Thursday, March 27, 2014

i dont like plain nails. i get sad.

I don't paint my nails a lot. This is because my work only allows professionally applied gel nails. So, whenever I need a bit of colour, I just head on over to my favourite salon and choose from their (slightly limited) colour selection. But - since I had a few days off from work recently, I decided to pick up a new nail polish shade and have some fun.

At first, I was searching for a soft baby pink...but then I came across this shade called Melon from Joe Fresh. It was such a great price (about $4) that I couldn't resist. As for the shade, it is a gorgeous melon colour...but it's pretty bright, too. Definitely fun for spring. Even if Spring has been slow to arrive. For this nail look, I decided to kick things up a notch by adding on a bit of silver glitter polish to the pinkies. I'm not super skilled with nail art, but I love the little pop of glitter.

Overall, I was super happy with how my nails turned out. I really wish I could paint my nails more often! So, here it is. The finished look:


Do you paint your nails often? What do you think about this colour?

xo Shannon
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26 comments:

  1. Silvia NegrettiMarch 27, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    Such a pretty color! Perfect for spring!
    xxx
    S
    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.it/

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  2. Spoonful Of DiamondsMarch 27, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    very cute nails!

    xx

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  3. Bethany MillsMarch 27, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    I love the color:)
    Kisses,
    Tina
    http://onedayinmyhighheels.blogspot.com/

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  4. Leanne ThompsonMarch 27, 2014 at 12:17 PM

    Oh wow - I love this!
    xo,
    Al
    www.sparklesandstilettos.com

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  5. ekyjonesMarch 27, 2014 at 12:29 PM

    I totally agree with the title of this post! I'm not allowed to wear any nail polish for school, so annoying :( I love the colour of this! <3

    http://handpickedbeauty.blogspot.co.uk

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  6. The Preppy StudentMarch 27, 2014 at 12:29 PM

    love this color. its so cute!

    -The Preppy Student

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  7. Jayme @ Her Late Night CravingsMarch 27, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    This is such a gorgeous shade!!

    Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  8. CarlaMarch 27, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    Shannon i love this color! It makes me happy! Oh and i change my polish quite often... several times a week. Yes, i have issues lol! xo

    www.fashionmavenmommy.com

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  9. yleniaMarch 27, 2014 at 1:49 PM

    So lovely!
    XOXO
    Ylenia

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  10. Lola, bye!March 27, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    You're so talented with your nails, I always get mine all messed up, boo hoo me :c

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  11. CocoMarch 27, 2014 at 3:05 PM

    It's too bad they are so strict about your nails! That melon shade is delightful!
    Love,
    Coco et La vie en rose
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  12. Bethany MillsMarch 27, 2014 at 3:14 PM

    beautiful
    http://smashinbeauty.com

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  13. HoneylushyMarch 27, 2014 at 3:55 PM

    This colour kind of reminds me of Essie's Tart Deco, one of my all time favourite polishes. Such a great colour for spring summer.

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  14. Bethany MillsMarch 27, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    nice colour!
    http://angelandchic1.blogspot.com.es/2014/03/my-loafers.html

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  15. Bethany MillsMarch 27, 2014 at 5:58 PM

    I'm so bad at keeping up with painting my nails. I love the shade your using, thanks for sharing :)
    Wear It Better

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  16. Elin IvanaMarch 28, 2014 at 1:14 AM

    Hi! You're so pretty. Would you mind to follow each other?
    Leave your link on my blog so I can follow you back.

    Love,
    <a href="http://elinivana.com/" title="KLIK”>1 9 9 6 ❤ elinivana</a>

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  17. Andrea radiantorchid88March 28, 2014 at 5:53 AM

    lovely manicure dear!!!

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  18. lu beautyloveMarch 28, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    ...I love this color...it's very pretty!!!
    ...kiss...lu!!!
    http://beautylovelemiefollie.blogspot.it/

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  19. LenyaMarch 28, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    It's such a pretty color!!! I paint my nails regularly, mostly every second or third day, depends on the nail polish. Like you I don't like plain nails, feels naked ;-)
    Happy Friday
    xox
    Lenya
    FashionDreams&Lifestyle

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  20. DodoMarch 28, 2014 at 12:28 PM

    I really love this sweet colour !

    best wishes nidda

    http://endlessbeauty9.blogspot.de/

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  21. valentinaclothedanewMarch 28, 2014 at 3:29 PM

    very nice color...it is print time :)
    VALENTINACLOTHEDANEW

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  22. Bisma RaufMarch 28, 2014 at 10:16 PM

    That shade looks nice :)

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  23. RasaMarch 29, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    gorgeous color! xx

    http://aimeroseblog.com/

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  24. LynetteMarch 30, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    Love the glitter accent nail ! Looks amazing with the melon colour.

    www.pink-purpledots.blogspot.com

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  25. genesisfashionclosetMarch 30, 2014 at 8:01 PM

    this color is so perfect!
    I love it, spring vibes <3

    xoxo,

    genesisfashioncloset.blogspot.com

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  26. Bethany MillsApril 2, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    sadly, I'm still battling nail biting, it's not as bad as before so I'll be able to start exploring more nail manicure funness; in the meantime I can live vicariously through beauty babes like you!

    Amanda | feast.fashion.faves

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