
I have been waiting and waiting for the weather to turn chilly and the leaves to fall to do a jewel-inspired manicure. And even though it still seems a bit early, I’ll just offer it as inspiration for the coming holiday months. I think this will be a perfect late November {aka Thanksgiving} and Christmas manicure. Though I made sure not to put the red and the green too close so it didn’t ultimately feel like a Christmas mani. I was inspired by the jewels in the photo below and added the fun gems to bring in the gold.
What You’ll Need…

* Jewel Toned nail polishes…
I used OPI Siberian Nights {purple}, Sephora OPI My Personal Serpent {blue}, OPI Kennebunk Port {red}, OPI Lincoln Park After Dark {wine} and OPI Jade is the New Black {green}.
* Seche Vite top coat
Optional:
* Nail art rhinestones {7400 Nailart Rhinestones for $8.49}
* MASH Nail Art Tweezer for Rhinestones {they’re cheap and they make it 10 times easier}

* Line up your colors so you remember the order… I painted one color scheme from pinky to thumb and the other from thumb to pinky so each hand would be just a little different.

* With your nails sticky but not “wet”, carefully set your jewel onto your nail. You may also wait until your nails are completely dry & use a glue to help them adhere. I did not though.

* Once your stone is where you want it, apply a thick top coat so it seals the edges and secures your jewel to your nail.
* I chose to bejewel only my ring, middle and thumbs but you can do as many as you wish!

NOTE: In person the blues, purples, and wines are more distinctly different than in the photos.
Voila!

Have Fun! Happy Fall~!
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Liz Lauren
love nail art! was just looking at some pics on google!
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Stephanie
This looks so good! Might have to try it out 🙂
jenn~the stylish housewife
GORGEOUS!!! what a fab holiday mani…and you are so smart to not put the green & red together…lol! i never would have thought of that! =)
xoxo, jenn
the stylish housewife
Jennifer
You always have the most beautiful manicures!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
glitzyblues.com
Love it!! You are always so creative! My DIY post on my blog today was inspired by you :)!
Xo, Rachel
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yosivoyalamoda
Love it!
xoxo
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Jenny
This just looks amazing.
XX,
Jenny
http://www.curvy-life.de
Alyson L
waouu, i like it!!
Thanls for the idea! 🙂
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Patty
WOW! Simply gorgeous I must try this for the holidays 🙂
Steven C. Brill
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The Glitter Life
Obsessed! They look so good!
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Mawiyah
Ha-ha I have been waiting 4 cooler weather too! So many fall styles to explore!
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Anesa
I love this nail style! I looks se great, should try it =)
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Nancy
Ah, too cute! I love the jewels!
Nancy, Denver Roofing Contractors
thedreameryblog
I LOVE this jeweled tone manicure with jewels.
Lisa Price
Love myself some fab bejeweling! Great post.
Xo.
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Kat
Great Manicure! Perfect colors for fall. I’ve added it to my Nail Inspiration collection on Socialbliss! View it here: http://www.socialbliss.com/kat-marrow/nail-inspiration-GMYTGMBR
Rhe Christine
love!! pin!
TSO OTM
Love, Love, Love I am trying it right at this moment just bought my nail art.
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Anonymous
Can you please tell us where you got that ring??!!!!
courtneycoco
awesome DIY! those colors look great this time of year. I added this to my collection on Socialbliss, check it out: Socialbliss
FierceandFashionable
Absolutely love the jewel tones! What a great manicure idea, definitely going to use it for Holiday inspiration 🙂
Michelle
Fierce & Fashionable
The Craft-Arty Kid
Beautiful! I love the jewels you added.