Nailed it | favorite manicured looks

I think of myself as being mostly… low key when it comes to beauty.  Whether that means the time or money spent on beauty items, both are fairly low on my priority list.  Today, I literally didn’t brush my hair.  I’m going for this natural look.  It may or may not be working, but that’s beside the point.  What I’m really getting at is that I’m not some high-maintenance, spends-an-hour-on-her-hair-every-day, can’t-go-anywhere-without-makeup kinda girl.

Except when it comes to nails.  There’s just something about having manicured nails that just makes me happy.  And yes it chips off sometimes or is a waste of time but I just love it.   Can’t help it.  And since life is short, we’re supposed to do what makes us happy, right?

Here are some of my favorite trends right now when it comes to nails.

barely-there
These gorgeous nudes are the perfect understatement and go with anything you’re wearing.  Bonus: it’s less noticeable when they chip!

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full of color
These gorgeous colors are bold and you can’t help but notice them.  They’re perfect if you tend to wear neutral clothing because they add some interest.

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envious detail
These are gorgeous from a distance but are truly swoon-worthy up close.  They’re only for the patient or extremely talented, or both!

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>>Linkups<<

What I Wore Wednesday with Cappuccino and Fashion
I Feel Pretty with Get Your Pretty On
Jersey Girl, Texan Heart
Sydney Fashion Hunter

Shopping My Closet


pleated poppy

Pumps and Push-Ups

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  • I really want to buy some nail metallic tape so that I can make the fun manicures you pictured above!! I usually sport a hot pink here or there, but stay pretty neutral other times! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston

  • I love nude nails!! On my toes I love colors but nude is my favorite for manicures! I love a gold glitter accent finger too – so fun!

  • Andrea Nine

    You did nail it! What a cute idea for a post!!! I love the variety but the first ones are my favorite and so classy!! Happy Wednesday!

    livingoncloudandreanine.blogspot.com

  • Well you know my opinion on this. I’d rather go out without makeup than without nail polish!

  • Loving all these looks! And I especially love Essie’s Sugar Daddy and Fiji because of how clean they look and it’s much less noticeable when they chip :)

  • These are all such pretty looks. I usually go for more neutrals on my hands so if they chip it isn’t so noticeable

  • I usually love bold nails, but I need to buy some more of the “barely there” look. It’s so pretty! Do you have any favorites?

  • You just nailed my life. I don’t do my hair most days and I go for weeks without make-up, but my nails are always done. I’ve really started gravitating towards neutral colors more as I’ve gotten older, but I still love a good statement nail! xo

  • I miss getting my nails done! I haven’t found anyone in AZ yet but this fun post has me itching to find a nail tech asap! Obviously I could do them myself, but I’m too lazy :) ha ha! Plus I’m horrible with the fun designs!

  • They are all so pretty! I am the absolute worst at painting my nails. lol! I really like the matte black with tribal accent one tho! I would love to have that one. I like to paint my toes but my fingernails frustrate me because I end up chipping them within the same day.

  • I’m envious of all of these nails! Every time I go to take a picture of mine, I’m like, “whoa, my nails are not beautiful at all!” Where are the cuticles, hang nails, chips, and cracks?! Haha! I’m loving the pale, subtle colors on my fingers and brights on the toes!

  • I love the barely there nail polish look, although it can be tricky to find a polish that isn’t too sheer.

    Emmett – Hippie Lace