My Obsession with Nail Art

New year, new nails. Welcome to the advancement of nail color. Trees, skull and crossbones, insignias, marble, lace, flowers, you name it, I've tried it on my nails. Forget high-fashion clothes, shoes, or jewelry. High fashion nails are all the rage and I am a in love with them all.

With 2011 going bye-bye, my New Year's resolution has been to save money and be fiscally fit for 2012. However, it is hard to do when money has been tight since 2010. I mean, a girl needs clothes, shoes, and make-up right?

Well, since cash is strapped, I've been noticing a trend both online, and with a lot of my friends lately. Since we can't buy clothes or shoes (my taste is way too expensive), we have been buying nail polish and glitter. These past couple of months have been tons of fun for my friends and I trying cool art.

I mean, my nails EXPLODED. They have the flare of an upper east side kid in Dylan's candy bar (or more appropriately, a Minnetonka housewife at Seven for drinks) with a twist of conservatism. I can't rock crazy nails at work, so I have to make it look tasteful, yet fun. The great thing is that I am able to get "something" for myself, without having to worry about spending a lot of money. This new fetish has also made me take care of my nail health way more than I have done in the past. My hands are starting to look angelic, glow-y, and youthful.

You can find a variety of nail colors, patterns, jewels, glitter, decals, stickers, and brushes at your local drugstore near you.

SOURCE: Nail Art!