How To: Leopard Print Nails

Now that we are in the midst of fall (YAY!) it's time to change up our nail polish. I love wearing dark colors, it makes me feel all cozy. 

Since leopard print is gonna be HUGE this fall i thought i would show you guys how to do leopard print nails. These are perfect for fall! I know my fingers will be rockin' these A LOT!

Here are 2 easy ways to achieve leopard print nails....

STYLE #1

Step 1- Start with your nails painted in the color of your choice for the background of the leopard print. I used Revlon's Copper Penny.

Step 2- Take a second color of your choice ( I used Revlon's Hot for Chocolate) to start painting the leopard spots, make sure not to use too much polish. A thin coat is all you need. These can be as messy or as clean as you'd like. Make sure they are all different shapes and sizes. Add some little dots in any empty spaces. 

Step 3- Take either a nail art pen or small nail art brush and start outlining the spots. Draw little C's on the outside of the spots, making sure they are all different directions and sizes. You can also use a toothpick, it works just fine! I used the black Kiss Nail Artist pen.

Step 4- Continue outlining all your spots. Make sure to not enclose any of the spots with the outline, there should be many gaps around all the spots.

Step 5- Apply a top coat, and clean up any mistakes.

Step 6- Done! 

STYLE #2

Step 1- Apply the color of your choice for the background of the leopard print to your nails. I used Revlon's Siren.

Step 2- Take your nail art pen or brush and starting in the center of your nail draw two C's.

Step 3- Staying near the first 2 C's you drew finish the leopard print with many more C's. Continue this all over your nail. Add little dots in any empty spaces.  

Step 4- Apply a top coat and your Done!

5 Rules!

Today Emily, our little sister, is helping out with my post. I wanted to do something that would help you transition your summer clothes into fall, and just get ready for fall in general. A new school year means that fall is just around the corner and we should all be prepared right?!

These are five rules i'm gonna follow while i'm gearing up for the arrival of fall, and even long after fall arrives.

These red pants are definitely WOW! They take these somewhat drab of colors and perks them right up....everyone's eyes will be on you and isn't that what every girl wants? You could use the bold color as your neutral and base your outfit around them, that's what we did here! 

 Plus, hang on to your gingham shirts, they work during fall too!

Replace those blue jean cut off's, with a skirt. By taking a basic skirt, any color....black, brown or whatever you have, it will really transform your summer tops. This top is sort of like a halter, so we added the sweater. You could add a blazer and your summer top will be perfect for fall. I love doing this during fall, it definitely saves money, plus if you love a shirt you should be able to wear it year round!

This is one of my favorite things to do, adding a pop of leopard! It really gives the outfit a more edgy and chic feel. We added the leopard print flats for a fun youthful look, plus the leopard scarf on Emily's head really brings it all together. Without the leopard this outfit would just look very basic & preppy. 

Another great thing for fall is wearing a shear collared blouse under a cropped sweater. We didn't have a cropped sweater so we just folded this one up, it works like a charm!

When i was in high school everyone dressed very casual, including me. Whenever you would wear a dress or a little extra jewelry, people would constantly be asking what the special occasion was. It was always so frustrating, why can't you just want to look nice? Well i say dress up! Don't be afraid...throw on your pretty diamond necklaces, do a top knot and just feel fabulous, it'll be a great ego boost with all the ooooh's & aaaaah's you'll be getting! ;)

Adding a jacket to a summer dress is always the easiest way to transform it into a fall outfit. This is especially fun with floral dresses. This striped pink dress is so perfect for summer, but it also looks so fall ready with the army green jacket. You could even add tights and some boots when it gets even colder!

This was our first successful photo shoot! We shot on location, Libby did all Emily's hairdo's, Mandy beautified Emily with her makeup, and i styled her clothes! 

Thanks Mills for being our "barbie doll"!

the "it" list

Happy Friday ladies!  Take some time to check out these awesome links!

• fabulously average rocks a super fun summer outfit in pink and blue! I love these fun bright colors. (find fabulously average on twitter!)
• the style dossier rounds up the latest and greatest in leopard print - a true staple for fall! Check out these fun pieces! (find the style dossier on twitter!)
• take me for a twirl rocks some serious bangle bracelets... check out how she pulls it off! (find take me for a twirl on twitter!)
• gs lillian is wearing the cutest glasses, I'm in love! And check out how you can snag a necklace just like hers, and you are going to want to find out! (find gs lillian on twitter!)
• little tin soldier is seriously rocking the safari-chic look here.  Plus I love how she went out a on limb and ordered a sweater in a different size for a new look, read about the details! (find little tin soldier on twitter!)
• as luck would have it whips ups some tasty looking oven baked zucchini fries. I can't wait to try this with all of the huge zucchinis I have been bringing home from the market!
• sweetie pie style is giving away a $50 Teleflora gift certificate... check out her beautiful flowers and then enter to win! (find sweetie pie style on twitter!)
• mix and match fashion is giving away this fun color blocked top!  Stop on over to her blog to enter and to see how she styles it! (find mix and match fashion on twitter!)
• high heels and bubblegum is sporting a gorgeous watercolor printed top, it looks great on her and is such a vibrant look for summer! (find high heels and bubblegum on twitter!)
• a spot of whimsy features the new "Mad Men" clothing line for Banana Republic... it's gorgeous on it's own, but if you are a fan you will be just drooling!  (find a spot of whimsy on twitter!)
• good life for less pairs standard skinny jeans with a white button up for a crisp summer look! (find good life for less on twitter!)

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leopard love

There is nothing i love more than LEOPARD!! It is to me what diamonds are to some girls....my best friend! While i might not wear head to toe leopard print, pops of it are always the best way to look chicer! These are some of my favorite printed gems i've seen so far....but i'm still on the prowl!

Add some leopard love into your life, you won't regret it......MEOW!

1. Jcrew skinny calf hair belt

2. Forever21 leopard cone heels

3. Claire's luxe leopard satchel

4. Zara leopard print umbrella

5. Asos premium leather bag with leopard print trim

6. Forever21wild thing necklace

7. Zara patterned leather wash bag

8. Aldo forwood heels

9. Jcrew printed iphone cover

10. Topshop leopard vintage faux fur coat