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Nail Polish

11/14/13 | Essie, nail polish, OPI

ECard I want to be a nailpolish namer
I love nail polish, especially in bold colors.

Let me back up. I went to a Catholic middle and high school that was unbelievably strict.  I am talking there were rules about the height of your socks (above the ankle) and the color of your hair. Included in these rules was no nail polish.  And no meant no.  No baby pink, no glossy clear, just no.  Painting your nails is a violation of which could end in detention.

For eight years of my life I had plain, boring nails.  As soon as I got to college I became infatuated with painting my nails. One could say I went off the deep end, glitter, sparkles, black, deep violet, striped, polka dots, you name it, I have probably done it.  Towards the end of college I even planned events around painting my nails – Thursday night, 9pm Grey’s Anatomy watching and nail panting partnered with wine made a very popular event before going out for the evening.

After six years of being “allowed” to paint my nails Essie’s Wicked is still one of my favorite color but I still show all colors of the rainbow love.  Since my jewelry collection has grown so much I am now using my 80-pocket Hanging Jewelry Organizer for a portion of my nail polish collection:  

Essie Wicked

Like I said, a truly comprehensive taste of the rainbow. The only colors I actually tend to stay away from are that sunny-side up yellow and lime green in the bottom right.  I used to be a fan until I overheard a girl in a nail salon say when she sees a girl in either of those two colors she can not help but thinking their nails are rotting.  This has totally ruined light green and yellow nail polish for me.   From the colors I have these are my favorites for fall:
In case you want to get truly all-out holiday nails, this is my favorite design:
And if these designs are just way too much for you, 
you can never go wrong with a vibrant Essie shade!
What color will your nails be this holiday season?
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Comments

  1. Andrea Whitt says

    November 18, 2013 at 11:06 pm

    That wicked color is awesome! Great idea to use the hanging jewelry holder for nail polish…I’m gonna have to try that:)
    xo Andrea
    Boho Bunnie

  2. Andrea Whitt says

    November 18, 2013 at 11:06 pm

    That wicked color is awesome! Great idea to use the hanging jewelry holder for nail polish…I’m gonna have to try that:)
    xo Andrea
    Boho Bunnie

  3. lizzy orr says

    November 18, 2013 at 5:47 am

    the red and gold nails are amazing!

    elizabethsophiee x

  4. lizzy orr says

    November 18, 2013 at 5:47 am

    the red and gold nails are amazing!

    elizabethsophiee x

  5. Janna says

    November 17, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    One day I will be able to have fancy nails! As of right now, Hooters won’t allow it.

  6. Janna says

    November 17, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    One day I will be able to have fancy nails! As of right now, Hooters won’t allow it.

  7. Paris Gerrard says

    November 15, 2013 at 4:01 am

    Fun ideas for new colors!

    Peace, Love, & Good Chocolate

    Paris // http://www.charcoalalley.com
    Instagram @charcoalalley

  8. Paris Gerrard says

    November 15, 2013 at 4:01 am

    Fun ideas for new colors!

    Peace, Love, & Good Chocolate

    Paris // http://www.charcoalalley.com
    Instagram @charcoalalley

  9. Erica says

    November 15, 2013 at 12:19 am

    I love nail polish too! I like your idea of using the jewelry organizer to house it all.

  10. Erica Thompson says

    November 15, 2013 at 12:19 am

    I love nail polish too! I like your idea of using the jewelry organizer to house it all.

  11. Jessica says

    November 14, 2013 at 8:16 pm

    I haven’t decided what color I will be using for the holidays yet. My current favorite color is Essie So Teeny Bikini but it isn’t a holiday color.

    Tracy @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights

  12. Jessica says

    November 14, 2013 at 8:16 pm

    I haven’t decided what color I will be using for the holidays yet. My current favorite color is Essie So Teeny Bikini but it isn’t a holiday color.

    Tracy @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights

  13. Neha Gandhi says

    November 14, 2013 at 5:52 pm

    you have a lovely blog..

    just stumbled upon it…and defintely gonna come back 🙂

    -Neha

    http://www.loveplayingdressup.com/

  14. Always Maylee says

    November 14, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    You know what, I don’t think I really painted my nails that much when I was younger either, but not because I went to a catholic school… more like I was probably just not as cool. Haha. 🙂

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  15. Neha Gandhi says

    November 14, 2013 at 5:52 pm

    you have a lovely blog..

    just stumbled upon it…and defintely gonna come back 🙂

    -Neha

    http://www.loveplayingdressup.com/

  16. Always Maylee says

    November 14, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    You know what, I don’t think I really painted my nails that much when I was younger either, but not because I went to a catholic school… more like I was probably just not as cool. Haha. 🙂

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  17. Kelsey says

    November 14, 2013 at 4:12 pm

    so pretty! I would probably be cursing and punching a wall trying to figure out how to do it though haha!

  18. Kelsey says

    November 14, 2013 at 4:12 pm

    so pretty! I would probably be cursing and punching a wall trying to figure out how to do it though haha!

  19. Helene says

    November 14, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    you know i went to catholic school too!? but i am just so lazy about painting my nails. this is so pretty!

  20. Helene says

    November 14, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    you know i went to catholic school too!? but i am just so lazy about painting my nails. this is so pretty!

  21. Sharon says

    November 14, 2013 at 11:35 am

    Lately I’m loving grey polish for the fall! I’ll be breaking out the gold/silver and sparkly polish soon for the holidays. 🙂

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

  22. Alyssa says

    November 14, 2013 at 11:08 am

    It’s funny–I actually DID always want to be a nail polish namer growing up. It seems fun!

  23. Brooke Reese says

    November 14, 2013 at 11:08 am

    I seriously love Essie. Also just posted about nail polish! I could paint mine every day if I had the time. Love that wicked color!

    XO, Brooke

    piecesofthereeselife.blogspot.com

  24. Sharon says

    November 14, 2013 at 11:35 am

    Lately I’m loving grey polish for the fall! I’ll be breaking out the gold/silver and sparkly polish soon for the holidays. 🙂

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

  25. Alyssa says

    November 14, 2013 at 11:08 am

    It’s funny–I actually DID always want to be a nail polish namer growing up. It seems fun!

  26. Brooke Reese says

    November 14, 2013 at 11:08 am

    I seriously love Essie. Also just posted about nail polish! I could paint mine every day if I had the time. Love that wicked color!

    XO, Brooke

    piecesofthereeselife.blogspot.com

  27. mariafelicia says

    November 14, 2013 at 9:34 am

    amazing nail polish so elegant
    kisses

  28. mariafelicia says

    November 14, 2013 at 9:34 am

    amazing nail polish so elegant
    kisses

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