Manicure Spotting: Michaela's Awesome Pointed French Mani

It's been awhile since I did an edition of Manicure Spotting ... I've been looking at people's nails, but they haven't been inspiring me! Well, that changed today when I spotted my coworker Michaela's AMAZING pointed French manicure. She recently got her nails done at Euro Nails and Spa in Pittsburgh's Station Square, and I am truly impressed with the final result. This manicure is somehow totally badass and completely demure at the same time. This was done with UV gels and you can't even see where the nail beds end and the tips begin -- the execution is exquisite.

I loved this manicure so much, I pulled Michaela away from her desk to snap pictures of it IMMEDIATELY upon viewing. I'm obsessed!

What do you think of Michaela's pointed French mani? Are you loving it? Let me know in the comments!

Manicure Spotting: Zoya Magical PixieDust in Cosmo

There's really just one word for how I feel about the Zoya Magical PixieDust Collection. OBSESSED. There, I said it. And I'm not the only one! My best friend Katie sent me a picture of her manicure today in all its glistening glory ... and it's none other than Zoya Magical PixieDust Nail Polish in Cosmo.

Just look at that polish shimmer, sparkle and shine! The silver crystal hue is made all the more fabulous with holographic mega hex glitter particles. I can't stop looking at the gorgeousness of Katie's nails!

What's on your nails right now? And have you tried the Zoya Magical PixieDust Collection yet? Let me know in the comments!

Manicure Spotting: Katie Wearing a Multicolored Glitter Mani

A couple weekends ago, my best friend visited me in New York. Katie and I have a long, LONG history of loving nail polish -- you may remember our 12 Days of Favorite Nail Colors series back in December! (If not, give it a reread and let us know what you think of our choices.) Well, it will come as no surprise then that whenever Katie and I visit each other, we take the opportunity to use each other's nail polishes. Katie went through my stash and couldn't pick just one -- or seven! -- so she decided to do a multicolored glitter mani. Read on to see even more pictures and find out what colors she used to create this unique look.

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Manicure Spotting: Christy Wearing OPI Just Spotted The Lizard from The Amazing Spider-Man Collection

While I wasn't really blown away by the colors from OPI's The Amazing Spider-Man Collection when it first came out, I have to admit, this color is pretty stunning in person. My friend Christy is wearing OPI Just Spotted The Lizard this week.

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Manicure Spotting: Eleanor from the Apple Store Wearing Sephora by OPI Looks Like Rain, Dear

I'm starting a new feature on The Beauty of Life! I'm always admiring people's manicures -- I'm the girl handing over my credit card at the cash register, telling the person on the other side, "Your manicure is AWESOME!" And I decided it would be great to share those manicures with my lovely readers! So, allow me to introduce Manicure Spotting!

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Manicure Spotting: I'm Coveting My Coworker's Grey Nails.

I've taken to looking at my coworkers' nails pretty frequently, because they all tend to try pretty cool colors and designs. And my gal Erin is no different! I noticed her nails from across the room today and simply had to know what she was wearing -- and it's Happy Apothecary Storm Cloud Tapping Tips Nail Polish!

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