Ok, so ignore all that white stuff on the ground because, believe it or not, spring is here! It may not feel like it yet (at least here in Eastern Canada) but spring styles have sprung. This time of year always has me wanting to refresh my wardrobe and bring out the pastels and fun colours. You may not be able to wear that adorable spring dress & sandals, but one way you can transition to spring even with all that snow on the ground is a cute spring mani!
I’m sharing my fav spring mani colours to get you in the season!
If you asked me a year ago if I ever did my own nails I would have laughed at you. I LOVE to get a shellac mani at the salon. They always look fab and they last for weeks…but they can also get pricey if you get them on the regular. With my job and being a mom, my hands are always being washes constantly so a regular mani just chips after 2 days (that is of I can even wait long enough to let them dry without smudging them!)
I was so happy when I came across Essie’s Gel Couture polishes. I admit, I was sceptical at first. Sitting still to let my nails dry was never my forte. First of all, the brush is a dream! It is wide enough to cover the majority of the nail in one stroke, and the stem is twisted just like the bottle which keeps the polish from dripping down the brush (because we all know that glob of polish dripping down onto your nails just when you thought you had it perfect always resulted in pure disaster). Secondly, the polish goes on so smooth. It settles out well and even has great coverage with the light colours. My fav thing about the polish? It dries SO fast! It has a great shiny, gel feel that looks exactly like a usual shellac mani.
Two coats is all you need, followed by the clear gel top coat.
I love to switch up my nails for the season – dark mauves, plums and burgundys in the fall/winter and gorgeous soft pastels and pinks in the spring/summer.
Here are a few of my fav Essie colours for this season that will have your Spring Mani looking fab!
Lace Me Up – the softest pink is perfect for those who love neutrals. It is a timeless colour and will never go out of style. Even though I love switching my colours with the seasons, this is one that is so perfect you could wear year round.
Princess Charming – I love a great mauve! It just gives a rich feel and this light shade is spring perfection!
Sage You Love Me – Now I usually stick to pinks on my nails. I love the other colours on people but I just never think I could pull them off. THIS colour, however, just calls my name. Maybe its my new love for that natural earthy vibe but this soft sage is so sweet and the perfect pastel for spring.
Take Me To Thread – I warned you about my love for Mauve. This taupe spin on the colour is neutral heaven!
Style In Excess – This icy steel colour is pastel dreams! A purple that verges grey is a fun play on colour!
I’ve linked the polishes for you (there are a ton of places to grab them including Amazon!), but if you are in Canada, run down to your closest Shoppers Drug Mart to pick some up and have fun getting that mani ready for spring!
XO
Katrina Gwen Rose
Ooohhh I just tried these for the first time and absolutely loved it. My nails looked like I just came from the salon!
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YAY!! Aren’t they the best? I was so impressed with the finish (and my hubby was impressed I saved $50!)
these colours are so beautiful
Wonder Cottage
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Aren’t they so perfect for spring? Now my hardest decision is which one to wear! haha
xo
Love all this pastel colors!!
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Mónica Sors
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I can’t get enough of them!!
xo
I love all of the spring colors! The light pink color is so cute.
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It goes on so well too! 3 quick coats gave the perfect coverage with the lightest pink!
xo
So chic collection!!!
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I am glad you love it too Chiara! These colours will be on repeat all spring and summer long!
xo
I love Essie polishes! They’re nearly the best ones. But I never tried the gel ones, I definitely should. This mauve color is absolutely my fave!
Thanks for sharing hun and happy spring!
Xo, Sara
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You should absolutely try the new gel formula! I cannot believe how well it lasts!
xo
I don’t paint my nails, but I must admit these are some lovely shades.
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Aren’t they gorgeous for spring? I was never one to paint my nails, and if I did it was a simple french manicure but I am really having fun with these soft tones.
xo
Oh those colors are gorgeous! I love a good spring mani! It’s time to get my toes ready for sandals. Sounds like this is the perfect line to use <3 Jamie
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Yes Jamie its totally worth a try! They last forever. I need to refresh my pedi too now that it is open toe shoe weather!
xo
These colors are perfect for the weather and spring activities. These are fantastic picks.
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Thanks so much Katya! I am always drawn to pinks so it was fun choosing some other pastels for the season.
xo
I love Essie!! These colors are gorgeous and so perfect for spring.
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Aw thanks darling! I get excited each week when I change them up – I am so in love with every colour!
xo
Great choices, in love with pasteles. Best http://www.lachicadelamaleta.com
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Thank you Olivia! I love soft colours during the transition to spring!
xo
I absolutely LOVE the pink colors 🙂
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Aren’t they cute Christina? I can never get enough of the pinks!
xo
I am all about the Spring colors! Now if we could just get rid of this yuck weather!
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I hear you Johanna! The weather has finally taken a turn this past week and I am loving the sunshine!
I hope it it nice out for you too!
xo
These polishes are so perfect for spring! Love Essie!
-Ashley
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Essie just had gorgeous colours and I am so impressed with the wear!
xo
Beautiful colors, perfect for Spring and Summer! 🙂
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Thanks so much Meri!
xo
OMG all of these colours… They must look amazing in summer when we get a little bit tanned! (But I think right now they must look awesome as well, these colours in spring… there’s nothing better!
Andrea//
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Thanks Andrea! You are right, when the sun comes out and my skin gets less ghostly white these colours will just pop!! haha
xo