Decisions, Decisions

I can admit that I'm a creature of habit. So, every Sunday I take a little "me time" and give myself a little mani. That leads me to a big decision I have to make weekly...which shade of heaven to use on my nails. Pink or pink? 

Midnight in Moscow

We can't deny that fall is here...even if I still am sweating and wearing sundresses in sunny Florida. To keep up with the seasons, I've busted out my favorite dark hue, Midnight in Moscow. This dark shade is kissed with a little burgundy shimmer. Polish colors like this are the staple fall/winter nail look so find your fave and have at it!

Expose Those Toes

I'm all about crazy polish colors. I've done lime green, orange, white, gold...you get the point. With that said, there is something to be said for hot pink nails. I'm talking neon, highlighter, in-your-face pink. That's my style. This shade, called 24/7, is from Sinful Colors ($2). I'm sporting this one my toes and fingers as my color of the week. Most importantly, goes perfect with a summer tan...that's all that really matters when you live in Southwest Florida anyways, huh?
Shoes: Steve Madden 

Mani Monday



It's that time of the week again...Mani Monday! Until I find the perfect white polish, this "Mod About You" OPI shade will do, darlings. Take your time on colors like this...it can easily look sloppy if the layers don't look even. Get your pink on, ladies.



Essie Essential

I realized after all these manicures, I missed actually doing my own nails. Yes, it's a pain to let your nails dry and yes, I never fail to mess at least one nail up and have to start over but...it's my kind of fun. Since I've been on the hunt for the perfect red-orange mix since birth, I was dying to find this new Essie shade (Saturday Disco Fever). Oh hello, honey. With one coat of OPI base coat, two coats of this pretty polish and a finale of Seche Vite top coat, I'm ready to rock. 

Blue For You

I have been LOVING royal blue nails. So, when I saw Essie had a brilliant shade of blue polish, called "Bouncer It's Me", I had to have it. Try an even brighter blue for a great look at tan skin. Love love love. For a professional finish, try my favorite top coat (Seche Vite).

Gimme Gimme Green

I am off the gel manicure train for a bit. My nails needed a breather and so did my wallet. I opted for a traditional mani last night. Yes, they may chip within 24 hours (most dreadful situation ever) but not to fear - I have a bunch of new polishes to use when this one gets old. The green is a brighter version of the favorite spring color of the year, mint green. The brighter color will fun with tan skin the hot Florida summer is sure to bring me.

Sparkles for Spring

Sticking to my gel manicures, I opted for some more fun sparkles this time around...this time with a little more color. Who doesn't love a good hot pink every now and then? Vivienne did a fabulous job of giving me the Barbie-like mani I was longing for. Spice it up, honey - it's SPRING!

Oh So Ombre

Ombre is so chic when it comes to your locks so why not move that trend right to your finger tips? Inspired by a photo from Instagram, I headed in to Luxury Spa for my favorite nail stylist, Vivienne, to give me a new edgy nail design. Viv used a light pink Gelish shallac polish and mixed three different gold glitters for the ombre tips. Something a little new and fun for spring. If you're a little nervous about trying something like this, start with a neutral base like mine. 

Shellac & Sparkles

Every trip to the nail salon involves a thirty minute discussion with Vivienne, my go-to manicurist, on what color to get. I went back to my typical Linkin Park After Dark style nails. Vivienne is always begging me to spice things up with a little curve ball on my ring finger. Fine, Vivienne. Sparkles it is. 

Mani Must

I'm sure you've heard of gel/shellac manicures but if you haven't actually tried it, shame on you! Yes, of course it's a little more expensive but all things of quality are. I'm one of those women that notices one small chip in her nail polish and is in a state of absolutely panic until I I have removed the polish. No one likes a chipped mani...no one. My one recommendation: ask for three coats of the gel polish. This polish stays shiny for longer. Want to add a little sass? Ask for an ombre glitter design, like above.