I have extolled the mastery of the nail technicians at Sakura Nail Spa in New York City in previous posts and their creative application never ceases to amaze. Around last Christmas, my manicurist of many years showed an Instagram image of my beloved bulldog, Little Bit to a visiting technician from the Tokyo location. He (yes, that is correct ... read more
I have been concocting this cal gel manicure for 2 years now, so it truly meets the requirement of an obsession regardless of the day. My manicurist Etsuko is a nail artiste. She is so dedicated to her craft that she even went to MOMA to study & photograph Jackson Pollack's paintings for visual reference. My little lacquered digits make me ... read more
For those that follow apartmentjeanie on instagram may have notice I have a penchant for photographing my perfectly executed manicures. But this current creation is a definite fav. I literally cannot stop staring at my crimson tipped talons. Somehow the dripping blood is chic & creepy at once. If this is the pre-Halloween hand - I'd better ... read more
Twenty years ago when I was in an intense French manicure phase, (it was really more of a thick white band with clear top coat) my biggest concern was that one day I would be sporting a significant sized diamond on my left ring finger and it was my obligation and responsibility to always posses perfectly manicured hands. Chipped and peeled polish ... read more
