I’m wearing a very special dress for a very special occasion tomorrow. While I was combing out my faux-ny tail late last night (it’s not a party without a faux-ny tail!), I realized I urgently needed a metallic Minx manicure to complete the look. Minx is not a polish; it’s a film that’s applied with heat to the nails. It gives you a completely opaque look. Luckily, even at midnight, I was able to make a Minx appointment via Bliss Spa’s website.
I’m very satisfied with the results.
Unluckily, I was unprepared to have numerous women run after me on the street, yelling, “Miss! Miss! Where did you get your nails done?” If I had known this was a side effect, I would have postponed my manicure to a day when I wasn’t feeling extremely grumpy. Consider yourself warned.
"F@#!! I'm not in the mood to talk about my nails!"
Minx can last a week or longer if applied and cared for properly, according to the company, leading a few magazines and blogs to write about the product as if it’s an iron-clad guarantee of the ultimate long-lasting manicure. I’m going to be realistic. My nails are weak and bend easily, I type all day, and I frequently use my nails to open necklace clasps and poison rings. That combination means traditional nail polish usually chips within a day or two. I won’t be surprised if I manage to damage the Minx sooner than I would hope. To me, the point of getting it was the look, not a long-term commitment, though I would love for it to last forever.
When I do something, I go all out, so I got a Minx pedicure too. If you’re easily disgusted by feet, stop reading now.
Are the anti-foot people gone?
Is it safe to proceed?
Oh, screw them. I’m not in the mood to deal with anyone’s anatomical phobia. That said, I don’t think this photo of my foot with a Sonia Rykiel purse is going to launch my foot-modeling career.
Matchy-matchy.
I didn’t deliberately match my toes to my bag. It was a happy accident!
Wow, I would love to try this out one day. Your nails look so awesome!!!
omg, your pedicure…it’s amazing!!!
Those nails are pretty fabulous — I’d probably run after you to ask about them, too.
#1- As always, you are the shit.
#2- LOVE Bliss!
#3- My anti-spam word is magnolia. Just like my fave scent of product from Bliss. It’s a sign.
I love it!! I think you started a new trend… matching your toe nails to your bag.
OOOh my word verification is goddess. I freaking love that word. Wow.. Minx.I will see if they have that here in Belgium anywhere. It looks very beast. Which by the way I work with middle schoolers..that is a new “in word” for cool. I am trying it out to see if only kids can use it. It feels funky.=)
I hope your grumpiness passes, I like fiesty but happy Wendy.
oh wow, your manicure is amazing. i haven’t seen this before, thanks for sharing.
I really love the “f&*&*” rings you designed!!!
wow!
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i LOVE your minx manicure!! i was just thinking about trying this out myself as we head into holiday season…
your pedicure is pretty kick-ass, too! i’m all for loud and crazy mani-pedis
Wow, I would love to try this out one day. Your nails look so awesome!!!
Lingerie Indulgence
I learned about this from our friends on Atlanta Housewives… but YOU dear… perfected it! I love it.
See you next week I hope!! xox
I’m booking an appointment with the nail salon after seeing this post! I doubt they have that amazing silver polish but I’ll try my darndest to find that shade!!!
I have wanted properly silver fingernails like that forever! They look utterly amazing!
Holy awesome pedicure batman. Did you growl at the passerbys who harassed you?
It looks amazing, looks like molded metal! me wants!
i love those nails!
i’m totally copying you
super cool mani and pedi…I hadnt heard of Minx before.
Love it when i get to know about new things….love your blog for this.
How much are those rings?
Fabulous!
Have a Sunday Funday
♡,
Jessica