NAIL ART: THE GRAFFITI OF FASHION
Hands down—no pun intended—nail art is becoming an addiction for me. And I am not alone. The realization began to surface when I came across the Nailed It! series on STITCH, and it became even more apparent when I realized that my roommate’s and I could sustain a profitable nail polish shop for at least...
GLITTER, GLITTER, EVERYWHERE
I’ve gotten into the routine of doing my nails every Sunday night. Over the summer, it was something that made waiting to return to campus more bearable, and now that I’m here, it has become my way of relaxing before the week begins. However, I’ve strayed from the traditional reds and pinks that have always...
NAILED IT! 5/16
I know the “white after Labor Day” rule has become more lax in the last few decades, but I can’t help but feel a little odd wearing white jeans around campus in the spring. The irrational stigma may be due to my mother’s lack of white bags, pants or shoes previous to Memorial Day weekend,...
NAILED IT! 4/22
Recently, I’ve been getting a little tired of simply slicking any color onto my nails and calling it a day. It’s starting to become mundane, and I’m now looking to try something funkier and risky. I’ve tried OPI’s Shatter and loved it, but the black is starting to nip at my mood and I...
NAILED IT!
The smell of nail polish soothes me. A calm comes over my body when I sense the scent of acetone; my mind is at ease and I know I can relax for the following half an hour. My nails are my own personal paint palette, creative outlet and treasured addiction. It’s difficult to place the...
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