Hello ladies....I'm soooo excited to be the host of today's FBFF Manicure Party. This weekly forum, initiated by Katy from ModlyChic, brings hundreds of bloggers together via a link system in order to share ideas and opinions about all things Fashion and Beauty (and sometimes blog) related. If you would like to join or learn more about the group, click here.
Lately, I've noticed that I've become increasingly obsessed with all things 'nail related'. I've always felt as if biweekly manicures and pedicures were an added expense so about a year ago, I began to purchase things that I could use at home to do my own manis. My polish collection is growing larger and larger by the day but by no means does it compare to this collection, which has well over 300 shades of pretty.
Keep in mind that I hadn't toyed with the idea of creating my own nail designs until about two weeks ago when I came up with the idea to host this party. They are in nooooo way picture perfect but it saved me $20 and a 2 hour trip to the nail shop.
Here are the colors that I used:
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| Revlon 800-PowderPuff/Yellow/IntensePink/BabyPink/BrightOrange |
1. Begin by painting your nails with 2 coats of a white base.
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| Base Coat-Revlon 800-Powder Puff |
2. Paint each nail with one strip of your choice of Nail Art Laquer-you may use as many color choices as you like (these were purchased from the Dollar Store and they have tons of colors).
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| Clockwise from Top Left-Bright Orange/Intense Pink/Yellow/Baby Pink |
3. Finish your nails off with a top coat and viola!
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| Finished Nails |
If you could create a name for this mani, what would you call it?
Now it's your turn.
Would you all participate if this were a monthly event?
Post Title from: Work It by Missy Elliott
Love the stripes!
ReplyDeleteHey Miss Rockwell! I'm so excited for this week's posts!! I love your mani-it's making me really want sherbet! Perfect for summer!
ReplyDelete-Amy @ At the Pink of Perfection
Oh yes! My manicure 'to do' list is now overwhelming me!! But it's ok...I have tons of new ideas and inspiration!
ReplyDeleteRockwell
I love the striped pattern- the colors you chose are so fun! :D
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I love the colors you chose and how simple but interesting your manicure is. I think I'm going to have to be brave and try that out myself. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYay! So glad you joined us!
ReplyDeleteRockwell
It's okay...we will know who you are. Thanks for linking up.
ReplyDeleteRockwell
So as not to compete with anyone else...I'm having trouble deciding on a day that would work well for everyone:-/
ReplyDeleteRockwell
That's the second vote for Rainbow Sherbert...I think it's a go!!
ReplyDeleteRockwell
Definitely give it a try..it was super easy!!
ReplyDeleteRockwell
I'm definitely doing it again next month. Trying to decide on a feasible date at the moment.
ReplyDeleteRockwell
Yes, it should be a monthly thing! :) -Rachel (adistinctstyle.blogspot.com)
ReplyDeletethanks for hosting this little party
ReplyDeletei think it is a terrific idea!
can't wait to go check out what other people did with their nails
brett
Super fun! I'd call it Rainbow Sherbert... looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteI love Rainbow Sherbert! It's so fitting.
ReplyDeleteThose marble nails are to die for but I'm afraid my patience is too thin for them! Lol
Rockwell
Gasp! I Doooo remember fruit stripes...with the zeeebbbrrraaa! Good one!
ReplyDeleteRockwell
I'm excited to see everyone else's manis -- I'm always on the lookout for something cute to do with my nails!
ReplyDeleteHmmm...I'm not sure what I would name this manicure, but I like it. The colors are really summery. Thanks for hosting the link-up.
ReplyDeleteIt was sooo fun going through to see everyone's designs! I got so much inspiration from it!
ReplyDeleteRockwell
So far I've gotten Rainbow Sherbert and Fruit Stripe so I'm thinking of just combining the two!
ReplyDeleteRockwell
Good idea! Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteRockwell
This was loads of FUN!!! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Rockwell. I loved doing the Friday mani link up. The girls at work HATED my mani, so I challenged them to a Monday Mani-Off. I posted the pics of our mani's on Monday and got lots of comments - so maybe Monday is a good day. And --wait for it -- you could call it "Just Another Mani Monday" (reference to The Bangles song...).
ReplyDeleteLove all the post's ladies!
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Buffalohearts.blogspot.com
I would name this colorbock frenzy! I linked up.
ReplyDelete-Cherrie
Thanks for hosting this week! I love the stripes on your nails. :D
ReplyDeleteI really loved this FBFF topic idea. I'm obsessed with nail art myself :) LOVE your manicure and now I'll have to try it :p I'm sure everyone will give me some great ideas!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting. This was fun. Where I live, it costs $3 to get a professional mani done, so I rarely DIY. But actually, I felt kind of arty doing it myself and will DIY more often. YES - I think I'd link up if you did this monthly. I want to try marbled nails next.
ReplyDeleteWow ! Your nail art is awesome ! Love the stripes in coordinating colors ! That was fun ! Thanks for hosting !
ReplyDeletehttp://a-pretty-nest.blogspot.com/
I left my link, but put my name as Alana instead of Merry Alana, my blog name.. oops! Don't know if this can be fixed? Thanks for hosting, I think it's a great event!
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me of that fruit stripe gum! Remember those commercials? Yipes! Stripes! Fruit Stripe Gum!! lol!! I'd go with fruit stripes :)
ReplyDeleteLove this whole idea darling, good work!
xoxoxo
Lia
I <3 the art deco nail design polishes. They are super easy to use (once you get the hang out it). Cute idea for your your nails by the way!
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Thanks for hosting it. I actually did not know today was a DIY nails day. I just happened to do my nails yesterday (metallic gold tip and clear) and then posted my diy this morning. what a coincidence!
ReplyDeleteThanks again!
Maya
Love your vertical stripes.
ReplyDeleteJust linked up with mine...
Daphne.
hmmm...Fruit Stripe?! a monthly event? I would participate...especially since I have a bunch of ideas to try out now! :)
ReplyDeleteI wish I would've chosen a blue or green color too. Thanks for visiting;-)
ReplyDeleteRockwell
It was my pleasure hosting it. I'm thinking of maybe branching out and doing it biweekly or monthly.
ReplyDeleteRockwell
Yayyy! Glad you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteRockwell
Thank You ma'am. Yours were gorgeous as well!
ReplyDeleteRockwell
Here I thought I was so clever by using 2 colors! :) I think if I were going to name your manicure, I'd call it Rainbow Sherbet.
ReplyDeleteIf I was really daring, I'd try some of the creative manicures they have on Refinery29: http://www.refinery29.com/everywhere/beauty/nail-polish-colors (How awesome are those marble nails?)
That's awesome! Thanks for linking up;-)
ReplyDeleteRockwell
Sherbert sounds soooo yummy. Thanks for linking up!!
ReplyDeleteRockwell
OMG!!! Only 3 bucks for a professional mani!? That is insane! And yes I do believe that I will be doing this monthly...finding the right day will be the thing...
ReplyDeleteRockwell
Thank You much. So glad you stopped by;-)
ReplyDeleteRockwell
Thank You;-)
ReplyDeleteRockwell
Isn't it so fun looking at everyone's different designs!?
ReplyDeleteRockwell
This is *such* a great idea. I can't believe you got so many participants! I am terrible at doing my nails but I really I were better at it!
ReplyDelete-Meagan
http://spunkychateau.blogspot.com
I mean who doesn't like being creative, especially when it comes to nails. I'm doing it again next month so hopefully you will link up.
ReplyDeleteRockwell
Hi :-) I didn't join the FBFF as I'm no nail art girl (gasp!) but yours just has to be the pink rainbow! Not a very creative name, but it didn't leave any other names any chance ;-)
ReplyDeleteRelatable Style
I love the name! You should really consider trying it out. It's relaxing to say the least!
ReplyDeleteRockwell
I love the summer-y colors you picked! Thanks for hosting this FBFF
ReplyDeleteLove it! Love it! Love it! And you noticed how all of my post titles come from songs! You're great!
ReplyDeleteRockwell
I had a ball hosting. Doing it again next month!
ReplyDeleteRockwell
You're nails are cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks...it was my first time trying something so intricate! I thought this link up was so much fun!
ReplyDeleteRockwell