4th Of July Manicure

Happy 4th of July to all of my American readers! Do you have any fun plans for the holiday today? My boyfriend and I are going to visit with his family before catching some fireworks at a nearby park in the evening. Should be lots of fun! I've mentioned this on my blog before, but the 4th of July also happens to be my grandparents' wedding anniversary. They've both since passed on, but I always thought it was cute they got married on the 4th, especially since my grandpa served in the Navy during WWII.

I always like to have some fun with my nails on holidays, which can be a bit tricky sometimes if you're trying to avoid nail art. Earlier this week, I posted a 4th of July-themed mani for Twinsie Tuesday. I wasn't 100% happy with the results, so I wanted to give it another try for my actual 4th of July manicure. I decided to use some star glitter and a bit of shatter polish to mimic the look of the American flag on my nails. Here's how it all turned out!

I started with a base of China Glaze Skyscraper, a deep blue jelly filled with absolutely stunning silver glitter. Skyscraper had been in my untrieds for a long time now and I really don't know why I waited so long to try it. It's gorgeous! I'll have a full post about it later this week. Then I topped Skyscraper with one coat Lynnderella The Stars In Her Eyes... to create a star-spangled effect. To finish it all off, I did an accent nail on both my thumbs using OPI White Shatter over the classic China Glaze Ruby Pumps. I'm especially crazy about the combination of Skyscraper and The Stars In Her Eyes... It's full of so much gorgeous, glittery goodness. Talk about instant galaxy nails!

Well, that about wraps it up for me today! I hope you all have a safe and happy 4th of July! Did you do anything special with your nails for the holiday?