Ikat Nails

I've tried this nail design two times, both turned out pretty great and both got lots of compliments, or at least a comment of, "Wow, those are crazy nails." I think I still have a long ways to go to get them perfected. Both pinkies turned out funky, but with all the fun colors I don't think it's a problem.

Rather than show you step by step pictures, I'm going to put the video that I learned it from below. This is the girl I get a lot of ideas from; she's just good at explaining and has lots of fun ideas.

Nail Polish

I love finding new nail polish combinations, it's like adding a new color without paying for it. So when I discovered this combo over the weekend, I thought I would share it with you.

I love this pink from Essie (Mod Square) because it's so fun and girly! Sometimes it can be a little too young, so I thought Lights, Kim-Era, Action! from Nicole by OPI makes it a little more wearable.

Spring Break Nails

Even though I am not going any where for spring break this year I am doing all that I can to feel as though I am on the beach. One way I set the mood, no matter what I'm celebrating, is painting my nails. I don't have the biggest collection nor am I very skilled at painting cool designs. However, I've learned that using tape to create lines and adding a little sparkle or an unexpected pop of color goes a looooong way. All this to say, my nails are pretty funky for spring break. I did two layers of the orange and then two thin layers of the sparkles - I did thin layers so I could control an even dispersion of the larger sparkles.