Bisous,
Irene
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Nailed It.
Checkerboard Nails.
I love this design, and I almost consider it my signature!
What you need (from left to right):
Contrast color polish, top coat, base color polish, base coat, dotter (or a toothpick)
Base coat!! Always!!
Then put on a base color. It is best to use a lighter color, since you will be painting on top.
Make a square as the first checker in your checkerboard.
Fill in that square and create/fill in more squares diagonal to the original. I first start with making squares, but honestly after the second one I just blob some nail polish and shape it like a square.
When you do your other fingers, try to alternate where the blocks are on the nails.
Top coat it for a scintillating shine!
Wear it well, my dears.
Bisous,
Irene
I love this design, and I almost consider it my signature!
What you need (from left to right):
Contrast color polish, top coat, base color polish, base coat, dotter (or a toothpick)
Base coat!! Always!!
Then put on a base color. It is best to use a lighter color, since you will be painting on top.
Make a square as the first checker in your checkerboard.
Fill in that square and create/fill in more squares diagonal to the original. I first start with making squares, but honestly after the second one I just blob some nail polish and shape it like a square.
When you do your other fingers, try to alternate where the blocks are on the nails.
Top coat it for a scintillating shine!
Wear it well, my dears.
Bisous,
Irene
Here's a Tip!
Save your nails!
It's no secret that nail polish can damage your nails and nail beds. Even wearing a base coat will not completely shield your nails. So, once you remove your nail polish try one of these treatments:
SOAK.
Soak your nails in olive oil for at least one minute. There are many olive oil treatments available, but the real thing is void of any chemicals!
COAT.
This is my favorite. My nails get really dry and brittle, so I coat my bare nails with petroleum jelly (Vaseline). After leaving it on for a few hours, my nails actually are so dry that they suck up the Vaseline and I am left with healthy nails!
Repeat these as desired and try not to wear nail polish every second of your life. It is gorgeous and admittedly addicting, but your nails need the break! Once in a while, take a few weeks off and let them heal on their own.
Stay healthy!
Bisous,
Irene
It's no secret that nail polish can damage your nails and nail beds. Even wearing a base coat will not completely shield your nails. So, once you remove your nail polish try one of these treatments:
SOAK.
Soak your nails in olive oil for at least one minute. There are many olive oil treatments available, but the real thing is void of any chemicals!
COAT.
This is my favorite. My nails get really dry and brittle, so I coat my bare nails with petroleum jelly (Vaseline). After leaving it on for a few hours, my nails actually are so dry that they suck up the Vaseline and I am left with healthy nails!
Repeat these as desired and try not to wear nail polish every second of your life. It is gorgeous and admittedly addicting, but your nails need the break! Once in a while, take a few weeks off and let them heal on their own.
Stay healthy!
Bisous,
Irene
Saturday, December 1, 2012
You Need...
Graphic Sweaters.
One of the best parts of the Cosby show was Bill Cosby's sweaters, and they're back on runways now!
Try simple geometry
Or an oversize and fair-isle-eque pullover
Flowers can be super Fall/Winter as long as you pay attention to colors and styling
Comic book/pop art sweaters are super high fashion now (especially with a faux hawk!)
Go cozy with metallic hints. Bonus points if there are designs on the arms!
Start your winter warm! Get a graphic sweater.
Bisous,
Irene
One of the best parts of the Cosby show was Bill Cosby's sweaters, and they're back on runways now!
Try simple geometry
Or an oversize and fair-isle-eque pullover
Flowers can be super Fall/Winter as long as you pay attention to colors and styling
Comic book/pop art sweaters are super high fashion now (especially with a faux hawk!)
Go cozy with metallic hints. Bonus points if there are designs on the arms!
Start your winter warm! Get a graphic sweater.
Bisous,
Irene
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