Wordless Wednesday

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Wordless Wednesday

Sweet Holiday treats! Yum!

Ashlie's Aesthetic

What to look forward to in nail art 2016....

Some of the manicure trends in 2015 I couldn't get on board with....bubble nails, duck feet nails, and flip manicures. But I did really enjoy seeing all the 3D nail art and even the stiletto nails. So what does 2016 have to offer the nail industry....

(Flip Manicure)

Shattered Glass Nails

This trend started in South Korea and it's just b.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l.! It looks gorgeous on both light and dark polish and it's easy enough to do! This funky trend can be done to every nail if you want or use them as an accent nail to jazz up that fresh manicure. Aluminum foil gives the nails a bolder look, while iridescent cellophane gives the nails a multitude of colors that it picks up from the polish and the lighting. Want more nailspiration?? Check out nail_unistella on instagram, unique and gorgeous nail art and the owner is the creator of this fantastic manicure trend.

If you're going to do a DIY, I recommend cutting the iridescent cellophane or thin aluminum foil before you get started and make a variety of sizes. (there are also stickers you can purchase to make it even easier)

• Apply base coat to nails
• Choose your favorite polish and apply 2 coats to nails
• Apply top coat and let dry until tacky
• Using tweezers, place the pieces you've already cut to the nail and lightly press every corner onto the nail and place as many or little as you want! Try keeping the perimeter of the nail free of the cellophane for a cleaner look.
• Apply top coat to nails once again (multiple coats may be needed)

-Ashlie

the fresh perspective...

Four of my co-workers and I saw a play last night that was, well, incredible.  Two clients were in it and we thought we would check it out.  Butcher, the play we saw was so moving (we laughed and we cried) that it's made me want to post about it!  I know that sounds so cliche but it's the truth.

I won't give anything away but it made me realize how blessed I am.  This play made me want to remind us all to be present in the things we do and say.  Let's be present when we're with each other and not our cell phones.  Let's take the time to really appreciate each other and be with each other.  Sometimes life can be so hard but I always try to remember that at least I have it.  My life.  It's unique and it's all mine.  Even when things seem hazy and painful, I can't help but think of how so many humans live their lives in hostile conditions and environments.  Wow.  I'm just so thankful and grateful to be given this specific life.

If you've never experienced a play, I urge you to go.  It's so real and there is absolutely nothing like it.  Live a little...

That's the fresh perspective...

Wordless Wednesday

White out... We like it!

the fresh perspective...

HOTTEST TRENDS

I found this link that shows the top 20 trends this year.  Are there any types of styles you would try or have already tried?  Take a look, there's still time to test any one!

That's the fresh perspective...