Nifty Nails

No matter how busy I get, I always make time for my nails. Even if I have to paint them at midnight and then fall asleep rigor mortis style with my hands above the covers to prevent them from smudging. Looking at my hands and seeing a chipped mess just makes me feel like I'm twelve years old again (and I think we can all agree that being twelve once is quite enough!).


I usually just stick to the basic 2-coats-of-polish look, but what do you guys think of super fancy manicures like these? Do you get your nails done professionally? I used to but kicked the habit once I realized how silly it was to get frustrated when they inevitably chipped the very next day. "Another 25 dollars down the drain! That's it-- no more touching anything EVER!" Not so practical.

But having pretty colored nails can brighten your day, and maybe even someone else's if you get creative enough. It's like another accessory for us girls to have (because you know, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, and bags just aren't enough sometimes).

Do you have any fun manicure tricks? I think I might have to try the reverse french manicure today. I would love to hear your ideas!

(All images from Pinterest)