Virtues Nails

Me, two episodes of Elementary, a glass of wine, and the May...

Fri, 31 May 2013 00:31:00 -0400

Me, two episodes of Elementary, a glass of wine, and the May Julep Maven It Girl box. The result? I got a little art deco. A layer of Zelda, some striping tape, and then two layers of Gabrielle. It’s even not so bad on my right hand!

Is lady-on-polish marriage legal in Illinois? Because me and...

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:31:05 -0400

Is lady-on-polish marriage legal in Illinois? Because me and Julep’s Marissa are getting married. She takes three coats to get even, but she’s worth the effort.

Summer goal: working on my drip and drag techniques.

Wed, 29 May 2013 10:22:14 -0400

Summer goal: working on my drip and drag techniques.

The Virtues pop-up shop turned up at BroCity to do these...

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:31:13 -0400

The Virtues pop-up shop turned up at BroCity to do these bitchin’ art-inspired nails for Lauren. The background is Julep’s Viola. Then some striping tape, then a tiny paintbrush and Zelda (the gold) and Gabrielle (the purple) by Julep, plus Break a Leg-Warmer (the gray) by OPI for Sephora.

Wow, Sarah, are you ever going to get over ombré? Nope,...

Tue, 28 May 2013 21:44:23 -0400

Wow, Sarah, are you ever going to get over ombré?

Nope, doesn’t appear so! It’s just so easy! This is two Julep colors, Susie (the blue) and Simone (the pink). So perfect for pretending it’s spring.

This month’s Julep Maven It Girl colors. You guys...

Tue, 28 May 2013 21:04:00 -0400

This month’s Julep Maven It Girl colors. You guys don’t even know how much I love a nautical. I am going to rock out some blue-on-blue stripes when this arrives.

celinedoesnails: These are super simple but I love them so...

Sun, 05 May 2013 17:40:51 -0400

celinedoesnails:

These are super simple but I love them so much. Probably because Essie’s “First Timer” is so amazing.

On the bus

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:40:46 -0400

An elderly Polish man in a fur hat stopped a young woman in a shirt commemorating a same sex marriage march. I got nervous. “When they talk about this,” he said, called to her across the bus, everyone uneasy now, “they will remember the volunteers, not the state. Thank you.”

Photo

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:06:16 -0400

Cementing their place in my heart as the best polish company...

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:24:39 -0400

Cementing their place in my heart as the best polish company around, Julep has started doing swatches on both light and dark skin. This gives me a way better idea of what will look good on me and I cannot wait for this gorgeous deep blue in my April Maven Box.

northerndownpour: Purple hair and galaxy nails. A success of a...

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:03:05 -0400

northerndownpour:

Purple hair and galaxy nails. A success of a Saturday with mamaliza.

Virtues Salon apparently does hair now!

Who doesn’t like winning???

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:38:33 -0500

Who doesn’t like winning???

Love Rebel Wilson, love Julep, love holographic and anything...

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:53:54 -0500

Love Rebel Wilson, love Julep, love holographic and anything with the word glitzy on it. Praying that this is in the It Girl box.

polishplease: Zoya likes to bring in the new year with a bang! “Zoya Nail Polish wants you...

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:16 -0500

polishplease:

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I’m picking Aurora, Blaze & Tru

Tomorrow’s To Do List now includes picking my three shades and possibly three backups.

Was investigating needle drag and came across this to die for...

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 14:18:20 -0500

Was investigating needle drag and came across this to die for look from Yes, Missy.

northerndownpour: Virtues nail salon gave me some supercute...

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:28:46 -0500

northerndownpour:

Virtues nail salon gave me some supercute holiday nails!

The first pop-up shop hosted in my cube at work. We learned some important lessons about the importance of top coat, but definitely going to try this again.

fricatives: This week’s manicure: snowflakes and candy canes!...

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:06:56 -0500

fricatives:

This week’s manicure: snowflakes and candy canes! (And lots of patience and scotch tape.)

White: a combination of Essie Marshmallow (sheer, 4 coats for opaque) & Milani White Canvas
Red: Julep January (which is a 1 COAT PERFECTION cream)
Topcoat: Orly Etoile (for a lovely subtle sparkle)

Will try to take better picture in the morning.

gyzym: marshmallow (essie) x st. james’s (nails inc) x little...

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:47:10 -0500

gyzym:

marshmallow (essie) x st. james’s (nails inc) x little brown dress (essie)

I’m in love with this color combination. I’m trying not to buy any more polish this month, but it’s hard.

These are the options for Julep’s December maven boxes,...

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:52:01 -0500

These are the options for Julep’s December maven boxes, and I want them all. ALL. Why does Julep know my weak spots (by which I mean sparkles)? (I have the It Girl box coming, which is Harper, Ivy, and Vivien. Cannot. Wait.)

beautysteals: DECEMBER @JULEPMAVEN SNEAK PEEK! Customizable...

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:54:00 -0500

beautysteals:

DECEMBER @JULEPMAVEN SNEAK PEEK!

Customizable Nail Polish Ring, like OMG!

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.