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Spring has definitely sprung in New Jersey, heck yesterday felt more like Summer so I have surely been rocking some fun brights on my hands & feet! However, I can also be found rocking a hot pink nail color in December so my love of bright fun colors knows no bounds! It’s no secret, I’m a huge nail polish fan, my bottle count is over 1000 at this point and out of control but I just can’t be stopped. You know what else is no secret? My undying love for Walgreens, we’re in a very stable relationship going on quite a few years and we visit with one another quite often. It’s not just one sided either, I know that if I wander into my local Walgreens they will greet me in style with a large assortment of the most beautiful nail shades for Spring to truly feed my nail polish habit. Shop brands like Essie in-store or online. I prefer in-store since, ya know I like to get up close & personal with all of the fantastic shades they offer! I like to stay on top of spring nail trends and in order to do that, a stop by with my love is mandatory!
Super bright and fun, yes? I love them! My husband thinks I am C-R-A-Z-Y but they’re just SO bright. Walgreens has hundreds of polishes from Essie. From I’m Addicted (how fitting, right?) to Serial Shopper (ha!) you can definitely find your perfect color, and then some! I highly recommend the neons from Essie Summer collection because they are so full of fabulousness! I used these four from Essie: ‘I’m Addicted’, ‘Too Taboo’, ‘Vices Versa’ and ‘Serial Shopper’ to create a super fun waterfall manicure. This is one of my favorite manicures to wear, I see it all over Pinterest and rocking it with these neons was so much fun! My nails were the hit of the BBQ yesterday, mostly because they were super bright and caught everyone’s eye!
Ahh I just love it! I used ‘Serial Shopper’ for the base and while it looks like a light coral in the bottle, after three coats it is an eye popping bright neon and one of my new favorite shades! Don’t less this mani intimidate you, you can definitely rock it and DIY-it at home by yourself!
STEP ONE // Pick your base color, paint those nails and wait about two minutes for it to dry.
STEP TWO // Grab a small nail art brush (or a bobby pin, which is what I used & use for most nail art) and pick 2-4 accent colors and simply drag the colors down in a quick swoosh motion to get the waterfall effect.
STEP THREE // Top it off with your favorite top coat and you’re good to go!
See! EASY PEESY! With just these four shades the possibilities and combos are endless! Definitely in line with all the spring nail trends this year and can easily take you right into the summer season. I used ‘Vices Versa’, ‘I’m Addicted’ and ‘Too Taboo’ for the accent colors. They all went together seamlessly.
Spring has most definitely made an appearance and even if the weather is not appropriate where you are, I suggest getting in the mood with a bright and fun manicure! Like I said, the lovely Walgreens has a huge selection of the most gorgeous shades that are absolutely spring appropriate!
The #WalgreensBeauty section ROCKS & is loaded with fun! The bright shades on the Essie shelves make my heart race and totally caught my eye as soon I got to the aisle! I think maybe I just need them all!
HAVE YOU STARTED ROCKING THE SPRING NAIL TRENDS YET? MAKING A WALGREENS TRIP?
LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU GET!
Karly says
May 26, 2014 at 2:13 amI need some fun new nail colors like crazy! The off-white polish I have just isn’t cutting it, ha ha ha!
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
May 26, 2014 at 2:35 amSo much stinking FUN – just like you Angela! Your nails just scream “Summer”! Our Walgreens is seriously 5 blocks away. I can never resist their fun sales. I am going to be daring and try something fun. Loving these essie colors. Pinned!
Phyrra says
May 26, 2014 at 2:38 amI love this! I’m going to have to give it a try
Kath TheFabZilla says
May 26, 2014 at 2:43 amI love bright polish for my pedi! I’ll try your waterfalls!!!
Nidia says
May 26, 2014 at 6:23 amEssie’s formulas can be hit or miss for me, but I’m addicted to Walgreens for finding the latest collections. I have a few in my area, and have been known to hit several in succession if there’s something I’m on the hunt for!
amber.m says
May 26, 2014 at 9:21 amCan you come live with me and make my nails pretty too? PRETTY PLEASE!!!!
Samantha says
May 26, 2014 at 9:22 amWalgreen’s is definitely included on my shopping excursions. I love that look and am dying to give it a try, hope I can make it look as good as yours.
Amber says
May 26, 2014 at 9:40 amThis collection is seriously amazing!! I am loving the brights, which is what I love for my nails year round!! I need to try a waterfall mani. You made it sound so easy! <3
Krysten says
May 26, 2014 at 10:44 amThose Essie colors are gorgeous, I need them all!
Never Say Die Beauty says
May 26, 2014 at 10:52 amWhat a cute mani! I love essie’s new neons. They’re the most wearable I’ve seen yet!
Kendra says
May 26, 2014 at 10:56 amSuch cool nail art! Well done!
Eugenia says
May 26, 2014 at 11:05 amI love love this mani! So many pretty colors!
Noelle says
May 26, 2014 at 11:48 amI love, love, LOVE this design! I’ve done it before in all blues and got tons of compliments!
Brooke @ Blushing Noir says
May 26, 2014 at 12:18 pmI love the Essie Neons and I’m loving your waterfall!
Laura MyNewestAddiction says
May 26, 2014 at 1:41 pmcute nails. love the polish choices
Cosmetics Aficionado says
May 26, 2014 at 2:22 pmLove your mani!
NORAH says
May 26, 2014 at 2:38 pmBeautiful neon colors and what a nice manicure you created!
Leelo R says
May 26, 2014 at 3:14 pmPerfect mani for summer!
Laura @ Inspiration for Moms says
May 26, 2014 at 3:17 pmLove Essie and I love those colors!! I will have to pick some up most definitely! 🙂
Anastasia says
May 26, 2014 at 5:49 pmWhat a fun manicure!
Shipra says
May 26, 2014 at 8:00 pmSuch a gorgeous mani! I love neons! <3
Jamie Rippy (@MamaMommyMom) says
May 26, 2014 at 9:46 pmThat is so creative! I absolutely love it. I think my 7 year old would especially get a kick out of it. The Essie polishes have such great color too.
Justina says
May 26, 2014 at 11:19 pmI love your nails and OMG I need ALL of these!
Lisa Heath says
May 27, 2014 at 12:35 amWhat a fun mani!
Kendra says
May 27, 2014 at 12:37 amI’m glad that Neons are here again this summer. They are so fun and happy 🙂
Miranda says
May 27, 2014 at 12:43 amLove these colors and your design!
Honey Kahoohanohano says
May 27, 2014 at 3:20 amThis is nice and definitely fun for me to create. I can’t pull off neon much, but if I try it like this, I think I can.
Farryn says
May 27, 2014 at 7:09 amThat mani looks adorable on you. If I tried it would end up looking like a 3yr old did it.
Citizens of Beauty says
May 27, 2014 at 3:08 pmSocial Shopper i a really pretty color. I love your design.
Kelley @ {Forever's Like a Dream} says
May 29, 2014 at 7:48 amLoving neon right now for summer! And I’m loving those nail designs… Need to try!
jbrobeck says
May 29, 2014 at 3:53 pmI love this! I wish my Walgreen’s had the neon Essie’s in stock when I went!
Kelly @ Texas Type A Mom says
May 29, 2014 at 10:48 pmAs if I didn’t want to stop biting my nails already, this totally makes me need to kick myself into gear. I love these fun Essie colors and your awesome tutorial! This is such a fun and creative look! #client