Currently LOVING: Minx Nails

Aren't they completely fantastic???

Now I need to find a salon that does them by me!

xx,

Erin

Sally Hansen Salon Effects

Nail art is back in action, and I could not be more excited.  After seeing the fabulous patterned nails of my hair stylist, I've been dying to try the Sally Hansen Salon Effects kit (what she used)! My roommate shared my curiosity and we both purchased a set.

She went with leopard kit and I purchased the multi-colored flower set.  I've been so crazy busy lately that I have not had a chance to put mine on.  However, my roommate put hers on this past weekend and WOW, they look incredible!

 

She also said that they were insanely easy to apply.  You just stick them on and file off the extra bit.  They are supposed to last ten days.

I can't WAIT to go home and try mine! Happy Wednesday!

xx,

Erin

p.s. if you try them out, shoot me a pic at ashesoflaughter@gmail.com and I'll post it to my Reader Submissions page!!

Spring 2011 Nail Trends

Moon Manicures

Metallics and Gold Foil

Pop Art Graphics

Neutrals

Decals

How amazing are the yellow and white stripes, and the color blocked nails? Nail art is BACK.

xx,

Erin

Prada

Love all of these, especially that fabulous checkered dress.




Oh, and my next nail obsession, thank you YSL:



xx,


Erin

Bring On The Glitz

I've been loving the resurgence of sparkly nail polishes. I've been especially impressed with Deborah Lippmann's collection along with the OPI Burlesque collection. Deborah Lippmann's polishes are actual pieces of glitter, while the Burlesque polishes are just sparkles.

OPI Burlesque Collection:

 
My favorite colors include"Sparkle-icious," (far left) "Mad As a Hatter," (not featured) and "Bring on the Bling" (middle).

Now onto the gorgeous Deborah Lippmann Polishes:

Ruby Red Slippers

Funky Chunky (how cool is this!?!?!)

Happy Birthday (in love)

Although it's pretty hard to tear me away from my beloved CND Shellac, these babies are doing just that.

xx,

Erin

Muddy Waters

Happy Monday everyone, I wanted to take this time to share my latest obsession.  Swamp nails...but really.  I'm loving the dark murky green and brown nail polish colors.  Balmain packed the perfect punch with their dark green nails on the runway:

(via http://www.refinery29.com/2010-nail-color-trends.php)

If you've been reading my blog since the beginning, you might remember my romance with Sally Hansen Insta-Dri nail polish. Well it looks like we're having a little fling again.  Here are my two most recent purchases: Jumpin' Jade, and Mochachino.

(via http://www.vampyvarnish.com/2009/05/02/sally-hansen-insta-dri-nail-polish/)

(via http://neverenoughnails.blogspot.com/2010/03/sally-hansen-insta-dri-in-mochachino.html)

xx,



Erin