Mani Monday–Ikat Gelpolish Mani with Cassidee from Sew Much Baby

I had the pleasure of doing Cassidee Edmunds nails recently and loved getting to know her better! She is the most talented, sweetest girl–check out her website–it’s loaded with tons of adorable baby and mommy headbands, carseat canopies, and other absolutely darling baby accessories. All of it handmade by Cassidee!

www.sewmuchbaby.com

I was racking my brain, as usual, trying to decide what theme I wanted to go with on Cassidee’s nails and finally realized that I’ve never done an Ikat mani. Which was perfect because I am in LOVE …

Spring Glam Nail Art Tutorial–Essie Splash of Grenadine, Essie Good As Gold, Gold Studs, Star Stamping, 22kt Gold Glitter

This is my sister Mandy probably 12 years ago when we were living together on Main Street…isn’t she a babe! 🙂

Mandy in my kitchen…one of our favorite places to hang out. Still a babe!

These cute nails belong to my big sister Mandy. She came over to my house yesterday to let our kids play and get their wiggles out and I talked her into letting me paint her nails. She has been wanting me to do either gel or acrylic sculpted tips to increase her length …

Tutorial for China Glaze Tart-y For The Party with Grey Ombre and Leopard Spots Nail Art

I’ve been dying to use this new color from China Glaze’s Avant Garde Collection–a pretty lavender color called Tart-y For the Party. I asked my friend/hand model/cutest girl ever Ashely if I could paint her nails again and thank goodness she agreed 🙂 For this look I used: OPI Base Coat China Glaze Tart-y For the Party (Lavender) China Glaze Dandy Lyin’ Around (Shimmery White) China Glaze Recycle (Medium Grey) OPI Nein! Nein! Nein! Ok Fine! (Dark Grey) Layla Ceramic Effects CL25 (Silver Sparkle) OPI Suzi and the 7 Dusseldorfs …