Monday, November 23, 2009
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.
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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
Twitter: FrancesASales
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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!
Twitter: BonBonRoseGirls
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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