Mani-Monday: neon & nude


This week I decided to take my acrylic overlay off my nails.  Originally I started doing the overlay as a way to keep my nails stronger (its just thin coats of acrylic over your natural nail), but then they kept getting thicker and looking unnatural.  So I popped em off and opted for some clear gel instead - just to make sure they stay thicker then my fragile little natural nails want to be and to help me curb my picking habit.  I have to say - I'm in love!  They feel so much better -except by pinky nail, it's totally pissed off-, look more natural and are an ideal length for me (since I do so much computer work and sewing by hand).


Today I decided to polish over the clear gel and was totally inspired by Jennas new shop Neon & Nude and decided to keep my nails a nude color with just a pop of pink on the pointers.  I used Essie - Brooch the Subject & Fruit Sangria.


Every week it has been so fun to see the polish posts that you link up with us and each week we get to choose a favorite (check out Heather's pick here) and you keep making it harder for me to narrow it down to just one! I really liked the color combo that Roxanne choose, however I just had to share Carmens tutorial -invasion of the purple people eaters!


NOW ITS YOUR TURN!!

Each week we open up a link-up Monday-Friday and we would love to invite you to join in.  If you don't have a post ready (or don't blog) use hashtag #maniparty on twitter or instagram to join in on the fun!




Mani-Monday




12 comments:

  1. Heather, I ADORE your manicure this week! I mean, I do every week, but that nude blush pink + fruit punch fuchsia is just delightful! LOVE!

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  2. That nude is such a great shade and both colors loke so nice with your skin tone! Pretty Pretty!

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  3. Anonymous11 June, 2012

    Super cute! I definitely want to look into some overlay - my nails have been so brittle lately :( Love the colors you chose!

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  4. TOTALLY in love and going ga-ga for this neon & nude look! What a beaut! Def recreating this gorge look very soon! I love your blog Heather and everything it's about!!! It def keeps me coming back everytime :)

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  5. How very pretty! Love this combination. I'm going to try this :)

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  6. FABULOUS! Love all of them

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  7. loving all the cool nails..

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  8. Fabulous nail inspiration!

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  9. What a fun link up! I don't think my nails are photo-ready this week, but I really enjoy the creativity of this party.

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  10. I'll have to start checking this out every week. I link up on Fridays for Nail Files, so I don't know if I can manage Monday & Friday.

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    1. we dont mind if you link up the same post =) and our linkups are open mon-fri!

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  11. I LOVE ALL THE NAIL COLORS THEY ARE SOOOOOOO NICE AND PRETTY!!!!

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