Mani Monday | The Bold & The Beautiful

Try gel art for a lasting appeal as seen in Milkshakes + Manicures

When it comes to your mani, you can either go minimalist or bold. Here are 5 bold manicures to last you through the end of summer. Now to decide, which one shall you try first?


1) Tropical locations are beckoning and these colors from Oh, Andrea! answer with flare.

2) You've got that glow...that Neon Glow. Make it a memorable night with these glow in the dark colors.

3) Who better to inspire us to make bold, rock star moves than Gwen Stefani? Wear Push & Shove proudly even if the most rave-like venue you're going to is the Starbucks in Pike Place Market.

4) Think back-to-school with this manicure! This DIY manicure will be transformed into a fun look that'll have your peers thinking you're the brightest crayon in the box!

5) It's almost football season, so rep your team with fun nail art as seen in Hawk Nation!

xo | din

Mani Monday | Blvck

Believe me when I tell you, Oahn at Rex Day Spa in Falls Church, VA is the real deal. I may have mentioned before that I've been painting my nails since I was 4 so, needless to say, I'm very particular about my manicures! Truthfully, I've never been completely satisfied until now.

About my nails:
My good friend Bridget is a nail diva and after seeing her wear this half moon design earlier in the year, I knew that I wanted to replicate it. Soon after two failed attempts (one mine and the other at a salon), I decided to get a name: Oahn. For my appointment, I requested the half moon design and Erin Fetherston's NYFW Fall 2015 accent nail. Basically altering two inspirations to make them my own. My nails were prepped to my liking (she even patched up a snag!), and the nail art was skillfully completed with precision.

I usually don't paint with gel colors or shellac because it lasts at least 2-weeks, and I get bored quickly. But, I love, love, love my nails! What do you think?

xo | din

polish | GelColor by OPI
manicure | Oahn at Rex Day Spa