Haven’t Nailed Down A Plan—But A Frenchy Isn’t for Me

Haven’t Nailed Down A Plan—But A Frenchy Isn’t for Me

June 9th, 2011 @ 11:38 am by Miss Sweet Cream
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OK. I have to admit it.

After Mr. Sweet Cream proposed and the sparkly new accessory grazed my ring finger, I didn’t get a manicure!

I know.

And it’s almost been a full year, and I have yet to get one(!!!).

Don’t get me wrong—I love painting my nails and making them look like shiny and kempt. And I am the person who gets that feeling you get when you’re five on Christmas day when Sally Hansen comes out with a new color.

But for some reason I’m not one for shades the color of roses, and going to a nail salon is a rarity for me. I do love painting my nails, though!

This is the laquer color that made me let out a little shriek in the drugstore that made heads turn.

Image via Great Lacquer Hunt Blog

This one did it to me, too—Opulent Cloud.

Image via Vampy Varnish Blog

And besides just shades, I love seeing new ideas that are completely out of the box!

I love love love these lace-inspired nails. (Image via Glamour)

Of course I would Google. Of course I would search…

There’s actually a cool DIY tutorial here.

Pointy nails are starting to be en vogue: High fashion? Or Catwoman? (Image via Makeup & Beauty)

Zac’s former girlfriend rocks the different-shade-on-a-solo-finger look. It’d be really cool if you had a certain new piece of jewelry to show off! (Image via Glamour)

Here’s my hand on the night after the big question was popped (and our lives were officially changed forever):

Personal pic

I know that there were smudges on that pinky to the camera’s eye—but it looked OK in person. And believe me—after seeing pics like this, I try as hard as I can to be a little bit more careful.

So on the big day I do not think that I will be going the route of the French manicure or some shade of roses (unless we are talking about yellow ones). It just isn’t “me,” and I want to be as me as I can be on my wedding day.

So while the dress hunt begins and other plans are made, I’m keeping my eyes peeled for the varnish that speaks to me. I will get them done professionally—especially after said pic above—and I may grow them out a tiny bit…but no false nails for me. They just make my fingernails clostrophobic, what can I say?

Elle Woods might have said, “Never underestimate the power of a woman with a French manicure.” But I think some rockin’ nails are equally intimidating.

Did you get a manicure after you were sporting some shiny new bling? What is your favorite nail-polish color? Do you know what you are doing with your talons for the big day?

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31 Responses to “Haven’t Nailed Down A Plan—But A Frenchy Isn’t for Me”

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FloretteLiz (message) 1,310 posts, Bumble bee

I didn’t get a manicure either. I actually have that blue nail polish from the first photo. It’s my absolute favorite!

6/9/11 @ 11:43 am (reply)

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Miss High Wire (message) 754 posts, Busy bee

Yowza! Look at that bling

I painted my toesies last night in a very similar color to that blue one you posted

6/9/11 @ 11:43 am (reply)

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stephbonthego (message) 687 posts, Busy bee

Perhaps your nails can be your “something blue”? =)

6/9/11 @ 11:47 am (reply)

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Mrs. French Toast (message) 288 posts, Helper bee

Right on! I didn’t rock a French mani either cuz it’s not “me”. I did don a shade of “romantic pink” as I like to call it.
And in the name of vain, I actually tried to stop Mr. FT from proposing because I did not have a manicure at the time!!! Yes.. of all the things that was racing through my mind when he was on his knees, I was thinking.. “what?!?! now??! but.. my NAILS!!!”.. lol.

Btw, nice ring!

6/9/11 @ 11:47 am (reply)

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Jenlon (message) 287 posts, Helper bee

I didn’t get a mani either… I almost NEVER have color on my finger nails at all - My toes are almost ALWAYS some fuchsia or purple or whatever-fits-my-mood bright color I’m currently painting my nails fuchsia… I’m just not sure what I’ll do for the big day

6/9/11 @ 11:59 am (reply)

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Devon

I like stephbonthego’s idea of “something blue” being your nails! Essie’s Lapis of Luxury is super pretty. My go to mani color isnt really a color at all- it’s more of a sheer nude, Essie’s Best Boy Friend. Makes your nails look pretty, but not over done like a french mani can. I can’t wait to see what you pick out!

6/9/11 @ 12:13 pm (reply)

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ThePinkPeony (message) 264 posts, Helper bee

Ooh! I have to confess to being a pale-pink traditionalist because it hides the ugliness of my usually bitten nails, but I just read an article in Vogue about this new technique for a python-skin manicure - it might be right up your alley!! It’s here: http://www.vogue.com/vogue-daily/article/wild-thing-springs-new-python-pedicure/

6/9/11 @ 12:13 pm (reply)

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tea (message) 7,288 posts, Bee Keeper

i don’t usually wear nail polish [i've gotten exactly 1 mani/pedi in my life] but the mister has expressly requested i do it for the wedding since i never have polish on. i’m not that into the french manicure so i’ll probably go with a more demure shade of something.

6/9/11 @ 12:18 pm (reply)

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Miss Sweet Cream (message) 216 posts, Helper bee

@FloretteLiz… that’s awesome b/c it’s “you”!
@highwire - I love that color blue! Can you imagine back in the day when red was one of the only colors you could do!!
@stephbonthego & @Devon - That is such a good idea!! That is now definitely on my list of potential nail options!!
@Mrs.FrenchToast - I love french’s on other people, and I did sport a french before (but with neon pink, with black tips — i know. i was a crazy, young fool Isn’t it so funny about what runs through your head when you realize that the big question is coming?
@ThePinkPeony - what a good find!!! I love that python skin mani!!

6/9/11 @ 12:26 pm (reply)

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Miss Marmalade (message) 191 posts, Blushing bee

Woo! I love nailpolish, I collect the different colors like kids collect crayons. But my favorite is clear lol. Though I love the lace nails! Did you know Sally Hansen makes these awesome stick on polishes? I’m rocking neon yellow now–it’s easy enough for even me to handle!

6/9/11 @ 12:28 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Elephant (message) 6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

That is such a pretty ring!!!

6/9/11 @ 12:29 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Tartlet (message) 3,207 posts, Sugar bee

I’m a fan of the slightly sheer, sparkly nail polish colors. I went with a pale (almost nude) pink for the big day! And, I only recently learned about Shellac nail polish–supposedly it’s more chip-resistant and lasts much longer? I haven’t had a chance to try it out, but it sounds fab!

6/9/11 @ 12:29 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Lox (message) 1,128 posts, Bumble bee

I admit it, I’m a frenchy kind of girl. Not just for our wedding though, I always have been. Typically I get a french manicure on my hands, and bright red on my toes. For the wedding, I got french on both in the name of matching though. (Which was silly because my toes never saw the light of day. Doh!)

6/9/11 @ 12:32 pm (reply)

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xtatic1 (message) 778 posts, Busy bee

I have a giant box of nail polish of all shades that I use on my toes but I rarely have anything on my hands because it chips so easily. I will do something for the big day but not a frenchie. Probably a pale pink. Oh and if any of you want a great supplement to grow out long, strong nails I started taking Maxi Hair Vitamin by Country Life and my nails have never been stronger! My hair grows at an alarming rate too. The stuff is awesome! I get it at iherb.com

6/9/11 @ 12:33 pm (reply)

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Miss Seal (message) 1,179 posts, Bumble bee

Grrr…it’s pretty nail polish colors like these that make me miss *not* having a full acrylic set. The Sealman really likes the Frenchie look so I’ve gone with it for a while (and will continue through the wedding), but after that…I think I’m done. I loved them at first but I get bored easily and am ready for some new fun and lovely shades

6/9/11 @ 12:58 pm (reply)

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In the media (message) 1,568 posts, Bumble bee

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE that blue color! I may just use that!

6/9/11 @ 1:41 pm (reply)

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TheFutureMcBride (message) 4,479 posts, Honey bee

I never got a manicure after he proposed and I didn’t even paint them for the wedding. Maybe bad, but it’s me and I wanted it that way.

6/9/11 @ 1:56 pm (reply)

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culby cheese (message) 193 posts, Blushing bee

I didn’t get a maincure until the day before the wedding. I did get a french manicure, but I had teal toes.

6/9/11 @ 2:18 pm (reply)

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KCheer (message) 370 posts, Helper bee

I wore a very fair shade of pink - no chip style! (Anyone else a huge fan of the no-chip mani??) I just rarely have color on my nails so having anything that is a shade or two darker than clear looks weird on me (well, at least I think so).

6/9/11 @ 2:29 pm (reply)

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