Wishlist Wednesday: Nail Art

I have talked about how I usually like to do my own manicures at home.  It has been probably about two years or so since I went to a nail salon to pay someone else to paint my nails.  While I love the amount of money I save/ get to spend on other things, it is my birthday next month and I am planning on treating myself to a gel/ shellac (are they different?) manicure.  I am really looking forward to having something that won’t chip.  

Since this is a one time thing, I thought that maybe I would get something more unique than just a standard one- color all over paint job.  Something I can’t paint myself are designs.  I usually like minimal- style nails best, but since it is my birthday I think it will be fun to switch it up just this once.  Below are some cute designs I have seen on Pinterest that I am picking from.

 

Evil Eye

This design is adorable and a bit edgy/ trendy- right up my alley.

 

Lashes

This is a funky yet simple choice that gives a nod to my love of glam and beauty.  I would probably do one hand painted  white with two fingers like shown of lashes in black, then the opposite on the other hand- black nails with two white lashes.  

Daisies

These are such a cute throwback. I remember trying to paint little dot flowers on my hands with my friends as a kid.  The print is cute and busy.  The dress I will be wearing has a mixture of prints on it, so I like the idea of adding another.

Holographic Foil

I saw these on Amanda Ensing recently and became obsessed.  These Instas are from the nail place I will be going next week, so I might give this design a try.

Cat

For this one, I would just do one cute cat on all black nails.  My cat is black with yellow eyes, and rules my life so I would love to have his cute little face on my hands.

Negative Space Half Moon

This one is my favorite.  I love the idea of having something that won’t show my grow out so I can milk this design as long as possible.  If I go for this, on the colored portion I would do either pastel pink, red, black, or white.

Knowing myself, I may walk out of there with simple just all white nails and be so happy with it.  Treat yo self.

 

UPDATE 6/30/16: Got the half moon shape!

-Kim