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Minx manicure

What Wendy Wore: Casual in Castelbajac

June 27, 2012 by WendyB

I love to take boat rides when I’m traveling. Maybe I’m a sailor at heart. I certainly dress the part on occasion, thanks to designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac. While too many viewings of Titanic have scared me off ocean crossings, I never get tired of the Bateaux Mouches in Paris. During a visit to the…

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Filed Under: Castelbajac, Minx manicure, outfit post, pictures of me, shoes, travel, What Wendy Wore

Sally Hansen Manicures by Tracylee Percival

April 27, 2012 by WendyB

When celebrity manicurist Tracylee Percival gave me a manicure with Sally Hansen Salon Effects nail polish strips in March, the design lasted for two weeks. I was impressed. Like Minx, another long-lasting nail product, there’s no drying time for the strips. Unlike Minx, no heat lamp is needed to seal the product to the nails….

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Filed Under: gorgeous family, Minx manicure, my designs, nail polish, rings

Minx Manicure and Valentine’s Day Countdown, Day 3

February 3, 2012 by WendyB

Celebrity manicurist Tracylee Percival came up with a Minx manicure for me that’s so heavenly we named it “The Divine.” She layered gold lace-patterned Minx — designed by her manicurist friend Naja — over a burgundy layer for a stained-glass effect.  Stained glass made us think of cathedrals, which made me think of one of…

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Filed Under: holiday gift ideas, holidays, Minx manicure, rings, Valentine's Day

“Silver to the Third Power” Manicure by Tracylee Percival

December 29, 2011 by WendyB

Celebrity manicurist Tracylee Percival and I always name the manicures she gives me, and this one is called “Silver to the Third Power.” Tracylee’s concept was silver on silver on silver. The bottom layer is a gunmetal Minx application. She covered that with clear, long-lasting nail gel, then sprinkled silver glitter on. Finally, she added…

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Filed Under: gold, Minx manicure, nail polish, price of gold

“Winter Solstice” Manicure by Tracylee Percival

December 16, 2011 by WendyB

After quite a few Minx manicures, I told celebrity manicurist Tracylee Percival that I was ready to get back to nail art. She suggested glitter for the holiday season. We’re calling this look “Winter Solstice.” The bottom layer is Star Burst by Gelish. Tracylee added turquoise, blue and purple glitter, as well as a few…

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Filed Under: Minx manicure, nail polish

“Teaser” Minx Manicure by Tracylee Percival

November 22, 2011 by WendyB

Here’s my latest Minx manicure by celebrity manicurist Tracylee Percival (yes — as I keep saying — I call her “celebrity manicurist” to her face). What’s Minx? Click here and here for more information. We didn’t come up with a special name for this look. It’s just from Minx’s “Teaser” collection. And here’s a picture…

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Filed Under: Minx manicure, my designs

“Leaf Me Alone” Minx Manicure by Tracylee Percival

November 3, 2011 by WendyB

This double-layer Minx manicure by celebrity manicurist Tracylee Percival (yes, I call her “celebrity manicurist” to her face) is named “Leaf Me Alone.” It’s a transparent layer of Minx adorned with silver leaves applied over an opaque gold layer. (What’s Minx? Click here and here for more information.) In the photo above, I’m holding a…

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Filed Under: Minx manicure, music, my designs, necklaces

Minx by Tracylee Percival, Medici Poison Ring by WendyB

October 12, 2011 by WendyB

My latest Minx manicure by celebrity manicurist Tracylee Percival is called “Japanese Blossoms.” It’s a teal Minx design with birds and flowers that is layered over gold Minx. (What’s Minx? Click here and here for more information.) In the photo, I’m wearing my Medici poison ring. Lindsay Lohan bought one of my Medici rings in…

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Filed Under: Celebrities, Minx manicure, my designs, rings

Minx Manicure: Fade to Black

September 27, 2011 by WendyB

Celebrity manicurist Tracylee Percival named my latest Minx manicure “Fade to Black.” It is a two-layered look, with a silver Minx on the bottom and a black ombre Minx on top. I had been tempted to do the red metallic Minx again because I loved it so much, but I was glad I opted for…

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Filed Under: Dogs, Minx manicure

Minx Manicure and a Sneak Peek

September 15, 2011 by WendyB

Here’s my latest Minx manicure by celebrity manicurist Tracylee Percival. I’ve eyed this metallic red Minx for a while. I’m glad I finally went for it. You can also see the underside of a new ring design. It matches one of my necklaces. Can you figure out which necklace it is? UPDATED TO ADD: The…

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Filed Under: Minx manicure, rings

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Award-winning designer of fine jewelry inspired by women's history and pop culture. A former journalist who writes about jewelry, fashion, medieval history, news, feminism, dogs, cats and whatever else is on her mind. Blogging since 2007.
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