Accent Wave Nails

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/stutzpics-8_zps3d16842e.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/stutzpics-7_zpse4a4965a.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/stutzpics_zps718c2604.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/stutzpics-3_zpsd06c2fbd.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/stutzpics-4_zps04d85487.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/stutzpics-5_zpsa22a53ff.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/stutzpics-6_zps7cd86ebf.jpg" /><br />I'm officially addicted to nail stickers. The Etsy shop <a href="http://www.penelopeandpete.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Penelope and Pete</a> is feeding my addiction; I'm a sucker for their adorable patterns. They even have an option to design your own nail stickers which I'd love to take advantage of in the future. For summer I'm craving sunshine and the seaside, so these sea foam wave stickers were irresistible. I think the pattern packs more punch in small doses, so I only applied the stickers to one nail on each hand and coordinated with Ciate "pepperminty" nail polish.</div>

Accent Wave Nails

I'm officially addicted to nail stickers. The Etsy shop Penelope and Pete is feeding my addiction; I'm a sucker for their adorable ...

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Fruit Nail Stickers

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/sunnies-9_zpsefe3ce28.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/sunnies_zpsdd8ad02b.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/sunnies-2_zps188728e9.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/sunnies-3_zpsd016f3b3.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/sunnies-4_zpse8104a50.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/sunnies-5_zps3f687d78.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/sunnies-6_zps239ce6c2.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/sunnies-8_zpsa22d00d1.jpg" /><br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><i>Tools: <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=761928&b=417942&m=43745&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Emodcloth%2Ecom%2Fshop%2Fbeauty%2Fand%2Dmani%2Dmore%2Dnail%2Dsticker%2Dset%2Din%2Dfruit" target="_blank">nail sticker set in fruit</a>, clear nail polish</i><br />It's summer and I've been eating a lot of fruit; like a homemade smoothie containing whatever fresh fruit I have around, every day. It's only natural that my fruit obsession should extend itself stylistically, especially when I spied <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=761928&b=417942&m=43745&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Emodcloth%2Ecom%2Fshop%2Fbeauty%2Fand%2Dmani%2Dmore%2Dnail%2Dsticker%2Dset%2Din%2Dfruit" target="_blank">these cute nail stickers</a> at Modcloth. Applying them is pretty easy and there are instructions on the box: <i>stick the nail on, file off the excess, and throw a couple of coats of clear polish on top to keep it all in place</i>. I've only used one set of nail stickers before, but these are a bit thinner than my first pair so I'm a little worried about their durability. Still, for the cute factor I don't regret getting them and I'll probably just keep adding clear polish whenever they look like they're ready to peel. The set comes with 16 different stickers, so you have some options about what to apply and some leftover styles for another manicure another day.</div></div>

Fruit Nail Stickers

Tools: nail sticker set in fruit , clear nail polish It's summer and I've been eating a lot of fruit; like a homemade smoothie conta...

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Minimalist Nail Art DIY

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/nails-5_zps9546efe6.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/nails_zpsfaad71dc.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/nails-2_zpsede8463d.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/nails-3_zps401bc441.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/nails-4_zps85aed043.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1u/nails-6_zps6937dd2f.jpg" /><br /><b>Tools:</b> <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=ZeS/lRslpkc&subid=&offerid=256670.1&type=10&tmpid=719&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.sephora.com%252Fmini-paint-pot-nail-polish-P384912%253FskuId%253D1581420">Ciate amazing grace</a>, <a href="http://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=tf_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=theclohor09-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0069FDR96&asins=B0069FDR96&linkId=&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true">nail tape</a>, nail clippers/cuticle scissors, and clear top coat<br />I'm a big fan of nail art--especially if it is rather clean-looking and easy to reproduce at home. Nails that look fancy without the effort? That's the best. So I was quite thrilled to find these rolls of foil nail stickers on Amazon for only a couple of bucks. They come in sets with 10 different colors and the stripes can be applied in any pattern you like--they'd even work nicely as an accent nail.<br /><i>The process:</i> start with a base coat (I used two coats of a pale pink), apply the sticker in the desired pattern and clip it short using your scissors, finish with a clear top coat to keep the stickers in place. </div>

Minimalist Nail Art DIY

Tools: Ciate amazing grace , nail tape , nail clippers/cuticle scissors, and clear top coat I'm a big fan of nail art--especially if it...

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A Multi-Colored Manicure

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1v/_MG_5288_zpsac9d3cc5.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1v/_MG_5409_zps50118fb4.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1v/_MG_5178_zps4adbff9e.jpg" /><br />Tools: OPI black, Sephora Picnic in the Park, Banana Split, Will You Jump, and Ciate Main Stage.<br />Jewelry: <a href="http://www.lushjewelry.com/#!product/prd1/988859564/love-ring">Lush Jewelry "Love" ring</a>, <a href="http://rstyle.me/~1LIhy">House of Harlow sunburst ring</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/169308943/meow-cuff?ref=shop_home_active_3" target="_blank">meow bracelet</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/171393290/elipse-ring?ref=shop_home_active_23">eclipse ring</a> by <a href="http://aokosu.com/">Aoko Su</a>.<br />I was inspired by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152013924388025&set=pb.254564953024.-2207520000.1394727871.&type=3&theater">this picture</a> to try a super bright and colorful manicure. I normally like simpler manicures, but this was too fun to resist and it's obviously really easy to apply unlike some other creative nailart I admire--two coats on each nail and I was finished. </div>

A Multi-Colored Manicure

Tools: OPI black, Sephora Picnic in the Park, Banana Split, Will You Jump, and Ciate Main Stage. Jewelry: Lush Jewelry "Love" ring...

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Silver Tipped

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1v/_MG_0840_zps614cccb8.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1v/_MG_0773_zpsb15cb085.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1v/_MG_0777_zps9c242783.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1v/_MG_0778_zps9088f432.jpg" /><br />I change my nails so frequently lately--I think it's a result of being trapped indoors for long hours. I feel like this is my "ice queen" style and it was fun for a couple of days before I got bored of it. I'm working on getting better at applying even tips.</div>

Silver Tipped

I change my nails so frequently lately--I think it's a result of being trapped indoors for long hours. I feel like this is my "ice ...

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V-Day Nails

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1v/_MG_7622_zpsa33dd357.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1v/_MG_7628_zpse3de0188.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1v/_MG_7632_zps06953859.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1v/_MG_7635_zps783a8332.jpg" /><img border="0" src="http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z301/theclotheshorse/1v/_MG_7638_zpsb2c5b799.jpg" /><br />I've shared this nail tutorial before (with different colors) but it's my go-to for nails that look nice with minimal effort. Maybe it's all the candy and conversation heart packages that I see every time I go to the store, but I've been craving cute nails that look a bit like candy themselves; red and pink is also one of my favorite color combinations. Anyway, I used <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=ZeS/lRslpkc&subid=&offerid=256670.1&type=10&tmpid=719&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.sephora.com%252Fmini-paint-pot-nail-polish-P384912%253FskuId%253D1581420" target="_blank">Ciate</a> Candy Floss for the base (2 coats) and Ciate Boudoir for the tips (one coat). The pictures are fairly self-explanatory for how-to, just be certain to let your base coat fully dry before you apply the stickers.</div>

V-Day Nails

I've shared this nail tutorial before (with different colors) but it's my go-to for nails that look nice with minimal effort. Maybe ...

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