Friday, January 27, 2012

The Nail Files



The Nail Files
 
A few weeks ago the super stylish Tara introduced a new meme.
 
Not only do I love all things nail polish or nail related, but I love the clever name.
 
The Nail Files.
 
How cute is that?
 
Today I thought I'd join because I tried a new polish last weekend and thought it was fun/funky/different enough to show you.
 
And also to document the fact that I did, indeed, paint my nails.
 
Hey. I said I love nail polish, not that I do it that often. And that's mostly because I walk around doing Jazz Hands forever and it gives my fingers cramps.
 
I also totally look like this guy.
is it me or does this dude have some man boobs going on? and also he sort of resembles this guy...

Eminem

Holy tangents, people!

On to the nails!

Warning: Crappy cell phone shot.
Harlow by zoya

It's cool because usually polish is shiny. This is what's called Matte/Velvet. Notice it's dull sheen?

I love the color but I have to say that it chipped off in huge chunks the next day. I wonder if it's only supposed to be applied in one coat or if it's the texture of the nail polish itself.

It's on my toes and it's doing great, so who knows?

Anyway, there you have it. My Nail Files.

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22 comments:

Mamarazzi said...

ooooh i love this, so purtty! i like how is has a matte finish to it, so cool!

stephanie said...

oooh pretty color! I've wanted to to try a matte color forever and haven't done it yet. now I feel all inspired haha

Heather's Happenings said...

First I'm laughing over the Im a kitten comment...hahaha

I love that color, so pretty!
And the picture of Eminem made me smile :D

Lori E said...

I never do my nails. They are constantly broken and I can't be bothered.

I would like a nice manicure but don't trust the cleanliness of salons. No fungal infections for me. Sorry if you were eating your breakfast while reading this.
That is a pretty, bold colour. I like it.

McVal said...

The last time I used nail polish was when my SIL insisted on doing a mannicure spa with the girls and myself. I think it an attempt to keep me from scratching people with my claw like chipped nails. I wore pale pink.

VandyJ said...

I can never get nail polish to stay on my finger nails. Just about any kind chips off in huge chunks with a day. However, I can keep just about any polish on my toenails indefinitely. Go figure.
I like this color and the matte finish.

Xazmin said...

Okay, first, Graca (the kitten) and Stephanie have the same profile. Holy weirdness.

And I loooove that color! but I have to say, I'm not a fan of matte polish. I have a really pretty blue one, and the time I used it, it was all I could do to not put a top coat on to make it shiny!

Kinda reminds me of chalkboard paint you know? Um, but on you it is Beeeautiful!!!

marie said...

I feel so put together when my nails are done. Thank goodness the polishes are better these days and stay on for more than just a day.

You picked a great color.

Angel said...

I love matte polishes! I have found though that only one coat will work or they chip. That is a really pretty color!
p.s. the kitten comment made me smile, even though its probably spam.

Furry Bottoms said...

I pained my toenails last summer. In June to be exact. In preparation for the family reunion. Is it gross that I am still wearing the SAME coat on my big toe to this day?

Terry said...

That colour is so pretty. I never paint my fingernails but love having my toes done and this would be a great colour for that!

becca said...

cute color

Date Girl said...

That is pretty and I'm sure it is the finish that makes it chip like that. Bummer because it's great! I love polish but I hate the smell and waiting for it to dry.

Emmy said...

I paint my nails- um about once a year. But it does look pretty- love your tangent :)

Alyssa said...

Loving the polish color!! Kind of disappointed to hear that it chipped so easily though!

jennie said...

Love the colour! I've had nothing but problems with matte polishes. They chip like crazy and I find it's hard to get an even second coat.

Connie said...

I love nail polish. But I like it to be shiny. I like shiny things.

tara said...

meems!!! you linked up!!!! :) i love that matte finish! i would suggest a top coat but that would probably take away from the matte finish.. hmm..

Impulsive Addict said...

I'm a little addicted to all things nail related. I try to always have polish on my nails. Mine break and are so brittle otherwise. In fact, so are my toenails. I wonder if it's from years of biting them! HA!

Helene said...

What a cool idea for a meme! I really like that color!!!

I haven't painted my fingernails in forever. Bella painted my toenails last week and all I can say is thank God it's not sandal-wearing weather right now.

Myya said...

I want to try the shallac stuff. Nail polish never lasts on my nails BUT I've almost always got it on my tootsies.

Jazz hands... baawwwhaaa I love it!

Mrs. Petrie said...

That is some awesome nail polish! And I apologize for the lack of commentary. Things are getting back to normal after the robbery, but it's still a little disorganized, particularly with technology.