it's nail day!

Another fun day at the salon with the fortnightly usual: maintenance and manicure!  Although I am normally quite adventurous, today I just felt like a bright red colour for my nails and toes.  I'm totally loving this Monsooner or Later shade from O.P.I who really do the BEST shades of red nail polish.

The half moon manicure

My current obsession is the half moon manicure, as seen on the Christian Dior runway for Fall 2009. I may be slow on the up-take but I think it still works with just about anything, whether casual or chic.   



This is what my nails currently look like <3
Photo thanks to: manicure-design.com

This is the colour I think I'll do next!
Photo thanks to: xoxotrina.com

Or maybe this next...?
Photo from: nailsbycarol.blogspot.com

The cost of looking pretty

Manicures in the US are so stinking cheap! $15 a pop! And I was shocked to discover that a full set of acrylic nails costs between $20 and $30! - that's less than half the amount girls pay back in Aus!  In fact, most beauty services cost roughly half over here in the States.  Including waxes, spray tans, massages and make up application!!

In case you don't believe me, here is a link to the Polished and Primped nail bar/boutique in Midtown Atlanta; check out the services tab!


The 'Pedicure Lounge' at Polished and Primped
Photo credit: polishedandprimpedatl.com