Nail of the Week: Japanese Manicure

Here's my first attempt at the 3D nail art technique known as Japanese manicure. Designs for this technique are fun and creative and “anything goes”. I chose a corsage theme for this one. Usually florals are done with miniature acrylic flowers—I used a combination of scrapbook decals and miniature earrings (posts were cut off with a wire cutter.) Enjoy! Comments and feedback welcome.

Sally Hansen Nail Polish Strips Avril Lavigne Collection

Avril Lavigne and her punk/skater girl persona seem so 10 years ago so either she's making a comeback or just in a retro mood. 

I'm surprised more celebrities haven't jumped on this train because this product is selling like gangbusters and Sally Hansen is fast and furious at churning out the new limited edition collections.

Anyway this collection has some cool patterns. My picks are the rainbow leopard print Purr-fect Harmony and the metallic gradient Crowd Surfer.

Nail of the Week: Sally Hansen Aflorable

I like this print for today because it has some green for St. Patrick's Day, plus the springlike print will be perfect for the first day of spring (Tuesday). 

Brighten Up Your Day with Neons: Target Xhilaration Green Crossbody

This preppy green handbag will brighten your day and your outfit. Just $19.99 at target.com.

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Brighten Up Your Day with Neons: Nars Lipstick in Schiap

This is the hottest of hot pink lipstick shades. If it's too intense for you, try a sheer hot pink such as Tokidoki's sheer lip balm in Pink Martini. Both available at sephora.com.

Brighten Up Your Day with Neons: Maybelline Color Tattoo Eyeshadow in Tenacious Teal

Teal is trending this spring and I've been craving it myself as an antidote to my usual neutrals. I would pair this superbright shade with a soft lip color such as Maybelline Baby Lips in Peach Kiss.

Brighten Up Your Day with Neons: American Apparel Nail Polish

Nothing like the brightest of colors to clear out the winter cobwebs. Pastels are so last week, right now I'm feeling neons. First up: American Apparel Neon Nail Polish. $6 for one or buy all 6 shades with a clear top coat for $32.

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