independence

Fireworks on Chicago's Navy Pier

Lake Bluff Parade

Tim McGraw at Soldier Field

Mom & I

Ryan & I

Hope everyone had a safe & happy holiday/week/weekend!

American Flag Love: A Nail Tutorial

Hello elle bow room readers! I am on vacation this week, and was lucky enough to have the ladies behind A Brunette Duet give you a special treat: since I am no beauty expert, here's is a beauty post! Get ready for the 4th with this awesome tutorial, and don't forget to show Stephanie & Laura some love. Enjoy, xox

Hi! My name is Laura, and my friend Stephanie and I write a beauty and style blog over at A Brunette Duet. I am so grateful Elle gave us this great opportunity to guest post for her! Make sure to comment below and tell her how sweet she is:)

So, without further ado, I love love love nail tutorials! In my opinion, having ten (actually twenty if we're counting toes) parts on my body that I can paint and experiment with designs is awesome! So since we are approaching our nation's Independence Day, let's celebrate with a tutorial! My two favorite words are "simple" and "easy", so this is something anyone can do. Also, I will list the exact polishes I used, but any red and blue polish, and white pen will do! So lets get started!


NOTE: I highly recommend using an art pen, but a toothpick dipped in white polish can be substituted.

SUPPLIES

Sally Hansen Super Shine base/top coat
China Glaze "Up All Night" blue polish
OPI "Vodka and Caviar" red polish
Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen in "White"






                                                                                 






Step 1:
                                      Begin with applying a base coat to all nails

                                                                                Step 2:
                                        Apply red polish and allow nails to dry

  Step 3: 

             With blue polish, paint a small square in upper the left corner

  Step 4: 

   With white nail pen, draw lines/stripes across the nail. 

   Dot the pen in the blue square for the stars!

Yay! All done. Now enjoy and have a great day!

Thanks for reading, Laura