ranonculousity: Beauitfying my Hands

Hive, I have to tell you that I have never for a minute cared about my nails. Sure, I've gotten some manicures in my life for special events! But on a daily basis, my nails are not treated with respect. If I'm being 100% honest, I'm a nail picker. I say this because I don't really bite my nails (although I will if they are breaking). Instead I pick at the cuticles (I know, gross). It's a bad habit that got started during stressful schooling.

So I don't know what has happened to me lately, but I have become completely and utterly obsessed with my nails! Like, I have literally acquired about 7 new nail polish colors in the past 2 months. And not only have I been playing with color, but I've been playing with techniques as well!

Thanks to my obsession with Pinterest, I have discovered crazy techniques to make your nails over the top ridiculous, like water marbling (as you can see modeled on my hands above).

Currently, my favorite color has become Mink Muffs by Essie (shout out to Miss Mink!). It's the perfect combination of darkness for the winter with a hint of taupy lightness.

via Simply Said

All of this unexpected nail obsessioness has created a positive outcome- longer, thicker, beautiful nails! You see, everytime I do my nails (which is becoming a biweekly event) I use Rejuvacote nail growth system as my bottom and top coat. I know many hive members are true to Nailtiques, but Mama Elk used Nailtiques for a decade and now swears by this.

via Amazon.com

Now that I have beautiful nails, I can't help but think- what the frick will I do with them for the wedding? I know most brides pick a pale pink color that is almost natural, and I'm definitely leaning towards the natural route. But every time I think I've decided, I get blindsided with a gorgeous picture of a bride with bright nails! I mean blue? how awesome are those?

photo by Project Duo Photography

And have a look at these stunners. Ummm can you say GORGEOUS? Honestly, I adore this!

photo by Gladys Jem Photography

So now, I am utterly confused! I don't really think a dark color would suit my more pastelly color scheme, but I can't help but be intrigued by a bright splash of color. As a reminder, this is my bouquet inspiration: