The Paige Pastel Manicure (& Happy Easter!)

Spring is here, and with it: a rainbow of color. In addition to ubiquitous (but welcome!) pastels, we're seeing neon accents popping up in unexpected places — nails! jewelry! totes! t-shirts! — and color being infused into what are typically uninspired wardrobe staples... like your favorite jeans.

Forget the simple spectrum of pale boyfriend jeans to crisp, dark denim. Now you're faced with mint green... or kelly green? Nantucket red, or candy apple red? Decisions, decisions!

When I saw this email from Paige Denim in my inbox, it wasn't just the jeans that caught my eye. It was, simply put, a beautiful array of color. So inspiring, in fact, that I made it my manicure.

This manicure was as simple as can be; the hardest part was rounding up the colors! It was well-received by my pals at the office, and even has a bit of holiday flair. If you're looking for a cheerful way to usher in spring, or a subtle nod to Easter without drawing actual eggs on your nails, then maybe you'll give this a whirl.

xxoGLOSS

[And here are some pictures of a few Easter eggs to get y'all in the mood!]

Spotted: Mademoiselle Marie — Part Ten

I give the entire rainbow equal opportunity when I select my polish colors... but after a long winter and cold weather I am ready for spring-y pastels!
Check out Mademoiselle Marie's cheerful springtime look.

This manicure really pays attention to detail. The marbling, the color combos, the gems! I love it. It's also reminiscent of a lamp on Etsy that I am so tempted to splurge on...

If you want a manicure like Marie's, you can get it at Marie's Nails on 3rd Street here in Los Angeles. Shigeko Kawaguchi is the artist responsible for Marie's polished look.

http://marienails.com/

Stay Shiny, GLOSS