Today: A real Do-It-Yourselfer.

[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false]I was flipping through Allure last week and spotted this Sonia Kashuk for Target ad.

My imagination was captured.  I dug through my bathroom draw (contents: moisturizer, nail polish, more moisturizer, more nail polish) and got to work.

After removing my old polish, cleaning, filing and buffing nails, I applied two coats of Revlon Dreamer (pale blue).  Per usual, my impatience got the better of me and I moved on to step 2 (applying those half moon stencil sticker things) too early.  After reapplying two more coats of Dreamer to my pointer finger, I made sure to wait twice as long this time.

Once I was sure the blue polish was dry, I carefully applied the French polish guides.  I recommend doing your non-dominant hand first (which I didn’t do, naturally).  Next came two coats of Nicole by OPI The Next CEO (shimmery gold) above the polish guides, allowing plenty of time for the gold polish to dry.

The guides come off easily, leaving a nice crisp line of gold above the blue polish.  I finished up with two coats of top coat and carefully flipped through the rest Allure while my nails dried.

Could a professional have done better?  You better believe it.

Is it fun to do it yourself every now and then, regardless?  Yes, ma’am.

Also On Tap for Today:

What is your favorite DIY project?  Favorite nail polish color?

Comments (6)

  • becomingelizabeth

    June 10, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    Beautiful! I love the colors you chose, perfect for summer

  • Stephanie

    June 10, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    I rarely paint my nails, though I really should get myself all the necessary tools to make a perfect manicure. Though, you may have inspired me to at least tend to my nails today and shine them up a bit.
    Happy almost-aunt-ness! This will be exciting!

    Also, I like your idea of a picnic…today is gorgeous! Happy Sunday!

  • bonnie

    June 10, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    So cute! Love the DIY idea and the colors you chose. Thanks for sharing!

  • Naomi

    June 10, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    Very pretty look 🙂 I love DIY nails!

  • Kristi @ lifesprinkles

    June 11, 2012 at 12:28 am

    oooh pretty!!

  • Melissa

    June 12, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    love this look! I don’t know if I would have the patience to do it myself!

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