DIY Nails~Patriotic Polka Dots

Happy 4th!!! Red with white polka dots is perfect for Independence day, and very easy to do! What I used: N.Y.C. Big Apple Red, Sally Hansen Snow Blast, and a ball-point pen.

I started with a coat red nail polish. I let dry for 15 minutes or so. Next, I used white nail polish and just a regular ball-point pen to apply it. It's actually crackle polish...But it made smooth dots. The ball-point pen makes the perfect sized dots in my opinion. Just brush the polish onto the pen point until it's well-covered but not dripping. I used the polka dot pattern from my scarf as a guide. My dots were thick, so you could feel their texture on my nails. To seal it in and make a smoother finish, be sure to put a clear coat on top!

 Have a wonderful day celebrating our hard-won freedom, shoot some fireworks, and put some polka dots on your nails!

~Rose

Rose's Outfit of the Week~A Nautical Independence Day

 Happy afternoon!

Everyone: have a VERY blessed 4th of July celebration this week!  How will you be sporting our patriotic colors? Perhaps nautical? That's how I went the other day-with a vintage knit vest, silver pocket watch, and loose blouse.

 Crochet detail blouse:Delias

  Navy blue vest:Vintage/gift

Skinny jeans: Delias {$10}

Pocket watch: Gift/North Carolina Airport

Red Canvas Flats: Freds {$4}

~Rose