My nails are more ready for my upcoming race (the Calgary Marathon half-marathon) than I am! So you know, the usual. More on that after the race.
As for my nails, I usually wait closer to race day to get my “marathon mani” at Tips Nail Bar but I’m traveling this week so I had to go today.I didn’t have a look in mind but was chatting with a friend on the weekend who suggested a look from the spring runway (one that was fun but possibly too cartoon-y to have on my digits for a few weeks). But then I remembered that I was fond of some of the prints in the Miu Miu SS16 collection.
I narrowed it down to these two looks and today, Leeanne Colley at Tips Nail Bar did her thing (aka made my nail art look come to life). The pattern is quite detailed so it took awhile and Melissa Forrest joined in and completed one hand while Leeanne worked on the other hand.
The nail colours used: a custom lavender shade Leeanne created, Shellac in Black Pool and Powder Puff, and Artistic Color Gloss in Posh.
The look is light but not too feminine and soft. In other words, exactly what I was hoping for.
Nails done. Now to prep mentally for my 15th half-marathon!
Oh, and happy 10th anniversary Tips Nail Bar! Sorry to miss out on the celebrations!
May 24, 2016
Nail job craving: Something bright and sunny for my work-ish week in Mexico.
How I satisfied that craving: Inspired by a yellow and blue manicure I saw on Instagram, I went to see Melissa Forrest at Tips Nail Bar and she created this simple but striking and crazy hot striped manicure. Colours used?
Two coats of CND Shellac in Studio White.
Three coats of Gelish in Oomba Oomba Blue.
Two coats of Gelish in Coco Cabana Banana.
How this mani makes me feel: Like I should only wear my neon pink bikini (a score at Walmart at $12 btw) all week; the nails look bananas with that shade. And that every cocktail should become a photo opp of my gorgeous nails with a tropical bevvie in hand. In fact, does that mean I should be enjoying more margaritas?
Love it or hate it: True love.
February 21, 2013