Christmas Manicure Craziness

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I wanted to do a festive holiday manicure but I just couldn’t decide what to do — there were so many options.

Some simple red and green nails with some glitter? Perhaps some trees, inspired by Jane at Nailside’s fantastic Christmas Tutorial? (You must click here and check out what Jane’s been up to; she really is the best.) Then there was a tape manicure idea I came up with that, if executed perfectly, would look like little gifts with bows…

Decisions, decisions...

The same day I planned to do my Christmas Nailz, I decided to make a million Christmas cookies, and the process was way more intense than I thought it would be. I was too tired to make a wise decision by the time I sat down to do my manicure that night. What you are about to see is a product of exhaustion.

Unable to pick and choose in my delirium, I decided to do ALL the designs!! This is the most cray cray manicure I’ve done yet. I’m not known for subtlety, and this mani is proof of that.

The gift idea was the most promising, but mine didn’t turn out so well. The major secret is access to a helper. Literally, a helping hand. You need another person to achieve this look. See below — click to enlarge.

Best of luck if you give these tapey gifts a whirl!

Meowy Christmas, GLOSS

Candy Cane Baby

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I am so thankful to get to spend my holidays with friends who are like family to me, as my family is states away and I only get to see them but a couple times a year.  I will be with them on Christmas, but leading up to these holidays can be quite difficult when you are riding solo. This weekend I got to partake in a little holiday party with some very close friends.  There were many families and babies there, which made for much fun.  There were gingerbread houses, ribbons, cookies, Justin Beiber Christmas music, and other holiday joy!

The highlight of the evening, you ask?!....Painting a young ladies nails!

This particular young lady is of the tender age of five and, as her mother describes, "she like to be a girly girl and get her nails painted, but she also likes to play in the dirt."

My kind a' lady.

The menu was candy canes, and I followed this PYT's specifications exactly.  Belive me.  She was specific!

Using the following sinful colors, this is what we came up with.....

Not so bad for a wiggly five year old!

Afterwards, she was off to the park with the other children to, well, play in the dirt, of course ;)

Spotted: Krystal's Kandy Mani

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Check out my friend Krystal’s Kandy Mani!

She's fancy and got her nailz did, but I think that with the right colors and some patience, you can recreate this look at home. Don't forget the subtle silver glitter on the white stripes! It added some welcome sparkle.

I think this looks so festive and cheerful! What a sweet holiday manicure; a true treat!

xxo, GLOSS