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So this might not exactly be basic to some of you, but it was one of my very first 'edgy' manis I did, lol. I never used to wear dark colors. I actually think this mani is what helped me fall in love with the matte polishes. Now, I know this is posted in my 'Playing Catch Up' post, back when I started this blog, but I decided to re-do it. http://chloesnails.blogspot.com/2011/02/back-to-basics.html

Back to Basics....

5 minutes nail polish removal tutorial

http://gingerbreadmanne.blogspot.com/2010/09/5-minutes-nail-polish-removal-tutorial.html Disclaimer: I am definitely recommending this method. I do not claim this as my own. I learnt it from Deborah Lippmann so I'll recognise her as the original source. However, the true origin of this amazing 5 minutes method is yet to be discovered.
http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/07/nailed-it-7/#more-7004

NAILED IT!

photos/post/design: Kristin Ess (wood floor insert photo from remodelista.com) You gotta love those magical moments when you’re just minding your own bizz and inspiration jumps out and smacks you right between the eyes. Not long ago I was looking through floor patterns for a home project. My favorite pattern in the world is called the “herringbone pattern”. While I’m speaking to this flooring guy, all I could think about is making this pattern into a manicure.

5 Big Nail Trends Happening Right Now: Which Would You Wear? : Girls in the Beauty Department: Beauty

http://www.glamour.com/beauty/blogs/girls-in-the-beauty-department/2012/04/5-big-nail-trends-happening-ri.html The 5 biggest nail trends happening right now all have very different vibes, which means that there's probably at least 1 you'll be drawn to. Celebration! Woot woot! Which one of these pretty looks would you most like to wear? Trend 1: Bold blue polish, like the cobalt you see here.
These are all my own opinions, and experiences. Feel free to ignore or disagree with any or all :) Can't get your polish lid off? http://chloesnails.blogspot.com/p/tips-tricks-myths.html

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