Happy 4th of July weekend! Can you all believe that half of the year is already over?!?! FAINTS I’ve been seriously slacking on my nail art lately, but I love doing holiday nail art and this one was so much fun!
So I didn’t realize how vast my collection of polish was until I took a picture and posted it on Instagram and Facebook and people asked if the picture was from a nail salon…hahaha!!! I’m not as much of a shoe whore as I use to be and I remind hubby that he should support this habit since it’s much cheaper than buying shoes and designer handbags. Here’s a picture of my polish. I don’t think it’s really that bad… what do you think? And the sad thing is that I probably have about another 75-100 bottles of polish in a few bags!
The one thing that was missing from all of this nail polish was a little bit of bling. I went to Icing last week and picked up a cute package of nail gems for $4.50. With the 4th of July holiday approaching I just knew I wanted to do something with red, white & blue polish. I attempted to do the US flag but that was a big FAIL! So scratched that off the list and remembered some cute firework inspired nail art I had seen.
I used Revlon’s Top Speed nail polish in Fire and NYC polish in French Tip White & Skin Tight Denim. I used LA Colours Art Deco nail polish in white for the firework effect on my pointer finger and added a little rhinestone right in the middle. And on my middle finger I painted the base blue and then did spatter paint with the red and white.
So how did I do? And how did you design your nails this week?
Linking up to Glitter and Gloss and Well Shut the Front Door!
Alisha says
Hahaha!!! Tell him it’s cheaper than shoes, handbags and other stuff. But I get most of it on clearance or when stores are having their BOGO type sales.
Tori says
They aight I guess! LMAO
Alisha says
Haha! I just wouldn’t feel good about myself if you didn’t leave a comment like this!
katie @ thecarbmonster says
Oh my gosh girl!!! You are putting shame to my chipped polish right now! You are probably cringing just hearing that haha! I almost never put polish on my nails, but you’re inspring me 🙂
Alisha says
You are right about the chipped polish but only when it’s mine. I’m like I gotta get home and take it off…pronto! haha Katie just take baby steps…LOL! I’ve gotten a bit out of control with my polish so now I obsess about nail art. SMH So happy to inspire you to paint your nails.
Her Perfect Black Dress says
What a great stash!! Love the patriotic nails.
Alisha says
Thank you!!!
Mimi says
First, where did you get those shelves. I need some. Of course I don’t think you have too much nail polish, buy more! When I saw those on Instagram I thought you had someone at the salon do yours. Good job with the design, you rocked it!
Alisha says
I got them at Ikea of all places! I bought them for the living room and ended up using less than thought I need somewhere to put all this dang polish! And thanks too!!!
Tara V says
That turned out great! I really like the little firework.
Alisha says
Thanks Tara! I’m finally starting to get the hang of jazzing up the nail art. Now when I get a professional mani I’m so critical and think “Hmph, I could do this better at home…and for free!” LOL
Bailey says
I love it!!! Your fireworks came out awesome!
Coily Locks says
Thank you!
Carissa says
Cute nails! I love the design too!
Carissa
Lillies & Silk
Coily Locks says
Thank you so much!
Stacie says
Girl, I love it! That ecard hilarious! I’m doing my July 4th nails tomorrow.
Coily Locks says
Thank you! 😀
jennie says
So cute and festive! I love it! And great organization of your polishes! I have something similar going on and it’s so much easier to see what I have now. Only rarely do I come home with a bottle I already have now. Haha!
Coily Locks says
Thanks Jennie! I can’t wait to get more storage since it’s starting to get out of control and now the overage is in a bag…LOL
Antionette Blake says
No, this is not bad at all, I have just as many if not more being an Avon Rep and I only do my own toes…fingernails are done at the salon!
Coily Locks says
I’d be even worse if I was selling polish as well…LOL!
Evie says
I need those shelves! And of course you could never have too much nail polish. I love your nail design!
Just posted a great nail tutorial.
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