Add Glitz and Glamour to Any Look With This Sparkly Mani DIY Nichole Vasti October 1, 2016 All Stories, Beauty, Mani Monday, Nails 84 Comments With the craziness of the holidays behind us let’s take some time to pamper ourselves and think about all the exciting things 2016 has in store. There’s no better way to kick off the New Year than with an easy, sparkly manicure. It’s sure to add some glitz and glamour to any look in arsenal and crafting the mani will allow you to have some, probably, much needed me-time. What You Need: essie – all in one essie – over the edge essie – summit of style Orly – Glosser Instructions: 1. Apply your “all in one base coat”. 2. Polish all nails using “over the edge”. 3. Once your nails are completely dry collect a generous amount of chunky glitter onto the brush. I used “summit of style” by essie. Begin to dab the glitter at the base of your nail. Move the brush in a circular motion so that it fills in the base of your nail. 4. Secure your nails with “Glosser”. Warning this may take some time to dry due to the excessive glitter used. You do not want to smudge the thick polish so please be careful! For more nail art inspiration, head over to our Beauty section and follow @nichole_bryanna on Instagram! How did you take some time for yourself after the holidays? Congratulations! You found one of the secret questions for our Wellness From the Inside Out giveaway! Answer in the comments section below for one entry to win this week’s prize. Then, make sure to keep searching our latest stories for more chances to win. 84 Responses Daniela Plume January 19, 2016 i dove into a new novel Reply Julie January 19, 2016 I made a great playlist to listen to on my drive home to visit family, and spent the drive belting along! Reply Staci Z. January 19, 2016 Ummm…. With 3 kids I did not get to take any time for myself. Hopefully soon. Reply Pam Lloyd January 19, 2016 I am downsizing, so I spent some time cleaning out my closet and kitchen cabinets. Goodwill and half price book store are good places to drop stuff off at ! Reply deborah b January 19, 2016 Don’t laugh, but I went to work! 😉 Reply latanya January 19, 2016 I caught up on some sleep Reply Wanda Tracey January 18, 2016 I got caught up by sleeping a bit longer than usual and then started exercising three days a week again. Reply Amber Stovall January 17, 2016 I havent had time much time to myself after the holidays. Being a mommy keeps me busy but I really need to treat myself to some mommy time. Reply zahra p January 17, 2016 I spent some time catching up with my favorite tv shows Reply Daphne January 16, 2016 Got my first cut/color since November this afternoon. Happy girl. Reply Devon Eaton January 16, 2016 I have yet to spend any time for me. I’m a mom, that doesn’t harken until they are all grown lol Reply Lucy January 16, 2016 I took some time to myself by spending more time bundled up on the couch reading (instead of cleaning and surfing the web), and ordering at restaurants instead of cooking! I may or may not have asked my boyfriend to pick up on some chores that I usually do and he happily pitched in 🙂 Reply Marie Byrne January 16, 2016 I went to my rowing boot camp which hurt but i definitely felt better for having done it Reply rebecca Thomas January 16, 2016 I pre-scheduled my hair appointments for the next 6 months!! I know at least I know I’ll have “me” time every 6 weeks! Reply Milagros C. January 15, 2016 I did my nails by myself and went to Zumba and yoga class Reply Patty January 15, 2016 I took a few days off work Reply Sharon January 15, 2016 I reread my favorite book, “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.” Reply Kat F. January 15, 2016 I bought myself some gifts! Reply Mi Webber January 15, 2016 I delayed putting the decorations away until after New Year’s. Reply Randi Leeman January 14, 2016 New Year’s Day I spent the day relaxing with my dogs, catching up on my DVR and finishing a book. I then took some time to get mentally prepared for the new year by going outside for a long walk! Reply Dana January 14, 2016 I went to my favorite yoga class. Reply Joanne S January 13, 2016 On Sunday I took a long bath salts soaking in my deep tub and added a facial mask while soaking. Heaven. Reply Elizabeth E January 13, 2016 I restarted my morning meditation right after the holidays ended. Reply shaylene stewart January 13, 2016 Sleep. Lots of it. Reply Nancy January 13, 2016 I made a manicure appointment. Reply Audrey January 13, 2016 By coming down with a cold! LOL. Reply Kathleen DiMartino January 12, 2016 I got back to my regular exercise routine Reply Christine January 12, 2016 I just unwind with trying to get organized and being more stress free! Reply Janice Cournoyer January 12, 2016 A day spend getting a mani and pedi. Reply DeBorah B January 12, 2016 I pamper myself from head to toe and had fun doing so! Reply Amy January 12, 2016 Lots of bubble baths and naps !! Reply Kimberly D January 12, 2016 I’m single, so I actually had a lot of time to myself. Reply Patricia January 12, 2016 I gave myself an at-home facial. Reply POONAM GOSAIN January 12, 2016 I usually love to watch movie any romantic movie. Reply saegan anderson January 12, 2016 I got a facial and a massage. Spa day all the way! Reply Jennifer Essad January 11, 2016 I called friends who live in my home state, my 2 best friends are in Michigan, the first call was over 3 hours long. I have no problem making time for me after the hustle/bustle of the Thanksgiving/Christmas holidays Reply Kay January 11, 2016 Scheduled a massage Reply jennooo January 11, 2016 Let myself relax for a couple days Reply Tara B January 11, 2016 I did a lot of movie nights at home to relax. Reply yati January 11, 2016 beauty sleep would be awesome for me Reply Adrienne V Williamson January 11, 2016 I took a few days after vacation to just relax and unwind Reply Emily January 11, 2016 I took time to relax and get back on my healthy routine of exercising and cooking healthy meals. Reply Melanie Hawk January 11, 2016 sleep sleep and more sleep… then yoga. 🙂 Reply Kat January 10, 2016 I received some lavender bath salts from a friend and I took a long, hot bath to de-stress after the holidays. Very relaxing and great for headache relief as welll! Reply Linda Peters January 8, 2016 I unwind by turning off my phone, turning on some music, slipping into a nice warm bath with a really good book and soak for an hour or two! Then it’s time for a facial! Reply Linda Peters January 8, 2016 I unwind by just turning everything off but some music and soak in a nice warm tub and a good book, nothing better! Then it’s time for a facial!!!! Reply Sandy Weinstein January 8, 2016 i took time to play with my 3 4 legged girls because they always make me smile and relax me, relieves the stress and they enjoy spending more time with mom. Reply Shar January 8, 2016 I got back to my normal routine of daily exercise and a good diet! I feel so much better when I do! Reply Rachel January 8, 2016 I went and got a massage and facial! Reply Laura Holland January 7, 2016 read books Reply Jess January 7, 2016 I finished watching Hemlock Grove. Reply brenda disimone January 7, 2016 I cut back at work and took more time out to relax Reply Cherie January 7, 2016 I give myself a beauty day! Reply Stephanie V. January 7, 2016 I actually hadn’t until today — had a massage while kid in school since low work day. Every hour counts, right? tvollowitz at aol dot ocm Reply Alisson H. January 7, 2016 I had a date night with my husband! Reply Amy Z. January 7, 2016 I have a long bath with my favorite magazines and a cup of tea. Reply Nicole Margrif January 6, 2016 Slept in and laid down in the afternoon Reply Katie McBride January 6, 2016 It’s all about the bubble baths and alone time after dealing with family you don’t necessarily get along with. Reply Courtney S January 6, 2016 Having three kids under seven years, the only way I get any relaxation is by taking a nice long bath. Reply Trisha B. January 6, 2016 For the first time in a long time, I took a long hot bubble bath and enjoyed every minute of it. Reply Charu Nagarajan January 6, 2016 A daily walk in nature is a way I like to take time for myself while listening to music Reply Nancy H January 6, 2016 Haven’t just yet but hoping to recoup that and make up for lost time…heavenly! Reply Tammie Manis January 6, 2016 Cannot, nor DO I wear NAIL polish..except for very special occasions. Did nothing NEW Years Day..well I did some de-cluttering..it was much needed. Reply Stephanie Upton January 6, 2016 I honestly have not been able to take any time out for myself this year. Things have been just extra hectic and no signs of letting up anytime soon!! Lol. Thanks for the chance!! :)) Reply Cat Delgado January 6, 2016 I took some time for myself after the holidays by having a long soak in a bubble bath, then a mani and pedi! Reply Colleen January 5, 2016 We spent a day munching on snacks and Netflix binging! It was so relaxing & fun. Reply amy stonger January 5, 2016 I took an extra day off for rest and relaxation! It was much needed! Reply Angie W January 5, 2016 Giving myself some time to do meditation and relaxing stretches Reply Mary W January 5, 2016 I spent time with my favorite friends relaxing over coffee and tea. Reply Susan P. January 5, 2016 I like to use the different beauty products I have, like moisturizers and masks and have a spa day at home. Reply Amy January 5, 2016 I’ve had the holidays to myself, so I guess that doesn’t count… Alone most of the time. Reply helenlam January 5, 2016 Masking at home! Reply Dhara January 5, 2016 Nothing yet but plan on ready some mindy kaling! Reply Barbara B January 5, 2016 Sitting down with a good book. Reply Kathleen Gereg January 5, 2016 Couldn’t resist a home-facial and a nap! Whew! Reply Lisa M January 5, 2016 I didn’t :((( Reply patricia January 5, 2016 I gave myself a pedicure while watching “The Office” on NetFlix. Reply Tammy January 5, 2016 I took some time and just relaxed git a tan and enjoyed the quietness and love of the enjoyment of what the holidays had brought! Reply Hannah Avery January 5, 2016 Been reading a good book I got for Christmas called “Room”. Also did a face mask! Reply Christina rogers January 5, 2016 Me and my daughter went skating on the Oval ! A beautiful outdoor rink in the heart of Halifax, nova Scotia. The fresh air, the laughter was great😊 Reply Thom Anderson January 5, 2016 Went for relaxing massage and facial on 12/30/15. Rejuvenated from the stress of holiday build up and started New Year relaxed. Reply LeAnn January 5, 2016 No time for myself since the holidays, just work, work, work! The joys of healthcare! Reply Kathy Noll January 4, 2016 I gave myself a spa day! Reply Alexia January 4, 2016 I spent a few hours relaxing in the tub and lounging in my robe and slippers. 🙂 Reply Start a Conversation Cancel a Conversation Connect with Enter your WordPress.com blog URL http://.wordpress.com Proceed Your email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email.
Julie January 19, 2016 I made a great playlist to listen to on my drive home to visit family, and spent the drive belting along! Reply
Staci Z. January 19, 2016 Ummm…. With 3 kids I did not get to take any time for myself. Hopefully soon. Reply
Pam Lloyd January 19, 2016 I am downsizing, so I spent some time cleaning out my closet and kitchen cabinets. Goodwill and half price book store are good places to drop stuff off at ! Reply
Wanda Tracey January 18, 2016 I got caught up by sleeping a bit longer than usual and then started exercising three days a week again. Reply
Amber Stovall January 17, 2016 I havent had time much time to myself after the holidays. Being a mommy keeps me busy but I really need to treat myself to some mommy time. Reply
Devon Eaton January 16, 2016 I have yet to spend any time for me. I’m a mom, that doesn’t harken until they are all grown lol Reply
Lucy January 16, 2016 I took some time to myself by spending more time bundled up on the couch reading (instead of cleaning and surfing the web), and ordering at restaurants instead of cooking! I may or may not have asked my boyfriend to pick up on some chores that I usually do and he happily pitched in 🙂 Reply
Marie Byrne January 16, 2016 I went to my rowing boot camp which hurt but i definitely felt better for having done it Reply
rebecca Thomas January 16, 2016 I pre-scheduled my hair appointments for the next 6 months!! I know at least I know I’ll have “me” time every 6 weeks! Reply
Randi Leeman January 14, 2016 New Year’s Day I spent the day relaxing with my dogs, catching up on my DVR and finishing a book. I then took some time to get mentally prepared for the new year by going outside for a long walk! Reply
Joanne S January 13, 2016 On Sunday I took a long bath salts soaking in my deep tub and added a facial mask while soaking. Heaven. Reply
Christine January 12, 2016 I just unwind with trying to get organized and being more stress free! Reply
Jennifer Essad January 11, 2016 I called friends who live in my home state, my 2 best friends are in Michigan, the first call was over 3 hours long. I have no problem making time for me after the hustle/bustle of the Thanksgiving/Christmas holidays Reply
Adrienne V Williamson January 11, 2016 I took a few days after vacation to just relax and unwind Reply
Emily January 11, 2016 I took time to relax and get back on my healthy routine of exercising and cooking healthy meals. Reply
Kat January 10, 2016 I received some lavender bath salts from a friend and I took a long, hot bath to de-stress after the holidays. Very relaxing and great for headache relief as welll! Reply
Linda Peters January 8, 2016 I unwind by turning off my phone, turning on some music, slipping into a nice warm bath with a really good book and soak for an hour or two! Then it’s time for a facial! Reply
Linda Peters January 8, 2016 I unwind by just turning everything off but some music and soak in a nice warm tub and a good book, nothing better! Then it’s time for a facial!!!! Reply
Sandy Weinstein January 8, 2016 i took time to play with my 3 4 legged girls because they always make me smile and relax me, relieves the stress and they enjoy spending more time with mom. Reply
Shar January 8, 2016 I got back to my normal routine of daily exercise and a good diet! I feel so much better when I do! Reply
Stephanie V. January 7, 2016 I actually hadn’t until today — had a massage while kid in school since low work day. Every hour counts, right? tvollowitz at aol dot ocm Reply
Katie McBride January 6, 2016 It’s all about the bubble baths and alone time after dealing with family you don’t necessarily get along with. Reply
Courtney S January 6, 2016 Having three kids under seven years, the only way I get any relaxation is by taking a nice long bath. Reply
Trisha B. January 6, 2016 For the first time in a long time, I took a long hot bubble bath and enjoyed every minute of it. Reply
Charu Nagarajan January 6, 2016 A daily walk in nature is a way I like to take time for myself while listening to music Reply
Nancy H January 6, 2016 Haven’t just yet but hoping to recoup that and make up for lost time…heavenly! Reply
Tammie Manis January 6, 2016 Cannot, nor DO I wear NAIL polish..except for very special occasions. Did nothing NEW Years Day..well I did some de-cluttering..it was much needed. Reply
Stephanie Upton January 6, 2016 I honestly have not been able to take any time out for myself this year. Things have been just extra hectic and no signs of letting up anytime soon!! Lol. Thanks for the chance!! :)) Reply
Cat Delgado January 6, 2016 I took some time for myself after the holidays by having a long soak in a bubble bath, then a mani and pedi! Reply
Colleen January 5, 2016 We spent a day munching on snacks and Netflix binging! It was so relaxing & fun. Reply
amy stonger January 5, 2016 I took an extra day off for rest and relaxation! It was much needed! Reply
Susan P. January 5, 2016 I like to use the different beauty products I have, like moisturizers and masks and have a spa day at home. Reply
Amy January 5, 2016 I’ve had the holidays to myself, so I guess that doesn’t count… Alone most of the time. Reply
Tammy January 5, 2016 I took some time and just relaxed git a tan and enjoyed the quietness and love of the enjoyment of what the holidays had brought! Reply
Hannah Avery January 5, 2016 Been reading a good book I got for Christmas called “Room”. Also did a face mask! Reply
Christina rogers January 5, 2016 Me and my daughter went skating on the Oval ! A beautiful outdoor rink in the heart of Halifax, nova Scotia. The fresh air, the laughter was great😊 Reply
Thom Anderson January 5, 2016 Went for relaxing massage and facial on 12/30/15. Rejuvenated from the stress of holiday build up and started New Year relaxed. Reply
LeAnn January 5, 2016 No time for myself since the holidays, just work, work, work! The joys of healthcare! Reply
Alexia January 4, 2016 I spent a few hours relaxing in the tub and lounging in my robe and slippers. 🙂 Reply
