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7.15.2011

How To: Neon and Neutral Nails

I am head over heels for the neon and neutral trend that's floating around the fashion world right now. I've failed miserably at finding neon pieces. Everywhere I go, I'm looking - but no such luck. So I've turned to my nails. I grabbed two of my favorite colors - a neon and a neutral - and got to painting.  

Essie's Cute as a Button and Jazz

I first tried out a more subtle approach - one neon tip. It's simple: 

1. Paint your nails your favorite neutral color.
2. Place a strip of tape over your nail leaving a small tip at the top.
3. Paint the tip, let it dry, and remove tape.
Ta-dah! 


If you'd like a little more neon in the mix, go ahead and just paint the whole nail neon. 


I also think a neon yellow or orange would have looked fantastic. 

16 comments:

  1. Kiki's CornerJuly 15, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    I like both looks :) very cute

    Hope you have a great day :)

    kikiscornerfunfashionandfrivolity.blogspot.com

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  2. ashleyTIAJuly 15, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    LOL we must be on the same wave length, Linley. My post is about nude polish too! :)

    Love the idea of the bold tip - must try.

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  3. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Oh, I love this! I need to pick up these colors!

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  4. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Looks great! I haven't tried this trend yet but dying to! I love essie polishes they have the cutest colors. Happy weekend!

    Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

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  5. Jessica GitlerJuly 15, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    love the look, I am going to have to give that one a try! thanks
    jess
    www.jesscauseblog.blogspot.com

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  6. Ashley {hudson's happenings}July 15, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    I'm loving neons this season!! Great idea to pair with a neutral! :)

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  7. KellyJuly 15, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Great idea! I'll have to try this :) Very pretty.

    Kelly
    Enterkelly.blogspot.com

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  8. UnknownJuly 15, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    That's so cute! I'll have to try these, I think I have two similar colors.

    Shopping and Spreadsheets

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  9. madison avenueJuly 15, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    LOVE these ideas! i love these colors too! thanks for the inspiration!!

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  10. UnknownJuly 16, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Cool tutorial. I always wondered just how to do my own tips. Using tape is perfect. Silly me, I never thought of that!

    http://thriftyandshameless.blogspot.com

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  11.  pretty little mountainsJuly 16, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    i love this idea, i really like the first one...i must go try this!

    Carie
    http://prettylittlemountains.blogspot.com/

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  12. Michelle LeeJuly 17, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    love the nails :)

    pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com

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  13. GertrudeJuly 17, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Love the combination of the bright polish and the nude one.

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  14. April's AtticJuly 18, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    I have "cute as a button"! such a gorgeous color isn't it :)
    this is such a great idea, i gotta try it. but what about the thumb nail since it has a curve? (well mine does) any ideas?
    i'd love if you check out my blog!
    -April

    aprils--attic.blogspot.com

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  15. Siena in StyleJuly 19, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    just found your blog and following;)
    kiss from prague
    you can check my blog too if you find some time:)
    have a wonderful day
    http://sienastyle.blogspot.com/

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  16. JessJuly 21, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Very cute! I think I'd like to try and paint all my nail tips neon.

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