Lace inspired Nail Art

Wedding season is in full swing! I thought this nail art is feminine yet stylish to rock at a wedding. It reminds me of a lacey French manicure.

What is needed:
- base coat
- top coat
- dotting tool
- base color - color of your choice! (used OPI: Done out in Deco)
- white (used OPI: Alpine Snow)

Steps One and Two: Start off by painting the base color and letting it thoroughly dry. Then using the white colored brush start from the outside nail edge and paint a soft half triangle towards the center of the nail. Now do the same to the other side of the nail. 

Step Three: using the dotting tool and white nail polish paint a dot above the center of the dip.

Step Four: continue dotting along outer edges of the nail tip design. Before applying the top coat ensure the nail art is completely dry to prevent streaking.

Picnic Season

Summer is in full swing and what better way to enjoy the outdoors than with a relaxing picnic! There is no better combo than food and sunshine! Compact and portable without sacrificing style is key for picnics whether they are impromptu or planned like Dîner en Blanc.

Rattan Picnic Basket, $99,CAD, Pottery Barn - no picnic is complete without the traditional picturesque picnic basket. This simple picnic basket for two has enough room to store all the food required for a Parisian styled meal without the bulk.

 

Roll - up blanket, $129 USD, Pendleton - Self carrying picnic blankets or ones that comes with straps are easiest to pack as they ensure the blankets are folded properly and compact. This blanket from Pendleton does just that and the back is made of nylon to prevent moisture from the ground. The top side is made of 100% pure virgin wool which ensures comfort and warmth if the picnic turns into a sunset date.

Foldable Table with Stools, $79.95 USD, Complete Campsite - when a picnic blanket is not enough for an outdoor dining experience this self carry case is extremely portable yet sleek and stylish. Now all you need is a white table cloth.