Fifty-Two Weeks

Pantone's Radiant Orchid 2014 Thank you readers! I am so excited to finish out the year of the Radiant Orchid and start a new year of Marsala, but here is one last post! For this final week of the year 2014 I thought it would be fitting to showcase Pantone's nail polish collection specifically for Radiant Orchid. Along with Sephora, Pantone created this color trio that perfectly sums up this years radiant color.  Here is Pantone + Sephora for the 2014 color of the year Radiant Orchid:  The first of the three colors in this little trio is Radiant Orchid itself. It really is a great color to match the color of the year! This polish was also the first time I had encountered Sephora polish and I can say, I wasn't let down! This polish was also the first time I had encountered Sephora polish and I can say, I wasn't let down! After two coats of color, this polish evened out and gave great coverage without streaks.  There isn't ...

Radiant Orchid Rae Hi Everyone! We have almost completed out the year! First off, I hope everyone's Christmas and Holiday's have been great. Also, I hope you are all safe in your travels, wherever they may take you! I thought this Julep polish would be a good color to help us wrap up the year. Rae is Julep's nail polish that celebrates Pantone's color of the year, Radiant Orchid. It does an absolutely perfect job! Rae is the color that is the exact match to Pantone's color swatch. Rae went on smooth and radiant, just like I had hoped! It took a bit of time to dry though...but when it was paired with Julep's amazing Freedom Polymer topcoat it was a manicure from the gods! It looked amazing and sophisticated. To enjoy this beautiful classic with a twist color, check out Julep.com , your local Sephora, or even QVC.  Have a radiant color to share? Show them off here! I would love to post about your nails on the blog! Be Radiant! A...

Pantone's Color of the Year 2015 Revealed! Did you all hear?! Pantone's color of the Year for 2015 has been revealed and I can't wait to start this nail challenge over again!  This upcoming year's color is named Marsala and it is described as "a naturally robust and earthy wine red" and thus, " Marsala enriches our minds, bodies and souls."   How amazing is this?! This year's color is about the inner self, and the focus on our own personal journey.    (Ya'll see this girls nails, right?!) This color is so pretty and also perfect for work and play! With the right outfits paired with the right Marsala inspired color, you will be able to swiftly make the change between office and date night! Due to it's earthy tones, it also won't be a color that is in your face. It won't take away from you.  I personally love what Executive Director, Leatrice Eiseman had to say about the 2015 shade, " Marsala is ...

Take a glance and take a chance! Happy Holidays Everyone! It is almost nearing the end of the year, which means my Fifty-Two Weeks of Nails will come to a close.  Well, not actually! I can't wait to see what next year's Pantone color of the year will be to start the challenge again! So, to close out this year of beautifully Radiant Orchid inspired nails I thought it might be fun for you to look back at past posts and comment below (on this post) what your favorite color was that was shown on the blog and why.  After you comment, you will be entered in a drawing on December 17th for a special prize bottle of nail polish! Here is the challenge:  1. Go back and look at your favorite colors and posts on the blog! 2. Come back to this post and tell us which was your favorite polish and why! 3. Check out what other people are loving, share your nails, and wait until the drawing! If you post a comment, your name will be entered to win and on D...

Now Trending in Nail Art: the Radiant Orchid Check this out! I got an email today from one of the nail sources, Nails Magazine, I use and they showed how Radiant Orchid is inspiring new nail art trends!  http://www.nailsmag.com/article/107306/trend-watch-radiant-orchid?ref=enews-latest-20140430&utm_source=Email&utm_medium=Enewsletter&utm_campaign=The-Latest-from-NAILS-20140430 After you read the article, I would love to know what you think about Radiant Orchid inspired nail art! If you have had your nails done recently, feel free to share! I would love to feature them on the blog. Be Radiant! Amanda #fiftytwoweeksofnails @theradiantamanda

A New Spring Color Check out what I got during a great Julep Sale! I got a fun pink color named Veronica and I got an awesome blue color named Monaco.  I am so excited about Monaco  because it is inspired by Pantone's color for Spring 2014.  Interested in Julep polish and products or becoming a Julep Maven? Then just head on over to  Julep.com  to make purchases or sign up for boxes! Be Radiant! Amanda