I need to get a hobby*

So you know that I am like super-yuppie, right? Except when it comes to my nails? (And boys...but that is so not the point right now!)

Yeah, the nails...it's getting out of control. And I've taken to photographing the extra-outrageous manicures, just so you can all appreciate the new levels of ridiculousness I have reached this summer. 

Enjoy! :) 

I mean, this color? Come on!

Green glitter in honor of Crabbie Open

Yes, there are stars and red glitter on my blue nails. Patriotism, yall!

Ok so these are a little bling-tastic, even for me, but it was a holiday!

You know how I love to mix metallics.

Funny story, I had a gymnastics leotard that looked just like this. When I was 6. 

The 80s were awesome.

This is my current manicure, and I cannot stop staring at my nails. L-O-V-E.

Although, now that I think about it they kind of look like a figure skating costume. Hmm.

*Team Bethenny. That is all.

Half-moon manicure

I've been seeing these everywhere lately - ok, mainly just on the runway and in InStyle. But that was enough to get me intrigued. I finally decided to give it a try. If it means avoiding studying for Secured Transactions, I'm willing to do just about anything...

Anyway, thought I would share the results of my little experiment. It looks gray and black, but it's actually light blue and navy...way more fun! It's not perfect, but I was actually surprised by how easy it is.

And, ooh, bonus - the real grown-ups in my family will hate it! Yes, I realize I am a 26-year-old who is passively rebelling against authority via nail polish...don't worry about it.

(What's that in the background, you ask? Why yes, it is my statutory supplement and outline. Welcome to my wonderful life!)

My love for Essie knows no bounds

So I have crossed a new line in my nail polish obsession. I have actually hunted down and purchased nail polish online. What caused this, you may ask?

Essie Greenport. Tell me this is not the most amazing color ever?

Seriously, I searched all over Indianapolis for this color. It was one of three colors in a collection - I love the other two, which are fabulous shades of blue. In fact, I'm so in love with this one that I am totally wearing it on my toes when - if - I ever get married!

Greenport, however, was nowhere to be found.

So after weeks of craving nail polish (I mean, usually the only thing I crave are Twix and booze!), I finally caved and found it on Amazon.

While I was at it, I figured I couldn't just stop at one. Hence...

Essie has a new top coat called Matte About You. Basically it takes any color you use and gives it a matte finish. I know, matte nail polish sounds weird (and my mother will surely hate it), but these pictures are amazing! I am really excited to try it, I'm thinking matte gray and browns for fall.

Anyway, fingers crossed that they get delivered before I leave on Thursday. Green nail polish is totally wedding-appropriate, right? No? Ok fine, I'll stick with boring Ballet Slippers. But I'm not happy about it.