Patriotic Week - Day 1

Hi there!

Like the years past, I'll be toying with new manicure ideas for Independence Day. Here's my first idea...

My nails painted with China Glaze - Red Pearl and Frostbite.
OPI - Alpine Snow and Crown Me Already!
Patriotic 4th of July manicure.

I painted 2 coats of each polish to achieve what's pictured. I used Seche Vite for my topcoat.

I think this manicure is proof that Patriotic nails can be worn without much effort. It took some serious will power for me to stay away from my stamping plates, but I really do like the simplicity of this look.

To see my other Patriotic manicure ideas, click here.

Until next time...

OPI - Crown Me Already

Hi there!

I had so much going on when I wore this in December that I forgot to post it...

My nails painted with Nicole by OPI - Positive Energy and
OPI - Crown Me Already.

I painted 2 coats of Crown Me Already over 1 coat of Positive Energy to achieve what's pictured. Each polish applied easily enough... but if you have deep nail beds like mine, you might find trouble trying to get the glitter to stick near the cuticles.

Since I was out of town, I didn't have access to many of my polishes- just the few I grabbed on the way out the door. The next time I wear it, I think I'll have to try Crown Me Already over a blue base. If you own this one, do you wear it by itself or layer it? If you layer it, which base colors have you tried?

Until next time...