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The Coolest Manicure Ever

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I must say, there are some pretty fun perks that come with working part time at a salon:

  • Plenty of opportunities to people watch
  • There’s always something to talk about/gossip about
  • Every once in a while, I get to work with my mom
  • All of the girls I work with are great

Out of all the perks, though, I’d probably have to say that my favorite one is taking advantage of the services that are offered! A couple of weeks ago, I was able to get myself a Shellac manicure in one of their new fall colors, Asphalt.

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I got these done a few days before Josh & Erika’s wedding and it they ended up matching perfect. I’ve always loved dark nail polish colors, but it’s especially awesome starting in the fall season.

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While I was getting my nails done a couple weeks ago, I happened to notice some of the fake nails that were in the manicure room that really peaked my interest. Check out some of these awesome designs!

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There’s even a scene from the Nightmare Before Christmas in there! Can you spot it?

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Of course, with Halloween right around the corner, those were the ones that stood out to me most. Any other holiday, I probably wouldn’t have even considered it, but there’s something super fun and carefree about Halloween that made me say, ok, I want one of those!

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So yesterday afternoon, Kelsey got to work on my nails and gave me quite the festive manicure. Can you tell what they are yet?…

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Candy Corns!

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It’s only fitting right? Since I can’t seem to keep my hands out of em and all…

But really, how freakin’ adorable are they? I don’t care if they look like they would belong on a 10-year old because I think they’re super fun and I am going to sport these babies until they chip off…which, for me, will probably only be able three days. But I won’t worry about that part right now. Winking smile

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If you’re a local and are interested in getting yourself your very own Halloween-esque manicure, shoot me an email (sweettoothcourtney[@]gmail[.]com) and I’ll hook you up with some info!

Question for the Afternoon:

What would your ideal manicure look like?

Dark? Light? French? Funky designs?

About Courtney

I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

Comments

  2. Molly@hungryhungryrunner.com says

    LOVE that color! I've seen lots of people with polish that same color. So fun. I definitely need to get in for a manicure. I forget what a nice little treat it is to get your nails done. And how much better I feel when I look down at my forever-typing hands and see something pretty on the nails! :)
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  3. Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says

    How adorable are your nails - I LOVE them!! I used to train a client that worked at a salon, and during their "down times" they would always do each other's nails and hair. She always came into the gym with the cutest nails! That is an awesome perk! I always love the look of a French manicure. It's just so natural and clean looking. Every so often, I like a more "daring" color that's darker, but usually I stick to the "au natural" look. :)
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  6. Sam @ Sam Bock Illustration & Design says

    I love this so much, how adorable!! I definitely want to attempt to recreate! So festive and fun. I'm really into the new fall Essie line, I think I have them all at this point. Just painted a daaark eggplanty color on my nails and a dark mauve/brownish color on my toes. My nails always echo the seasons, and dark polishes and pretty neutrals like taupe and grey are perfect for the fall and winter!
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  7. Ashley @ Good Taste Healthy Me says

    I'm really digging the gray color you used. I normally don't paint my nails but have been feeling the itch lately. It's just annoying because they chip in two days and then it drives me absolutely crazy! Obviously I get way too worked out about the little things, LOL!
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  8. Hope says

    Your manicure is so cute! I got a gel manicure for the first time back in June and it was great. It lastest a long time! Lately, I'm really into the dark colors. I love getting a french manicure if I have somewhere special to go :)
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  10. Lindsey says

    I like french tipped, plain and boring I know ;) But for my finger nails I think they look weird with color. But I love dark nail polish on other peoples! I am more of a pedicure girl :) And love any bright and fun colors!
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    • Sarah says

      oh, i have that habit too! And for the longest time- i cant seem to get rid of it. Sorta makes me a little conscious when i go to get my nails done by some one with perfect nails.
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  14. Sylvia @ Frolic Through Life says

    That is so flippin' cute! I wonder if my local mani/pedi place would do something like that if I brought in a picture. This would be so cute for Halloween and trick or treating with my little man. Why is your salon so far upstate?!
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  15. Mallory @ It's Only Life says

    that is SO cute, courtney! you have amazing nail beds... mine are teeny tiny (so are my hands) and i swear the manicurists make fun of them every single time! ok, maybe not "make fun" (although i can't be sure when they are speaking another language to each other) but they always comment on how small they are. it's a wonder i can play the piano haha.
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  18. Sarah says

    oh, i absolutely love the look of french tips- so clean and natural. Its the perfect touch i think, because it goes with everything. But i do like the look of solid dark colors as well. I cannot STAND crackle polish, ICK! Also i hate it when women wear colors that are not flattering to their skin tone. Though, If we all went around sporting french tips, how boring would that be?
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  19. Caitlin C. says

    The candy corns are SO CUTE!!! I am now dying for a manicure - I think I'll get one this weekend haha. I have been trying to save $$ but I haven't had one in about 2 months so maybe it's justified. On my toes I like to do really bright pinks, reds, and corals. Glittery ones are OK too! I think glitter is too much for fingernails though. I usually try to go lighter on my hands so when the polish chips, it's less noticeable and I can space out manis more. Again, frugality!
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  20. Holly says

    I love 'em! Not 10- year old-ish at all!! Super cute :) If I lived closer, I would totally email you about getting them done! I think little ghosts would be cute too.
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  21. Annette @ cookie crumbs and carrot sticks says

    I've just ordered the magnetic nail polishes - have you seen them? http://www.nailsinc.com/magnetic You paint the colour onto your nails (there are 3 to choose from) and there is a magnet in the top lid of the polish bottle which you hold over the wet nail. It makes a wave pattern in the polish which you can make go in different ways depending on how you hold the magnet. Looks really good. It was meant to be a Cristmas present for my sister but I think we'll have to 'share' it - i.e. I keep it ;)
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  23. Carissa says

    cutest. nails. ever. I only have orange and black dots on my toes :( And my husband may have one black and orange toe!! :) heehee! Very cute candy corns!
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  24. Yolie @ Practising Wellness says

    They're so cool, I love them! Both actually - the candy corn and the dark colour you had before. There's something so much fun about getting a manicure - I just feel so pampered and feminine and polished...love it! :-) That and a pedicure, which I get once in a blue moon, and I'm in girly heaven, lol! :-P xyx
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  28. Erica says

    love that asphalt color! and i love the candy corn designs! so cute and festive! :) the salon i go to does gelish, which i guess is a variation of shellac. i hope they have something close to that gray color! i love dark/bright nail colors. i had a very neutral nail for my wedding and i couldn't wait to get a dark color on my nails again. especially on my toes!
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  30. Kristen @ notsodomesticated says

    The candy corns are adorable, and I love that greyish color of your first manicure! I'm getting a manicure tomorrow before my 10 year high school reunion (crazy!), and I'm thinking I want a grey shade ... but I'll have to see what options they have when I get there. My outfit is black and white, so I have lots of options haha!
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  35. Heather says

    I love your nails Courtney! I just did mine in Halloween colors, but now I want something fun like that lol My class would get such a kick out of it! Super cute!
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  36. Pamela says

    I love these!! I would totally get the pumpkins. Your manicure looks great! My favorite manicure is bright tropical pink during the summer. I usually stick to cranberry and dark colors in the winter.
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  40. Nicole @ PancakesandPilates says

    I thought it might be candy corn :) I love anything bright. I love the look of light pink, but it always looks washed out on my fair skin so I go for fuschia, red, organish tones. I also like very dark berries to the point they are almost black.
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  41. Claire says

    I love manicures! I just recently bought the Sally Hansen "Hard as nails" acrylic that you use as a base coat. It's like wraps for nails or something? Anyways, my nails grew so long I actually had to *CUT* them (this is a rarity for me). I like either: a) bright pinky nails b) nude, creamy colors (this is my new obsession)
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