Nailed It! Simple manicures for all seasons

Can you believe it's September sixth already? I can't. Labor day just flew by and we're closing the final chapter of summer 2017. I'm not worried though, because the heat this year has been unpredictable and downright unbearable at times, especially when hiking! Phew!


Needless to say, whether I'm outdoors or not, I always enjoy having my nails done. It's just my personal splurge. Some people overload on chocolate, buy too many kittens, or wash their car every Saturday (I know a guy), we all have our thing. Mine just so happens to be a bit more, well, girly.

So now that we're entering fall, the typical shades that come to mind are oranges, dark greens, dark reds and even browns. Although those colors may look nice for a certain day of the week, I change my mind too often.

And although I do love my hot pinks, purples and dark mauves, I've recently stuck to the basics. There's just something about French tips, French ombres, light pinks and nudes that look clean, sophisticated and go with any outfit. Just a few coats of these lighter shades with a touch of sparkle and clear coat, and your whole look is pulled together. 


As not to bombard you with a slew of manicure photos, I've pulled my top three to share. Use them for inspiration, alter to our heart's content, but whatever you do, have fun and enjoy your "me time."



Manicure Monday

It's manicure Monday and I couldn't wait to share my new nails! Eek! 

Ready? Here they are! 

This fun ombré style was done by my very wonderful and talented nail artist, Ken. He works so fast with his brush, it's truly so much fun to go in for a manicure, fill, or new set. 

To create this look, Ken mixed two different acrylic powders to create an ombré effect of white to pink. Or, pink to white. This pretty set is right on trend with the fall nail look and I absolutely love it! 

Ask your nail artist for this style the next time you visit the salon. The sky is the limit, so have fun. 

Manicure Monday! 5 OPI Polishes Perfect For Fall

If you're like me, and love getting your nails done, then you'll be excited to spruce up your mani/pedi with these creamy shades from the OPI Venice collection.

I've fallen in love with these nail lacquers, and I'm not just saying this because I'm half Sicilian. Shown here are just five of their 16 available polishes that I'm sure you'll fall in love with, too. 

The creamy blend of cool and warm shades complements any skin tone,

 making them ideal to wear during the changing seasons. 

The fun names are true to OPI fashion, and fun to ask for during your next salon session. 

Want to buy your own? Purchase your favorites at a local beauty salon, and take them with you to your next appointment. 

Each bottle is approximately $8 each, so you can't go wrong with buying two or three. Check out all of OPI's products at OPI.com 

Nail Glam

Every girl's a princess. Can you spot my crown? 

This fun design came out of the blue, as I stopped into a nearby nail salon to get a full set of acrylic nails put on. I originally wanted something a bit different in style, something rather generic actually, but when that failed, my nail artist and I came up with this. I love it! 

Cappuccino powder, clear gel top coat, and a slew of Swarovski crystals made this girl feel like royalty.