Extra Relaxed 31 Day Challenge - Day 18 - Half Moon

Day 18 (week 18) of the ER31DC - Half Moon.

I am a few weeks behind in this challenge.  I have had this one and week 18 ready for ages, but just not had the time to post.  I hope to catch up in the next few weeks.
I did the half moons different sizes and I think the effect was quite good.  This is the first time of me using the Invogue feather effect polish purchased from Fragrance Direct.  I did this manicure late at night and in hindsight I think it could have done with another coat, but overall I was still pleased with the result.

Items used:
OPI Nail Envy
Seche Vite Top Coat
Invogue Feather Effect Nail Polish - Jaye Bird
Blue Glitter Striper Pen

Failed Half Moon Gradient

I have done a half moon manicure before and it was reasonably ok.  I tried again and it is a massive fail.  I liked the way Sammy over at The Nailasaurus did hers and thought I would give it a go with a different colour combination.  Massive fail!!!   The gradient was ok but my half moons did not look like half moons at all.
So in the morning I tried to freehand rectify the half moons, did not look any better.  Much practice needed, but overall I was happy with the colours if nothing else. Oh well.......

Items Used:
Nail Envy
Seche Vite Top Coat
China Glaze - Oh How Street It Is - Orange
Nails Inc - Walton Street - Pink/purple middle gradient
Sponge

Half Moon Manicure

My manicure after my disastrous green patchwork one, is IMO much more subtle and I think more elegant.
My Manicure is inspired by Ditta Von Teese.  In my version I used a grey lacquer by ASOS Paint by ciate called Kate, paper ring reinforcements for the moon shape and Double Platinum (Rockstar collection ) by LA Girl to fill in the moon shape. To top it off a coat of Seche Vite.

 What do you think, what are you thoughts on this manicure?  Do let me know.