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Uncategorised · March 23, 2015

Manicure Monday ~ Spring Sunnies

Manicure Monday
Manicure Monday 

I can not believe that next week it’s April and even more shocking that Easter is next week Friday. Time seems to be moving so fast for me that I have not yet had a chance to blink, but then again they do say ‘time flies when you’re having fun’ which I still am. I have not yet decided what I want to do for Easter or where to even spend it (Boo or parents) but one thing I do know is I need to have me a manicure done ASAP.

The last time I shared a manicure monday post was December 2014 when I shared my Red polish I had had done at a manicure parlour in readiness for Christmas. I kid you not it’s been that long since I last had my nails done, I have been so consumed in myself that my nails have been suffering big time. I have decided to get my nails done professionally only because at the moment I want something that will last me for 2 months at least as I will soon be going on a spending freeze.

I decided I pick out a few colours I want to try out, some I have tried in the past and loved them and some I have not but I am eager to try. I am usually not one to conform to the normal when it comes to nail polish colours and by that I mean during V-day I refuse to wear red nail polish just because its V-day colour or even spring I usually define choosing ‘springy’ colours but this time I just want these colours because I think they are cute and nothing to do with the season.

Aqua blue nail polish
£5.97 – etsy.com

NYX teal nail polish
£5.71 – stylebystories.com

Lauren B Beauty teal nail polish
£12 – runway2street.com

Black nail polish
£14 – showpo.com

I am loving all these teal colours and I can not wait to see what they will look like once I get my nails done. Teal has become one of my favourite colours and I want to have that in my home (more on this another time). It is such a warm colour and just brings freshness to mind when I look at it.

What do you think of Teal as a colour? Do you get your manicure professionally done or do it yourself?

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Comments

  1. Colette S says

    March 24, 2015 at 6:42 pm

    You make me want to do my nails!
    They haven’t been done in almost a year!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:09 am

      oh wow I thought I was bad hun but almost a year thats long, Grab one of the above and do yourself a spa day when you get a moment.

  2. Penny @ pennyspassion.blogspot says

    March 24, 2015 at 4:54 pm

    Those are some nice Spring colors! Love bringing out colors like this in the spring and summer.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:08 am

      Thanks Penny, they definitely signal the start of the warmer weather

  3. Echo (The Mad Mommy) says

    March 24, 2015 at 4:37 pm

    I love the aqua nails! I am a bog fan of blues, especially blues that look like the ocean!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:08 am

      I so know what you mean I like both sky blue and ocean blue too

  4. Franc Ramon says

    March 24, 2015 at 10:28 am

    This are really bright nail colors. Definitely perfect for summer.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:07 am

      Thanks franc

  5. Terri Ramsey says

    March 24, 2015 at 7:54 am

    I love all pictures and manicure makes me more beautiful.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:07 am

      I know what you mean

  6. Erin Kennedy says

    March 24, 2015 at 6:18 am

    Spring colors! yay! So glad they are here! These are great! Especially the pink.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:07 am

      Spring is definitely here and so are the colours

  7. Sam says

    March 24, 2015 at 5:14 am

    I also like the pink polish. I really like the classics. The blue is nice too. They are all pretty.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:07 am

      Thanks Sam

  8. Jennifer Juro says

    March 24, 2015 at 5:03 am

    My girls would love pink one the most!! These are great spring colors in the line!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:07 am

      awwww so cute

  9. Vidya Sudarsan says

    March 24, 2015 at 1:25 am

    Brilliant colors! I love the pink the most. It looks very pretty!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:06 am

      Thanks Vidya

  10. crystal says

    March 24, 2015 at 12:02 am

    I love all of these colors. I love how they shimmer and look on the nails. They are perfect for this time of year and the colors I wear.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:06 am

      Thanks Crystal, I love them as well

  11. mail4rosey says

    March 23, 2015 at 10:49 pm

    I like that pink. It is nice and sunny and reminds me of Spring.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:06 am

      Anything that reminds me of sun and/or spring is on my watch list for future wear lol

  12. Liz Mays says

    March 23, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    Teal is a great color. It’s one of my favorites! I need to try some new colors next time I go have my nails done.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:06 am

      It really is a beautiful colour

  13. Angelic @ SimplySinova.com says

    March 23, 2015 at 5:14 pm

    The last time I got my mails down was also around Christmas (whoops!) I guess because it was winter and I was wearing gloves all the time I just decided to save the manicure money. Now that it’s spring (and summer is coming in a few months,) I definitely want to start back getting my nails done. Cute colors <3

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:05 am

      I am the same, the gloves kinda hid the wear nails I have for the last couple of months.

  14. AJ @ NutriFitMama says

    March 23, 2015 at 4:50 pm

    I love all those colors actually! Teal is my favorite color, but I’ve never painted my nails that color actually. I tend to go for bright pink/orangey colors since that goes with most of my clothes.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:05 am

      I am only venturing into it now and I am not that much into orange colours but I do love me some pink

  15. Alicia Snow says

    March 23, 2015 at 3:16 pm

    I have a blue exactly like those ones and I love it! It’s so bright and cheery.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:04 am

      I couldn’t agree more so beautiful so cheery indeed

  16. Patricia Conte says

    March 23, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    I love this teal color! I’ve never used a color like this on my hands, but it’s about time!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:04 am

      Teal is so pretty, hope you try it

  17. Scott Miller says

    March 23, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    Love the pink!

    https://nextdoorpainting.wordpress.com

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:03 am

      Thanks

  18. Tanya Lara says

    March 23, 2015 at 2:10 pm

    I’m digging the pink Opi nail polish, but the blue and teal look awesome as well. I should try more colors outside my usual red hues.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:03 am

      I have only recently started stepping out of my usual reds and I am loving it

  19. Rowan Johnstone says

    March 23, 2015 at 1:12 pm

    These colours are awesome! I have been waiting for Spring to make my mood colourful again and I think you have finally influenced me to paint my nails! It has been a while

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:03 am

      Spring is here and let the rain of colours begin

  20. Ashley Chase says

    March 23, 2015 at 12:09 pm

    Love all these colors! i am so glad Spring is here and my nails can be colorful again!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:03 am

      Thanks, me too

  21. Jemma Andrew-Adiamah says

    March 23, 2015 at 7:39 am

    I love teal as a great spring colour. I’m all about the pinks and corals when the sunshine hits.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:02 am

      I love corals and a couple of pinks but Teal is my new fav

  22. Nancy says

    March 23, 2015 at 6:52 am

    Manicure Mondays = awesome. I need to do my nails, it’s been over 2 weeks since i had anything on them! Crazyness.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:02 am

      It’s crazy how fast time moves and how forgetful we become when it comes to nails lol

  23. sandyalamode says

    March 23, 2015 at 6:28 am

    Oh that purple shade is seriously perfect! I love it soo much!!!
    xo,
    Sandy
    Sandy a la Mode

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      March 27, 2015 at 11:02 am

      Thanks Sandy

  24. Michelle F. says

    March 23, 2015 at 6:09 am

    Those are some really pretty colors and perfect for Easter. I love that blue one the best.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      March 23, 2015 at 6:09 am

      Thank you Michelle, I am loving them too.

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