Mermaid Nails

Author:
Publish date:
mermaid141

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.

mermaid14

{Essie's Mint Candy Apple & Martha Stewart's Aquamarine Glitter}

mermaid3

{Paint two coats of the nail polish}

mermaid6

{Add top coat along the bottom half of the nail}

{Dip a separate brush into top coat and then into the glitter}

{Dip a separate brush into top coat and then into the glitter}

mermaid8

{Apply glitter to the bottom half of your nail}

{End result}

mermaid11

Related Stories

sparkled%25252520apricot%25252520image
Beauty

Sparkled Apricot Nails

Ever since I got engaged last year, I've been wearing glittery polish on my ring finger (you can see variations here, here, here, and here). It's a fun way to add a bit of sparkle, without looking like a disco ball, and I love that there are endless color combinations to try. A ...read more

NailPolish_0
Beauty

Nail Polish Guide

One of the first things I notice about a girl's appearance is her nail polish. I think it says a lot about her, or perhaps just her lifestyle, and whether she opts for something bold and bright or minimalist and subtle. I'm really specific when it comes to the polishes I wear ...read more