I did actually say out loud. To several people. Multiple times.

And in other news, I finally decided to join the rest of the nail world and try out Seche Vite!

It is, as bajillions of others will proclaim, very shiny and fast-drying. I didn't have too many problems using Seche over my Zoyas other than the fact that it took a little longer to dry them than I anticipated; I did notice some shrinkage from the tips of my nails, though. I'd say Seche is a nice topcoat, but it's not a million and four times better than, say, Out the Door or Poshe.

What do you think of the rainbow mermaid peacock gradient? Have you tried out Seche Vite - and how do you think it compares to the other fast-drying topcoats? Let me know!

Stay happy :)