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Mani Monday – Giraffe Edition

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I am frequently asked where I come up with my nail art ideas.  Some weeks I know exactly what I want and it’s tied to an event or holiday.  Sometimes I am inspired by nail art that I see on Instagram.  More often I am inspired by fashion and what am wearing that day.  It is always a collaboration with the talented staff at Olive & June.  This Drake’s for J. Crew shirt (that I recently scored on super sale) served as inspiration this week. Besides, it was another chance to wear my favorite navy polish by Chanel.

The manicure and nail art are by Olive & June.  The colors are “Mariniere” by Chanel, “Salmon Run” by CND Vinylux and “Alpine Snow” by OPI.

Items featured in the photos include:

Drake’s for J. Crew Giraffe Print Bell Sleeve Top

J. Crew Western Shirt

Equipment Animal Print Blouse (on sale!)

Tod’s Loafers

J. Crew Crinkle Gingham Boy Shirt

LOEWE “see u later” clutch

Happy Monday!

XO,

JAE

Mani Monday – Watermelon Edition

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Refreshing watermelon. Picnics. BBQs.  Parades.  Swimming.  Long days.  I can’t wait for my favorite season. It’s been a bit chilly in Los Angeles of late, but I’ve got summer on my hands.

The manicure and nail art are by Olive & June.  The colors are “Kiss Me I’m Brazilian” by OPI, “Minty” by RGB, and “Cake Pop” by CND Vinylux.

Items featured in the photos include:

Watermelon Coin Purse

Watermelon Glitter Bag

Watermelon Pouch

Gingham Shirt

Striped Bell-Sleeve top (on sale!)

Happy Monday!

XO,

JAE

Mani Monday – Evil Eye Edition

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I am keeping positive this week and warding off evil with my mani.  I gave it a little twist with a new favorite shade of blue.

The manicure and nail art are by Olive & June.  The color is “Bikini So Teeny”, by Essie.

Items in the photos:

J. Crew Plaid Popover

Mui Miu Faux Fur Slide

J. Crew Eyelet Top

Ruffle Stripe Cotton Poplin Top

Joie Embroidered Peasant Top

Joie Taj Silk Peasant Top

J. Crew Vintage Crop Jeans

Fitbit Flex 2 in Navy

Happy Monday!

XO,

JAE

 

 

Mani Monday – Ninth Anniversary Edition

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J  & J forever!  Our wedding invitation monogram lives on.  It’s no secret that I love a good monogram.  We created this one for our wedding invitations and stationery nine years ago.  My mom surprised us on our wedding day with monogrammed champagne glasses. We added a little color (our favorite blues) and personalized our bedding and towels a few years ago.  I thought it was a tall order to turn it into nail art, but the nail artists at Olive & June are nothing short of amazing.

The manicure and nail art are by Olive & June.  The color is “Ballerina” by Chanel.

Items featured in the photos include:

J. Crew Shirting Striped Top

J. Crew Gingham Blazer (on sale!)

J. Crew for New Balance Striped Pullover (on sale!)

Happy Monday!

XO,

JAE

 

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Mani Monday – Easter Eggs Edition

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We enjoyed a long weekend with family to celebrate Easter which included an Easter egg hunt, dying eggs and lots of candy.  I love all the pastels of the season. It was fun to choose not one, but five for this week’s mani.

The manicure and nail art are by Olive & June.  The colors are all CND Vinylux and are: Creekside, Sun Bleached, Cake Pop, Mint Convertible and Wisteria Haze.  They also have the best top coat.

Items in the photos:

J. Crew Liberty Blazer (on sale!)

J. Crew Floral Bandana

Fitbit Flex 2 in Navy

J. Crew Striped Bell Sleeve Top

Prada Sandals

Le Creuset Baker (on sale!)

Happy Monday!

XO,

JAE

Mani Monday – Heart Edition

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Heart on your sleeve? How about heart on your ring finger? My ninth wedding anniversary is this month. Mercury is in retrograde. Spring break and spring fever have brought a new energy (sass) to my seven year old. Some things make you feel the love while some things call on you to show more of the heart’s elixir , Regardless, more love and compassion are always a good thing.

The manicure and nail art are by Olive & June.  The color is “Organdi” by Chanel.

Items in the photos:

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J. Crew Embroidered Tie-Neck top in Indian Voile

Theory Tweed Jacket

New Balance x J. Crew Star-print Jacket (on sale!)

New Balance x J. Crew Striped In-Transit Pullover

Happy Monday!

XO.

JAE

Mani Monday – (Negative) Space Needle Edition

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Spring Break in Seattle!  Spring Break in Seattle!  We decided to mix it up and head north instead of south for the vacation.  My son and I had a few days to explore the city and see family.  We had a great time and a variety of weather.  It was good for my Southern California born and bred seven year old to experience something different.

This week’s mani is a Space Needle set against negative space.

The color is “Liquid Mirror” by Chanel.  The manicure and nail art are by Olive & June.

Happy Monday!

XO,

JAE

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Mani Monday – National Stripes Day Edition

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J.Crew has started a holiday, National Stripes Day, that is this Friday, March 31st.  I am ready to celebrate with a striped mani in one of my favorite pinks with navy stripes (of course).

The  manicure and nail art are by Olive & June.  The color is Kiss Me I’m Brazilian by OPI.

Items in the photos:

J. Crew Bell Sleeve Top in Blue

J. Crew Flower Guy Striped Shirt with Painted Flowers (on sale!)

J. Crew Girls Max the Monster Striped Tee

J. Crew Striped Tunic

J. Crew Striped Bell Sleeve Top in Pink

Jonathan Adler Bath Rug

J. Crew Jane Sunglasses

Rebecca Minkoff Denim Clutch

Have a stripey week!

XO,

JAE

Mani Monday – Cactus Edition

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This week I knew I wanted a neutral salmon color (I even got it on my toes).  The cactus idea seemed original and then all of a sudden I saw them everywhere, including a great one on the most amazing hike and prints on clothes, etc.  That made taking photos fun and also made me realize how ideas don’t always hit you over the head.  They can be all around you seeping into to your subconscious.  It was a good reminder to just pay attention and listen.

The manicure and nail art are by Olive & June.  The main color is “Salmon Run” by CND Vinylux.  the art was done with “Good Grief” by OPI, “Going Incognito” by Essie, and “Sun Bleached”by CND Vinylux.

Happy Monday!

XO,

JAE

Mani Monday – Cupcake’s Birthday Edition

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We celebrated our dog, Cupcake’s, eighth birthday over the weekend complete with cupcakes from a dog bakery.   She was not that cooperative with the mani photo shoots this year. Maybe she is not thrilled about being in her mid-fifties. It’s a tough jump from forty-nine.

The manicure and nail art are by Olive & June. The color is “Sun Bleached” by CND Vinylux.

 

Happy Monday!

XO,

JAE