Mermaid Nails
For our trip to Costa Rica, I wanted fun nails that had an almost tropical vibe. I went back to Marie Nails (where I got this glittery combination) and got a bright tangerine color with graduated gold sparkles on just my ring fingers (which you can see here). It felt just festive enough and I couldn’t wait to try out different combinations. Luckily my friend Marta was up for the challenge and let me paint her nails a pale greenish blue with aquamarine-colored glitter. It’s quickly become my new favorite way to add a bit of sparkle to plain polish.
{Essie’s Mint Candy Apple & Martha Stewart’s Aquamarine Glitter}
{Paint two coats of the nail polish}
{Add top coat along the bottom half of the nail}
{Dip a separate brush into top coat and then into the glitter}
{Apply glitter to the bottom half of your nail}
{End result}
283 comments
TOO CUTE! Must try this sometime soon. Thanks for the inspiration!
This turned out so well!!
xx
amelia
http://inthepinkofthings.com
I love this look!! Might have to try it out!!
This reminds me of the Revlon “Minted” polish I bought a few weeks ago…love it, although I prefer Essie’s consistency and find that it lasts longer.
I LOVE that Essie color!
cute!
lovely!!! <3
Lovely!
http://sweetraspberryjam.blogspot.com/
I LOVE it! Will definitely have to try out!
Am I the first? I need to take it all in…ok, I’m done. Love the nails!
Whoa, I wasn’t even close to first! Ha…
SO pretty! I love sparkly nails but a full manicure is too much! I like to paint my “married finger” with sparkles and leave the rest plain… I’ll definitely have to try the graduated sparkle look! =)
<3 MuffinLovesBiscuit
So cute! Need to try this soon!
-Ashley
http://lerougestylo.blog.com
Fun! What a cute summery idea
Such a cool and pretty idea!
http://thebeautyholic.blogspot.com
Your nails looks GREAT, love that color!!
Love,
Alicia Mi Mundo ❤
Love this idea, so pretty!
Cute! Love the glitter dust for a superfab touch!
xo-Julie
Peace. Love. LOL!
Haute Khuuture Blog
Love that color!
-kelly
very cute!
This is so snazzy. Really digging the sparkle. Such a good beach vibe.
http://www.seasonedwithyouth.com
love it! such a pretty color!
http://www.petiteandhungry.blogspot.com
DYING!! Love this! I am totally going to try it! Hope you and your mermaid nails have a fabulous time in Costa Rica!!
Hello
I’m new here mas I love your blog and I usually read it but I’ve never posted a coment.
I loved the results and the colour, this is an excelent ideia, it’s diferent and cute.
See you soon
fantastic idea! Trying this!!!
Love this!!! I can’t wait to try this out after my triathlon!
How fun are those? Love the color
XoOx-Kelli K
http://thefashionworshiper.blogspot.com
So in love with this! Definitely going to try it! <3
XOXO
Shea
http://gottaloveitshea.blogspot.com/
how pretty! i love the idea of putting glitter on just one nail. xoxo jillian:: enter to win My Memories Digital Suite Scrapbooking Software
So pretty! I actually do this quite often (either adding a glittery top coat to nails, or adding sparkle to just a couple of nails). Great technique tip though!
Miss B xx
http://agirlastyle.com/
Love it! I wish I had some glitter at home to try.
http://brittanyparrish.com
Too cool! Gotta try this out! Thx for another inspiration, Emily! -A
Blurbs.
I have a similar nail polish colour… Just need to find some kind of glitter!
thats so chic and girly
,have fun!!
http://girlynote.blogspot.com
Oh my these are adorable and perfect!
absolutely love it!!! where do you buy the sparkles!!??
Need to try this, you’re a pro Emily!!!
X Mandy and the name of my blog is: MENNEPEN
I was hoping you would do a how-to post on this! I know what I’m doing tonight!
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Bah! I love doing fun manicures to myself so you know I am going to try this one. Emily, you just started a trend!
Love the color with the sparkle. Great tip. Maybe I will try this out.
I hope you have a great time on your trip… Costa Rica is an awesome country!
i was DYING to know how you did that…LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! i’ve never used real glitter but now i see no reason why i wouldn’t!!!
http://www.cupcakesomg.blogspot.com
Love this! So much! I’ve been having so much fun with nails lately:) And I love french tips, but I play violin so I’m not allowed to grow my nails long enough for those to look good. I’ll def try this one out!:)
xoxo
leah
http://youngguccipurse.blogspot.com/
This is amazing! Definitely trying it out.
So pretty… it just works so well with the lovely Essie shade and a tiny bit of sparkle. I feel like such a nerd – I saw the first pic and knew which brand it was – I have that exact shade, so I think I will have to try this.
Very cute! Does the glitter feel rough when it dries? Or do you still get that smooth polish look? Thanks!
love this! especially for summertime!
emily. you are a genius.
I definitely have to try that DIY, it looks so pretty and seems to be pretty easy!
xx,
http://www.alegallegos.com
Looks great! Seems easy enough. I will have to try it out!
http://thedailytiara.com
Nice job. Thanks for the brand names of nail polish.
looove the nails !!
please follow !
http://its-memyselfandi.blogspot.com/
Ultra cute!
I really like this! I want to try it now, maybe with a light pink and light glitter.
Peek a Boo Blue
I’ve got that exact color on my nails right now! It changes to a bluer color when outside, and greener indoors. Looks amazing with the glitter!
So cute and fun for summer. I have the same mint green color and it looks great with OPI Sephora gold flake polish. I would like to see an entire nail with the glitter. I think it’s especially cute for wedding day nails!
i love this girl
def going for some glitter next time i want to get my nails a new look!
adorable and soo pretty! cant wait to try this!
http://christinebalram.blogspot.com/
SO PRETTY. Cant wait to try this.
Cupcake Diaries
My toe nails are currently this color! I love it! The glitter is a perfect touch for summer nails
XO Hilary Nicole
http://thehippinista.blogspot.com/
I’ve been doing this to my nails for a few months now except I have been getting the glitter on all of my fingers. They use gel but this is a great DIY version!
http://www.glamlatte.com
Thanks so much for sharing this! I can’t wait to try it!
http://toastsandspills.blogspot.com/
I love that color. I just did a post on that exact nail polish 2 days ago. So summery!
Trying this this very weekend. I loved the red nails you showed us the other day with the glitter, in fact I haven’t stopped wondering what that was! So glad you posted this!
http://nomadic-d.blogspot.com
that´s so cute, love the colour
Fashion&Chocolate
Glamour! lovely
Ooh, so cute! Very mermaid-in-the-oceany, and would look so cute with anything coral.
how cute! does the glitter chip off quickly? i think essie lasts pretty long. must try!
http://www.style-extraordinaire.com/
I LOVE this! The color is so perfect for summer.
xo Josie
http://www.winksmilestyle.com
This is such fun combination — I never would have thought to use real glitter!
http://www.cositabella.com
What a great non-tacky way to add sparkle to your nails
I love the color. It’s so elegant yet girly!
Thanks for sharing that! I had noticed in your last post and wondered how you did that! Definitely going to try it!
This is sooo cute! I love your blog!
http://www.steffashion.com/
I actually like it plain by itself love the color! Xo
Such a simple way to add a little sparkle! Super cute.
Http://www.thelateafternoon.com
I have the same exact nail polish I got here in Kenya! I will try it…love the whole glitter thing going on!xxx
http://www.nanciemwai.com
so cute! I may be doing this tonight!
http://www.sugarfilledcloset.com
I’m going to try this! Yours look so good!
xoxo
Stacey
http://fiveminutestyle.blogspot.com/
looks very cute!!
good idea
love,
Carlinka
Hi! I’ve been reading your blog for a while now but I’ve never commented. I LOVE your style….such great inspiration. And I must do this to my nails! Thanks for blogging!
Oh how appropriate sparkles on the ring finger are for an engaged lady such as yourself, Emily.
Thanks for such a useful, approachable tutorial!
I’m sure I’d end up with glitter all over my face at some point but I love it. It makes me want to jump in a swimming pool!
What a fun look!
this is such a fabulous idea!! I love the essie great apple color..so fun and totally reminds me of the tropics! so pretty. thanks for sharing. xo
http://simplicityisultimatesophistication.wordpress.com/
How cute. Perfect to start summer!
gorgeous!!
I have been LOVING the mint green polish this season…but I love your idea of adding the sparkles. I’m going to have to try that!
I love using lose glitter on nails, I usually add a top coat of clear after glitter-ing.
i love essie nailpolish!
check out my fashion blog, and follow?
http://theforeverperfects.blogspot.com/
Such a wonderfully cute idea!I must try!xx
This is so clever! OPI also has a new color called ‘Mermaids Tear’s’ from the the new Pirates film.
Love your blog!
Love it!!!! I’m so trying this!
xxx,
Fashion Fractions
Cool!!!!!!!!!!!
See you!
This is sooooo perfect for me, I collect Essie nail polish and Martha Stewart glitter… i have way too much of both. Happy dance.
I love these nails!!! I have to try this out
I love the color ! It reminds me of a fresh swiming pool ! Check out my blog : http://nothinlasts.blogspot.com/
Looks fab! Such a fun spin on regular nails!
Love this!
Fashionable Collections
It looks delightfully charming. The color reminds me of Tiffany’s trademark color.
amazing! definitely going to try this out tonight…
thanks for such a great idea xxx
http://www.littlemissbowpeep.blogspot.com
can’t wait to try this glitter nail idea! so pretty! i’m also obsessed with that new embroidered skirt…to die for! have a great trip!
I am dying over this! I have to do it IMMEDIATELY! <3
love your DIY projects. they are always so well put together and fantastic. this one is especially great. love those nails.
xx, http://wordbyjessie.com/
Love your nails (and your blog)! I am definitely going to try this.
love love love this idea. as always, you have such cute DYI tips
WOW! Love this so much. It’s such a pretty nail and adds some added texture, which is always nice. I will have to try this out some time. Thank you for posting this!
http://fashionablyawkwardr.blogspot.com/
So adorable!
http://www.rachaeldiab.blogspot.com
oh my gosh i noticed your nails on your last post and was LOVING IT!!!
i am totally stealing this idea. super cute and super easy!
Wow! I can’t wait to try this – absolutely love the glitter!
http://www.therosiestcheeks.com
Great idea for a little extra va-voom, love it!
So cute! I must definitely try this myself.
I was just looking at Martha Stewart glitters the other day! This is too cute.
-Grace
http://www.theafeminada.com
I will def be trying this! Love it.
http://www.littleboxoftreasure.blogspot.com
This is so cool! I even like these colours better than orange with gold, it just looks so fresh!
There are going to be hordes of people with this exact look all over the country — you are SUCH a trendsetter. Thanks for the DIY, love that you thought to replicate it.
x Hilary
http://oneclutteredlife.blogspot.com
http://thecleverlife.etsy.com
The nail artwork is like a mermaid dream. Love it.
♥, Jamie
http://www.TheFancyTeacup.com
i did my nails like this a few weeks back and my friend asked me if I was trying to show off my engagement ring by just putting glitter on the ring fingers! i wasnt at all, i promise!
the color is perfect for summer!
http://www.absurdlypeculiar.blogspot.com
WOW ohWOW! I love this. Thanks for sharing!
Emily from http://www.mywordsinterestslife.blogspot.com
so cute, love essie
check out my fashion blog
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such a great idea, i will have to try it soon…i tried your other glitter polish idea from a week or two ago and it came out great! thanks for such cool ideas always!
xx
So beautiful! This is one of my favorite looks for nails!!
Absolutely LOVE this! I can’t wait to try it on my own!
LOVE! I have some MAC Sparkly Powders that would be perfect to use for this! Can’t wait to try it!
love the gryphon skirt, i have the same
ive been experimenting with pastel pink and baby blue on my nails, but this is very cool ! http://thegirlsabouttown.blogspot.com/
How lovely! I love the color and the glitter idea is super cute.
http://pickuporangefarm.blogspot.com/
Look unreal, I’m definitely trying this.
Have a great trip!
http://kartepaper.blogspot.com/
Looks great, I’m doin’ it!
this is so sweet! i have this color I need to try!!
Oh my gosh, seriously? What an amazing idea–so beautiful.
You seriously are so tacky and uncreative. Your taste stinks. I mean seriously you MUST be blogging FOR and FROM somewhere in middle America. No, I’m not a snarky jealous anon. I’m speaking up and holding my head higher knowing I can succeed YOU, with my hands tied behind my back and my eyes closed. Thrilling? Not really, piece of cake is more like it.
Steps back and giggles a throaty big laugh
Cute! Minty
http://www.splendourandrouge.com
What a coincidence! I just posted up my pink glitter french nails on my blog:)
Love the mint green color, must try it soon!!
xx
It’s cute, Emily
Well, I think I’ll be trying this VERY soon!
Okay wow, loved this!
Oh my goodness. Martha Stewart’s glitter & Mint Candy Apple? It’s too much of all that I love. Thanks for the inspiration!
http://psthepeanutgallery.blogspot.com
LOVE this! Thank you soooo much for the how-to!
I love the colour! It’s amazing!
Kisses from Hong Kong,
Nicole
You’re so committed! I’m really glad you’re posting during your trip, it makes me feel really important as a Cupcakes and Cashmere loyal reader
love it! this is so so sweet, I wouldnt have thought to use craft glitter. i see marthas stuff everywhere.
http://www.pinkpeonieswithlove.blogspot.com
dandy color!
http://monkeyshines-monkeyshines.blogspot.com/
They look so cute !! Love the color.
xxLily
goldandgray.com
How fun! I have that same color on my toes right now!
OMGosh!!! I’m in love! I gotta try this!
Simply Genius.
http://www.nichole-yesterday.blogspot.com/
Gorgeous! I love it!
♡ Fox Whiskers
DIY glitter polish…love it (:
✘leonie
http://www.monstrexi.com
cute! love the little dust of glitter…
jen
http://blankwhiteframes.blogspot.com
i’ve done this with a sponge and glitter polish but now i want to try the actual glitter! =) love it!
p.s. did you get to see the mani on my blog inspired by your skirts??? mint & cobalt!
~xo, jenn
http://www.thestylishhousewife.com/
Cute! Somehow it’s minimalist and clean and with a just a bit of unexpected sparkle.
Love this idea…so creative and cute!!
xo-kelly
http://www.belovelynow.com
this idea is so cute!
http://sparklesmileandshine.blogspot.com/
Very cute, the name is most appropriate..the look does remind me of Mermaids!!
been following u for a while n I must say that u r inspirational, positive and supremely talented..Love from Sydney
Kalyani
http://klassystylefiles.blogspot.com/
So pretty emily!! I love this!!
http://www.pastelsandpirouettes.com
so cute pretty and creative!
http://hannahjholmes.blogspot.com
oh my god so cute love it!!
http://www.dragonnfruit.com
That color is awesome!!!! And I love how you only glittered one nail per hand…gave just enough of that pretty glittery touch!
love the idea!! Can’t wait to try it. super cute!!
Wow, they turned out great! I might just try this
great idea!! can’t wait to try it myself!
love, kelly
http://www.paperdolltheory.com
soo cute <3 !!!
http://sophiainfashionland.blogspot.com/
I’m loving this effect, so easy too! Thanks for sharing on how to, will definitely give it a try.
If you love chocolate don’t forget to stop by my blog today xoxo
http://www.intotheblonde.com/
The perfect summer colour! Almost pool blue/green…Have a great time in Costa Rica!
Maria xx
http://www.cheekypinktulip.blogspot.com
I usually hate doing my nails but I will have to try this! Very pretty.
<3Chelsea Elizabeth
http://www.organizedxxmess.blogspot.com
Love that colour!! The end result looks awesome!
Great idea
I love it!
Love this. Definitely going to pick up some glitter and try this next time
Have a great holiday!
xx
http://aprilialove.com
I should admit that the final result is just fabulous and the nail color is so fresh, just perfec for the hot sunny days.
Greets holiday apartment london
Great idea! This nailpolish is adorable and the touch of glitter is perfect!
ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!!!!
xx
http://thedrunkdressing.blogspot.com/
so fresh nail look!
Such a simple idea! Such an wow effect!!!
OMG!!! LOVE!! And we over at Blushing Black LOVE Essie Nail Polishes. Winner post!
http://blushingblack.blogspot.com
Oi Emily!!
I love the idea of the ring finger with that glitter combination!!! sooo cute!
I just need to find glitter around here!
Beijos
it’s all about the statement nail!
http://www.lovenycstyle.com
Love the colors!
Camille @ The Wildfleur
http://thewildfleur.com
Love the color, and lovvve those glitters!
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(also perfect for the Glitter Guide theme
I love this color i saw it on Glamour magazine and i had to have it. But i really like what you have done with the glitter .
Great Niles. I love it and the color looks so fresh.
Very very cute I am going to try it in red!
Copper Etiquette Always Appropriate Shop Dresses
LOVE this! And what a great way to give new life to all the bottles of glitter I have lying around!
I adore this! I am going to try this tonight!
http://jaimereneestylista.blogspot.com/
cute! and too simple! fun!
I love your nails, that’s something I’d love to try!!
Lucia
Gonna copy this – I have the whole set of Martha Stewart glitters from Michael’s! Glittered many a pine cone over Christmas and now I have a new use! Thanks!
http://inherentstylela.blogspot.com/
I love the nails and this glittering effect! It’s gorgeous!
http://inelegancewetrust.blogspot.com/
I love this nail color! I usually stick to nudes on my nails, but I may have to try this!
what a nice idea!! i never would’ve thought of it!!
xoxo ~ kristina
Am digging the blue/green. I have a similar color but will have to check this out. And I love that you used just regular glitter since anything in the manicure section always costs twice as much as it should!
I adore this mermaid look! very cute and the polish color is great too!
xoxo
http://www.thewrittenrunway.com
this is very cute !
Hey! I did this a while ago. I found an easier way to get mermaind nails. Don’t buy glitter. Just buy OPI’s Simmer & Shimmer
http://www.daraadeeyo.com/2010/09/my-new-nail-color-creation-mermaid.html
Love that color, one of my faves. I will definitely have to try the glitter. It adds a little something special.
Love this idea! I just purchased some glitter and a fun new Essie color today to try this on my toesies
Thanks for the inspiration!
very cute! and they do look very mermaidy…
xx from hong kong
http://www.ldmldmldm.com
I think I always have mermaid nails like this, or so it feels. Definitely done pink/blue glitter fade similarly and currently have purple to pink ombre!
Thanks for sharing!
XO Sahra
EffortlessCool
Aww…so beautiful!
http://thecarinaeffect.blogspot.com/
I love the easy tutorials you put up… Thank you! Lovely lovely color too!
i love it!
I absolutely love this! I’m a huge nail freak the color is great, perfect for the summer fun and night time. The glitter also adds a cool effect to it. Thanks so much for the tutorial!
XO,
Ashley
https://www.hauteintexas.com
oh. you are. a genius!!
So cute, pretty and creative! I love it!
Dea Rose
http://mayahasnoname.blogspot.com/
This color makes me happy, and you can never have too much glitter!
i love mermaids, and this nail polish style definitely reminds me of them!
i admire that you only did the glitter on two nails, it’s not too overdone, yet not too simple. i’m definitely going to try this!
So THAT is what the glitter was for! How fun
Love it.
Kate
http://www.thrillofthechaise.com
This is gorgeous! Could you add it to your “How To” page?
Love that nail color! I wear it all the time, I have to try it with glitter
xoxo,
http://www.thelookandlisten.com
Love the red color!Thank you for your sharing.
so sweet!
http://soffisinglesstyle.blogspot.com/
nice result : great idea ! i’ll have to try this out
this summer I’m going to the US (west coast) for the first time and I can’t wait buying Essie nail polishes because it’s impossible to find in France (which is weird) but it looks so great on your nails
This glitter is such a nice final touch!
i love this. so clever! the glitter is what brings it all together!
Xo
http://ericplustanya.blogspot.com
Ooh, I’m going to try this! I did a pale pink with gold glitter this weekend. I need to experiement with the amount of glitter I use, but you’ve definitely inspired me to play with more color!
Such a cool idea! Thanks for sharing.
I have come back to this post about 20 times, I can’t stop looking at it! Love the idea!
I never thought of putting glitter on my nails! Do you think ordinary glitter will like the ones you buy at a bookstore?
This is such an adorable idea! And I love the aqua colour… I may try this with some baby pink that I already have
Much love,
Where Fashion Meets Fantasy xx
Love, love, love! I need to go and find some glitter asap!
LOVE THIS!! I’ve already made a trip to Michael’s to get my own glitter!
~That polish color is so pretty! The glitter on the ring finger is the perfect amount of detail.
Ooooh, pretty! I have tons of glittery nail polish, but hadn’t thought of adding it to just the tips.
i definitely need to try this look too
http://pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com
I love this!! You are so creative! This look is so chic. Thank goodness for a cute unique nail accent, instead of the crackle that everyone has.
This is so pretty! x
Just tried this in Baby Pink on my nails, it came out awesome. Thanks for the idea!
i can’t wait to try this. i already have this nail polish, it is actually my fav. i just need to get the glitter and im all set
http://www.postmodernrunway.com/
Thank you for this! I have been messing with my nails for days now trying to emulate your tangerine-and-gold look. Now I see the error of my ways! Can’t wait to pick up some loose glitter.
I have become obsessed with the glittery polish popping up everywhere. I LOVE the way you only added the glitter to one finger per hand. Great idea and bit more work appropriate in my case! Thanks!
Love this idea! I have a ton of the Martha Stewart glitters, so many options!
This is such a cool idea. Thanks for the fun tip!!
Just tried this literally 5 seconds ago, and I’m in love with it! My sisters have already commented and said that they loved the sparkles. Totally going to be a new trend here in IL. Thank you so much!
Wow! Just tried it and absolutely love it! As always you bring fantastic ideas and inspire lots of us! Thank you <3
Your blog is so cute!! And I love that idea! I’m not incredibly girly, but when it comes to painting my fingernails and the accessories I wear, you wouldn’t know the difference. ;D
I’m definitely going to have to try that sometime.
Love this color! Perfect for the summer.
Love the color. It’s perfect for the Summer.
I tried this but it looked like TOOTHPASTE
Love the color and the glitter!
it is too pretty for just one nail, im doing all ten
lovely combination
I absolutely LOVE this idea! Would never have thought of it on my own. So creative Em! Gotta love Essie nail polish too – such great stuff!
That glitter is PERFECT! No wonder I had to go through a billion comments to get to the form. Looks great!
I saw this post a couple weeks ago and that same day I had to go out and recreate this look! They’re just beautiful! I wrote a little about it here: http://www.helloluella.com/2011/07/favorite-things-of-week.html
Adorable!
Too cute? On what planet is this cute? Its sloppy
Genius! This I got to try!
awww… that’s beautiful… i love mermaid nails…. or makeup.. thank you for sharing.
This looks awesome! I can’t wait to try it with pink or purple glitter and polish. I’m planning on doing all of my nails with the glitter. I love the sparkle!
http://www.sothisisarmylife.blogspot.com
Really cute!
LOVE IT…..my next mani i am going to do this!!!!
Adorable! I definitely need to go to the craft store now
[...] so easy to do, follow the instructions here and you’ll have nails with just a hint of glitter to add something special to regular polish. [...]
Oh these are so cute! I love the colors that you used. It really makes me think of mermaids! i cant wait to try this one out!
OMG these nails are A-MAZING! Must do. I mean really….is there anything better than a mermaid’s tail! I hope you have seen (I’m SURE you have) OPI’s Pirates of the Carribbean collection, they have a color actually called Mermaid’s Tail.
i totally tried this and it looks amazing!! i love it!!
So simple and cute! I love the color, too. <3
Oh how absolutely adorable! Must try.
love this! its very inspring
Amazing!!! Great idea for summer night!
had to try this asap! Couldn’t find the exact color
all the beauty stores said it’s hard to keep in stock. Bit I was able to find the next color in essie’s color wheel! Its a little more blue but still turned out amazballs! Thanks for the uber cute idea!
very cool idea for summer
i recently stumbled across your blog and am OBSESSED! i cant wait to try this and repost it on my blog (which is still a work in process) i love love love getting manicures but sometimes it is easier and less bang for your buck to do your own at home which is why i love these mermaid nails AND the essie pen you posted about for cleaning up!!!
Love this. I have glitter nails all over my daily nail interest board. They are so fun and feminine.
These are amazing! I have the perfect glitter and polish combo and will be trying this soon! Thanks!!
I did this with my toes a while back and it’s such an eye catcher! Everyone loves this. It’s definitely a good post!
such a cute, simple design. love the color and the bold yet simple factor to it. FABU, Doll!
-Aron
Just did this, did pink nails with lighter pink/white glitter. Turned out AWESOME! i just hope it doesn’t come off in water
Thank you for the idea, i’m always looking for neat ways to do my nails!!
The nails are just one part of the Beauty puzzle, the rest of the body also needs to be in order. But I do love that color.>LOL
http://quiescentmind.com/page/beauty-1
Love but im gonna try a diff color…that one wouldnt look good on me :/
These nails are absolutley perfect…Another brilliant idea. Emily, I love how you put things together, something I can never do. I’m so glad your sharing your gift of fashion with everyone.
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Sooooo fabulous!!! I’m going to have my nail technicians do this next time!! Thanks for sharing.
Love this !
Thanks for posting! I showed my fiance and he surprised me with the 24 pack of Martha glitter and the polish. And you inspired my own nail creation! http://poshpurpose.blogspot.com/2011/10/thrifty-thursday-glitter-nails-skip.html
One major warning when doing glitter nails.. You should really use Cosmetic grade glitter. Regular craft glitter has crushed glass in it. I really wouldnt to scratch your face with that.
I googled ombre nails and found this post. Mind you, I already love this blog. I’m going to try this tomorrow on my nails!
I love this nail look. Should be easy for me too because I already have that Essie shade. With the rate of all the new styles, I may have new nails every year in 2012!
I get a lot of good ideas at: http://www.taaz.com/trends/trends.html as well.
I’ll be sure to get sparkles in my eyeball int heprocess
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Oh my gosh! That is soo cute! I’m actually going to go to Costa Rica in a month and I have to try this!!
[...] Happy Friday everyone! I am so excited it’s Friday and Sunny in the land of darkness SEATTLE makes me feel inspired for Spring to get here! Right now since it is still Winter, I like to play with my nails and make them “summery” gives a sense of fun and color when everything is mostly still gray where I live. Right now I am really loving these “mermaid nails”… can’t wait to try it out this weekend a fun project. I got this idea from one of my favorite blogs cupcakesandcashmere.com: http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/mermaid-nails/ [...]
Cool nails
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